Scottish drug deaths surge by nearly a fifth in a year
Suspected drug deaths in Scotland have risen by 19% year-on-year, with critics blaming SNP policies. New figures deal a blow to the government's 'national mission' on addiction.
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Ukraine Denies Russia Has Captured Strategic Pokrovsk
Kyiv refutes Putin's claim of control over Pokrovsk as fierce house-to-house fighting continues. Analysis reveals the strategic stakes for the Donbas region. Read the latest.
Cameron: AI Actors Are 'Horrifying', Won't Replace Humans
Oscar-winning director James Cameron condemns AI-generated actors as 'horrifying', championing human performance in film. Discover his stance on technology and the future of acting.
Glasgow Drug Clinic Bids for Crack Smoking Zone
Bosses at Scotland's first drug consumption room plan to lobby the Lord Advocate for a crack cocaine smoking area. The £2.3m facility aims to attract more users amid rising cocaine-related deaths.
BBC's The Capture Season 3 First Look Revealed
The BBC releases an exciting first glimpse of The Capture season 3, starring Holliday Grainger. The spy thriller returns Spring 2026 with new cast members and a gripping plot. Watch on BBC iPlayer.
House of Lords peers face lengthy suspension
Lord Dannatt and Lord Evans of Watford face suspension for breaching parliamentary conduct rules over lobbying and 'cash for access'. Read the full investigation details.
$15M Reward for Ex-Olympian Ryan Wedding's Capture
The FBI has increased the reward to $15 million for ex-Olympian Ryan Wedding, accused of ordering dozens of murders. Read the latest on the international manhunt.
8 UK sites identified for climate change carbon capture
Scientists have pinpointed eight UK locations with volcanic rock that could store 3 billion tonnes of CO2, offering a potential breakthrough in Britain's climate crisis fight.
Ecuador drug lord arrested in Spain after faking death
Wilmer 'Pipo' Chavarria, Ecuador's most wanted trafficker, captured in Malaga years after staging his death. Joint operation exposes global drug network.
Drug lord who faked death caught in Spain
Ecuadorian drug lord Wilmer 'Pipo' Chavarria, who faked his death during COVID, has been arrested in Malaga. The Los Lobos leader coordinated global drug shipments from Spain.
Ecuador drug lord faked death, captured in Spain
Wilmer 'Pipo' Chavarria, leader of Los Lobos gang, arrested in Malaga years after faking death. Ecuador's president announces major capture amid referendum vote.
BBC in Crisis: Undercover Footing Reveals Institutional Bias
Secret footage reveals deep-rooted bias at the BBC, exposing institutional capture and raising serious questions about the broadcaster's future. Read the shocking details.
American tourist faces 12-year sentence in Bali drug case
Lamar Ahchee, a 31-year-old American tourist, has been arrested in Bali for alleged cocaine possession after police raided his hotel room following a tip-off about drug activities.
Mississippi murder suspect captured after escape
A dramatic multi-state manhunt ends as murder suspect Steven Lorenzo Heidelberg is apprehended in Louisiana after escaping Mississippi custody during hospital visit.
Belgium's narco-state crisis: Cartels wage street wars
Shocking investigation reveals how Belgian cities have become battlegrounds for drug cartels, with children as young as 11 caught in crossfire and authorities struggling to contain the crisis.
Three wolves captured by police after urban sightings
Shocked residents report wolf sightings in residential areas as police launch dramatic operation to capture three escaped animals, sparking safety concerns across the community.
Drug Lord 'Fat Santiago' Captured in Florida Hideaway
Notorious drug lord Martín 'Santiago' Cairo, known as 'Fat Santiago', has been arrested in Boca Raton following an intensive international investigation spanning multiple continents and criminal networks.
Chinese narco kingpin 'Mr HaHa' captured in Cuba
Notorious Chinese drug lord Shen Changyuan, known as 'Mr HaHa', has been captured in Cuba months after his audacious tunnel escape from prison. The fugitive mastermind stands accused of supplying deadly fentanyl to cartels that flooded Western markets.
Brothers ran £1.5M drug empire from neighbouring mansions
Two brothers who lived in adjacent mansions have been jailed for running a sophisticated cannabis operation worth over £1.5 million, with police discovering a professional setup complete with ventilation systems and electricity bypasses.
El Chapo's wife shot in targeted attack in Mexico
Vanessa Guzmán, wife of notorious drug lord El Chapo, survives brutal shooting in Mexico as gunmen open fire on her vehicle in latest cartel violence.
Murder suspect arrested at Atlanta airport attempting to flee US
Billy Joe Cagle, wanted for a Georgia homicide, was dramatically apprehended by US Marshals at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport while attempting to flee the country.
UK Drug Death Map Reveals Shocking Postcode Lottery
Exclusive analysis reveals stark regional disparities in drug-related fatalities across England and Wales, with northern cities bearing the heaviest burden of this growing public health emergency.
Nitazenes: UK's deadly new drug crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals alarming rise in drug-related fatalities linked to potent synthetic opioids called nitazenes, with deaths spreading across England and Wales.
South Korea seizes £2.6m ketamine in major Jeju Island bust
South Korean authorities intercept 4kg of ketamine worth £2.6 million on Jeju Island, exposing sophisticated drug smuggling operations and growing addiction concerns in East Asia.
BBC removes The Capture from iPlayer sparking viewer fury
Outraged BBC viewers demand answers as acclaimed series 'The Capture' disappears from iPlayer ahead of final episode, leaving fans unable to catch up before the season finale.
English woman's secret five-year affair with Pablo Escobar
Exclusive: The shocking confession of an English woman who maintained a secret five-year relationship with the world's most notorious drug lord, Pablo Escobar, revealing intimate details of their dangerous liaison.
Italy's most wanted mafia boss captured after 20 years
Notorious Cosa Nostra kingpin Settimo Mineo, 70, apprehended in spectacular Sicilian operation ending his two-decade fugitive status. The 'dangerous' mobster was found hiding in plain sight while running a jewellery shop.
British drug mule, 23, faces Bali firing squad
Bella Culley from Lincolnshire faces execution in Indonesia after being caught with 3kg of cocaine at Denpasar Airport. The 23-year-old's harrowing story reveals how she was allegedly coerced into becoming a drug mule.
London narco mansion used by Albanian drug lords exposed
Exclusive investigation reveals how Albanian crime syndicates transformed a £3 million London mansion into a sophisticated drug operations centre, complete with panic rooms and secret compartments.
Stolen Mini used in jewellery shop ram-raid caught on camera
Shocking footage captures the moment brazen thieves used a stolen Mini to ram-raid a jewellery shop, leading to a dramatic police pursuit that ended with suspects cornered in an allotment shed by a heroic police dog.
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