The “landmark” legislation aims to stop anyone born after 1 January 2009 from taking up smoking to create a smoke-free generation. Read full story Author:
Rogue sperm donor who says he’s fathered 180 children won’t be on child’s birth certificate
The child’s mother and her partner say they never wanted Robert Albon to play any part in the child’s life. Read full story Author:
Trapped nerve and wee stops – running the Boston Marathon 22 weeks pregnant
British athlete Calli Hauger-Thackery says running the Boston Marathon 22 weeks into her pregnancy was the toughest achievement in her career. Read full story Author:
After the departure of Tim Cook, how will Apple change under ‘product guy’ John Ternus?
How Ternus responds to challenges facing Apple will go a long way to deciding the tech giant’s future, writes Zoe Kleinman. Read full story Author:
‘Why is the NHS funding students if it can’t give them jobs?’ Anger over recruitment freeze
Dozens of midwifery, physiotherapy and nursing students contact BBC over fears they won’t get jobs. Read full story Author:
Youngest transfusion patient ‘now chirpy little boy’ after treatment in the womb
A rare blood transfusion while in the womb saved a baby’s life when his mum was 16 weeks pregnant. Read full story Author:
Key evidence from sacked official at heart of Mandelson vetting row
Sir Olly Robbins has defended his actions amid a row over the vetting of the former US ambassador. Read full story Author:
Michael Jackson film is a ‘whitewash’ and ‘ghoulish’, critics say
A new biopic, titled Michael, sees the singer’s nephew Jaafar Jackson portray his uncle’s rise to fame. Read full story Author:
Popemobile child clinic yet to reach Gaza one year after Francis’s death
One of the late pope’s last wishes was for his vehicle to be used for children in Gaza, but a charity is still waiting for an entry permit. Read full …
If Plaid win in Wales, that won’t mean independence – at least not yet
In the Senedd campaign, are weighing up whether the issue of Welsh independence is a vote winner or loser. Read full story Author:
Middle East war has pushed up air fares 24%, research shows
The consultancy Teneo says airspace restrictions caused by the conflict have forced airlines to reroute many flights. Read full story Author:
Unemployment rate unexpectedly falls as fewer students look for work
The drop has been largely driven by a rise in the number of people not actively seeking work. Read full story Author:
Man admits rape and religiously aggravated abuse of Sikh woman
John Ashby, 32, initially denies the attack but changes his plea one day after the trial begins. Read full story Author:
Zelensky says failure of US envoys to visit Kyiv is ‘disrespectful’
US envoy Steve Witkoff and Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner have travelled to Moscow several times, but never to Kyiv. Read full story Author:
William and Catherine praise late Queen’s ‘lifetime of duty’
On what would have been her 100th birthday, the final design for a statue honouring the late Queen Elizabeth II is unveiled. Read full story Author:
Mexican president questions why US officials killed in crash were operating in country
The two died in a car crash after a Mexican-led operation to destroy a clandestine drug lab. Read full story Author:
How the Cole Disaster Drove the U.S. to Develop New Warship Defenses
The Navy destroyers enforcing a blockade of Iranian ports carry weapons fielded after an American warship was attacked and nearly sunk more than 25 years ago. Go to Source Author: …
Governor’s race wildly unpredictable two weeks before Californians receive ballots
Governor’s race wildly unpredictable two weeks before Californians receive ballots. Former Biden Cabinet member Xavier Becerra surges, and former state Controller Betty Yee drops out. Read full story Author: Seema …
Governor’s race wildly unpredictable two weeks before Californians receive ballots
Governor’s race wildly unpredictable two weeks before Californians receive ballots. Former Biden Cabinet member Xavier Becerra surges, and former state Controller Betty Yee drops out. Read full story Author: Seema …
Former state Controller Betty Yee drops out of the governor’s race
Yee, lacking financial resources and voter recognition despite being elected to statewide office twice, dropped out of the 2026 governor’s race. Read full story Author: Seema Mehta, Nicole Nixon