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FBI investigates possible 'attempted assassination' of Trump

Trump threatens new 25% tariffs on all auto, drug and semiconductor imports

US President Donald Trump has floated the idea of slapping import duties on all imports of cars, pharmaceuticals and chips, saying to reporters that he could make a formal announcement on April…

2 weeks ago

by Abiodun Ogundairo

Belgian authorities struggle to rein in spate of drug-related shootings in Brussels

The Belgian capital Brussels has been rocked by a spate of violent drug-related shootings that authorities are at a loss to control. Also in the news: the Greek island of Santorini is…

4 weeks ago

World

The rise of drug cartels in Ecuador

Drug cartels in Ecuador are gaining influence, in part due to widespread poverty in the country that makes it easy to recruit dealers. Also: Could forest dieback be an opportunity for more…

5 months ago

Business

‘Chemical submission’: France shocked by Pelicot drug-facilitated rape case

Gisèle Pelicot is the face of courage. In this edition of Entre Nous, Delano D'Souza and Solange Mougin discuss her horrific ordeal, as the victim takes the stand in the trial of…

5 months ago

World

Gun crime soars as Brussels becomes new drug trafficking hub

Gun crime in Brussels has been skyrocketing in recent months, with the violence spreading to neighbourhoods long considered safe and quiet. Behind it are drug gangs, with the Belgian capital becoming a…

6 months ago

News

EU ports join forces to fight drug smuggling

A huge increase in the amount of cocaine entering Europe through ports in Belgium and the Netherlands has prompted the EU to start a new project to fight back against the drug…

6 months ago

Business

Staying thin and healthy with a miracle drug?

The hype is enormous: a new weight-loss drug is being aggressively marketed on social media, promising patients a quick fix for obesity. But what's the truth behind the hype?…

7 months ago

Science & Tech

Why is drug use rising in Africa?

The World Health Organisation has noted a massive increase in the abuse of legal and illegal drugs across Africa. It may be a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic.…

10 months ago

Africa·News

‘Like a drug’: Pigeon racing takes flight in Senegal

Long established in countries such as Belgium, France and China, pigeon racing only took off in Senegal over the past decade after hobbyist ornamental-bird breeders stumbled across the sport on the internet.…

4 years ago

News·World

Edo2020: Armed security officers storm Edo assembly complex, Naira Marley in court over Abuja Concert

Here are a few reasons to pick up a copy of The Guardian on Friday. Find these stories and much more when you grab a copy of The Guardian on Friday.⁣⁣⁣…

5 years ago

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Many dead after Mexican drug rehab centre shooting

Gunmen attacked a drug rehabilitation center in central Mexico on Wednesday, killing at least 24 people and leaving seven wounded.…