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'Thousands of lives can be saved': Politicians urged to put public health ahead of industry profits
Stronger laws are need to target tobacco, alcohol and unhealthy food to ease pressure on the healthcare system, say experts.

Law Commission urges stronger hate crime laws, not new offences
Hate speech, and making behaviour that is not already considered an offence illegal, were out of scope of the review.

What can Hearts pick from debris of ongoing summer of hurt?
There's crashing back to Earth with a bang, and there's whatever Hearts fans have been going through since 16 May.

Why WhatsApp usernames could upset Somalia's anti-terror fight
People will be able to chat without revealing their contact number once the new feature is rolled out.

Iran war has cost US $37.5bn so far, Hegseth says, as Pentagon seeks billions more
The hearing was disrupted by protests and a shouting match as Hegseth testified at a pivotal time in the war.

I've got a motorway in my garden - it's my shelter in hot weather
It was built over people's homes 60 years ago, but what's it like to live in the shadow of the M4?

'Play music loud to remember Ozzy' says Sharon on first anniversary of his death
Sharon Osbourne shares with the BBC her memories and hopes for the future.

Tokyo urges men to wear shorts to work, but some women say it's 'leg hair harassment'
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government wants workers to ditch the suit and tie for t-shirts, trainers - and shorts.

UK humanitarian worker monitored for Ebola in London hospital
The health worker was evacuated to the UK from the DR Congo after being potentially exposed to the virus.

More young women in their 20s are getting type 2 diabetes
England is seeing "a worrying increase" in women in their 20s developing type 2 diabetes, say experts. Here's what to look out for.

Madeleine McCann vanished in 2007. Her brother will swim at the Commonwealth Games
The 21-year-old Sean McCann was just two when his sister Madeleine disappeared shortly before her fourth birthday during a holiday in Portugal 19 years ago.

Community education and grief counselling key to end sorcery-related violence in PNG, Catholic priest says
Warning: This article discusses violence against women.

Iraola wants Mac Allister & Alisson to stay with Liverpool
Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola wants midfielder Alexis Mac Allister and goalkeeper Alisson to remain at the club.

Ex-Australia batter David Warner pleads guilty to drink driving
Star cricketer was charged after failing a random breath test in Sydney earlier this year.

Gruesome images in D4vd hearing are 'worst nightmare' for teen girl's family
The court hears the singer ordered a body bag, chainsaws and an inflatable pool to dispose of the teen's body.

'Burnham's power play' and Widdecombe 'hit 21 times with a hammer'
The papers are dominated by reports about the former MP's death and the prime minister's first full day in office.

France passes law banning under-15s from social media
The law will require social media platforms in France to verify all users age from January.

Great Apes kiss and cuddle to keep the peace, says study
Hugging before stressful events may be an ancient way of building trust, say scientists studying apes.

Judge rules Trump must hand over records sought by BBC in defamation case
The judge grants a motion to compel the release of files held by the Donald J Trump Revocable Trust.

'I can't afford to turn the oven on': 7.4m households struggling to buy essentials
As Andy Burnham promises “breathing space” for households, millions are unable to buy items such as clothing, heating and food.

US renews strikes on Iran as Trump threatens to attack underground nuclear site
The US president's threat to target a key Iranian nuclear site came ahead of the 11th consecutive night of attacks.

Burnham pulls back on suggestion to increase income tax allowance
The new prime minister previously said voters were frustrated over the freeze in tax-free personal allowance.