Big tobacco uses cigarette playbook to help sell ultra-processed foods, journal reveals
New issue of the American Journal of Public Health focuses on parallels between marketing for cigarettes and UPFsThe new issue of the American Journal...
Four migrant workers are burned alive in their car in Italy
Petrol station attack throws spotlight on widespread exploitation of foreign farm labourersThe exploitation of farm workers in Italy has come under th...
First Thing: Race for California governor deadlocked as primary results across the US pour in
Mixed picture emerges from primary races across the US, as Trump’s pick fails in Iowa. Plus: Jill Biden opens up about her husband’s decision to drop ...
Can autonomous AI-powered killer drones take morality onboard?
While the technology is set to play a growing role in modern warfare, there remains an unresolved ethical challengeShould the AI-powered drones of the...
Kidnappings, threats and ‘protection fees’: how can Mexico confront rise in deadly extortion?
With corrupt police on the streets and shopkeepers forced to pay gangs, president has vowed to tackle crime that now affects all parts of societyIt wa...
Middle East crisis live: Trump claims Iranian supreme leader is involved in US negotiations
President says he would ‘like to meet’ Mojtaba Khamenei, who US officials have previously said was injured in attacks, and says Iran has said it will ...
Cost of living and high streets among top priorities for Makerfield voters, poll shows
Exclusive: Research showing Andy Burnham holding slim lead finds honesty in politicians and immigration also rank as importantVoters in Makerfield ran...
Leftwing US pair refused entry to UK will address Oxford Union remotely
Home Office barred Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker on grounds their visit was ‘not conducive to the public good’Two leftwing US political commentators who ...
Electrician guilty of murdering partner and blowing up their London home
Clifton George convicted of fatally stabbing charity worker Annabel Rook after she tried to end relationshipA man who fatally stabbed his partner and ...
Trump threatens tariffs on 60 countries including UK and Canada over ‘forced labour’
Proposal for 10-12.5% levies, to also include EU, Taiwan, Canada and Australia, would allow US president to skirt court-imposed limitsDonald Trump has...
Louisiana church solicits prayers for pastor convicted of sexual assault – but not for his victims
Anthony Odiong was sentenced to life in prison for sex crimes against his congregants in TexasA Louisiana church where a Roman Catholic priest served ...
Southampton residents in shock after night of ‘terrifying’ protest violence
Cars damaged and bricks strewn across streets after demonstration over Henry Nowak’s murder erupts into riotUK politics live: latest news updatesA tra...
California primary unresolved as voters choose midterm candidates – US politics live
Democrats seek to oust Republicans in New Jersey and Iowa, while other major races remain up in the airHello and welcome to the US politics live blog....
Ovo Energy to pay more than £10m over prepayment meter monitoring failings
Regulator finds inadequate monitoring by firm could have exposed vulnerable customers ‘to clear risk of harm’Ovo Energy has agreed to pay more than £1...
Trump could slap Australia with 12.5% tariff for allegedly importing goods made by slave labour
Trade minister says Australia has ‘robust, comprehensive and world-leading legislation addressing forced labour and modern slavery’Australia is among ...
Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg as ‘Russian Davos’ opens in city
Energy and military sites targeted as guests gather for economic forum where Putin is due to speak on FridayUkrainian drones hit energy and military s...
David Cameron offered Boris Johnson senior Cabinet role if he agreed not to push for Brexit
Johnson tells BBC documentary he played tennis in early 2016 with then prime minister to discuss EU referendumUK politics live – latest updatesDavid C...
Far-right praise for shah’s secret police puts Reza Pahlavi on the spot
Son of deposed shah forced to distance himself from once-dreaded Savak as some of his ‘fascistic’ supporters glorify it For decades, the Savak was see...
US primary voters choose midterm candidates as Democrats look to flip key seats
Democrats seek to oust Republicans in New Jersey and Iowa, while other major races remain up in the airVoters in Tuesday’s primary elections across th...
Emergency services at scene of incident at Sourton Down, near OkehamptonA Royal Navy helicopter has crashed into a field in Devon, police have confirm...
Minister criticises anti-discrimination guidance to police amid Southampton protests
Sarah Jones says guidance that black and white suspects should be treated differently gives ‘wrong impression’Anti-discrimination guidance to police t...
Albanese calls Taylor ‘Temu Abbott’ as bitter fight rages over budget tax changes
Greens support needed to pass proposed changes but party concerned it will give government sweeping discretionary powersGet our breaking news email, f...
Minister condemns riot but urges review of police anti-racism guidance following Henry Nowak death – UK politics live
Sarah Jones appeals for calm after rioting over the death of Nowak, who was handcuffed while dying from stab woundLast night Abimbola Johnson, a barri...
Rural UK ‘particularly at risk’ of diesel shortages if Iran war continues
OECD forecast sets out economic risks from conflict, pointing to potential shortfalls to key energy productsOECD predicts spate of recessions globally...
Jim Chalmers is putting a positive spin on the economy, but is the outlook for Australia grim?
The economy was slowing even before the Middle East conflict and interest rate hikes started to bite, while the boom in datacentres was a rare bright ...
Hundreds of thousands of Centrelink payments cancelled illegally, Albanese government admits
Senate estimates hearing told issues caused by a glitch in the automated system that runs the controversial mutual obligations schemeFollow our Austra...
UK media groups given power to opt out of Google AI search summaries
Watchdog says ‘publishers will now have effective tools to prevent content being used to power AI features in search’Publishers will be able to opt ou...
Australians are spending less to consume more nicotine as illegal tobacco trade explodes
Australian Bureau of Statistics estimates nicotine consumption rose 40%, with illicit sources accounting for 80% of all tobaccoFollow our Australia ne...
Where the devil is Mary? Search under way after Tasmanian marsupial escapes Gold Coast wildlife park
CCTV cameras caught the carnivorous marsupial skulking around deserted grounds at 4am Tuesday morningFollow our Australia news live blog for latest up...
Noted Surrey colony of at-risk swifts destroyed during nesting season
Campaigners say builders’ demolition of nest site highlights weak protection of wildlife from developmentA building that was a noted nesting site for ...
