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Almost four in five young people buying tobacco are choosing illicit products, with easy-to-access convenience stores or tobacconists a major source.Young people aged 18 to 24 were found to be relying on bricks and mortar locations to source illicit tobacco, a study by the Cancer Council has found.Of the 232 young people surveyed, more than 150 got their tobacco from a tobacco shop and more than 80 per cent were likely to choose illicit tobacco due to the cheap price.Nearly 50 respondents bought illegal tobacco from convenience stores while just 13 used an online vendor, of which 11 were illicit.The…

The minister added that about 30 per cent of the combat ship project components were locally sourced and expressed hope that the percentage could be increased in future naval projects.”This has always been our goal, and this incident involving Norway will push us to further strengthen our focus on ensuring we are not overly dependent on foreign countries,” said Khaled.“In addition, the government must be more cautious in procurement dealings with other countries that could potentially take similar action against Malaysia.” Khaled reportedly said he hoped that members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) regional bloc that are not close allies…

With UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer under pressure from within his own party to announce his resignation, Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has announced an ambitious plan of his own – to win a parliamentary seat in the northern English town Ashton-in-Makerfield.According to his supporters, he is the best candidate to replace Starmer by the time of the Labour Party’s next annual conference in September.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listMany in the party are hungry for a change following a series of missteps, culminating in a disastrous showing in local elections in early May.Despite winning an overwhelming majority in…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! HEBRON, KY – Six states from coast-to-coast hold primary elections on Tuesday in one of the busiest and potentially most consequential days of the 2026 midterm calendar.Voters in Alabama, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Oregon, and Pennsylvania will cast ballots in Democratic and Republican primaries for the U.S. House, Senate and governor, as well as in down-ballot races. The nominating showdowns tee up this autumn’s midterms, when Republicans will defend their slim Senate and razor-thin House majorities.Meanwhile, some of Tuesday’s most high-profile primary ballot box face-offs will serve as the latest tests of President…

In a savvy move, Corazon Mining has locked in a deal to snap up 100 per cent ownership of the high-grade Chalice gold project, 50 kilometres northwest of Norseman, from Westgold Resources.The transformational acquisition hands the company an established, high-grade gold system sitting on a single granted mining lease within Western Australia’s infrastructure-rich Higginsville district.In a big show of support, major gold producer Westgold will emerge with a 19.9 per cent strategic stake in Corazon upon completion, potentially forging a powerful foundation for a long-term operational partnership between the two companies.The new deal is funded by A$8M in cash up…

Chinese cyber police took “swift and coordinated action”, the report said, adding that members of the public were encouraged to “consciously resist vulgar and violent content and promptly report illegal activity”.“Streamers who chase attention through vulgarity and violence will face legal consequences,” read a statement released by China’s Ministry of Public Security, adding that social media platforms were required to “strengthen content censorship and adopt a zero‑tolerance policy toward rule‑violating accounts”.“The public is encouraged to consciously resist vulgar and violent content and promptly report illegal activity to jointly safeguard a healthy online ecosystem,” the ministry said.“SPECTACLE” OR FUELLING VIOLENCE?China has…

Hayden Panettiere opens up about growing up in the spotlight: “There were no boundaries” – CBS News Watch CBS News Golden Globe-nominated actor Hayden Panettiere shares her story and opens up about life in the spotlight as a young actor, postpartum depression and her healing journey.

The US president says he held off a scheduled attack on Iran after pressure from Gulf allies as renewed talks gain momentum amid tensions.Published On 19 May 202619 May 2026United States President Donald Trump said he postponed a planned attack on Iran after requests from the leaders of Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, adding that “serious negotiations are now taking place” behind the scenes.The comments suggest renewed diplomatic efforts are under way amid weeks of escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran.Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian defended Tehran’s participation in talks while rejecting suggestions that the country was backing…

Pete Hegseth hit the campaign trail Monday, an unusual move for a defense secretary, stumping in Kentucky for Ed Gallrein, a Trump-backed challenger to Republican congressman and frequent Trump critic Thomas Massie. Ed O’Keefe has more.

The AI rally continued this earnings season. But companies building the underlying hardware powering the boom warned that the Iran war is putting pressure on their supply chains and profitability. A spiraling conflict in the Middle East has seen oil prices skyrocket and supply chains crucial to the tech sector hamstrung. Shortages of key chipmaking materials, including helium, are expected as the U.S. and Iran remain locked in a standoff.TSMC, which manufactures Nvidia chips, said the situation in the Middle East could impact its profitability, with prices for certain chemicals and gases likely to increase. Foxconn, the world’s largest contract…