Topic: Drugs — Neutral reports only

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[2026-09-17 17:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Title: Court battle looms for Socceroos star after drug test
Snippet: Cristian Volpato was charged with driving with cocaine in his system by NSW Police in July. (Getty Images: Imagn Images/David Gonzales)
Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-17/cristian-volpato-to-challenge-drug-driving-charge-in-court/107165690
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[2026-09-17 16:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: South Korean drug lord’s plan to use drone to escape Philippine prison foiled by test flight | South China Morning Post
Snippet: The plan was reportedly set to be carried out earlier this year, just before Park Wang-yeol was to be repatriated to South Korea to face charges for allegedly importing 4.8kg (10.5lbs) of drugs.
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/video/world/3367831/south-korean-drug-lords-plan-use-drone-escape-philippine-prison-foiled-test-flight
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[2026-09-17 15:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte makes first court appearance at The Hague | South China Morning Post
Snippet: The former Philippine leader’s trial over his ‘war on drugs’ that killed thousands starts on November 30.
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/video/world/3367824/former-philippine-president-rodrigo-duterte-makes-first-court-appearance-hague
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[2026-09-17 15:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: S. Korean broker nabbed for distributing 5.8 bln won worth of fake goods from China
Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 17 (Yonhap) -- Authorities have nabbed a South Korean national accused of illegally importing and selling 5.8 billion won (US$4.2 million) worth of fake goods at local e-commerce sites by conspiring with Chinese manufacturers, the drug ministry said Thursday.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260917006600320
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[2026-09-17 14:11 UTC+10:00] [National / NSW] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Title: Socceroos star contests cocaine fine
Snippet: Socceroos star Cristian Volpato has pleaded not guilty to driving with cocaine in his system and will challenge a fine worth hundreds of dollars, calling into question NSW Police’s roadside drug testing procedures.
Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/socceroos-star-contests-cocaine-fine-20260917-p60y7w.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-09-17 12:29 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Four in 10 Koreans prescribed controlled drugs
Snippet: More than 20 million South Koreans — roughly four in 10 people — were prescribed controlled drugs in 2024, a parliamentary research body said Thursday, calling for tighter monitoring of medicines with a risk of misuse or dependence.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10876939
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[2026-09-17 12:02 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Illegal imports of weight-loss drugs top 5,000 through Aug.: customs agency
Snippet: South Korea's customs agency said Thursday the number of attempted illegal imports of weight-loss medications, such as Wegovy and Mounjaro, surged from a year earlier to exceed 5,000.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10876819
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[2026-09-17 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: Illegal imports of weight-loss drugs top 5,000 through Aug.: customs agency
Snippet: SEJONG, Sept. 17 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's customs agency said Thursday the number of attempted illegal imports of weight-loss medications, such as Wegovy and Mounjaro, surged from a year earlier to exceed 5,000.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260917002600320
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[2026-09-17 09:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: BBC News
Title: New hope for breast cancer patients as life-extending drug now on NHS in England
Snippet: Watch the moment Kate Wills found out she would be able to access Enhertu
Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c60qx4v825glo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
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[2026-09-17 06:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Al Jazeera
Title: US removes Venezuela from list of drug transit, production countries
Snippet: United States President Donald Trump’s administration has decided to drop Venezuela from its list of major drug transit or production countries, and is considering removing Colombia and Bolivia.
Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/16/us-removes-venezuela-from-list-of-drug-transit-production-countries
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[2026-09-17 06:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Title: UAE hails AI cell model capable of simulating responses to drugs | The National
Snippet: The UAE's embassy in Washington on Wednesday highlighted the development of an artificial intelligence model that can simulate a human cell and its response to drugs.
Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/future/technology/2026/09/16/genbio-ai-cell-simulator-drugs/
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[2026-09-17 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Title: Duterte appears in person at The Hague over 'war on drugs' killings
Snippet: Topic:Crimes Against Humanity
Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-17/duterte-at-icc-hague/107162056
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[2026-09-17 00:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: New York Post
Title: Hayden Panettiere’s rep addresses report about fentanyl-laced oxycodone pill
Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.
Read full article: https://pagesix.com/2026/09/16/celebrity-news/hayden-panettieres-rep-addresses-report-about-fentanyl-laced-oxycodone-pill/
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[2026-09-16 23:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Title: Duterte in person at ICC for first time over ‘war on drugs’ killings
Snippet: Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has appeared in person for the first time at the International Criminal Court (ICC), where he is charged with crimes against humanity for killings during his “war on drugs“.
Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/16/duterte-in-person-at-icc-for-first-time-over-war-on-drugs-killings
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[2026-09-16 21:44 UTC+10:00] [Courts] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Politico
Title: British lawmakers demand probe into cost of Trump NHS deal
Snippet: LONDON — British lawmakers called on the U.K.’s spending watchdog to investigate how much the U.K.-U.S. drug pricing deal will cost taxpayers.
Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/british-lawmakers-demand-probe-us-donald-trump-nhs-deal-cost/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication
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[2026-09-16 21:17 UTC+10:00] [ASIA PACIFIC] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Japan Times
Title: Former Philippine leader Duterte appears before ICC judges for first time
Snippet: THE HAGUE – Former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte appeared in the courtroom on Wednesday for the first time since being transferred to the International Criminal Court 18 months ago to face murder charges regarding his war on drugs.
Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/09/16/asia-pacific/philippines-duterte-icc-judges/
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[2026-09-16 20:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Title: Former Philippines leader Duterte appears in ICC courtroom
Snippet: Former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte appeared in public on Wednesday for the first time since being transferred to the International Criminal Court 18 months ago to face murder charges regarding his war on drugs.
Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-908760
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[2026-09-16 18:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AfricaNews
Title: Nigeria arrests Mexican national as authorities uncover suspected meth lab
Snippet: Nigerian authorities have uncovered another suspected methamphetamine laboratory linked to Mexican nationals, raising concerns over attempts by international drug networks to establish production sites in the country.
Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/16/nigeria-arrests-mexican-national-as-authorities-uncover-suspected-meth-lab/
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[2026-09-16 18:44 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: COVID-19 drug controversy clouds justice minister nominee's confirmation
Snippet: Justice Minister nominee Rep. Kim Seung-won is facing scrutiny over his ties to Genencell, a biotech company whose COVID-19 treatment claims were factors in a Financial Supervisory Service investigation into alleged stock-price manipulation.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10875980
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[2026-09-16 17:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Title: NDIS provider's former director had drug problem, court told
Snippet: Court documents revealed Amy June Collins was recorded admitting she has a methylamphetamine problem. (ABC News)
Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-16/court-documents-say-integrity-care-co-director-had-drug-problem/107159822
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[2026-09-16 15:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: (2nd LD) Gov't announces plans to formally introduce abortion pills
Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS comments from drug ministry in para 6)
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260916003552315
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[2026-09-16 15:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Title: Former Philippine President Duterte to appear before the ICC
Snippet: Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte takes oath during a senate inquiry on the so-called war on drugs during his administration at the Philippine Senate, on Oct. 28, 2024, in Manila, Philippines. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila, File)
Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/duterte-court-icc-philippines-drugs-9f20c1fb92602d8858227b3c0802e7c8
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[2026-09-16 12:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: RT News
Title: US commandos blow up ‘drug boat’ (VIDEO)
Snippet: The US military has released what it said was video of commandos intercepting and blowing up a vessel involved in the drug trade in the Eastern Pacific.
Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/645786-us-blows-up-ship-pacific/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS
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[2026-09-16 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: GSK licenses Chinese firm’s cancer drug in US$750 million deal
Snippet: The acquisition is the latest in a string of major licensing deals involving Chinese biotechnology firms
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3367631/gsk-licenses-chinese-firms-cancer-drug-us750-million-deal?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-09-16 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: GSK’s US$750 million cancer drug deal highlights China’s rise as biotech player
Snippet: The acquisition is the latest in a string of major licensing deals involving Chinese biotechnology firms
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3367631/gsk-licenses-chinese-firms-cancer-drug-us750-million-deal
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[2026-09-16 11:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Title: Snowtown killer would 'likely' be jailed again if he failed drug test
Snippet: James Vlassakis, who is now in his mid-40s, pictured during his time in custody. (Supplied)
Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-16/snowtown-serial-killer-james-vlassakis-parole-conditions/107157728
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[2026-09-16 07:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Title: Washington Square Park drug kingpin and his ‘Yellow Bag boys’ ran wild Wall Street-worthy operation: insider
Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.
Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/09/15/us-news/washington-square-park-drug-kingpin-and-his-yellow-bag-boys-ran-wild-wall-street-worthy-operation-insider/
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[2026-09-16 06:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Title: Golden gun, 42kg of fentanyl and an alligator in a tiny tank found in luxury LA apartment
Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.
Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/09/15/us-news/golden-gun-42kg-of-fentanyl-and-an-alligator-in-a-tiny-tank-found-in-luxury-la-apartment/
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[2026-09-16 03:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: New York Post
Title: Why overweight ‘GLP-1 deniers’ are refusing to take weight loss drugs — even with a $7k payout
Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.
Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/09/15/lifestyle/theyre-ideal-candidates-for-glp-1s-so-why-are-these-women-refusing-them/
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[2026-09-15 23:48 UTC+10:00] [Television & radio] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Guardian Australia
Title: ‘I’m fearless. I was in a boys’ rugby team’: Slow Horses’ Aimee-Ffion Edwards on playing a cocaine-snorting spy
Snippet: She has played rugby for Wales, is putting a Welsh spin on Princess Leia and is returning to TV screens as Shirley, the explosive, traumatised MI5 agent. Why is Edwards so drawn to liars, crooks and sneaks?
Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2026/sep/15/slow-horses-aimee-ffion-edwards-welsh-rugby-a-cocaine-snorting-spy-princess-leia
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[2026-09-15 22:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: New York Post
Title: Hayden Panettiere’s ‘slew of’ incriminating texts with drug dealer under DEA investigation
Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.
Read full article: https://pagesix.com/2026/09/15/celebrity-news/hayden-panettieres-slew-of-incriminating-texts-with-drug-dealer-under-dea-investigation/
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[2026-09-15 20:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Title: Hayden Panettiere and her alleged drug dealer exchanged ‘a slew of messages’ before suspected overdose death: report
Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.
Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/09/15/us-news/hayden-panettiere-and-her-alleged-drug-dealer-exchanged-a-slew-of-messages-before-suspected-overdose-death-report/
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[2026-09-15 19:27 UTC+10:00] [Sport / NRL] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Title: Don’t sack me: Addo-Carr’s plea to Parra after alleged positive cocaine test
Snippet: Josh Addo-Carr’s management has pleaded with Parramatta not to terminate the winger’s contract after another alleged drugs drama, declaring the Kangaroos representative is prepared to do whatever is required to earn back the trust of those around him.
Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/sport/nrl/don-t-sack-me-addo-carr-s-plea-to-parra-after-alleged-positive-cocaine-test-20260915-p60xnx.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-09-15 18:55 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Title: AFP chief claims illicit drug users responsible for innocent shooting deaths
Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section
Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/afp-chief-claims-illicit-drug-users-responsible-for-innocent-shooting-deaths-20260915-p60xnw.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-09-15 18:14 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: S. Korean drug lord tried to flee from Philippine prison using heavy-duty drone: reports
Snippet: A South Korean man convicted of killing three Koreans in the Philippines and accused of running a major drug distribution network while behind bars had plotted to escape prison by flying over its walls while suspended from a heavy-duty drone, according to a report aired Monday.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10874553
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[2026-09-15 15:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: Pharmaceutical firm Boryung to split-off sales, marketing divisions
Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 15 (Yonhap) -- Boryung Corp., a major pharmaceutical company in South Korea, said Tuesday it has decided to carve out its sales and marketing divisions for prescription drugs as part of its effort to expand its portfolio by 2030.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260915005800320
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[2026-09-15 14:53 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Title: Amplia opens new front in ovarian cancer fight
Snippet: Clinical-stage biotech Amplia Therapeutics has finalised plans for its PRROSE phase two ovarian cancer study, clearing a key preparatory hurdle and opening a second cancer front for its leading drug candidate narmafotinib.
Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/amplia-opens-new-front-in-ovarian-cancer-fight-20260915-p60xkn.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-09-15 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Title: Four suspected dealers arrested over death of tragic 16-year-old who took new super drug ‘100 times stronger than fentanyl’
Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.
Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/09/14/us-news/san-francisco-cops-arrest-4-suspected-cychlorphine-dealers-after-teens-fatal-overdose/
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[2026-09-15 10:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Title: Noseless NYC man arrested on meth and cocaine charges in Florida: cops
Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.
Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/09/14/us-news/noseless-nyc-man-arrested-on-meth-cocaine-charges-in-florida-cops/
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[2026-09-15 09:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: New York Post
Title: Danny DeVito dishes on all-night ‘Taxi’ parties with Hollywood’s biggest stars: ‘Crudité and cocaine’
Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.
Read full article: https://pagesix.com/2026/09/14/celebrity-news/danny-devito-dishes-on-all-night-taxi-parties-with-hollywoods-biggest-stars/
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[2026-09-15 03:00 UTC+10:00] [National / WA] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Title: ‘Hollywood star’ in a Hummer accused of masterminding $50m drug run from Victoria to WA
Snippet: Police pulled over a motorhome in a rural West Australian town five years ago during an apparent routine traffic stop that allegedly uncovered almost $50 million worth of drugs stashed under the vehicle’s bed.
Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/hollywood-star-in-a-hummer-accused-of-masterminding-50m-drug-run-from-victoria-to-wa-20260912-p60wrt.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-09-14 22:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: BBC News
Title: Steep rise in young UK nationals detained for smuggling drugs from Asia
Snippet: Police seized cannabis worth £13.8m at Birmingham Airport smuggled from Thailand
Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c750vqkgeero?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
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[2026-09-14 22:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Title: Jerusalem man indicted for poisoning baby food jars, hospitalizing five children
Snippet: State prosecutors indicted Yan Shemla, 41, on Monday on charges that he put crushed prescription drugs into baby-food jars and placed them on supermarket shelves in Jerusalem, poisoning five young children, including two babies under a year old.
Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/crime-in-israel/article-908538
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[2026-09-14 22:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Title: Definium's LSD-based drug lowers anxiety in second successful late-stage study
Snippet: Definium Therapeutics said on Monday its LSD-based treatment reduced symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder in a trial, giving the company a second successful late-stage study for the condition.
Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/health-and-wellness/article-908536
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[2026-09-14 21:57 UTC+10:00] [WORLD] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Japan Times
Title: BioNTech lung cancer drug extends survival versus chemotherapy
Snippet: BioNTech said its experimental drug gotistobart nearly doubled the median survival of patients with an aggressive form of lung cancer compared to chemotherapy.
Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/09/14/world/biontech-lung-cancer-drug/
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[2026-09-14 21:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Title: Hayden Panettiere took just one fentanyl-laced pill before death: report
Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.
Read full article: https://pagesix.com/2026/09/14/celebrity-news/hayden-panettiere-took-just-one-fentanyl-laced-pill-before-death-report/
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[2026-09-14 20:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: New York Post
Title: Hayden Panettiere died after taking just one pill laced with fentanyl: report
Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.
Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/09/14/us-news/hayden-panettiere-died-after-taking-just-one-pill-laced-with-fentanyl-report/
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[2026-09-14 18:17 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Title: Health advocates demand solutions to years-long TB drug shortage
Snippet: STOCKOUT. Florita Dalida, founder of TB HEALS, speaks in front of health experts and advocates about on-the-ground TB drug shortage reports across 18 regions during a roundtable discussion on August 25, 2026.
Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/health-advocates-demand-solutions-years-long-tuberculosis-drug-shortage/
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[2026-09-14 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Title: Novo Nordisk rebrands to 'Novo,' unveils corporate changes as it fights for obesity market share
Snippet: Novo Nordisk on Monday said it is rebranding its name to "Novo" and updating its corporate culture, as the company works to win back market share in the obesity drug space.
Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/14/novo-nordisk-rebrands-to-novo-ceo-mike-doustdar.html
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[2026-09-14 16:48 UTC+10:00] [National / NSW] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Title: ‘People were scared’: NSW police under fire after second Oxford Street drug raid in three months
Snippet: More than a dozen NSW police have raided a handful of Oxford Street clubs just a day after the state government hosted a roundtable to canvass the impact that the watchdog-referred police drug raids in June had on LGBTQI+ nightlife venues.
Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/people-were-scared-nsw-police-under-fire-after-second-oxford-street-drug-raid-in-three-months-20260914-p60x2i.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed
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