Twenty years ago, Scotland banned smoking in pubs. Did it save lives?
Exactly 20 years ago, Scotland became the first part of the UK to outlaw smoking in bars, restaurants and offices.
The Papers: ‘Iran rejects peace plan’ and ‘£400m cost of savings scandal’
Iran’s rejection of US talks and Donald Trump’s reaction features on Thursday’s front pages.
Two men arrested over Jewish charity ambulance arson attacks
Four Hatzola ambulances were set ablaze in Golders Green, London, in the early hours of Monday.
Hospital waited two days before raising alarm about meningitis outbreak
Experts say the wait was indefensible and possibly delayed identification of the outbreak.
Iran War Live Updates: Mediators Aim for U.S.-Iran Meeting by Thursday – WSJ
Iran War Live Updates: Mediators Aim for U.S.-Iran Meeting by Thursday WSJ Iran suspects Trump’s peace talk push is another trick Axios “Don’t Call Defeat Agreement”: Trump Wants Peace Now, Why Iran May Fight On NDTV Trump declares victory and claims Iran offers a ‘prize’ in talks Iran has denied having NPR Trump says Iran made a major energy-related …
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Warning of global recession if oil price hits $150
Larry Fink says if oil prices stay high for a sustained period it will have “profound implications” for the world economy.
Woods targets Masters after return to action in TGL
Tiger Woods says he is “trying to play” at next month’s Masters after returning to action for the first time in more than a year in the TGL.
Danish PM fails to secure majority in party’s weakest election showing since 1903
The party, which has been in power since 2019, gained the most votes but faces tough talks on forming a new government.
Oil price falls as Trump talks up Iran peace negotiations
Tehran has rejected claims of talks, with one official questioning the US’s diplomatic credibility.
£123 for a child’s England kit – have prices gone too far?
BBC Sport explores the rise in the cost of kits for the 2026 World Cup, with insights from experts and fans.