Australia's aggressive anti-smoking policies have triggered an unprecedented black market boom, with soaring cigarette prices fuelling a lucrative smuggling trade that's overwhelming border authorities.
Exclusive analysis reveals the staggering amount British smokers contribute in tobacco taxes annually, with heavy users paying over £9,000 to the Treasury.
The Scottish Government is considering implementing minimum unit pricing for tobacco products, mirroring their controversial alcohol policy. Health campaigners welcome the move while critics warn of unintended consequences.
Exclusive investigation reveals how discarded disposable vapes with live batteries are causing fires in waste trucks and recycling centres, creating a toxic 'zombie vape' phenomenon threatening public safety.
Shocking footage reveals the dangerous reality of disposable vapes as a 'zombie' battery violently explodes in a British home, sparking urgent safety warnings.
Good Morning Britain presenter Richard Madeley reveals his lifelong abstinence from drugs, fearing addiction vulnerability while maintaining a staggering 60-cigarette daily habit for years.
Vilnius Airport faces unprecedented closure as criminal gangs deploy hundreds of balloons carrying contraband cigarettes across the border from Belarus, creating major security concerns.
A healthy 34-year-old Texas man suffered a catastrophic collapsed lung directly linked to vaping, with doctors issuing an urgent health warning about the hidden dangers of e-cigarettes.
Leading health experts and environmental campaigners are calling for an immediate ban on cigarette filters in the UK, citing mounting evidence of their devastating impact on public health and the environment.
Brussels officials are exploring radical proposals to phase out cigarette sales across member states, potentially creating Europe's first smoke-free generation in decades.
Groundbreaking research uncovers how vaping could be weakening your body's defences against serious infections. Experts issue urgent warning to e-cigarette users across the UK.
Disgraced TV presenter Michael Barrymore was filmed in a heated argument with a London shopkeeper after a packet of cigarettes fell to the floor, with the entertainer accusing staff of 'making up new laws' in dramatic footage.
A mother's harrowing warning after her healthy teenage son suffered catastrophic lung failure from a single use of an e-cigarette, requiring life support and weeks of hospital care.
Exclusive: Keir Starmer's government plans comprehensive vaping restrictions including flavour bans, plain packaging and stricter retail controls to tackle youth addiction crisis.
A 15-year-old boy has tragically passed away after suffering a fatal cardiac arrest believed to be triggered by vaping just a single e-cigarette, leaving his family and community in mourning.
The World Health Organization exposes how e-cigarette companies are allegedly using child-appealing flavours and sleek designs to create a new generation of nicotine addicts among teenagers.
New research reveals vaping's potential to cause long-term health damage including cancer and heart disease, with experts warning the NHS could face a future epidemic.
Former Geordie Shore star Vicky Pattison faces criticism after being spotted vaping during Strictly Come Dancing training sessions, raising questions about celebrity influence and health choices.
New research reveals the most commonly dumped items blighting UK communities, with smoking materials and plastic bottles topping the list of environmental offenders.
Exclusive never-before-seen private footage shows Leonard Nimoy, in full Spock regalia, casually smoking a cigarette on the 'Star Trek' set, offering a startling and humanising glimpse behind the Vulcan facade.
I'm A Celeb winner Sam Thompson and Love Island's Samie Elishi set tongues wagging at the National Television Awards, sharing an intimate moment outside the afterparty. Are romance rumours true?
A Manchester man who doesn't smoke has been hit with a £433 penalty after being caught on camera disposing of a single cigarette end in the city centre, sparking debate about council enforcement tactics.
Exclusive: New research reveals how single-use plastic cigarette filters are not only polluting our planet but may also be increasing smokers' risk of cancer, prompting urgent calls for a UK ban.
The Australian government's new 7% tobacco tax increase, aimed at improving public health, is fuelling a rampant black market for cigarettes, raising concerns about lost tax revenue and organised crime.
Ministers are under intense pressure to outlaw single-use e-cigarettes, with new data revealing a staggering 500% surge in youth vaping and a devastating environmental toll of 5 million devices discarded weekly.
Exclusive investigation uncovers how organised crime is flooding Melbourne with illegal, tax-free tobacco products, costing taxpayers millions and funding criminal enterprises.
A grieving mother shares her tragic story after her son died from vaping an e-cigarette laced with the deadly opioid fentanyl. Learn the shocking dangers of counterfeit vapes.
A man miraculously survived after clinging to the exterior of a high-speed train in Austria, having stepped off for a cigarette break. The harrowing incident has left authorities and witnesses stunned.
A man miraculously survived after clinging to the outside of a high-speed train in Austria, with authorities suggesting a cigarette break may have saved his life. Read the full shocking story.