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🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
Crime & Justice

Attempted Murder of Count – Charged with Running Drug Center

A man has been charged with operating a significant drug depot and attempting to murder a count in Gamla Stan in 2009.

Mar 22 • 17:08 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Drug Capital Frankfurt: The Tough Fight Against Cocaine

Frankfurt, Germany, is facing a significant cocaine problem, leading the country in consumption rates and revealing much about societal issues.

Mar 22 • 09:23 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Temporary disruption of prescription medication dispensing in pharmacies

Prescription medication dispensing was temporarily disrupted in pharmacies due to global drug verification issues.

Mar 21 • 14:34 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Weight loss drug may help with depression and anxiety, research indicates – we asked if treatment will change

A recent international study found that diabetes and weight loss medications, particularly semaglutide, significantly alleviated mental health issues in patients.

Mar 21 • 06:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Odor of marijuana leads police to pursue car and seize anabolic steroids in downtown Divinópolis; VIDEO

A police chase in Divinópolis ensued when a driver ignored a stop order, leading to a car being pursued and seized with anabolic steroids and possible drug-related issues.

Mar 19 • 14:15 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Act Against the Black Market, Kratom Advocates Urge Babiš. He Blamed Fiala

Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš faces pressure from kratom advocates to address illegal market concerns after blaming the prior government for issues related to kratom use among children.

Mar 18 • 13:36 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
World

USA Issues Ultimatum to Zambia: HIV Drugs for Access to Raw Materials

The U.S. government has presented Zambia with an ultimatum requiring drug provision for HIV in exchange for access to mineral resources.

Mar 17 • 20:01 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

The Future of the Parent House in Uncertainty: Cannot Reach Inga Sæland

The future of the Parent House is uncertain as the Icelandic government has refused to continue funding, according to its director.

Mar 17 • 19:31 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Eliel, 31, lived in a valuable area of Helsinki in an apartment feared by neighbors - ultimately he ended up on the street with only a durable bag in hand

Eliel, a 31-year-old man, faced housing instability in Helsinki, eventually becoming homeless after his apartment became a hub for drug use and disturbances.

Mar 17 • 18:15 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
World

Is a new conflict brewing? Colombia accuses Ecuador of bombing border territory

Colombia has accused Ecuador of conducting air strikes on its territory amidst rising tensions between the two nations over drug trafficking issues.

Mar 17 • 10:47 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Two inmates mysteriously die in Alytus prison - silence from the Lithuanian prison service

The Lithuanian prison service acknowledges the deaths of two inmates but remains silent on details due to ongoing investigations.

Mar 16 • 17:52 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Dispute over Görlitzer Park: Is this the most dangerous place in all of Berlin?

The article discusses the controversy surrounding Görlitzer Park in Berlin, focusing on safety concerns and the local response to drug dealing in the area.

Mar 16 • 12:56 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Proudly we say: no

The article critiques the so-called 'war on drugs,' asserting that it has been a failed endeavor from its inception, primarily due to systemic issues in the U.S. that undermine genuine efforts to curb drug trafficking and addiction.

Mar 11 • 07:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Does Trump forgive, but not forget? US explains why Petro was not invited to the Shield of the Americas

The U.S. stated that Colombia was not invited to the Shield of the Americas summit because President Gustavo Petro has not sufficiently cooperated on key issues.

Mar 11 • 02:42 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Shield of the Americas: the region faces common threats, but criminal processes are different, experts warn

Experts warn that while the Americas face common threats from organized crime, the processes of dealing with these issues vary between countries.

Mar 10 • 13:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Dr. Xand alert for anyone with sleep issues taking common drug

A doctor warns against illegally purchasing melatonin due to potential contamination and side effects.

Mar 10 • 04:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Jere Karalahti revealed why he fell again – These words are shocking

Jere Karalahti discusses the significant turning points that led to his struggles with drug use and personal issues.

Mar 8 • 18:10 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
Crime & Justice

She supported her friend and procured drugs for her. During an argument, she hit him on the head with a hoe and stabbed him in the eye with a knife

A domestic dispute escalated to violence when a woman assaulted a man with a hoe and later stabbed him in the eye, following a history of drug-related issues.

Mar 6 • 07:14 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

American basketball player Jarred Shaw hoping for 'miracle' in Indonesian prison as health crisis worsens

Jarred Shaw, a 35-year-old American basketball player imprisoned in Indonesia, faces severe health issues and pleads for help after his arrest for drug possession.

Mar 5 • 22:27 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

CUPE urges Saskatchewan government to take action as library workers face violence

The CUPE union is calling for urgent intervention from the Saskatchewan government due to rising violence faced by library workers, which they attribute to increasing drug addiction issues.

Mar 4 • 18:32 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

US military launches operation in Ecuador to combat drug trafficking

The US and Ecuadorian military forces have begun joint operations to address drug trafficking issues in Ecuador, as announced by the US Southern Command.

Mar 4 • 04:06 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Saskatchewan legislative session returns with deficit budget looming

Saskatchewan's legislature opens for its spring session, facing a looming deficit budget due to revenue shortfalls linked to trade issues.

Mar 2 • 13:17 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

90s football pinups now from secret affairs to cancer and drug abuse

The article explores the tumultuous post-career lives of 90s football stars, highlighting scandals, health issues, and personal struggles that have overshadowed their athletic achievements.

Mar 1 • 19:00 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Sixteen-year-old stabs a young man on the bus, then his parents attack the carabinieri: arrested

A 16-year-old boy stabbed a 19-year-old while on a bus, reportedly linked to drug issues, which led to his parents being arrested for assaulting carabinieri during a home search.

Mar 1 • 12:30 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Gustavo Petro responds to Daniel Noboa's statements on trade and security at the border

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has responded to Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa's comments blaming Colombia for security issues at the border, highlighting Colombia's efforts to combat drug trafficking.

Feb 27 • 17:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Influencer Duda Freire speaks out after her father's arrest: 'He does not represent who I am'

Influencer Duda Freire addressed her father's recent arrest for drug trafficking, asserting that his actions do not reflect her identity or values.

Feb 27 • 15:40 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
World

Maduro Wants Judge to Dismiss Drug Case in the U.S.

Nicolás Maduro, former President of Venezuela, has requested an American judge to dismiss drug-related charges against him, alleging interference from the U.S. government in his defense.

Feb 27 • 05:45 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

Court Issues Arrest Warrant for Porsche Driver Who Fell from Banpo Bridge... Suspected of Drug Driving

Police have requested an arrest warrant for a woman suspected of driving under the influence of drugs and crashing her Porsche off the Banpo Bridge in Seoul.

Feb 27 • 00:24 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"We have been squatted for ages": in Bordeaux, the ordeal of the residents of rue de Causserouge, HQ of dealers and drug users

Residents of rue de Causserouge in Bordeaux are struggling with rampant drug trafficking and persistent squatting issues in their communal areas.

Feb 26 • 06:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Suspect of recruiting vulnerable individuals to sell drugs in exchange for food and shelter is arrested in Paraná

A 56-year-old man was arrested in Paraná for allegedly recruiting vulnerable individuals to sell drugs in exchange for food and shelter during a police operation.

Feb 25 • 21:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Live broadcast at 1:30 PM: Police provide new information on worsening drug problem

The Finnish police will announce a new anti-drug crime initiative at a press conference, addressing the escalating drug issues, particularly in Helsinki.

Feb 25 • 11:01 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Residents of Mokotów demand the closure of the clinic. 'We are stricken with pale fear'

Residents in the Mokotów district of Warsaw are expressing their concerns about the reopening of a methadone clinic that was previously shut down due to issues related to drug-related incidents in the area.

Feb 25 • 09:02 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

What illness did ‘El Mencho’ have? This is what we know about Tationil Plus, a drug found in his hideout in Tapalpa

The article discusses the health issues of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as ‘El Mencho’, leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), and the discovery of Tationil Plus, a drug found in his refuge.

Feb 24 • 22:25 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

The daughter of David Bowie and Iman tells her hard story: an adolescence marked by drugs and psychiatric treatments away from her family

Lexi Jones, the daughter of David Bowie and Iman, reveals her struggles with drug addiction and mental health issues in a candid Instagram video.

Feb 24 • 15:13 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'I'm losing my teeth at 20 – trolls call me a drug addict but the truth is devastating'

Elouise Harris, a 20-year-old university student, struggles with a rare chronic illness that is causing her teeth to fall out, leading to public misconceptions about her health and self-esteem issues.

Feb 24 • 06:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Russian RPGs Found in Hideout of the Fallen Leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, Alias Mencho

The article discusses the aftermath of the death of drug cartel leader Mencho, highlighting security issues in Mexico and the significant loss of life among security forces during a recent operation.

Feb 23 • 16:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Child and adolescent are taken in after report that mother uses and sells drugs in their presence

A six-year-old girl and a 15-year-old teenager were taken in by the Tutelary Council after police discovered their mother allegedly using and selling drugs in their presence.

Feb 23 • 14:11 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Rodrigo Duterte claims to be innocent, says his lawyer

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte maintains his innocence regarding legal allegations against him, as stated by his lawyer Nicholas Kaufman.

Feb 23 • 12:07 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Foreign Office issues 'stay indoors' alert for Brits heading to holiday hotspot

The UK Foreign Office has issued a 'stay indoors' alert for British nationals in Mexico, advising them to exercise extreme caution following increased violence linked to the killing of a major drug cartel leader.

Feb 23 • 10:23 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

‘They must take shelter’: US issues travel alert due to narco-blockades in 5 states after the death of ‘El Mencho’

The United States has issued a travel alert for five Mexican states following the death of drug lord Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as 'El Mencho', resulting in narco-blockades and urging citizens to stay indoors.

Feb 22 • 20:32 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The capture and death of Nemesio Oseguera, 'El Mencho', live | The United States issues a security alert for its citizens in Mexico due to the wave of violence

The captured and killed drug lord Nemesio Oseguera, known as 'El Mencho,' has prompted a wave of violent reactions in Mexico, leading the U.S. to issue a security alert for its citizens.

Feb 22 • 18:46 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
Crime & Justice

Released inmate went to the police to report drugs. He wants to go back to prison with friends

A recently released inmate chose to turn himself in to the police over drug-related issues, expressing a desire to return to prison to reunite with friends.

Feb 22 • 10:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: Acre Journal First Edition this Friday, February 20, 2026

The G1 report covers various news including U.S. Supreme Court's decision on tariffs, discussions between Lula and Trump on critical minerals, an upcoming CPI hearing, a police-related death in Brazil, and issues surrounding drug trafficking and a Tesla fine.

Feb 20 • 18:45 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Drug trafficking in Nantes: emotion after the discovery of syringes and drug caches near a kindergarten

Residents in Nantes express concern over escalating drug trafficking issues after syringes and drug caches were found near a kindergarten.

Feb 18 • 06:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
World

US court postpones Maduro's second hearing to March 26

The next court hearing for Nicolás Maduro, recently captured, has been postponed to March 26 by a US court due to logistical issues.

Feb 17 • 19:25 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

NHS ibuprofen warning as many need to take second medication

The NHS issues a warning about ibuprofen usage, particularly for individuals with prior allergic responses to NSAIDs, and advises expectant mothers to avoid the drug.

Feb 16 • 09:35 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Crime & Justice

Taco Hemingway Has a Problem: Prosecutor Threatens Him

Taco Hemingway is facing legal issues due to unauthorized advertising of the drug Solpadeine in his song 'Zakochałem się pod apteką'.

Feb 13 • 20:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Gang leader sentenced to prison for ordering the murder of a woman with mental disorders

A gang leader in Brazil was sentenced to over 42 years in prison for ordering the murder of a woman with mental health issues, claiming she attracted police attention to his drug operations.

Feb 12 • 16:15 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

STEVE FORBES: Radical ideology replaces competence at the NYC Health Department

The article critiques the New York City Health Department for prioritizing ideological studies over urgent public health issues amidst rising drug overdoses and mental illness.

Feb 12 • 14:00 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Nigeria's Army Chief Emphasizes Regional Cooperation to Tackle Security Challenges

Nigeria's Army Chief emphasizes the importance of regional collaboration to combat security issues during Liberia's Armed Forces Day event.

Feb 12 • 04:47 UTC

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