Plan to ban smoking completely in bars and eateries from 2018 scrapped by far-right Freedom party in coalition talksAustria’s far-right Freedom party has announced that a planned ban on smoking in all bars and restaurants that was due to come into force in 2018 will be scrapped.Party chief Heinz-Christian Strache Read more
BBC Panorama investigation also found pharmaceutical giant Ethicon launched a product having only tested it on 31 women and a sheepOne of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies failed to update doctors on the full extent of risks posed by vaginal mesh implants, an investigation by Panorama has found. Known as Read more
Bronze likeness ridiculed after unveiling in Kolkata‘I’m not a god of football’ says former Argentina player Another football icon has been honoured by a statue with a bronze sculpture of the Argentina great, Diego Maradona, unveiled at a club in Kolkata, although the dubious likeness to the 1986 World Cup Read more
HMP Dartmoor failing to protect public from risk due to 'unplanned, rushed and poor' release of sex offenders, prison watchdog warns Via: Hundreds of sex offenders released from prison despite posing risk to public, finds report
Local authorities urge new figures showing more than 500 child protection inquires began each day last year must be a 'wake up call' for ministers to inject more funding into services Via: Child abuse and neglect investigations surge by 60% over 10 years as services reach 'tipping point'
HM Inspectorate of Constabulary finds black people are eight times more likely to be searched, even though drugs are less likely to be found Via: Disproportionate stop and search of black people 'threatens public confidence in police', inspector warns
The new policies appear to be part of a major PR push on the environment by the Government Via: Theresa May unveils new climate change policies as Tories hope to rebuild ruined environmentalist credentials
Exclusive: Representatives from communities living in the far north urge Government to meet and exceed its commitments Via: Arctic indigenous leaders tell UK it must do more to combat climate change
Savage was cleared to re-enter the game against the San Francisco 49ers after his concussion – raising questions about the NFL’s procedure for evaluating such injuries during games. Via: Horrifying moment Texans quarterback shakes uncontrollably
Members of Kensington council and the tower’s Tenant Management Organisation are reportedly being interviewed over the blaze. Via: Grenfell Tower bosses could face manslaughter charges