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Pourquoi des personnes qui n'ont jamais fumé deviennent accros à la cigarette électronique
Lire uniquement le texte pour utiliser moins de données Crédit photo, TOLGA AKMEN/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock Article Information Author, Amy Walker Published il y a 6 minutes Temps de lecture: 7 min Lorsque le vapotage a commencé à se répandre dans le lycée de Gracey Mungulu, elle n'a pas hésité à dire haut et fort qu'elle trouvait cela aussi répugnant que de fumer. « Je disais littéralement aux gens : "Euh, pourquoi tu fais ça ?" », raconte-t-elle.
Why people who have never smoked are getting hooked on vaping
When vaping first took off at Gracey Mungulu's school, she was vocal about the fact she found it as repulsive as smoking. "I literally used to tell people like, 'Er, why are you doing that?'" she says. But Gracey says the habit became so common among her classmates that by the age of 16 she too had taken it up, even though the first time left her coughing rather than inhaling.
Why people who have never smoked are getting hooked on vaping
When vaping first took off at Gracey Mungulu's school, she was vocal about the fact she found it as repulsive as smoking. "I literally used to tell people like, 'Er, why are you doing that?'" she says. But Gracey says the habit became so common among her classmates that by the age of 16 she too had taken it up, even though the first time left her coughing rather than inhaling.
XL Bully called Tank attacks Bolton letting agent after owner shouts 'get him'
A letting agent was set upon by an XL Bully after its owner told it to 'get him'. John Walkden, 62, had been residing at a rented property in Bolton where persistent cleanliness issues had arisen. Consequently, letting agent James Melly had spoken to him on numerous occasions. During one particular visit, Walkden turned aggressive towards Mr Melly before ordering his dog, Tank, to attack him .
Zelensky condemns 'vile' large-scale Russian attacks that killed 15
At least 15 people have died in overnight strikes across central and eastern Ukraine, in what Volodymyr Zelensky has described as one of Russia's "most vile" attacks. Ukraine's president said a residential building in Pryluky in the Chernihiv region was destroyed as a "birthday 'gift' to Putin", who turns 74 on Wednesday. Strikes also hit Kyiv, Dnipro, Kremenchuk, Zaporizhzhia and Oleksandriya.
Police find £160k during M602 motorway stops following tip-off
Two men have been taken into custody after police discovered £150,000 in cash during separate motorway stops. Greater Manchester Police were alerted to a suspicious vehicle on Friday night (October 2), which was reportedly travelling towards Greater Manchester from Merseyside along the M602. Officers pulled over the first vehicle at the Eccles Interchange, where a subsequent search uncovered approximately £100,000 in cash.
Grooming gangs inquiry expanded to Birmingham and Wales
A national inquiry into child sexual abuse by grooming gangs has announced that targeted investigations will take place in Birmingham and Wales. The inquiry said the probes would "examine the sexual abuse and exploitation of children by grooming gangs and the response of organisations responsible for protecting children" in both areas. Oldham in Greater Manchester, Bradford and Keighley in West Yorkshire and London were announced as the first locations for investigations earlier this year.
4basebio Plc - Half-year Report
Press Release 4basebio PLC ("4basebio", the "Company" or the "Group") Half-year Report for the six months ended 30 June 2026 Cambridge, UK, 28 September 2026 - 4basebio PLC (AIM: 4BB), a specialist in synthetic DNA manufacturing for next-generation genomic medicines and advanced therapies, announces its unaudited half-year results for the six months ended 30 June 2026 ("H1 2026").
Scene 'like a horror film' as police rush to Chinatown pagoda at 5am
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British climber dies after falling 60m on Spanish mountainside
A 28-year-old British climber has died after falling about 60m (200ft) from one of the highest mountains in northern Spain. The man fell into a vertical gully while descending from the summit of Torrecerredo in the Cantabrian Mountains on Thursday, the Spanish Civil Guard said. Police and an air unit were deployed to the scene after emergency services were called at about 13:45 local time (11:45 GMT). The man's body and belongings were recovered by a mountain rescue unit.
British climber dies after falling 60m on Spanish mountainside
Mountain specialists were lowered by winch to the site of the accident to recover the body A 28-year-old British climber has died after falling about 60m (200ft) from one of the highest mountains in northern Spain. The man fell into a gully while descending from the summit of Torrecerredo in the Cantabrian Mountains on Thursday, the Spanish Civil Guard said. Police and an air unit were deployed to the scene after emergency services were called around 13:27 local time (11:27 GMT).
British climber dies after falling 60m on Spanish mountainside
Thousands Protest in Spain After 87-Year-Old Woman Evicted From Madrid Home. Thousands of people have taken to the streets in Spain to protest against the eviction of an 87-year-old woman from the Madrid home where she had lived for more than seven decades
Canadá na União Europeia? O plano de tornar país associado ao bloco
Canadá na União Europeia? O plano de tornar país associado ao bloco BBC News Brasil Trump, que tem estado em conflito constante com o primeiro-ministro do Canadá, ameaçou cortar o comércio com a União Europeia em resposta à proposta. Notícia Usada para todas matérias e reportagens que retratem fatos ou descrevam situações. Matéria baseada em fatos observados e verificados pelo repórter com fontes diversas. Notícias não possuem a opinião do repórter.
Six animal rights campaigners cleared over Müller dairy blockades after landmark public nuisance ruling
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A propaganda da Converse que foi retirada por ser 'profundamente perturbadora' e acusada de racista
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Converse retira un anuncio "profundamente perturbador" tras acusaciones de racismo
Converse retira un anuncio "profundamente perturbador" tras acusaciones de racismo Actualizado lun, 21 de septiembre de 2026, 2:40 p.m. EDT Agrega Yahoo como fuente de noticias preferida para ver más de nuestras historias en Google. Agregar Yahoo en Google Una foto publicada en la cuenta de Instagram de Converse fue descrita como una imagen que evocaba al KKK.
Converse retira un anuncio "profundamente perturbador" tras acusaciones de racismo Original
Fuente de la imagen, Getty Images Pie de foto, Una foto publicada en la cuenta de Instagram de Converse fue descrita como una imagen que evocaba al KKK. Información del artículo Autor, Amy Walker Título del autor, BBC News Fecha de publicación 30 minutos Tiempo de lectura: 2 min La marca estadounidense de calzado Converse reconoció que "se equivocó" y retiró un anuncio que, según los usuarios de las redes sociales, evocaba imágenes del Ku Klux Klan.
German Chancellor Merz vows to stay on despite 'disaster' state election exit polls
Embattled German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has vowed to stay on despite exit polls in two local elections suggesting damaging defeats for his centre-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party. In the north-eastern state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, the party was projected to only just scrape into parliament, while the AfD was on track to win the most votes. Merz called the result "a disaster". In Berlin, the ruling CDU was also expected to be beaten by Die Linke (The Left).
German Chancellor Merz vows to stay on despite 'disaster' state election exit polls
Follow German Chancellor Merz vows to stay on despite 'disaster' state election exit polls Sun, September 20, 2026 at 12:50 PM EDT Embattled German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has vowed to stay on despite exit polls in two local elections suggested damaging defeats for his centre-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party. In the north-eastern state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, the party was projected to only just scrape into parliament, while the AfD was on track to win the most votes.
Harry and Meghan's media treatment echoes what happened to Diana, Earl Spencer tells BBC
Earl Spencer has told the BBC the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's treatment at the hands of the media has "echoes" of what happened to his sister Diana, Princess of Wales. He described press coverage of Prince Harry and Meghan as a "cancerous influence in their life" and said it would be "beholden on people to learn from Diana's example". The Sussexes, who recently returned to the UK from California six years after stepping back from royal duties, have been repeatedly critical of the media.
Converse pulls 'deeply upsetting' advert after backlash
American footwear brand Converse has pulled an advert that social media users said evoked Ku Klux Klan imagery, saying it recognised "that we got this wrong". The photo, posted to the company's Instagram account, received backlash online after critics described lighting in the image as looking like a white pointed hood. A pair of shoes, dangling in the picture, were also likened to an image of a lynching victim by social media users.
Converse pulls 'deeply upsetting' advert after backlash
Follow Converse pulls 'deeply upsetting' advert after backlash Sat, September 19, 2026 at 10:21 AM EDT A photo posted on Converse's Instagram account was described as evoking KKK imagery [Getty Images] American footwear brand Converse has pulled an advert that social media users said evoked Ku Klux Klan imagery, saying it recognised "that we got this wrong".
Swedish PM Kristersson resigns after election loss
Sweden's Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has resigned after his ruling right-wing bloc was narrowly defeated by the centre-left opposition in the country's general election. He made the announcement in a post on X on Thursday afternoon, after preliminary votes from Sunday's election showed about 50,000 votes separated the two blocs in the country of about 10 million people.
Swedish PM Kristersson resigns after election loss
Sweden's Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has resigned after his ruling right-wing bloc was narrowly defeated by the centre-left opposition in the country's general election. He made the announcement in a post on X on Thursday afternoon, after preliminary votes from Sunday's election showed about 50,000 votes separated the two blocs in the country of about 10 million people.
Canadá na União Europeia? O plano de tornar país associado ao bloco
A presidente da Comissão Europeia anunciou seu apoio a propostas para que o Canadá se torne o primeiro "membro associado" da União Europeia. Ursula von der Leyen disse ao Parlamento Europeu na quarta-feira (16/09) que quer trabalhar para "abrir as portas" para o Canadá, o que envolveria laços mais estreitos em vários setores-chave.
Canadá na União Europeia? O plano de tornar país associado ao bloco
Crédito, EPA Legenda da foto, Mark Carney (à esquerda) caminha ao lado da presidente do Parlamento Europeu, Roberta Metsola (ao centro), e da presidente da Comissão Europeia, Ursula von der Leyen (à direita) Article Information Author, Amy Walker e Author, Nick Beake Role, Da BBC News Published Há 26 minutos Tempo de leitura: 6 min A presidente da Comissão Europeia anunciou seu apoio a propostas para que o Canadá se torne o primeiro "membro associado" da União Europeia.
Canadá na União Europeia? O plano de tornar país associado ao bloco
Resumo A presidente da Comissão Europeia, Ursula von der Leyen, propôs criar o status de "membro associado" para o Canadá, visando estreitar laços em segurança, tecnologia e comércio. A iniciativa surge em meio a fortes tensões comerciais entre Ottawa e Washington, intensificadas por disputas tarifárias com Donald Trump, que já ameaçou retaliações econômicas à Europa contra o plano. A proposta, inédita no bloco, ainda depende de complexos debates e pode levar anos para se concretizar.
Canadá na União Europeia? O plano de tornar país associado ao bloco
BBC News Brasil Trump, que tem estado em conflito constante com o primeiro-ministro do Canadá, ameaçou cortar o comércio com a União Europeia em resposta à proposta. Notícia Usada para todas matérias e reportagens que retratem fatos ou descrevam situações. Matéria baseada em fatos observados e verificados pelo repórter com fontes diversas. Notícias não possuem a opinião do repórter. Quando há análise, deve haver as duas definições: notícia e análise.
EU announces plan to restrict social media access for children
EU announces plan to restrict social media access for children Thu, 17 September 2026 at 8:25 am UTC Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The EU has announced plans to restrict social media access for under-16s across its member states, in a bid to increase wellbeing and tackle online safety. Under the plans, there would be a gradual approach to children using social media which would include banning under 13s from accessing platforms.
EU announces plan to restrict social media access for under-15s
The EU has announced plans to restrict social media access for under-15s across its member states, in a bid to increase wellbeing and tackle online safety. Under the plans, there would be a gradual approach to children using social media which would include banning under 13s from accessing platforms. Those aged 13 to 15 would only be able to access platforms for an hour per day via "mini accounts" set up through their parent or guardian's social media account.
EU chief backs plan for Canada to become 'associate member'
The president of the European Commission has backed proposals for Canada to become the EU's first "associate member". Ursula von der Leyen told the European Parliament on Wednesday she wanted to work on "opening the door" for Canada, which would involve closer ties on various key sectors. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney last week spoke of seeking a "unique alliance" with the EU. The country currently faces tense relations with the US, compounded by an intensifying dispute over trade.
Suspected sabotage causes major Netherlands rail disruption
Parts of the Netherlands, including Amsterdam, have been hit by major rail disruption after suspected sabotage to the tracks, the country's railway operator has said. ProRail warned that passengers in the country's centre and north should expect cancellations and delays on Tuesday, while the closure of some level crossings could cause disruption to roads. Pipes were attached to the tracks in multiple locations, according to local media.
Suspected sabotage causes major Netherlands rail disruption
Some level crossings were closed as a result of Tuesday's disruption Parts of the Netherlands, including Amsterdam, were hit by major rail disruption after suspected sabotage to the tracks on Tuesday morning, the country's railway infrastructure operator said. ProRail said pipes and cables were laid on tracks at multiple locations in the country's centre and north in more than 35 incidents.
Russia hits Ukrainian train shortly after Boris Johnson and top European officials leave station
Watch: Why Russian strike on train near Ukraine-Poland border could mark an escalation A Russian drone has hit a train near the Ukraine-Poland border shortly after former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and top European security officials had passed through. No casualties were reported after the strike at Yahodyn, which hit the train's engine. All the passengers had been evacuated, Ukrainian authorities said.
Close race in Sweden as hard right eyes role in government
Magdalena Andersson is narrowly ahead of Ulf Kristersson as favourite to be Sweden's prime minister Sweden's left- and right wing political blocs are in a tight race in Sunday's general election, with current conservative Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson promising cabinet jobs for hard-right allies if he remains at the helm. Latest polls show a narrow lead for the left grouping, which is backing the Social Democrats' Magdalena Andersson to return to power.
Europe's royalty pay respects to King Harald V in Norway
Dozens of European royals and heads of state, including the Prince of Wales and three Nordic kings, have paid their last respects to King Harald V in Oslo. Thousands of people lined the route during a funeral procession from the royal palace to Oslo Cathedral on Wednesday afternoon, nearly two weeks after the king died aged 89.
German police arrest suspected power grid saboteur after manhunt
A 48-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of carrying out a spate of sabotage attacks on Germany's electricity grid after spending several days on the run. The suspect was carrying explosives when he was detained near the Weisweiler power plant in western Germany on Tuesday, police in Cologne said. A tent in nearby undergrowth was also found to be rigged with further explosives, they added.
German police arrest suspected power grid saboteur after manhunt
Amy Walker Tue 8 September 2026 at 3:57 pm UTC 2 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A 48-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of carrying out a spate of sabotage attacks on Germany's electricity grid after spending several days on the run. The suspect was carrying explosives when he was detained near the Weisweiler power plant in western Germany on Tuesday, police in Cologne said.
Após vitória histórica em eleições regionais, direita radical alemã busca apoio para formar governo na Saxônia
O partido de direita radical Alternativa para a Alemanha (AfD) está "muito, muito perto" de chegar ao poder, disse à BBC a vice-líder parlamentar do partido, após uma vitória histórica nas eleições do Estado da Saxônia-Anhalt, no leste do país. Os resultados preliminares de domingo (6) mostram que o partido ficou a três cadeiras de conquistar a maioria absoluta, com 43,8% dos votos. Agora, busca o apoio de outros partidos ou de parlamentares individuais para conseguir governar.
Germany's far-right AfD says 'democracy demands' parties work with them after state election win
The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) is "very, very close" to taking power, its deputy parliamentary leader has told the BBC, after a historic victory in elections for the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt. Sunday's preliminary results show it fell three seats short of an outright majority, with 43.8% of the vote. It is now seeking support from other parties or individuals in order to govern.
Seven arrested in Sheffield after death of newborn baby girl
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Police descend on Toby Carvery in Chadderton Park as 'man tasered in car park'
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Manga-inspired theme park to be built near Paris
Macron and bin Salman share a passion for Dragon Ball Z, according to the Élysée Three theme parks will be built near Paris as part of a €6bn (£5.13bn) deal agreed between France and Saudi Arabia. The new development is expected to include a manga-themed park, inspired by the popular Japanese franchise Dragon Ball Z. French President Emmanuel Macron hailed the move as on a scale not seen "since Disneyland Paris", and added "you know my interest for manga".
Manga-inspired theme park to be built near Paris
4 hours ago France and Saudi Arabia on Monday signed an agreement for the oil-rich Gulf kingdom to invest €6 billion to create three amusement parks near Paris, including one likely to be a manga-themed park, the French presidential office said. The announcement came during Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin …
New Zealand to introduce bill for under-16s social media ban
Follow New Zealand to introduce bill for under-16s social media ban Mon, August 24, 2026 at 8:17 AM EDT The proposed ban would apply to platforms like Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok [Getty Images] New Zealand is to introduce a bill seeking to ban under-16s from using social media.
New Zealand moves to ban children under 16 from social media
1:07 2 hours ago Alex Warren was forced to cancel the Auckland concert due to illness Bang Showbiz • 2h Alex Warren pulled out of his Auckland concert just hours before showtime after becoming bedridden and unable to speak, leaving the singer “heartbroken” as fans were issued automatic refunds.
Unternehmer und Milliardär Klaus-Michael Kühne ist tot
Mit 89 Jahren Unternehmer und Milliardär Klaus-Michael Kühne ist tot Er galt als einer der reichsten Männer des Landes: Logistik-Milliardär Klaus-Michael Kühne ist gestorben. Der Unternehmer und Milliardär Klaus-Michael Kühne ist im Alter von 89 Jahren gestorben. Das bestätigte am Montag der Konzern Kühne+Nagel. Zuerst hatten mehrere Medien berichtet. Demnach starb Kühne in der Nacht zum Montag.
The criminals jailed in Greater Manchester this week - full details of each case
Four Portuguese nationals jailed for their parts in a revenge attack on a 16-year-old boy are among the criminals locked up in Greater Manchester this week. It came after two rival gangs in Manchester, comprising of 21 young men, clashed on the streets of Moston on November 5, 2020. Alexander John Soyoye, known as John, was killed brutally stabbed 15 times before he died in the street.
Diese 46-Milliarden-Frage entscheidet die Berlin-Wahl
Enteignungsdebatte Diese 46-Milliarden-Frage entscheidet die Berlin-Wahl Die Linke will bei einem Wahlkampfsieg in Berlin auf die Enteignung großer Immobilienkonzerne pochen. Geht das überhaupt? Und was würde es kosten? Ein Faktencheck. Linken-Chefin Ines Schwerdtner hält an der Enteignung von Wohnkonzernen fest. "Das kostet Geld, aber das müssen wir uns leisten können", sagte Schwerdtner am Dienstag in der Sendung "Frühstart" von RTL und ntv. "Wohnen ist ein Menschenrecht.
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