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Twenty years ago, Scotland banned smoking in pubs. Did it save lives?
Exactly 20 years ago, Scotland became the first part of the UK to outlaw smoking in bars, restaurants and offices.
From Harvard to Sale - Erica Jarrell-Searcy's epic PWR pilgrimage
A chance email in freshers' week at Harvard set Erica Jarrell-Searcy on a journey to Sale Sharks.
Singer Duffy to share sex assault ordeal in documentary
Disney+ says it has been given "unprecedented access" to the singer in her first major interview in 15 years.
Singer Duffy to share sex assault ordeal in documentary
Disney+ says it has been given "unprecedented access" to the singer in her first major interview in 15 years.
Dentist's 'unique work' could unlock mystery of murdered man dumped in woods 22 years ago
Police say they are still no closer to identifying the man, whose body was discovered by campers in 2015.
What to look out for in European World Cup play-offs
The World Cup play-offs start on Thursday with four European spaces up for grabs for this summer's tournament.
In one of country's poorest states, Venezuelans hope for post-Maduro boom
Ione Wells travels to Sucre, where a lack of investment has hampered locals' prospects.
In one of country's poorest states, Venezuelans hope for post-Maduro boom
Ione Wells travels to Sucre, where a lack of investment has hampered locals' prospects.
'I have no recollection of anything' - Epstein survivor says she was drugged and raped
A survivor of Epstein's abuses spoke publicly for the first time to BBC Newsnight about her experience of being raped and drugged by the sex offender.
'I have no recollection of anything' - Epstein survivor says she was drugged and raped
A survivor of Epstein's abuses spoke publicly for the first time to BBC Newsnight about her experience of being raped and drugged by the sex offender.
Over-Diagnosis: Are Too Many People Being Given Medical Labels?
The doctor who thinks that we are getting diagnosis wrong.
NS&I set to pay millions in compensation to customers
The government-backed bank has been accused of a series of errors, including not paying bereaved families money that was rightfully theirs.
Australia's sunscreen regulator wants new rules after recent product scandal
The medicines regulator is proposing stricter rules after more than a dozen products were recalled.
Australia's sunscreen regulator wants new rules after recent product scandal
The medicines regulator is proposing stricter rules after more than a dozen products were recalled.
Australia bans Iranian tourists with valid visas for six months
Critics say the move, which comes after Iranian footballers were granted asylum, is a "moral failure".
How the conflict in the Middle East is causing fuel protests in the Philippines
BBC News Asia Business Correspondent Suranajana Tewari spoke to people taking to the streets of Manila.
What Wales must do to keep World Cup dream alive
As Wales host Bosnia-Herzegovina in a World Cup play-off semi-final, head coach Craig Bellamy explains what his side must do to win.
Ministers hope red tape cuts will speed-up decision making
The Conservatives said the changes were being made by a government "stuck in consultation paralysis".
Chris Mason: How will the UK respond to US court verdict on social media?
Will the decision of a Los Angeles jury have an impact on the UK government as it considers potential future regulations on social media, writes the BBC's political editor.
Rap legend Slick Rick on Mobo honour and shaping hip-hop: 'We took novels to the next level'
The British-born rapper looks back as he's awarded a lifetime achievement prize at the Mobo Awards.