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Economists say Trump's plan to impose 25% tariffs on Mexico would slow global growth and drive prices higher for Americans. Photo by Apu Gomes/Getty Images

Trump to pause new tariffs on Mexico for a month

U.S. President Donald Trump will pause new tariffs on Mexico for one month after Mexico agreed to reinforce its northern border with 10,000 National Guard members to stem the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, he said on Monday on social media.

M/S Jawor bulk carrier. Photo: David Bonazza via Vessel Finder

Crew of Polish ship thwarts attempt to smuggle massive haul of cocaine out of Brazil

The crew of the Polish M/S Jawor bulk carrier found several 40-kilogram bags filled with narcotics that they say were put on the ship when it was anchoring in the Brazilian port of São Luís.

Magdalena Sadło pleaded guilty to trying to smuggle the drug into the UK last year. (Photo: Polsat press materials)

Polish Love Island star admits smuggling cocaine in €62m drugs bust

A star of the Polish version of the hit TV show Love Island has pleaded guilty to being a cocaine courier for a €62 million drug smuggling gang in the UK.

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Brutal drug cartels force vulnerable African children to distribute cocaine in Europe

Drug cartels are forcing vulnerable children from Africa to become foot soldiers for distributing cocaine across Europe.