On the government to ban flavoured and Disposable Vapes to protect children against what they say is a growing epidemic in the uk. A bill aimed at restricting the Sale And Marketing of vapes, especially to children, Ran Out Of Time to pass into law under the last government. The British Medical Association says bold action is needed. Heres our Health Reporter michelle roberts. According to the latest estimates, around 8 of 11 to 17 year olds vape. Although its already illegal to sell E Cigarettes to anyone under 18, the British Medical Association says more needs to be done, and quickly, to protect children and young people from a vape epidemic. The bma wants Disposable Vapes and all flavoured ones to be banned. Its also calling for curbs on how vapes are marketed and sold, similar to cigarettes, with plain packaging and products kept behind the counter. If youre stopping smoking, you need a tobacco flavoured vape to jUst transfer from one to another. There is no need for any of the co
When i was little, my grandmother would recite the koran to me as i went to sleep. She made me feel blessed. This practice has become really popular where healers recite the koran in order to solve problems by expelling evil spirits. But there is a darker side to this, exploiting vulnerable women. This woman is a woman right s activist, she has made it a safe space for girls struggling to be footballers. Her activism today springs from an injustice she has been living with for 20 years. When she was 16, she started having blinding headaches. Her parents brought a spiritual healer to see her. The healer remained a respected member of the community until he died a. Bushra never told herfamily and is not he died a. Bushra never told her family and is not sure he died a. Bushra never told herfamily and is not sure how they would react if she revealed it now. We spent months speaking to other women, ngos, courts and lawyers, gathering and verifying stories of abuse. In the first investigati
President Vladimir Putin and chinese president xi jinping highlights the rising tensions over russia and its war in ukraine at this years gathering. Both leaders sent their Foreign Ministers in their place. It marks first time xi has skipped the gathering. The event will highlight india Prime Minister Narendra Modis attempt as host to promote the country as a major global power and himself as dominant world leader ahead of a crucial election next year. Were looking at why the 620 gathering is so important, and how the decisions made in delhi this weekend can impact you and the rest of the world. But first, what is the 620 . The group of 20 is a block of the worlds 20 largest the group of 20 is a bloc of the worlds 20 largest economies that was formed two years after the 1997 Asian Financial crisis in response to thailand devaluing its currency and the resulting deep recession in much of east asia. Originally, the 620 was a forum for the Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors to d
And heres president Tayyip Erdogan of turkey arriving just a short time ago. But the absence of both russian president Vladimir Putin and chinese president xi jinping highlights the rising tensions over russia and its war in ukraine at this years gathering. Both leaders sent their Foreign Ministers in their place. Its the first time xi has missed the gathering. The event will highlight india Prime Minister Narendra Modis attempt as host to promote the country as a major global power, and himself as dominant world leader ahead of a crucial election next year. Were looking at why the 620 gathering is so important and how the decisions made in delhi this weekend can impact you and the rest of the world. But first, what is the 620 . The group of 20 is a bloc of the worlds 20 largest economies that was formed two years after the 1997 Asian Financial crisis in response to thailand devaluing its currency and the resulting deep recession in much of east asia. Originally, the 620 was a forum fo
Global warming. Hello. We start with a developing story from morocco. At least 296 people have been killed and many more injured in a powerful earthquake. Thats according to the countrys interior ministry. The 6. 8 magnitude quake struck in the early hours of saturday morning, localtime. Vision from marrakesh the closest major city to the epicentre shows crowds gathering outside, damaged buildings and piles of rubble lining streets. The quake s epicentre was in a remote area of the high Atlas Mountains, and tremors were also reportedly felt in the capital, rabat, some 350km away, as well as casablanca and essaouira. Here you can see more of the aftermath. Hospitals in marrakesh are reported to be treating many of those injured. Were following this story and will have more later this hour. Leaders from around the world are gathering in delhi, india for this years g20 summit. The g20 is comprised of 19 countries and the european union. Together they account for an estimated 86 of the wor