[2026-04-23 22:07 UTC+10:00] [Rodrigo Duterte] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Philippines’ ex-president Rodrigo Duterte to face trial for crimes against humanity

Snippet: ICC judges say there are substantial grounds to believe Duterte guided anti-drugs crackdown that killed thousands

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/23/philippines-ex-president-rodrigo-duterte-trial-charges-crimes-against-humanity

[2026-04-23 21:17 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: ‘Sana mabulok siya sa kulungan’: Families of slain children welcome Duterte ICC trial

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/families-drug-war-victims-welcome-duterte-trial-icc/

[2026-04-23 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: BREAKING: ICC confirms crimes against humanity charges against Duterte

Snippet: The International Criminal Court, or ICC, confirmed charges of crimes against humanity against former President Rodrigo Duterte. The court finds substantial grounds to believe he orchestrated an anti-drugs campaign that allegedly killed thousands of civilians. It ruled that Duterte bears individual criminal responsibility for murders and attempted murders allegedly committed between November 2011 and March 2019.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/23/videos/breaking-icc-confirms-crimes-against-humanity-charges-against-duterte/2326909

[2026-04-23 20:25 UTC+10:00] [National / Queensland] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Police bust $20m drug trafficking syndicate in SEQ, arrest four men

Snippet: Police have seized $20 million worth of illicit drugs and arrested four south-east Queensland men following a major investigation into an organised crime syndicate with links across Australia.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/queensland/police-bust-20m-drug-trafficking-syndicate-in-seq-arrest-four-men-20260423-p5zqmg.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-23 19:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Ex-Philippine president Duterte to face trial on crimes against humanity charges

Snippet: THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Judges at the International Criminal Court on Thursday confirmed crimes against humanity charges against former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte for deadly anti-drugs crackdowns he allegedly oversaw while in office.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/icc-duterte-charges-crimes-against-humanity-93cad439fa2ff7f773ce0f890a473350

[2026-04-23 19:00 UTC+10:00] [Documentary] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Sex, drugs and going Maga: what does Netflix’s Hulk Hogan series tell us?

Snippet: The four-part docuseries Hulk Hogan: Real American shows the almighty rise and bleak fall of a one-time wrestling hero who became closer friends with Donald Trump

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2026/apr/23/hulk-hogan-real-american-netflix

[2026-04-23 16:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: CNBC

Title: Roche CEO laments Swiss franc strength as drugmaker doubles down on U.S. investment

Snippet: Roche reported falling sales in the first three months of the year, as the strength of the Swiss franc and generic competition for some of its older drugs weighed on the drugmaker.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/23/roche-stock-earnings-q1-ceo-swiss-franc-us-investment.html

[2026-04-23 15:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: BBC News

Title: Watch: BBC goes undercover at mini-mart selling drugs

Snippet: Cocaine and cannabis are among drugs being readily offered for sale in High Street mini-marts, a BBC investigation has revealed.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/cd6ldv655lpo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-23 14:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: BBC News

Title: High Street mini-marts selling cocaine, cannabis and prescription drugs, BBC secret filming reveals

Snippet: Cocaine, cannabis, laughing gas and prescription pills are being offered for sale in mini-marts on UK High Streets, a BBC investigation can reveal.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c62l429w2pko?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-23 13:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Deaths of CIA agents in Mexico spark sovereignty row with White House

Snippet: President Sheinbaum spars with Washington over the role of Americans in a Chihuahua anti-drug operation

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/americas/article/3351079/deaths-cia-agents-mexico-spark-sovereignty-row-white-house?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-23 13:33 UTC+10:00] [CIA] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Deaths of CIA agents in Mexico spark sovereignty row with White House

Snippet: President Sheinbaum spars with Washington over the role of Americans in a Chihuahua anti-drug operation

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/americas/article/3351079/deaths-cia-agents-mexico-spark-sovereignty-row-white-house

[2026-04-23 11:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korea, Thailand, Cambodia seize over 650 kg of narcotics in Q1 in joint crackdowns

Snippet: SEOUL, April 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's customs authorities said Thursday it seized more than 650 kilograms of illegal drugs coming from Cambodia and Thailand at the border in the first quarter, during joint crackdown operations with customs agencies of the two countries.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260423003700320

[2026-04-23 11:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Mexico, US trade harsh words over deaths of two US agents

Snippet: MEXICO CITY — Mexico's government and the White House sparred Wednesday over the death of two Americans in connection to an anti-drug raid, after US media reported the officials were CIA personnel.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/23/world/americas-emea/mexico-us-trade-harsh-words-over-deaths-of-two-us-agents/2326625

[2026-04-23 10:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Inside Mick Jagger’s messy love life: ‘Drug overdoses,’ ‘affairs’ and eight children

Snippet: Mick Jagger’s love life has earned almost as much ink over the years as his music, and even allegedly included sex with his bandmate Keith Richards’ girlfriend Anita Pallenberg, according to a new book.

Read full article: https://pagesix.com/2026/04/22/entertainment/inside-mick-jaggers-messy-love-life-drug-overdoses-affairs-and-eight-children/

[2026-04-23 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Meth, money, menaces: Kingpin's private phone calls expose bikie secrets

Snippet: The Rebels are one of five outlaw motorcycle gangs that currently have a presence in the NT, with two more waiting in the wings, according to police. (ABC News: Tristan Hooft)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-23/bikie-gangs-recruit-in-nt-prisons-court-airs-private-calls/106584858

[2026-04-23 05:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Woman arrested with heroin worth Rs.2 Mn - DailyNews

Snippet: Angulana Police said that a 22-year-old mother of one was arrested in the early hours of April 21 with 40 grams of heroin, valued at approximately Rs. 2 million.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/23/lawnorder/983906/woman-arrested-with-heroin-worth-rs-2-mn/

[2026-04-23 05:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: 70yo 'duped' into importing heroin to Sydney in fold-out camping bed jailed

Snippet: A 70-year-old man has been jailed for at least four-and-a-half years for importing heroin into Australia. (Supplied: AFP)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-23/nsw-barry-calverley-guilty-smuggling-heroin-laos/106594394

[2026-04-23 04:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Killer FedEx driver’s mom testifies about his disturbing upbringing — as jury sees his childhood photos

Snippet: A Texas jury was shown a picture of killer FedEx driver Tanner Horner smiling as a young boy — at just about the age of his victim — as the defense brought his drug-addicted mother to the stand.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/22/us-news/killer-fedex-driver-tanner-horners-mom-testifies-about-his-disturbing-upbringing/

[2026-04-23 02:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Mexican president considers sanctions on Chihuahua state over CIA drug lab operation

Snippet: Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum speaks during her daily morning press conference at the National Palace in Mexico City, Nov. 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Marco Ugarte, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/mexico-cia-drugs-chihuahua-sheinbaum-4e75a18fe10e75219d62825d39f75b41

[2026-04-23 02:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Court orders Palace to comment on petition seeking drug test for Marcos

Snippet: Read this in The Manila Times digital edition.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/23/news/national/court-orders-palace-to-comment-on-petition-seeking-drug-test-for-marcos/2326332

[2026-04-23 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Salmon exposed to cocaine swim further – study

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/23/world/asia-oceania/salmon-exposed-to-cocaine-swim-further-study/2325877

[2026-04-22 23:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Groups welcome ICC ruling

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Filipino groups calling for accountability over the victims of the drug war of former president Rodrigo Duterte welcomed the ruling of the International Criminal Court (ICC) Appeals Chamber rejecting all four appeals filed by the defense team.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/22/news/groups-welcome-icc-ruling/2326154

[2026-04-22 21:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: UN alarmed by Singapore executions for drug-related offences

Snippet: UN rights chief Turk said drug-related offences not involving loss of life did not meet the ‘most serious crimes’ standard by international law

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3351031/un-alarmed-singapore-executions-drug-related-offences?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-22 21:21 UTC+10:00] [European Union] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: UN alarmed by Singapore executions for drug-related offences

Snippet: UN rights chief Turk said drug-related offences not involving loss of life did not meet the ‘most serious crimes’ standard by international law

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3351031/un-alarmed-singapore-executions-drug-related-offences

[2026-04-22 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: FACT CHECK: No Supreme Court order on mandatory drug test for Marcos

Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/supreme-court-order-mandatory-drug-test-ferdinand-marcos-jr/

[2026-04-22 20:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: BREAKING: ICC rejects Duterte appeal over court’s jurisdiction

Snippet: The International Criminal Court or ICC has ruled it has jurisdiction over the case of former President Rodrigo Duterte. Duterte’s lawyers had argued that the court no longer has authority after the Philippines withdrew from the Rome Statute in 2019. However, the ICC ruled that there was no legal error in the Pre-Trial Chamber One’s interpretation of provisions governing a state’s withdrawal from the treaty.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/22/videos/breaking-icc-rejects-duterte-appeal-over-courts-jurisdiction/2325880

[2026-04-22 18:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: BREAKING: SC orders Malacañang to comment on petition seeking Marcos medical, drug tests

Snippet: The Supreme Court has directed Malacañang to comment on a petition seeking to compel President Marcos to undergo physical and mental examinations. The examinations include a hair follicle drug test. President Marcos and Executive Secretary Ralph Recto were ordered to submit their comment within ten days from receipt of notice.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/22/videos/breaking-sc-orders-malacaang-to-comment-on-petition-seeking-marcos-medical-drug-tests/2325778

[2026-04-22 18:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Biotech-led boom as 8 China firms flock to Hong Kong’s thriving stock market

Snippet: AI-powered drug developer Metis TechBio leads group that includes developers of autonomous driving technology and industrial robots

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3351001/biotech-led-boom-8-china-firms-flock-hong-kongs-thriving-stock-market?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-22 18:53 UTC+10:00] [RobotPhoenix Intelligent Technology] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Biotech-led boom as 8 China firms flock to Hong Kong’s thriving stock market

Snippet: AI-powered drug developer Metis TechBio leads group that includes developers of autonomous driving technology and industrial robots

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3351001/biotech-led-boom-8-china-firms-flock-hong-kongs-thriving-stock-market

[2026-04-22 18:44 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: AMLC says Sara Duterte got P14.8M from Samuel Uy, tagged ‘drug lord’ by critics

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/amlc-confirms-check-transactions-samuel-uy-sara-duterte/

[2026-04-22 17:35 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Sara Duterte impeachment: Trillanes links VP’s family to ‘drug lord’ payouts

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/duterte-family-drug-lord-payouts-trillanes-testimony-sara-impeachment-hearing/

[2026-04-22 17:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Biggest bombshells from Hulk Hogan Netflix docuseries: Fentanyl use, scandals and more

Snippet: Wrestling with a Hulking legacy.

Read full article: https://pagesix.com/2026/04/22/entertainment/biggest-bombshells-from-hulk-hogan-netflix-docuseries/

[2026-04-22 16:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Notorious drug kingpin indicted month after repatriation from Philippines

Snippet: SUWON, South Korea, April 22 (Yonhap) -- Investigators indicted an infamous drug trafficker, Park Wang-yeol, on Wednesday, about a month after he was repatriated from the Philippines to undergo an investigation and face possible charges in his home country.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260422005800315

[2026-04-22 13:56 UTC+10:00] [Philippine News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: LIVE UPDATES: ICC ruling on jurisdiction in Duterte’s drug war

Snippet: The International Criminal Court‘s appeals chamber is set to issue its ruling on Wednesday, April 22 (5 pm Philippine time) on whether it has jurisdiction over crimes against humanity cases tied to former president Rodrigo Duterte.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/video-updates-rodrigo-duterte-icc-jurisdiction-ruling-april-22-2026/

[2026-04-22 12:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Two arrested in possession of IDF weapons, ammunition, and illegal drugs

Snippet: Two suspects, one civilian and one active-duty IDF soldier, were arrested on Monday for allegedly stealing weapons from the IDF in order to sell them to "criminal elements," Israel Police announced.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/crime-in-israel/article-893790

[2026-04-22 06:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Embattled Florida mayor arrested after allegedly flunking drug test while on probation for drunk driving

Snippet: A Florida mayor jailed nearly two years ago for a drunk-driving crash is reportedly back behind bars after allegedly flunking a drug test while on probation.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/21/us-news/florida-mayor-teresa-heitmann-arrested-after-allegedly-flunking-drug-test-while-on-probation/

[2026-04-22 01:00 UTC+10:00] [US news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Ketamine, psychedelics, GHB: is the US falling out of love with cocaine?

Snippet: Use of the illicit drug has plummeted in recent years among gen Zers, compared with their parents’ generation

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/21/cocaine-ketamine-psychedelics-ghb

[2026-04-22 00:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Two US Embassy officials killed in Mexico car accident were working for CIA

Snippet: Two US Embassy officials killed in a car crash in Mexico following a daring raid on a secret drug lab were working for the CIA at the time, according to security officials.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/21/us-news/two-us-embassy-officials-killed-in-mexico-car-accident-were-working-for-cia/

[2026-04-21 21:45 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Drug courier jailed for running over a police officer

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/drug-courier-jailed-for-running-over-a-police-officer-20260421-p5zpwh.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-21 19:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: BBC News

Title: Okolie fails drugs test before Yoka fight

Snippet: Okolie is a two-time world champion

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/sport/boxing/articles/c17vjqv5n5zo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-21 19:30 UTC+10:00] [World / Europe] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: These salmon got high on cocaine. That wasn’t the craziest part

Snippet: In 2022, Jack Brand, an environmental toxicologist, loaded a bunch of Swedish fish with cocaine.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/europe/these-salmon-got-high-on-cocaine-that-wasn-t-the-craziest-part-20260421-p5zppg.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-21 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China influencer tricked into Cambodia cyber scam recounts ordeal but live-stream was cut short

Snippet: After her return, Umi tested positive for drugs; doctors suspect her leg pain was from nerve compression due to immobility

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3350824/china-influencer-tricked-cambodia-cyber-scam-recounts-ordeal-live-stream-was-cut-short?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-21 16:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China influencer tricked into Cambodia cyber scam recounts ordeal but live-stream was cut short

Snippet: After her return, Umi tested positive for drugs; doctors suspect her leg pain was from nerve compression due to immobility

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3350824/china-influencer-tricked-cambodia-cyber-scam-recounts-ordeal-live-stream-was-cut-short

[2026-04-21 15:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 5 arrested at Hong Kong pharmacies, anti-obesity pills and other dangerous drugs seized

Snippet: Authorities conduct two raids and seize over 3000 tablets of clonazepam and zolpidem, and six boxes of unregistered slimming injections

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3350832/5-arrested-hong-kong-pharmacies-thousands-anti-obesity-and-dangerous-drugs-seized?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-21 15:19 UTC+10:00] [Macau] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 5 arrested at Hong Kong pharmacies, anti-obesity pills and other dangerous drugs seized

Snippet: Authorities conduct two raids and seize over 3000 tablets of clonazepam and zolpidem, and six boxes of unregistered slimming injections

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3350832/5-arrested-hong-kong-pharmacies-thousands-anti-obesity-and-dangerous-drugs-seized

[2026-04-21 14:33 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Illegal ADHD drug ads tout ‘smart pills’ ahead of Suneung

Snippet: Experts warn ADHD drugs do not boost academic performance and may instead do harm

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10722124

[2026-04-21 14:06 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Galux teams with GC Biopharma to fast-track AI antibody drugs

Snippet: Galux, an AI-driven biotech startup specializing in de novo antibody design, said Tuesday it has partnered with GC Biopharma to develop antibody therapeutics for autoimmune diseases.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10722114

[2026-04-21 13:21 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Government to step in on supply of nonessential drugs

Snippet: The South Korean government plans to step in to stabilize the supply of certain drugs at risk of going out of circulation, even if they are not officially classified as essential medicines.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10722100

[2026-04-21 06:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Man, 51, busted for fare evasion dies of apparent drug withdrawal while in police custody at NYC hospital

Snippet: A 51-year-old man arrested for fare evasion died of apparent drug withdrawal at a Brooklyn hospital Sunday – marking the second police-custody death in a week, cops and sources said.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/20/us-news/man-51-dies-of-apparent-drug-withdrawal-while-in-police-custody-at-nyc-hospital/

[2026-04-21 05:29 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Inside 'kitty flipping', the recreational drug trend booming in Aussie cities

Snippet: The phrase 'kitty flipping' might conjour up playful furballs or racy sex acts, depending on your turn of mind, but the reality is far more perilous.The term refers to combining the party drugs ketamine and MDMA (ecstasy) - and new research shows it's on the rise in Australia.A new Australia-wide study of our wastewater has revealed that ketamine use has more than doubled in just four-and-a-half years.MONEY: Millions of Australian workers to get instant $1000 tax deduction'Kitty flipping' has grown

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/kitty-flipping-drug-trend-combining-ketamine-and-ecstasy-booming-in-australian-cities/cd8c5fa3-745a-4625-b6c7-bf2d3165934c