US, UK agree to zero tariffs on medicines; UK commits to higher spending
The deal involves a major change in how the UK values drugs and will apply to all new medicines, not just US ones.
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Al Jazeera speaks to teenage killers recruited by Mexican drug gangs
Drug cartels in Mexico are recruiting children and forcing them to become professional killers.
Published On 24 Nov 2025
Colombia hails ‘historic blow’ after largest cocaine bust in a decade
Authorities said the bust prevented the circulation of 35 million doses of cocaine worth more than $388m.
Lebanese army arrests country’s ‘most wanted’ drug trafficking suspect
Noah Zaitar allegedly ran a drug empire, producing and exporting narcotics, including the synthetic stimulant captagon.
US raises reward for ex-Olympian turned drug lord, as 7 arrested in Canada
FBI Director Kash Patel described Canadian former snowboarder Ryan Wedding as a ‘modern-day iteration of Pablo Escobar’.
Trump says US may strike Mexican drug cartels next, after boat attacks
US President Donald Trump says he has been speaking with Mexico about a potential military intervention.
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Ecuador votes on return of US military bases to tackle drug violence
Referendum asks whether to lift constitutional ban as President Daniel Noboa seeks US help against cartels.
Colombia’s Petro inks $4.3bn deal for 17 fighter jets amid regional tension
President Gustavo Petro says purchase of warplanes is a ‘deterrent weapon to achieve peace’ amid ‘messy’ geopolitics.
Man jailed for ‘smash and grab’ theft of Banksy’s Girl with Balloon print
The British street artist has created several versions of the iconic painting across London, as well as in Palestine.
US bankruptcy court to approve deal with Purdue Pharma and Sackler family
The deal is expected to be one of the largest settlements against an opioid manufacturer, with funds for victims.
Joseph Parker facing ban after failing drug test on day of Wardley fight
Former world heavyweight boxing champion failed test on the day of his loss to Fabio Wardley, promoter says.
