Topic: Drugs — Neutral reports only
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[2026-04-20 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Alawathugoda Police launched an investigation to apprehend a man who allegedly sold his wife to a neighbour to obtain money for drugs and the individual who subsequently raped her.
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[2026-04-20 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Tech giant Google has been hosting dozens of advertisements for synthetic peptides that the company says are in breach of its own policies and Australian laws designed to protect the country from companies pushing unlicensed or prescription-only drugs.
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[2026-04-20 04:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombian President Gustavo Petro said Sunday he will sue his Ecuadorian counterpart, Daniel Noboa, who accused him of having ties to the leader of a ruthless criminal organization, deepening the diplomatic and trade crisis between the two South American nations.
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[2026-04-19 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards has cheated death so many times he’s like a cat with nine lives, only in his case, it’s probably ninety-nine.
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[2026-04-19 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The future of treating brain diseases could lie in non-invasive technologies, according to Chongqing Haifu Medical Technology
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[2026-04-19 19:00 UTC+10:00] [Chinese] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The future of treating brain diseases could lie in non-invasive technologies, according to Chongqing Haifu Medical Technology
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[2026-04-19 16:15 UTC+10:00] [World / North America] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Washington: US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order intended to speed upaccess to medical research and treatment based on psychedelic drugs.
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[2026-04-19 12:33 UTC+10:00] [Sport / AFL] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Carlton CEO Graham Wright says the Blues were aware Elijah Hollands “was struggling during the game” on Thursday night, and reiterated that the club did not suspect drugs or alcohol were involved in the player’s unusual behaviour.
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[2026-04-19 12:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: San Francisco continues to grapple with a staggering number of fatal drug overdoses. The latest Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) data puts the city second on the list, trailing behind only Baltimore.
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[2026-04-19 07:50 UTC+10:00] [Television & radio] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Don’t come to this Canadian show looking for prestige drama. But it is a highly entertaining tale featuring numerous holdalls of cocaine – and Driver having loads of fun with English accents
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[2026-04-19 05:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: The Mexican government has arrested a suspected drug trafficker featured on the European Union’s “most wanted fugitives” list, as it attempts to crack down on criminal operations within its borders.
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[2026-04-19 03:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Heartless users on Los Angeles’ Skid Row are testing their drugs on dogs as part of horrific animal abuse in the notoriously squalid area, a nonprofit group says.
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[2026-04-19 03:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: United States President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to speed up the review of a handful of psychedelic drugs, including the controversial ibogaine.
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[2026-04-19 02:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: MEXICO CITY (AP) — A suspected drug trafficker considered one of Europe’s most wanted fugitives has been arrested in Mexico, authorities said on Saturday.
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[2026-04-19 01:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Saturday directed his administration to speed up reviews of certain psychedelic drugs, including ibogaine, which recently has been embraced by combat veterans and conservative lawmakers despite having serious safety risks.
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[2026-04-19 00:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: This would expedite review of drugs such as ibogaine, a drug that US military veteran groups have said can help treat PTSD
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[2026-04-19 00:41 UTC+10:00] [FDA] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: This would expedite review of drugs such as ibogaine, a drug that US military veteran groups have said can help treat PTSD
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[2026-04-18 23:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: President Trump on Saturday signed an executive order to expedite research into the psychedelic ibogaine – a drug championed by podcaster Joe Rogan – so it can be used to treat PTSD in veterans and traumatic brain injuries.
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[2026-04-18 16:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: Birthday of Joseph Goldstein, American biochemist who received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1985 for the discovery that human cells have low-density lipoprotein (LDL) receptors that remove cholesterol from the blood. This led to the development of statin drugs, which significantly reduce the risk of cholesterol-related diseases, notably coronary heart disease.
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[2026-04-18 13:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Kelley Nalewaja stands by a memorial for her son, Michael Nalewaja, seen in the photo, who died after unknowingly taking a lethal cocktail of fentanyl and carfentanil in November 2025, at her home in El Dorado Hills, Calif., Thursday, April 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)
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[2026-04-18 13:13 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Investigators said Saturday they have questioned an accomplice and nephew of notorious drug trafficker Park Wang-yeol in the Philippines.
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[2026-04-18 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Chinese biotech firms are striking big global deals as drug makers, but could artificial intelligence take them to the next level?
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[2026-04-18 13:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Chinese biotech firms are striking big global deals as drug makers, but could artificial intelligence take them to the next level?
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[2026-04-18 12:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 18 (Yonhap) -- Investigators said Saturday they have questioned an accomplice and nephew of notorious drug trafficker Park Wang-yeol in the Philippines.
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[2026-04-18 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Foreign Correspondent
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[2026-04-18 06:22 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Defence Deputy Minister Major General (Retd) Aruna Jayasekara stated that more than 150 kilograms of heroin were discovered in the multi-day fishing vessel that arrived in Dikowita Fisheries Harbour noting that the estimated street value of the drugs was exceeding Rs. 4 billion. “These drugs were delivered to a Sri Lankan fishing vessel by a foreign ship.
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[2026-04-18 03:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Former NYPD Sgt. Erik Duran will be released from prison as he fights his manslaughter conviction for fatally chucking a picnic cooler at a fleeing drug-suspect.
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[2026-04-18 03:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Ireland's Prime Minister Micheal Martin has thanked the UAE for its cooperation following the arrest of the alleged drug kingpin Daniel Kinahan.
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[2026-04-18 01:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: This image from video provided by U.S. South Command, shows a vessel accused of trafficking drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean shortly before it was destroyed by the U.S. military, killing two and injuring one, on Jan. 23, 2026. (U.S. Southern Command via AP, File)
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[2026-04-18 00:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: A common acne medication may do more than clear skin.
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[2026-04-17 18:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Maree Mavis Crabtree, pictured last week, is on trial for murder at the Supreme Court in Brisbane. (AAP Image: Jason O’Brien)
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[2026-04-17 14:59 UTC+10:00] [National / Queensland] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Age
Snippet: A mother asked her daughter to “keep lookout” while she crushed up a fatal dose of drugs and put them in her brother’s smoothie, a jury has heard.
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[2026-04-17 13:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — OPM rapper Hev Abi has denied allegations of illegal firearm and drug possession following his arrest in Quezon City earlier this week, as police said he was among several individuals detained in a raid tied to a firearms enforcement operation.
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[2026-04-17 12:46 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Prime Minister Kim Min-seok called Friday for tightening crackdowns on illegal drugs, saying criminal activities involving their smuggling and abuse are threatening people's safety and everyday lives.
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[2026-04-17 12:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 17 (Yonhap) -- Prime Minister Kim Min-seok called Friday for tightening crackdowns on illegal drugs, saying criminal activities involving their smuggling and abuse are threatening people's safety and everyday lives.
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[2026-04-17 09:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Authored by Troy Myers via The Epoch Times,
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[2026-04-17 07:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Running time: 133 minutes. Rated R (gore, brief drug use, language, strong violent content). In theaters.
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[2026-04-17 05:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Navy yesterday seized a multi-day fishing vessel along with four suspects believed to be transporting a consignment of narcotics during a special Naval operation yesterday (16).
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[2026-04-17 04:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: This undated photo obtained by The Associated Press shows Andres Zapata, a confidential informant for the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration from 1998-2020. (AP Photo)
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[2026-04-17 04:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Financial Times
Snippet: PublishedApril 16 2026
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[2026-04-17 02:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: In this image from police body camera video released by the Martin County, Fla., Sheriff’s Office, golfer Tiger Woods sits in an unmarked police vehicle as he speaks with law enforcement personnel following a car crash in Jupiter Island, Fla., Friday, March 27, 2026. (Martin County Sheriff’s Office via AP)
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[2026-04-17 02:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: ESCALANTE CITY — Three individuals, including one tagged as a high-value drug lord, were killed in separate shootouts with authorities during warrant service and clearing operations in Barangay Jonobjonob in this city on Wednesday.
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[2026-04-17 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page
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[2026-04-17 00:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: A Brazilian beauty queen has been busted for allegedly funding a lavish lifestyle with drug trafficking money – weeks after boasting that 2026 would be the “year of karma.”
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[2026-04-16 23:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Tiger Woods’ legal team has objected to a subpoena request by Florida state prosecutors to release the pro golfer’s medication records after his DUI arrest in Jupiter Island on March 27, according to USA Today.
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[2026-04-16 22:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Influencer Clavicular made a shocking appearance at a Miami club one day after he was hospitalized for a suspected overdose.
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[2026-04-16 21:47 UTC+10:00] [Artists] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.
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[2026-04-16 21:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: The Pentagon is seen from an airplane, Tuesday, April 7, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
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[2026-04-16 19:35 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: A Laotian national was arrested for allegedly smuggling 5 kilograms of methamphetamine into South Korea through an express shipment from Thailand, the Korea Customs Service’s Gwangju office said Wednesday.
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[2026-04-16 19:00 UTC+10:00] [Life and style] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: For decades, Wildings was the poshest shop in town. But since it closed down in 2019, the storied building has fallen into disrepair and been commandeered as a drug den and a skate park. What happened?
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