In Morlaix, France, the rise of illicit drug trade has brought violence and insecurity to once peaceful cities like Morlaix, prompting government crackdowns on traffickers and proposed measures to combat drug-related crimes. French officials are alarmed by the escalation of drug-related violence in smaller cities and rural areas, with some comparing the situation to a “Mexicanization” of the country due to the increasing influence of drug gangs in public life and incidents of extreme violence, highlighting the urgent need for intervention and control.
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Race Across the World winner on 'authentic travel' and how to do it
Last year, Alfie Watts made history as the youngest winner of BBC's Race Across the World, where teams race without air travel, smartphones, or bank cards. After a 50-day journey from Japan to Indonesia with his friend Owen Wood, they won the finale against a mother-daughter duo by just eight minutes, earning a £20,000 prize. Now 21, Alfie shares his travel experiences and offers advice to this year's contestants as the show's fifth season begins....
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