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After surge in deaths, Swinney STILL backs soft touch approach SNP leader raising a white flag in war on drugs
John Swinney said decriminalising possession of drugs for personal use should be considered as part of a broader response to Scotland’s rising drug deaths. His comments followed criticism from opposition parties, which accused the SNP Government of relying too heavily on harm-reduction measures and failing to change course. Scotland recorded 1,133 drug deaths last year,…
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‘Rocky IV’ star Dolph Lundgren says he planned his own funeral during brutal cancer battle
Swedish actor Dolph Lundgren, famous for playing Ivan Drago in “Rocky IV,” has opened up in his new memoir about his battle with cancer and his darkest moments during treatment. At 68, Lundgren has revealed that he contemplated ending his life during his illness, planning his own funeral and discussing assisted suicide with his brother,…
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Google and Wiz deploy AI to find flaws in critical infrastructure
Google has launched “Scan for Good”, an initiative partnering with cloud security firm Wiz to deploy artificial intelligence systems for finding security vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure organisations including hospitals, public transit systems, and government agencies. The programme uses Google’s Gemini 3.8 Flash Cyber model and Wiz’s Red Agent, an AI pentesting tool, to autonomously identify…
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Seated dance therapy aims to help quality of life
Seated dance therapy sessions are being held regularly across South Yorkshire and Derbyshire by the non-profit organisation Dancing for Health CIC, providing free classes to people managing a range of medical conditions including strokes, cancer, arthritis and neurological disorders. These sessions, funded by Sheffield Hospitals Charity, combine physical activity with social engagement and are helping…
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The unlikely South American ally helping lead Trump’s drug cartel crackdown
Ecuador has emerged as a crucial ally in President Donald Trump’s regional drug cartel crackdown, with U.S. and Ecuadorian military forces working jointly to intercept narcotics and dismantle criminal networks. This partnership represents a significant shift in U.S. foreign policy priorities, focusing military resources on Western Hemisphere threats rather than distant regions. The cooperation has…
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Up to 4,500 more cancer cases will be reviewed by an NHS trust that admitted women had their breasts removed unnecessarily
County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust will expand its investigation into breast cancer treatment after admitting that some women underwent unnecessary mastectomies. The review will now cover up to 4,500 additional cases dating back to 2015, with the process expected to take around five years. The initial review examined 538 cases from 2023 to…
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Teenage boxing champion remains unconscious after bout-related brain bleed
Dexter Mole, a 15-year-old champion boxer, suffered a serious brain bleed minutes after winning a bout on 11 September at Ashton Masonic Hall in Ashton-under-Lyne. He collapsed shortly after the fight, requiring emergency surgery and intensive care, and though he is now stable and breathing independently, he remains unconscious with uncertain long-term prospects. His injury…
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Second child dies after alleged maternal stabbing in NSW Blue Mountains
A one-year-old has died in hospital following a stabbing attack by their mother in the Blue Mountains, New South Wales, on Sunday, becoming the second child fatality from the incident. The mother allegedly stabbed three children, aged five, three and one, inside a parked car whilst they were strapped in their seats, before attempting to…
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Spain sends police reinforcements to Costa del Sol holiday hotspots after spate of gangland shootings and discovery of torture chamber
Spain is deploying additional police officers to the Costa del Sol following a series of gangland shootings and the discovery of a torture chamber used by drug traffickers. The announcement was made after a Turkish 47-year-old man was shot in the face whilst dining at a Malaga marina restaurant on Tuesday evening. This escalation is…
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Zach Braff invites readers to submit questions for forthcoming interview
Zach Braff is inviting Guardian readers to submit questions for a forthcoming reader interview. Best known as JD in Scrubs, he has also established himself as a writer and director, beginning with the acclaimed 2004 film Garden State. The article highlights Braff’s subsequent work, including directing Going in Style and an episode of Ted Lasso,…