THE USA swears in its 47th President tomorrow and whatever turbulence a second helping of Donald Trump brings, it will teach ...

Foreign Secretary David Lammy gives a statement on the Gaza ceasefire in the Commons.

Foreign Secretary David Lammy has said 'we may well be on the brink' of a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas.

People smugglers will be subject to financial sanctions like Russian oligarchs as part of Sir Keir Starmer’s efforts to curb ...

A man reacts as he prays at a memorial on Bourbon Street after it reopened to the public on January 2, 2025, in New Orleans, Louisiana, following an attack on January 1 which left 14 dead.

A new study has revealed that every single cigarette you smoke could take an average of 20 minutes off your life. The study, led by researchers at University College London (UCL), found that men ...

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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 — Starting January 1, 2025, Malaysians who smoke or vape in office buildings, laundrettes, pubs, and nightclubs face a maximum fine of RM5,000. Here’s everything you need to know ...

Whether people decide to make New Year resolutions or not, they might want to lead a healthier lifestyle in 2025. According to a new University of Bristol-led study smartwatches could help people give ...

Smartwatches have become a way of life for many of us keen to keep track of our health goals. Now scientists claim a new app on the wrist devices could even help people quit smoking by intervening ...

Italy's strictest ban on smoking came into effect in the city of Milan on Wednesday with smokers risking fines of 40 to 240 euros for smoking on city streets or crowded public areas. The air ...

Researchers stress that smokers must quit completely to rewind the negative impact on life expectancy You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account.