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Hong Kong has passed new legislation to restrict smoking and vaping, including bans on flavoured cigarettes and public use of alternative products. The measures aim to reduce youth smoking rates while balancing adult cessation needs. Enforcement begins early next year, with phased restrictions on menthol and other flavoured products.
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Recent UK Covid-19 Inquiry testimonies reveal Boris Johnson's government delayed planning and underestimated the impact of school closures on children. Evidence suggests many children suffered long-term health and developmental issues, including Long Covid, with critics calling the response a failure. The inquiry continues to examine accountability.
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UK Defence Secretary John Healey announced new powers for military bases to shoot down unidentified drones, citing increased Russian drone activity over Europe and Ukraine. The move aims to extend protections to airports and critical sites, amid rising tensions and recent incursions into European airspace.