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.
Australian policymakers are pushing to include popular gaming platform Roblox in proposed social media restrictions for under-16s, sparking debate about online safety versus digital freedom.
Edinburgh cabbies face strict new dress code prohibiting casual wear including jeans, tracksuits and trainers while on duty under controversial council regulations.
A man has been disqualified from owning animals for five years after RSPCA inspectors discovered severely neglected birds living in filthy conditions, leaving a veterinary professional in tears.
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.
The Maldives becomes the first nation to implement a complete generational smoking ban, prohibiting tobacco sales to anyone born after 2007 in a groundbreaking health initiative.
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.
The University of Essex faces backlash after prohibiting students from wearing Mexican-themed outfits, including sombreros and ponchos, during campus events as part of its inclusivity policy.
Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson announces radical plan to ban mobile phones from classrooms across England, citing mental health and learning concerns.
A British citizen reveals his traumatic detention at Los Angeles airport after Donald Trump's controversial Muslim travel ban, highlighting the human cost of divisive immigration policies.
Lord Strathcarron, with family ties to British American Tobacco, launches legal bid against landmark generational smoking ban, arguing it breaches constitutional rights and sets dangerous precedent.
Toronto Raptors centre Jontay Porter receives lifetime ban from NBA after investigation reveals he shared confidential information with gamblers and deliberately underperformed to manipulate betting markets.
Exclusive: Ministers consider sweeping fireworks restrictions as safety concerns grow. Find out how new rules could affect Bonfire Night celebrations across Britain.
Kenyan distance star Ruth Chepngetich, holder of the women's marathon world record, has been banned for three years after testing positive for a prohibited substance, Athletics Integrity Unit confirms.
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.
Fox News host Pete Hegseth's book 'The War on Warriors' faces Pentagon ban from military bases following congressional investigation into disputed service record claims.
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.
Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick calls for complete ban on face veils in Britain, putting him on collision course with equalities minister Kemi Badenoch in major Conservative split.
Portugal passes landmark legislation prohibiting full-face veils for gender equality and religious reasons, with fines up to €150 for violators in public buildings.
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.
Australian authorities have blocked conservative commentator Candace Owens from entering the country, citing her divisive rhetoric and potential to incite social unrest in the latest immigration controversy.
Sweden's government announces sweeping ban on full-face veils in public spaces, with deputy prime minister declaring multiculturalism has 'failed spectacularly' and vowing tougher integration measures.
Tech giant Google refuses to disclose whether it's lobbying the Trump administration about YouTube's potential inclusion in Australia's proposed social media ban for under-16s, raising transparency concerns.
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.