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The recent death of singer Liam Payne has highlighted the dangers of 'pink cocaine' and 'space oil,' two emerging drugs linked to serious health risks. Authorities in Canada and Hong Kong are responding with stricter regulations and public awareness campaigns as drug abuse among youth rises.
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The inquiry into the 2018 poisoning of Sergei and Yulia Skripal continues, revealing details about the Novichok nerve agent and its implications. Former police chief Neil Basu emphasized the recklessness of leaving such a weapon on foreign soil, while the investigation into Dawn Sturgess's death remains unresolved.
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Authorities in Canada and Hong Kong are grappling with escalating drug crises. In Canada, a drug lab linked to Mexican cartels was uncovered, producing fentanyl and methamphetamine. Meanwhile, Hong Kong is moving to legislate against 'space oil,' a dangerous substance containing etomidate, following a surge in related deaths and arrests.
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An ongoing inquiry into the novichok poisoning of Dawn Sturgess has revealed significant missteps by police, including false claims about her drug use. Senior officers have publicly apologized for their statements, which lacked supporting intelligence and caused distress to Sturgess's family. The inquiry continues to examine the circumstances surrounding her death.
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Daniel Lurie, San Francisco's mayor-elect, plans to declare a state of emergency on fentanyl on his first day in office. He aims to combat open-air drug markets and improve public safety, reflecting a shift in voter sentiment towards tougher drug policies amid a growing addiction crisis.
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President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Tom Homan as 'border czar' to oversee mass deportations of undocumented immigrants. Homan aims to implement aggressive immigration policies starting January 2025, focusing on individuals with criminal records and existing deportation orders, amidst concerns about the economic and social impacts of such actions.