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UN WARNS OF NEW POTENT SYNTHETIC OPIOIDS

The UN drugs agency on Wednesday sounded the alarm on a group of potent synthetic opioids, as it warned that the drop in Afghanistan’s opium production may boost synthetic drug use. “Nitazenes –- a group of synthetic opioids which can be even more potent than fentanyl -– have recently emerged in several high-income countries, resulting…

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BELGIAN PM RESIGNS AFTER CRUSHING DEFEAT BY FAR RIGHT IN GENERAL ELECTION

The Belgian prime minister has formally tendered his resignation following a visit to the King, after his Flemish Liberals and Democrats party (Open VLD) suffered heavy defeats in Sunday’s general election. Alexander De Croo will remain caretaker prime minister until a new coalition, involving seven parties, is formed, a process that could take months. In line…

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