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Philippe Dinn on Why Geographic Integrity Remains the Gold Standard for Tobacco Quality

Philippe Dinn's Grand Tobacco Company specializes in sourcing and exporting high-quality US tobacco to manufacturers around the world.

International Business Times

Scotland’s smoking ban turns 20 – it cut secondhand smoke exposure by 96%, but the job isn’t finished yet

At 6am on a quiet Sunday morning 20 years ago today, Scotland became the first UK nation to ban smoking in enclosed public spaces. It was a landmark moment in public health policy, and new research shows just how much has changed since.

The Conversation

Ranveer Singh in Trouble Over AI Poster Sikh Community Calls It Disrespectful

Ranveer Singh’s film Dhurandhar: The Revenge (Part 2) has landed in controversy even as it continues to dominate headlines for its box office performance. This time, the issue is not about the storyline but a viral AI generated poster that has triggered strong reactions from sections of the Sikh community.…

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Ram Navami 2026: Date, Puja Timings, Rituals & Story

Ram Navami is believed to be one of the most profound and spiritually significant festivals in Hindu tradition. This is the day in which Bhagwan Shri Ram, the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu, descended on earth for the destruction of evil. This is the reason why during Ram Navami devotees…

Times Life

Michael Bambang Hartono, tobacco tycoon and Indonesia's richest man, dies at 86

Indonesia’s richest man, Michael Bambang Hartono, has died at the age of 86

The Independent UK

I'm Calling It, 'Tobacco' Is the Color Trend for 2026 That's Darker, Richer, and More Expensive-Looking Than Classic Terracotta

It's an earthier take on the prevailing color trends of the moment, but one that feels as elegant and sophisticated as it does grounding

Livingetc

Greece launches digital age verification system to curb tobacco and alcohol sales to minors

Greece now applies the age certification system favoured by the European Union

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Tobacco turf war reignites with 'outrageous' shooting

A manhunt is under way after cafe patrons ran for cover in a shooting likely connected to the illegal tobacco war.

AAP

Care leavers given one-off £2,000 more likely to find housing, UK pilot finds

Young people who received the no-strings sum when leaving care also spent less on alcohol, tobacco and drugs

The Guardian - UK

As Australia’s tobacco wars continue, a NSW heroin drought in 2000 might offer lessons

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has announced she plans to introduce “Australia’s toughest illicit tobacco laws”, which marks another escalation in the state’s battle against the illicit tobacco trade.

The Conversation

Dodgy tobacco stores in sights but no 'silver bullet'

Inspectors and police will be able to shut down stores selling illegal tobacco, as another state tries to tame the thriving black market in dodgy durries.

AAP

Facing a Budget Squeeze, New Jersey Decides To Go After Big Tech

Gov. Mikie Sherrill called Big Tech worse than Big Tobacco before proposing measures to regulate social media platforms.

Reason

‘Regular riding contributes to my songwriting, 100 percent’: The cycling life of indie musician Anjimile

For the acclaimed artist, time on the bike is as restorative as it is physical — a way to clear their head before returning home to pick up the guitar

Cycling Weekly

Woman says date made her walk on injured knee. Then he reveals he’s moving to Nebraska. The cherry on top is when he rips a Zyn at dinner

First dates are sometimes unpleasant, and other times so bad you end up telling the story for weeks. One woman says her recent date definitely falls into the second category.

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The Independent UK

Child poisoning cases across the US rise as nicotine pouches flood stores

IN FOCUS: In partnership with The Independent, Leslie Liang reports for The Examination, a nonprofit newsroom that investigates global health threats, on how the colorful packaging and fruity flavors that make nicotine pouches appealing to adults also make them tempting — and dangerous — for kids

The Independent UK

Generational smoking ban for UK edges closer to reality

Ministers are set to gain new powers to control the flavours and substances in smoking products

The Conversation

As tonnes of illegal tobacco sneak in past our borders, we risk missing a threat that could cost us billions

Australia regularly makes global headlines for its strict biosecurity rules for international travellers.

Fortune

Palantir and other tech companies are stocking offices with tobacco products to increase worker productivity

Health experts offer a blunt warning on using tobacco products to increase productivity, saying the adverse health effects have been well documented.

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Social media companies are fighting the 'age verification trap' as collecting biometrics on kids violates privacy rights

Big Social is reaching its Big Tobacco moment as it regulations intensify and social media companies look to implement age verification methods on its platforms.

The Conversation

The UK is about to start an experiment that could end smoking for good – but it won’t be easy

Anyone born after January 1 2009 will never be able to legally buy tobacco in the UK thanks to the tobacco and vapes bill, which is expected to become law in March 2026. When it does, it will mean that the legal age for tobacco sales will rise by one…

The Guardian - UK

European girls aged 13-15 have world’s highest rate of tobacco use for age group

World Health Organization report also finds one in seven adolescents across continent use vapes and e-cigarettes

Euronews

Europe is the global leader in tobacco use and vaping may be to blame, WHO warns

Despite overall tobacco use decline, vaping and novel tobacco products are driving increased use among young people in Europe, according to the World Health Organization.

The Guardian - AU

Public health advocates say more transparency needed in debate over illicit tobacco as industry links questioned

Former Australian Border Force officer Rohan Pike, who has been quoted extensively as an expert, also advises nicotine-industry-linked organisations

Roll Call

Rep. Rouzer talks tobacco farming and his time as a staffer for Jesse Helms

“I cut my teeth during the tobacco wars of the ’90s,” says North Carolina Republican Rep. David Rouzer of his staff days.

The Independent UK

Government edges closer to landmark generational smoking ban despite Tory challenge

The Tobacco and Vapes Bill will prevent anyone born on or after January 1 2009 from smoking legally

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