US reclassifies some marijuana products as less dangerous drug
Step is latest example of shift away from heavy penalisation that has given way to widespread legalisation efforts.
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Decapitating cartels? Mexico leans into ‘kingpin strategy’ but at a cost
Under pressure from the US, President Claudia Sheinbaum has authorised military operations to arrest cartel leaders.
US-Israeli war on Iran will push 30 million back into poverty, UN warns
Disruption to fuel and fertiliser supplies due to the Strait of Hormuz closure will hit crop yields, UNDP chief warns.
Warner Bros shareholders approve Paramount’s $111bn takeover
Attention now turns to regulatory authorities, with both Washington and London expected to examine the merger's impact.
Turkiye MPs pass bill to restrict social media use for children under 15
Lawmakers pass bill to require social media platforms to introduce age-verification tools and control mechanisms.
US to ‘shoot and kill’ Iranian boats laying mines in Hormuz, Trump says
US says it intercepted another tanker carrying Iranian oil as Trump underscores alleged infighting within Iran's leadership.
How Iran war has triggered soaring cost of medicines
Pharmacists in some countries have seen the cost of painkillers more than quadruple.
Democrats up in Virginia, but US voters may pay price for redistricting war
Experts say unprecedented flurry of tit-for-tat congressional redistricting risks surge in gerrymandering.
Can fish hook voters in India’s West Bengal elections?
In battle for India's West Bengal election, PM Modi's men campaigned with fish in hand to try to connect with voters.
Iran war live: Israel kills Lebanese journalist; Tehran-US talks stalled
Israeli attacks on Lebanon killed at least five people on Wednesday, including Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil.
South American migrants deported to DRC say facing pressure to return home
Rights advocates have accused Trump administration of using third-country deportations to intimidate asylum seekers.
Top ministers quit after Peru’s president postpones F-16 fighter jet deal
The Trump administration has warned against Peru pulling out of the deal, saying it reflects 'bad faith' negotiations.
US Treasury Secretary Bessent says Gulf, Asian allies request swap lines
Bessent pushed back on allegations that Trump family's financial ties with UAE are driving decision to offer swap line.
Prediction market Kalshi docks three US candidates for betting on own races
Penalties come amid calls for greater oversight; company pledges to proactively police 'insider trading' on platforms.
Turkiye making efforts to revive Russia-Ukraine talks, says Erdogan
Turkish president meets NATO chief as Kyiv asks Ankara to host a leaders' level meeting with Russia.
Pope Leo urges justice reform in Equatorial Guinea’s prisons
Equatorial Guinea's prison conditions face scrutiny as Pope Leo pushes for humane treatment and reforms during his visit.
Trump calls for Republicans to unify around budget reconciliation push
Budget reconciliation would allow conservative lawmakers to bypass Democratic opposition in Senate with simple majority.
US suspect accused of stealing Kristi Noem’s purse sentenced to three years
President Trump has used incidents of crime to justify ongoing National Guard deployment to the capital, Washington, DC.
Sexual violence in the West Bank emerges as tool to intimidate Palestinians
Systematic sexual violence and harassment by Israeli soldiers, settlers displacing Palestinians in occupied West Bank.
Warner Bros and Paramount merger could reshape US media landscape
The deal faces regulatory scrutiny both for influence on media landscape, but also for foreign investments to fund it.