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£1M illegal tobacco haul seized in van bust

Australian police uncover nearly £1 million in illegal cigarettes, tobacco and vapes during routine traffic stop. Major crackdown on illicit tobacco trade continues nationwide.

US Senators Demand Meta Scam Ad Investigation

US senators call for FTC and SEC investigation into Meta, alleging Facebook and Instagram earn billions from scam ads. Discover the details and potential consequences.

Victoria Beckham to sell $100m fashion brand

Victoria Beckham is reportedly planning to sell her fashion and beauty empire for an estimated $100 million. Discover the journey from financial turmoil to major profit.

Global Summit May Ban Cigarette Filters Over Pollution

A major WHO conference will debate banning cigarette filters, the world's most littered item causing toxic plastic pollution. Experts call for urgent action to protect the environment and public health.

Australia's smoking crackdown fuels smuggling epidemic

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.

Women drive alarming vaping surge in UK

Exclusive data reveals British women are embracing vaping at unprecedented rates, creating a new public health challenge as e-cigarette use soars while traditional smoking falls.

Vaping Overtakes Smoking in UK First

Groundbreaking NHS data shows e-cigarettes have surpassed traditional smoking in Britain for the first time, with vaping rates doubling while smoking continues dramatic decline.

Vaping Overtakes Smoking in Britain

New ONS data reveals vaping has surpassed traditional smoking in Britain, with just 6.9% of adults now smoking cigarettes compared to 7.7% using e-cigarettes.

Vaping overtakes smoking in UK with 5.4 million users

In a dramatic public health shift, vaping has surpassed traditional smoking in Britain with 5.4 million adults now using e-cigarettes, according to latest government figures revealing a historic turning point.

Canberra decriminalises drugs in Australian first

Canberra becomes first Australian jurisdiction to decriminalise small quantities of illicit drugs including cocaine, heroin and methamphetamine in radical shift from punishment to public health focus.

Victoria's Pet Tax Proposal Sparks Public Outrage

Victoria's government under Jacinta Allan considers implementing a controversial pet ownership tax, sparking outrage among animal lovers and raising concerns about cost-of-living pressures.

UK smashes world record with £15m fake vape seizure

In the largest seizure of its kind worldwide, UK Border Force and Trading Standards have intercepted over £15 million worth of illegal e-cigarettes containing dangerous substances, uncovering a sophisticated criminal network flooding Britain with counterf

Police manhunt after officer shot in Porepunkah

A dramatic police manhunt is underway in regional Victoria after a police officer was shot during a routine traffic stop. Authorities warn the public not to approach armed suspect Dezi Freeman as multiple police units scour the area.

Prison officer in court over inmate relationship

A female prison officer stands accused of conducting an improper relationship with a male inmate at HMP Guys Marsh in Dorset, facing serious misconduct charges in a shocking breach of security protocols.

Prison officer guilty in illicit inmate phone scandal

A female prison officer faces sentencing after admitting to smuggling illicit phone calls to a violent inmate who severed a man's leg in a machete attack, exposing serious security breaches within the UK prison system.

Victoria's Crime Crisis: From Dream State to Nightmare

Exclusive investigation reveals Victoria's shocking descent into Australia's crime capital, with youth violence, carjackings and home invasions terrorising communities as authorities struggle to contain the epidemic.

WHO: Teen Vaping Reaches Crisis Levels in UK

The World Health Organisation reveals shocking new data showing UK teenagers are vaping at alarming rates, with urgent calls for government action on flavoured e-cigarettes and marketing tactics.

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