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Published on Nov 2, 2025

Maldives bans smoking for life for anyone born after 2007, world’s first generational tobacco ban

The Maldives has become the first country in the world to implement a lifetime smoking ban for an entire generation. Under a new law that took effect on November 1, anyone born after January 2007 will be prohibited from smoking or purchasing tobacco …

Source: Ynet - Indeterminate
Published on 01:53 GMT

Margaret Thatcher’s belongings including desk and cigar box sell for staggering six-figure sum at auction

THE contents of one of Margaret Thatcher’s former homes has sold at auction for £730,000. The items, including the final portrait photo of the Tory Prime Minister — who died aged 87 in 2013 — were taken from a house in Chester Square in London’s Belgravia. …

Source: The Sun - Right-wing
Published on Nov 2, 2025

Cost of living Ireland November money changes including €900 scheme and vape costs

18:11, 02 Nov 2025Updated 18:11, 02 Nov 2025 Money (stock)(Image: Getty Images) The penultimate month of the year is here, with four money changes you need to know about. While last month might have been jampacked when it came to cost of living and money …

Source: Dublin Live - Neutral
Published on Nov 2, 2025

Vape shop owner ordered to pay £4,600 after counterfeit tobacco found in birdcage

A sniffer dog with a bird cage beneath which illicit products were hidden and illicit products seized by Trading Standards officers during a raid. Images: Neath Port Talbot Council The owner of a vape shop has been ordered to pay over £4,600 in court costs …

Source: Nation.Cymru - Left-wing
Published on Nov 2, 2025

State Pension age to rise to 68? I’m buying UK shares to secure my retirement!

The full UK State Pension currently stands at £230.25 a week, or £11,973 a year. While that’s better than nothing, it still falls short of the estimated £13,400 needed to cover the minimum expenses of retirement. Sadly, I doubt things will get any better. …

Source: The Motley Fool UK - Neutral
Published on Nov 2, 2025

Maldives enforces generational ban on tobacco for those born after 2006

The Maldives has begun enforcing a nationwide smoking ban targeting anyone born after 1 January 2007. The country has become the only nation to implement a generational prohibition on tobacco. The health ministry said the aim is to “protect public health …

Source: Madhyamam - Center-left
Published on Nov 1, 2025

How hard would it be to match the UK Pension by investing in dividend shares?

Free Article You’re reading a free article with opinions that may differ from The Motley Fool’s Premium Investing Services. Become a Motley Fool member today to get instant access to our top analyst recommendations, in-depth research, investing resources, …

Source: The Motley Fool UK - Neutral
Published on Nov 1, 2025

What smoking a single cigarette really does to your body if you relapse after 30 days

Smoking a single cigarette after calling quits on the habit could have detrimental effects on your health. Stoptober is coming to a close today (31 October), with the annual campaign run by the Department of Health and Social Care in the UK to help smokers …

Source: LAD Bible - Pending
Published on Nov 1, 2025

Trading Standards step up crackdown on illicit tobacco sales across England

The clampdown on the illegal tobacco trade continues to gather momentum, with major enforcement actions reported in Milton Keynes, Luton and Bradford over the past two months. In Milton Keynes, more than £23,000 worth of illegal tobacco and vapes were …

Source: Asian Trader Magazine - Neutral
Published on Nov 1, 2025

Irish Examiner view: Inclination is flattening for Cop 30

Many countries will be sending their great and their good to the 18-day event — the pre-sessions begin on Monday before the plenary commences on November 10. Ireland has yet to announce its delegate list for the 9,000 air miles round trip to the Brazilian …

Source: Irish Examiner - Neutral
Published on Nov 1, 2025

Discarded cigarette butts are fuelling growth in superbugs, study shows

Researchers in China found that tested cigarette butts contained 95 antibiotic-resistant bacterial strains A study conducted across 35 Chinese cities suggests cigarette stubs help to spread antibiotic-resistant genes – segments of DNA that give bacteria …

Source: Irish Independent - Center-right
Published on Nov 1, 2025

Moment police dog finds 27k illegal cigarettes hidden in shop wall

Police footage has captured the moment a search dog uncovered a hidden stash of 27,000 illegal cigarettes during a multi-agency operation in Warrington. On Thursday, October 30, officers from Cheshire Police’s Northern Protecting Vulnerable People …

Source: Liverpool Echo - Center-left
Published on Nov 1, 2025

Maldives enforces nationwide tobacco ban for people born in 2007 and after

The Maldives has enforced a nationwide ban on tobacco for those born in or after 2007 from Saturday, November 1. The Maldives is the only nation to have implemented a generational ban on tobacco. “Individuals born on or after 1 January 2007 are banned from …

Source: Mint - Neutral
Published on Nov 1, 2025

Cost of vapes and refills up to double overnight as Ireland's new vape tax kicks in today

Vaping has become a lot more expensive across Ireland, with a new tax on e-liquid products officially taking effect from today. The E-liquid Products Tax adds 50 cent per millilitre to all vape liquids sold in the country, whether they contain nicotine or …

Source: Offaly Live - Pending
Published on Oct 31, 2025

NSW revives ‘shocking’ 13-year-old UK campaign for new anti-tobacco push

NSW is to turn up the shock factor with a campaign of computer-generated images illustrating the cellular damage caused by smoking. The state’s Cancer Institute is to revive and adapt the UK’s graphic “Mutations” campaign from 2012 for local audiences in …

Source: Mumbrella - Neutral
Published on 04:42 GMT

Maldives just made it illegal for some generations to smoke

The Maldives has become the first country to impose a generational smoking ban – making smoking, buying and selling tobacco illegal for anyone born after January 1, 2007. The ban took effect on Saturday in the South Asian archipelago, “marking a historic …

Source: CNN - Neutral
Published on Nov 2, 2025

Maldives Makes History as the World’s Only Nation to Enforce a Generational Smoking Ban

The Maldives has become the first and only country in the world to enforce a generational ban on tobacco, marking a groundbreaking step toward creating a tobacco-free generation. The historic policy, initiated by President Dr Mohamed Muizzu earlier this …

Source: Miadhu Daily - Indeterminate
Published on Nov 2, 2025

Showbiz Today: ‘A pilgrimage of love, redemption, and second chances’

Penelope Teeth casts her views over recent showbiz and telly stories… Dragons’ Den will return in 2026 with a new set of Guest Dragons Music mogul, rapper and entrepreneur Tinie Tempah, serial entrepreneur and REFY CEO Jenna Meek, and Tropic Skincare …

Source: ATV Today - Neutral
Published on Oct 30, 2025

Bob Shop selling illegal tobacco and vapes forced to close by council

Khyber Shop 20 A closure order was granted for a Bob Shop which sold illegal tobacco and vapes in Solihull. On October 29, Solihull Council was granted the order by Birmingham Magistrates Court on Khyber Shop 20. Located on Bradford Road, Castle Bromwich, …

Source: Birmingham Live - Neutral

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Published on November 1, 2025 - 01:40 GMT

Washington will receive about $66 million from Philip Morris through a new tobacco-related settlement

Washington will receive about $66 million from Philip Morris to resolve lingering disputes between the company and the state related to the landmark multibillion-dollar tobacco settlement reached in 1998. The agreement with Philip Morris follows another …

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Published on October 30, 2025 - 21:51 GMT

N.C. Tobacco Trust Fund Commission Awards More Than $6.4 million to Support Agricultural Initiatives

RALEIGH, N.C. – The North Carolina Tobacco Trust Fund Commission (NCTTFC) has awarded more than $6.4 million in funding through 26 grants aimed at strengthening the state’s agricultural economy and supporting rural communities. The selected projects …

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Published on November 1, 2025 - 23:57 GMT

Convicted Felon Arrested and Charged After Stealing Multiple Firearms from a Storage Locker

HONOLULU – Acting United States Attorney Ken Sorenson announced today that Sidney Campbell, 45, of Honolulu, Hawaii, was charged yesterday by criminal complaint with illegally possessing firearms as a convicted felon. According to the criminal complaint, …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics
Published on November 1, 2025 - 08:17 GMT

FDA Acts to Protect Children from Unapproved Fluoride Drug Products

For Immediate Release: October 31, 2025 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced actions to restrict the sale of unapproved ingestible fluoride prescription drug products for children. The FDA sent notices to four companies outlining the …

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Published on October 31, 2025 - 17:23 GMT

FDA Acts to Protect Children from Unapproved Fluoride Drug Products

For Immediate Release: October 31, 2025 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced actions to restrict the sale of unapproved ingestible fluoride prescription drug products for children. The FDA sent notices to four companies outlining the …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry
Published on October 31, 2025 - 14:00 GMT

Food Lion Strengthens Commitment to Nourishing Neighbors Amid Growing Food Insecurity

SALISBURY, N.C., Oct. 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Food Lion is reaffirming its longstanding commitment to care for the towns and cities it serves by helping families stretch their budgets and ensuring access to fresh, quality food at affordable prices. …

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Published on October 31, 2025 - 12:48 GMT

The ECB Survey of Professional Forecasters - Fourth quarter of 2025

In the ECB’s Survey of Professional Forecasters (SPF) for the fourth quarter of 2025,[1] expectations for headline HICP inflation were revised slightly upwards for 2025 but remained unchanged for 2026, 2027 and the longer term. Expectations for core …

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Published on October 31, 2025 - 01:07 GMT

10 Arrested on Federal Complaints Charging Them with Committing Violence Against Officers and Property During Anti-ICE ...

LOS ANGELES – Law enforcement has arrested a total of 10 defendants federally charged in three criminal complaints with engaging in violence and civil disorder against law enforcement officers and property during immigration enforcement actions in Southern …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics

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Published on December 7, 2016 - 17:55 GMT

Philip Morris International (PMI) Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of $1.04 Per Share

Philip Morris International (PMI) Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of $1.04 Per Share December 7, 2016

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Published on December 6, 2016 - 14:10 GMT

Massimo Ferragamo Elected to the Board of Directors of Philip Morris International (PMI)

Massimo Ferragamo Elected to the Board of Directors of Philip Morris International (PMI) December 6, 2016

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Published on December 6, 2016 - 09:24 GMT

Philip Morris International (PMI) Announces Filing of Application for Its Electronically Heated Tobacco Product with the ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 6, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (“PMI”) (NYSE / Euronext Paris: PM) on Dec. 5 submitted a Modified Risk Tobacco Product (MRTP) application for its electronically heated tobacco product with the U. …

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Published on November 16, 2016 - 15:46 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. Presents at the Morgan Stanley Global Consumer & Retail Conference; Revises, for ...

Philip Morris International Inc. Presents at the Morgan Stanley Global Consumer & Retail Conference; Revises, for Currency Only, 2016 Full-Year Reported Diluted EPS Forecast November 16, 2016

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Published on October 25, 2016 - 07:22 GMT

Philip Morris International Recognized as Global Leader for Corporate Action on Climate Change for the Third Year ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 25, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (“PMI”) (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today is recognized as a global leader in its action on climate change. For the third consecutive year, the company is on the CDP …

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Published on October 18, 2016 - 11:29 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) Reports 2016 Third-Quarter Results; Reaffirms 2016 Full-Year Reported Diluted EPS ...

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) Reports 2016 Third-Quarter Results; Reaffirms 2016 Full-Year Reported Diluted EPS Forecast October 18, 2016

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Published on October 14, 2016 - 07:33 GMT

Philip Morris International Recognized as Top Employer in Africa

Now certified as leading employer in 29 countries across the globe LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 14, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today was recognized for the first time as a Top Employer in …

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Published on October 11, 2016 - 14:19 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. to Host Webcast of 2016 Third-Quarter Results

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 11, 2016-- Regulatory News: Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) will host a live audio webcast at www.pmi.com/webcasts on Tuesday, October 18, 2016, at 9:00 a.m. ET to discuss its 2016 third- …

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Published on September 29, 2016 - 07:15 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. Hosts Investor Day; Revises for Currency, and Narrows, 2016 Full-Year Reported Diluted ...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 29, 2016-- Regulatory News: Philip Morris International Inc.’s (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) senior management reviews the company’s business outlook and long-term growth strategies at a two-day investor meeting starting …

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Published on September 23, 2016 - 14:01 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) Inaugurates Manufacturing Facility in Italy for Potentially Reduced-Risk Products*...

First manufacturing facility for large scale production of heated tobacco products Anticipated investment of approximately EUR 500 million for the facility and pre-existing pilot plant Up to 600 new jobs when fully operational Total initial annual capacity …

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Published on September 22, 2016 - 19:30 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. to Host Webcast of 2016 Investor Day

Philip Morris International Inc. to Host Webcast of 2016 Investor Day September 22, 2016

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Published on September 16, 2016 - 10:04 GMT

Philip Morris International Welcomes Broad Interest for PMI IMPACT; New Global Initiative to Fight Smuggling and Related ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 15, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) announced today that the response to PMI IMPACT, its new global funding initiative for third party projects dedicated to fighting …

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Published on September 14, 2016 - 08:35 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. Increases Dividend by 2% to an Annualized Rate of $4.16 Per Share

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 14, 2016-- Regulatory News: The Board of Directors of Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today increased the company’s regular quarterly dividend by 2% to an annualized rate of $4.16 per share. …

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Published on September 6, 2016 - 12:45 GMT

Philip Morris International Releases First “Update” on Their Scientific Research to Develop and Assess Potentially ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 6, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today releases the first Reduced-Risk Product (RRP) Scientific Update, a regular publication on its research efforts to develop and assess …

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Published on July 19, 2016 - 11:18 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) Reports 2016 Second-Quarter Results; Revises 2016 Full-Year Reported Diluted EPS ...

Reflecting Currency-Neutral Growth of Approximately 10% to 12% vs. 2015 Adjusted Diluted EPS of $4.42 NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 19, 2016-- Regulatory News: 2016 Second-Quarter Reported diluted earnings per share of $1.15, down by $0.06 or 5.0% versus …

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Published on July 12, 2016 - 13:55 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. to Host Webcast of 2016 Second-Quarter Results

NEW YORK – July 12, 2016 – Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) will host a live audio webcast at www.pmi.com/webcasts on Tuesday, July 19, 2016, at 9:00 a.m. ET to discuss its 2016 second-quarter results, which will be issued …

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Published on July 11, 2016 - 02:16 GMT

Philip Morris International Comments on Tribunal’s Decision in Arbitration Between PMI and Uruguay

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 8, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today comments on the decision of an ICSID tribunal in the arbitration between PMI and Uruguay regarding two regulations that …

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Published on June 8, 2016 - 10:02 GMT

53 billion illegal cigarettes consumed in the European Union last year

New KPMG report for British American Tobacco, Imperial Tobacco, Japan Tobacco International and Philip Morris International finds that governments lose up to EUR 11.3 billion in revenues Non-EU contraband and counterfeit increased to 88% LONDON--(BUSINESS …

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Published on June 3, 2016 - 04:56 GMT

PHILIP MORRIS INTERNATIONAL INC. DECLARES REGULAR QUARTERLY DIVIDEND OF $1.02 PER SHARE

NEW YORK, December 9, 2015 -- The Board of Directors of Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE / Euronext Paris: PM) today declared a regular quarterly dividend of $1.02 per common share, payable on January 8, 2016, to shareholders of record as of …

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Published on May 27, 2016 - 11:37 GMT

Philip Morris International Launches New Initiative to Fight Smuggling and Related Crimes; Pledges USD 100 Million to ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 27, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE /Euronext Paris: PM) announced today a major new initiative — “PMI IMPACT” — to help confront smuggling and related crimes. The centerpiece of PMI …

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