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Nicotine vapes better than gum or patches for quitting smoking, major review finds
They work better than patches, gum or pills, the most up-to-date evidence suggests.
Nicotine vapes best chance to quit smoking, major review finds
They work better than patches, gum or pills, the most up-to-date evidence suggests.
O'Neill takes responsibility with nowhere to hide for Celtic
Celtic manager Martin O'Neill says his team have a "million miles to go" after defeat in Austria.
Alcaraz and Williams thrill in brief but bright US Open mixed doubles showing
Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz were among the star double-acts in New York as the US Open mixed doubles competition got under way on Tuesday.
Why Pride is facing a backlash - from inside and outside the LGBT community
Big companies used to go out of their way to support Pride. Now, there's a nervousness in the air, Darren Milby writes
Why Pride is facing a backlash - from inside and outside the LGBT community
Big companies used to go out of their way to support Pride. Now, there's a nervousness in the air, Darren Milby writes
Yellow warnings in force as rain and thunderstorms hit parts of UK
Torrential downpours will affect parts of England and Wales, delivering some of the wettest weather in several weeks
Back to school: How to save on uniform costs
From baby banks to supermarket deals, there are many ways parents can ease the back-to-school burden.
Winter energy prices expected to rise to three-year high
Millions of households will be affected by an increase in the energy price cap by regulator Ofgem.
Chinese teens are turning to mind-numbing drugs to 'run away from reality'
Students are seeking prescription drugs because they fear failure, a teen tells the BBC.
The Papers: 'We will always love you, Dolly'
The death of country music legend and philanthropist Dolly Parton at aged 80 dominates Wednesday's papers.
GB's Dart and Jones advance in US Open qualifying
Britons Harriet Dart and Fran Jones both make winning starts in their bids to reach the US Open singles main draw.
Toxic waste sites exposed in Michael Sheen documentary 'tip of the iceberg'
One scientist says there are thousands of sites across the UK that need investigating.
Trump says all mines cleared from Strait of Hormuz
Iran has closed the vital waterway since the beginning of the conflict causing wild fluctuations in oil prices worldwide.
'We used flour for powder' - Dolly reflects on early life in 1979 BBC interview
The singer spoke candidly about her childhood in rural Tennessee, her family's poverty, and the determination that helped her rise to international stardom.
Canada announces 'dollar-for-dollar' retaliatory tariffs on US as high as 50%
The latest escalation in an ongoing trade war between the US and Canada will see new levies on goods from steel to furniture, fresh tuna and makeup.
CIA chief travels to Moscow for unannounced talks, US media reports
Flight tracking data confirms an American military aircraft travelled to Russia from the US via Latvia on Tuesday.
Fernandes and Shaw win PFA player of the year awards
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes and Manchester City forward Khadija Shaw win the Professional Footballers' Associations men's and women's player of the year awards.
Fernandes and Shaw win PFA player of the year awards
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes and Manchester City forward Khadija Shaw win the Professional Footballers' Associations men's and women's player of the year awards.
PGA Tour play-off shake-up a 'big swing' - McIlroy
Back-to-back Masters champion Rory McIlroy believes the PGA Tour are giving fans what they want by changing their end-of-season play-offs to matchplay.