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UN report says US strikes on suspected drug boats may breach international law
A UN report says recent US airstrikes on vessels allegedly involved in drug trafficking breached international law and could amount to crimes against humanity. It argues the strikes were not justified by self-defence or other relevant legal frameworks, raising serious questions about the legality of Operation Southern Spear. The report says at least 68 strikes…
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E-scooter rider in critical condition following horrific crash in Adelaide
A 40-year-old man is in critical condition after crashing an e-scooter in Mawson Lakes, north Adelaide, on Monday evening. The crash involved no other vehicles, and police are investigating the circumstances. The incident occurred at about 5pm at the intersection of University Boulevard and Main Street. The man was taken to hospital, while nearby roads…
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Presley Gerber recalled terror before ibogaine treatment months before his death
Presley Gerber, the son of supermodel Cindy Crawford, died aged 27 at a rehabilitation centre after a long struggle with drug addiction and mental-health problems. Months earlier, he had undergone ibogaine treatment at a Mexican clinic, describing himself as “absolutely terrified” but determined to confront the issues underlying his addiction. His parents and sister publicly…
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If Trump wants to lower drug prices, his obvious free-riding targets are outside the US
The Trump administration has secured nine new pricing agreements with pharmaceutical manufacturers to reduce American drug costs. However, this opinion piece argues that the real issue driving high medicine prices is not domestic drug pricing but rather wealthy foreign governments using price controls and rebates to pay artificially low prices for American-developed medicines. The article…
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Dave Mustaine reveals how Ozzy Osbourne, Paul Stanley and James Hetfield rallied round him after being diagnosed with cancer: “Hearing from James just as I was about to begin treatment, when I was at a pretty low point, meant a lot to me”
Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine is publishing a memoir detailing his recovery from throat cancer, diagnosed in 2019 following a routine dental check-up. In an extract from the book, he reveals how prominent musicians—including Ozzy Osbourne, Paul Stanley and James Hetfield—rallied around him during treatment, emphasising the profound impact of genuine human support during his illness.…
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Dementia delays leave woman bedbound as NHS care varies by postcode
Dr Max Pemberton describes how his 79-year-old mother waited 18 months for a dementia assessment, during which her condition deteriorated substantially. He argues that the experience exposes a postcode lottery in NHS dementia care, with some patients receiving comprehensive specialist support while others face understaffed services, long delays and minimal follow-up. A brain scan indicated…
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Boy airlifted after suspected stabbing near Eastbourne seafront as youths sought
A 13-year-old schoolboy was airlifted to hospital after suffering an injury consistent with a stabbing near Eastbourne seafront on Sunday afternoon. Sussex Police are searching for a group of youths who reportedly left the scene, while maintaining an increased presence in the area to investigate and reassure the public. The incident occurred at about 5.10pm…
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Oxford grooming gang survivors say alleged attackers remain free
Survivors and a former senior detective have alleged that numerous men involved in Oxford grooming gangs remain free and are still encountered by victims in public. Their accounts, featured in a BBC Panorama documentary, describe children being groomed, drugged, trafficked and raped, while raising questions about Thames Valley Police’s handling of earlier investigations. One survivor…
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Trump weighs Iran strike as teenager fights for life in hospital crash
Trump weighs military response as Iran tensions sharpen. A teenager fights for life after a Wiltshire motorbike crash, whilst authorities tackle a sophisticated banking fraud operation by an extradited Russian developer.
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Trusted physio struck off after sexually assaulting patient during treatment for knee pain – then following her from the clinic: ‘Deliberate and catastrophic betrayal’
Sydney physiotherapist Sudheer Teegala, 45, has been struck off by a tribunal for sexually assaulting a patient during a treatment session in June 2024, a ruling described as addressing a “deliberate and catastrophic” breach of trust. The case highlights serious failings in professional boundaries and patient safety within healthcare settings. Teegala’s registration has been cancelled…