3 h. ago Lawyer who once defended drug kingpin 'El Chapo' questions critics of her judicial victory

Of the 2,600 judges elected for the first time by Mexicans earlier this month, Silvia Delgado García received more attention than almost any other, because she once helped represent drug kingpin Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán

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4 h. ago Ukraine war briefing: Russia ‘on verge of recession’, Putin minister tells economic showcase

Drone attacks on Kharkiv and Odesa; don’t forget about Ukraine because of Iran-Israel fighting, say Kyiv officials. What we know on day 1,213 Vladimir Putin’s economy minister has warned that Russia is “on the verge” of recession as he spoke on the second day of a signature event meant to bolster economic confidence. The minister, Maxim Reshetnikov, said at the St Petersburg economic forum that his view was based on “current business sentiment and indicators” pointing to a slowdown. “Everything else depends on our decisions,” Reshetnikov said, calling for the central bank to show a “little love for the economy”.Russia’s central bank raised interest rates to an eye-watering 21% in October 2024 to combat inflation and kept them at that level until this month when it eased them to 20%. Russia’s economic growth slowed to 1.4% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2025, the lowest quarterly figure in two years. Prices are rising across the economy driven up by massive government spending ...

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4 h. ago Passport prices could rise AGAIN in another blow for British holidaymakers

Ministers have been urged to increase the current £95 renewal fee to address a growing black hole in the Passport Office's budget.

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5 h. ago PATRICK MARMION reviews Stereophonic at the Duke of York's Theatre: Sex, drugs, rock 'n' roll... all that's missing is Fleetwood Mac

PATRICK MARMION: Now in the West End after winning five Tony Awards on Broadway, it re-creates one of the most notorious episodes of sex, drugs 'n' rock and roll excess in all of pop history.

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5 h. ago Top medics issue urgent warning over heart drug taken by millions

The twice-daily pill is given to people with acute coronary syndrome -a sudden reduction of blood to the heart-reducing the risk of deadly clots and strokes.

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5 h. ago Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s charities identify new ways to reuse current drugs

Experts said there are ‘commonalities’ between the diseases which mean some drugs may work for both.

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6 h. ago Boy rushed to hospital after being struck by lightning in Central Park duing freak storm

The teenage boy was conscious and alert when he was rushed to hospital following the incident, it is believed the electric current transferred to his metal chain after hitting a nearby tree

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8 h. ago Drug dealer found to be selling heroin and cocaine ordered to pay back £3,000

Kaci Payne, 25, was found with a phone connected to a drugs line and claimed to be working under direction

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9 h. ago The Waterfront: The true story behind Netflix drama inspired by creator’s family ties to drug smuggling

Eight-episode series, starring Holt McCallany, is loosely based on creator Kevin Williamson’s childhood

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9 h. ago Enzo Maresca has not spoken to Mykhailo Mudryk since May, manager reveals

Chelsea manager still trusts wingerMudryk faces ban after failed drugs testEnzo Maresca has said he has not spoken to Mykhailo Mudryk since the Football Association announced on Wednesday that the Chelsea winger has been charged with doping offences. Mudryk is facing a four-year ban if he is found guilty by the FA of taking a banned substance.Maresca said he still trusts the Ukraine international and plans to check on his welfare soon, but Chelsea’s head coach added that he has had no contact with the 24-year-old since May. “I spoke with Misha in Poland when we played the Conference League final,” he said. “I didn’t speak with him since that time. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago Jailed Albanian heroin dealer who kept photo of himself posing with £250,000 in cash is allowed to stay in the UK

Olsi Beheluli, who came to the UK when he was nine, was sentenced to 11 years behind bars over his 'senior role' in a drug-dealing ring after he was caught with eight kilos of heroin in 2015.

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11 h. ago Elon Musk makes HUGE mistake while revealing second drug test to the world

Elon Musk has struck back at journalists again after reports claimed he was regularly using drugs, but the billionaire may have made a critical error that endangers his privacy.

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11 h. ago How your ear wax could tell you if you have Parkinson’s disease, according to experts

You may be able to smell the difference

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11 h. ago Elon Musk's drug test in doubt as hidden clues raise more questions for doctors

Tech tycoon and former First Buddy Elon Musk is speaking out about the media's attention on his alleged drug use in a way some say will do nothing to refute the rumors.

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11 h. ago Man jailed after cops uncover Scotland's biggest cannabis farm worth £6.3 million

Petrit Gjuraj was jailed for being concerned in the production of the controlled drug.

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12 h. ago London PhD student drugged, filmed and raped dozens of women; gets life term

London PhD student drugged, filmed and raped dozens of women; gets life term  The Indian Express

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13 h. ago Suspicious clues in Elon Musk's drug test according to doctors

Tech tycoon and former First Buddy Elon Musk is speaking out about the media's attention on his alleged drug use in a way some say will do nothing to refute the rumors.

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13 h. ago Drug dealer ordered to pay back £200,000 and hand back his vintage Ford

Lee Whiteley, 35, previously admitted conspiracy to supply class B drugs and the cultivation of cannabis

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13 h. ago Interest rates UK: Bank of England move today could make a mortgage more costly

The rate decision offers little relief as bills stay high and pressure on households grows 💸

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14 h. ago Serial rapist who drugged and filmed 10 women in London and China jailed for life

Zhenhao Zou, who kept a trophy box full of possessions he had taken from his victims, will serve a minimum of 24 years

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