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We need to stay on track for a healthier future

Over the course of the 20th century, tobacco smoking killed around 100 million people, most of whom lived in today's rich countries. Today the health burdens of smoking are moving from high-income to low- and middle-income countries. Some estimates even suggest that one billion people could die from tobacco use…

Bangkok Post

WHO: We need food, not tobacco

As we mark World No Tobacco Day today, it is imperative that we reflect on this year's theme: "We need food, not tobacco." While smoking continues to pose a significant public health threat in Thailand, we must also recognise the adverse impact of tobacco cultivation on tobacco farmers, food security…

Bangkok Post

Quitters’ aid or addiction risk? Growing debate over vape regulation

Concern over children vaping is dismissed by one expert as ‘voice of moralists’ while others say there need to be stricter rules

The Guardian - UK

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New vaping ban for under-18s as Government set to introduce 'strict licensing system'

Other than making the sale of vaping products to children an offence, the new law will limit the type of retailers that can sell them, banning them from vending machines or at events for children

Dublin Live

Ireland to crackdown on vapes as Stephen Donnelly calls for restrictions on design and flavours

Cabinet approved a bill from Health Minister Stephen Donnelly that will prohibit the sale of nicotine-inhaling products to anyone under 18 years.

Irish Mirror

Tobacco use is costly, but so is quitting. Surveys of 8 African countries show who needs help

Tobacco use imposes a large health and economic burden worldwide. Research estimates that, in 2019, about 8 million deaths were attributable to tobacco smoking. Tobacco also reduces years of healthy living: about 200 million disability-adjusted life years in 2019.

The Conversation

Is vaping healthier than smoking?

Experts agree that all else being equal, it is better to vape than to smoke traditional cigarettes, but e-cigarettes come with their own risks.

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France struggles to stub out ‘explosion’ in contraband cigarettes

Criminal turf wars are a sign of deeper problems in country that has EU’s highest cigarette taxes

The Guardian - UK

Wave of lawsuits against US gun makers raises hope of end to mass shootings

Campaigners take legal route after success against big tobacco and other industries led to change

The Guardian - US

Austrade forum to promote links with oil giant Saudi Aramco condemned by activists

Environmental groups say the event in Perth to court the biggest polluting oil company of all time is ‘akin to a joint trade show with a tobacco major’

The Guardian - AU

83rd KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship: Adilson da Silva’s path to the U.S. was a unique one

The 51-year-old Brazilian got his start in golf as a caddie after meeting a man buying tobacco.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Drugs, cigarettes and tobacco worth nearly €800,000 seized by Revenue officers in Dublin and Athlone

One of the seizures this week included drugs worth €541,000 which were in parcels declared as bedding, candy, toys, cosmetics and clothing

Dublin Live

Smells like home

Nobody leads a fragrant lifestyle like Paolo Vranjes, whose joie de vivre is kindled by uplifting perfumes.

Bangkok Post

'Dreamy' apartment opposite Liverpool docks now for sale

The apartment has three bedrooms

Liverpool Echo

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AAP

Illegal tobacco crackdown in tough Qld smoking reforms

A licensing scheme, the expansion of smoke-free areas and tougher restrictions are all part of legislative reforms passed by Queensland parliament.

Dynamite News

Tamil Nadu: Ban on gutkha, pan masala extended for one year

Tamil Nadu government has extended the ban on -- manufacturing, storage, transport, distribution or sale of chewable food products, such as Gutkha and Pan masala, which contain tobacco and nicotine as ingredients - for one more year. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

Ban on gutkha, pan masala extended for a year

The Tamil Nadu government has extended for a period of one year from May 23, 2023, the ban on the manufacture, storage, transport, distribution or sale of chewable food products such as gutkha and pan masala, containing tobacco and nicotine as ingredients

The Guardian - AU

Academics with tobacco industry links are not declaring potential conflicts of interest in research

Exclusive: Study sparks calls for academic journals to consider penalties for inadequate declarations

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These Dividend Stocks Are Flashing Buy Signals - And Offer >5% Yield

Looking for yield? In this article, we use RSI to uncover 3 dividend stocks offering >5% yield.

Liverpool Echo

Criminals put behind bars after smuggling drugs into prisons

A mum and two prison officers are among the criminals sentenced for taking drugs into prisions

The Guardian - AU

Australia wants to be the first to turn youth vaping rates around – but will its plan work?

Attempts to ban vaping in other countries have been mixed at best, but there are reasons for optimism

The Hindu

Study calls for more tax, stronger regulations against beedi industry

The study emphasised on banning the sale of loose sticks and enforcement of tobacco vendor licensing norms to reduce black marketing and illegal circulation.

Glasgow Live

Glasgow sniffer dog uncovers 50,000 illegal cigarettes during Govanhill shop search

Tens of thousands of illegal cigarettes were discovered in shops in the Govanhill area following a search by Trading Standards and police officers and sniffer dog Boo.

Chronicle Live

How smoking costs the North East economy, NHS and social care almost £1bn

Campaigners want the Government to introduce a levy on tobacco firms to help reduce smoking

The Conversation

Sport is being used to normalise gambling. We should treat the problem just like smoking

Turn on the TV and you’re four times more likely to see a gambling ad during a sports broadcast than during other programming.

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