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The world drug market has never been so globalised, active and diverse, according to the United Nations – which marks International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking on Thursday. RFI takes a look at the latest trends, from the explosion of cocaine to shifting routes and new synthetic drugs.

European Commission president says EU will ‘defend the European interest as needed’ as Trump threatens 50% steel tariffs

The top American diplomat in Hong Kong defended US Independence Day celebrations as "perfectly normal" on Thursday after local education officials reportedly warned teachers and students to stay clear due to national security risks.

Tesla's new robotaxi service in Austin charges a flat fare of $4.20—an eyebrow-raising figure linked to Elon Musk's history of cannabis-related humor.

Bishop to armed forces says he does not want to repeat church’s lack of preparedness during Covid pandemic

Democratic socialist tells MSNBC his campaign against Cuomo shows leftist politics can thrive beyond New York

Order bars US government from deporting undocumented immigrants for at least a day after they file legal challenge

Exclusive: All but two of the programs awarded under the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor would be cut, affecting nearly $1.3bn in grants

Iran’s supreme leader says attack on US base in Qatar was ‘slap to America’s face’

Oklahoma police are using cadaver dogs to search for Travis Decker, 42, after he allegedly killed his three young daughters and vanished on 23 June

The protests marked deadly demonstrations in 2024 against a controversial tax bill.