Europe's stance on Gaza has shattered its credibility. Analyst Nathalie Tocci argues the path to regaining a constructive role lies not in grand diplomacy, but in focusing on stabilising fragile neighbours: Syria, Lebanon, and Iraq.
President Donald Trump signs an executive order reclassifying marijuana, a major federal policy shift. The move coincides with the Epstein Files deadline and a Kennedy Center renaming controversy.
US rapper Wiz Khalifa has been handed a nine-month prison sentence by a Romanian court for cannabis possession after smoking on stage. Read the full story and his public response.
President Donald Trump signs an executive order moving cannabis to a less dangerous drug category, easing research and business rules. Discover the implications.
Donald Trump's move to reclassify cannabis marks the biggest US drug policy shift in 50 years. We analyse the contradictions and what it means for the 'war on drugs'. Read our full analysis.
UK government's proposed ban on cannabis seeds faces fierce opposition from growers, who warn it will fuel a £1.2bn black market and harm medical patients. Read the full story.
A new US National Security Strategy outlines a dramatic 'America First' foreign policy shift, warning Europe could be 'unrecognisable' due to migration. Read the key details.
President Trump pauses all US asylum applications and orders extra scrutiny for migrants from 19 'high-risk' countries following a Washington shooting. Explore the sweeping immigration policy changes.
A new US federal ban on most hemp-derived products, effective November 2026, will reshape availability, pricing, and composition of CBD and THC items. Here's what consumers need to know.
A 19-year-old prison officer has pleaded guilty to misconduct after having a sexual relationship with an inmate and smuggling cannabis and phones into HMP Five Wells. Both are due for sentencing in January.
A last-minute ban on hemp products containing over 0.4mg THC per package threatens America's $28bn industry. Discover what this means for consumers and businesses.
Keir Starmer faces internal revolt over 'performatively cruel' asylum reforms as party members cancel memberships and condemn policies targeting Reform UK voters.
Experts reveal prohibition policies increased cannabis strength, worsening psychosis risks while medical cannabis shows therapeutic benefits. Read the full analysis.
New research reveals smoking marijuana significantly reduces alcohol consumption. Could cannabis be a tool for cutting back on drinking? Discover the findings.
Two Indiana high school students accidentally consumed THC-infused sweets allegedly left out by their teacher. The educator now faces multiple criminal charges as the school launches an internal investigation.
The US Supreme Court will decide if Trump's policy limiting asylum claims at the border is legal. A ruling is expected by June. Read the latest developments.
Exclusive look at London's pioneering Cannabis Clinic for Patients with Psychosis as experts warn of mental health crisis linked to high-potency cannabis use across the UK.
The UK government's internal Net Zero strategy conflict reveals deeper political divides. Discover what's at stake for Britain's climate future and who stands to benefit most.
An in-depth analysis of Donald Trump's dramatic first year back in office, from policy upheavals to international tensions and domestic challenges that defined his unexpected return to power.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves outlines her surprising approach to tax rises, focusing on economic growth and fairness rather than traditional revenue-raising measures.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces mounting pressure as her first major budget raises questions about transparency and future tax decisions. Analysis reveals what the numbers really mean for British households.
Exclusive analysis reveals how the National Party's climate strategy may be dangerously misaligned with economic reality and environmental urgency as net zero deadlines loom.
Australia's political landscape erupts as the opposition dumps its net zero commitment while former PM Paul Keating delivers a blistering attack on potential Trump alliance.
A North London landlord uncovered his tenant's double life after finding the property abandoned and transformed into an illegal cannabis farm, sparking a police investigation and highlighting rental property risks.
The Trump administration returns to Washington with controversial cabinet picks and sweeping executive orders targeting immigration and energy policy on day one.
UK Border Force intercepts massive cannabis shipment valued at £1.4 million at Birmingham Airport, marking one of the region's largest drug seizures this year.
Australia's National Party has voted to remove its net zero emissions target from the party platform, marking a dramatic shift in climate policy that could reshape the country's environmental direction.
Former US President Donald Trump has called for Nigeria to be designated as a Country of Particular Concern, citing what he describes as the systematic slaughter of Christians under the Biden administration.
In a controversial move, the US Senate has overturned protections for the northern spotted owl, sparking outrage among conservationists and raising concerns about the future of the threatened species.
Former President Donald Trump has responded to escalating speculation about potential US military action against Venezuela, issuing a cryptic statement that has fuelled further debate about Washington's next moves.