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Die Bergrettung in Österreich musste sechs Litauer am Hochkönig in Sicherheit bringen. Die Gruppe war nur mit Turnschuhen unterwegs und kam ohne Hilfe nicht mehr weiter. Am Hochkönig gabs schon mehrere tragische Unfälle.

Over 7 million people die from smoking-related deaths every year. The World Health Organization’s protocols to control and reduce tobacco have been adopted in at least 155 countries. Credit: Unsplash/Kouji Tsuru

By Maximilian Malawista
UNITED NATIONS, Jun 30 2025 (IPS)

Tobacco kills up to half its users who don’t quit, a grim reality that highlights the urgent mission of global tobacco control. A new report from the World Health Organization (WHO) reveals that while many countries have followed the organization’s protocols to reduce tobacco use, major gaps still remain in broader implementation.

The Global Tobacco Epidemic 2025 report was launched on June 23 at the World Conference on Tobacco Control in Dublin, where global health leaders emphasized a renewed commitment towards reducing tobacco-related deaths, which claim more than seven million lives each year. At least 80 percent of the world’s 1.3 billion tobacco users live in low- and middle-income countries, where the risk of tobacco-related illness and death is much higher.

The report focuses on the WHO MPOWER tobacco control measures, the steps that countries need to take to reduce tobacco usage. The WHO MPOWER tobacco control measures include:

· Monitoring tobacco use and prevention policies;
· Protecting people from tobacco smoke with smoke-free air legislation;
· Offering help to quit tobacco use;
· Warning about the dangers of tobacco with pack labels and mass media;
· Enforcing bans on tobacco advertising, promotion, and sponsorship; and
· Raising taxes on tobacco.

The WHO MPOWER measures were first introduced in 2007, where only forty-four countries had implemented at least one tobacco control measure, protecting 1.2 billion people. Their implementation can be viewed through the new data portal, which tracks countries’ progress from 2007-2025.

155 countries have successfully implemented at least one control measure at the best-practice level, the highest marker of implementation. This protects up to 6.1 billion people, or about 75 percent of the global population. Additionally, countries with two or more measures have seen “a nearly tenfold increase,” from 11 to 107 countries, which protects 4.8 billion people. Forty of these countries have adopted two or more measures, while seven of them have implemented four measures, and four have adopted five of the MPOWER measures. Altogether, fifty-one countries have at least three of these measures in place, accounting for the protection of 1.8 billion people.

Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General said, “Twenty years since the adoption of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, we have many successes to celebrate, but the tobacco industry continues to evolve and so must we.” He added, “By uniting science, policy, and political will, we can create a world where tobacco no longer claims lives, damages economies or steals futures. Together, we can end the tobacco epidemic.”

The report highlights that one practice — graphic health warnings and plain packaging — has made significant progress, with 56 percent of countries having reached ‘best-practice’ level. As one of the key measures under the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC), it makes it difficult for people to ignore the health risks. It has been proven that cigarette packaging that contain graphic visual health warnings are effective in informing people about tobacco risks. They can be understood by people across all demographics and countries of all income levels.

Additionally, 110 countries at some levels have adopted these measures, accounting for approximately five billion people, or 62 percent of the world’s population. 36 percent of the global population now live in countries which run best-practice campaigns, which is up from 19 percent in 2022. WHO is urging countries to “invest in message-tested evaluated campaigns”.

Despite this, forty countries have zero MPOWER measures at the best-practice level. More than thirty countries allow the sale of cigarettes without mandatory health warnings. Even as many of the measures are being adopted, WHO notes that enforcement is “inconsistent”. Packaging for smokeless tobacco remains “poorly regulated”, as these items come in irregular packaging, are developed by smaller local producers, and may be found illegally produced and sold. These factors make it difficult to enforce packaging regulations. Furthermore, since 2022 at least 110 countries have failed to run anti-tobacco campaigns.

Many countries are failing to enact policies that would restrict access to cigarettes through taxation. Since 2022, only three counties have increased their taxes on tobacco at the best-practice level. Sixty-eight countries have adopted anti-tobacco media campaigns in the best practice, educating 25 percent globally. Additionally, cost-covered quitting services are accessible to about 33 percent of the world’s population.

While media campaigns and taxation policies target tobacco users, tobacco also affects people second hand. Around 1.6 million people die each year from cardiovascular and respiratory diseases exacerbated by exposure to second-hand smoke. To combat this, seventy-nine countries have implemented “comprehensive smoke-free environments,” which protects at least one-third of the global population. The regulation of e-cigarette devices or ENDS (Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems) has also begun to pick up traction. As of 2024, 133 countries are regulating or outright banning e-cigarette devices.

To account for the notable lags in progress and enforcement, Dr. Ruediger Krech, WHO Director of Health Promotion said, “Governments must act boldly to close remaining gaps, strengthen enforcement, and invest in the proven tools that save lives. WHO calls on all countries to accelerate progress on MPOWER and ensure that no one is left behind in the fight against tobacco.”

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Dieter Bohlen wettert in einem Interview gegen die deutschen Steuern und lobt die Schweiz. Bereits Anfang Juni verriet der Poptitan gegenüber Blick, dass er sich gut vorstellen könnte, hierherzuziehen.

La maison des jeunes de Natitingou a servi de cadre, vendredi 27 juin 2025, au lancement du projet gouvernemental de fleurissement des villes. L'initiative portée par l'Agence nationale du paysage (ANAP), en collaboration avec la Société des infrastructures routières et de l'aménagement du territoire (SIRAT), vise à fleurir 7 villes du Bénin avec 50 000 plants de bougainvillier et de laurier.

« Intergénérationnelle, planter aujourd'hui, transmettre pour demain », c'est autour de ce thème que la directrice générale de l'ANAP a procédé au lancement du projet gouvernemental de fleurissement des villes. Cette initiative vise à réinventer les villes à travers des gestes citoyens accessibles à tous. Il s'agira de faire participer chaque citoyen, engager la jeunesse, sensibiliser à la préservation des espaces verts, et de créer un cadre de vie agréable et moderne.
Au total, 7 villes à savoir, Cotonou, Porto-Novo, Abomey-Calavi, Sèmè-Kpodji, Parakou, Natitingou et Ouidah sont concernées par le projet qui permettra la mise en terre de 50 000 plants de bougainvillier et de laurier pour embellir 15 000 maisons.
Selon la directrice de l'ANAP, des plants seront donnés dans les maisons à la demande de ceux qui le désirent. « Nous avons prévu que 290 km de rues dans les sept villes seront végétalisés avec nos plantes. Nous avons un an de campagne de sensibilisation pour accompagner le projet sur l'importance et le bien-fondé de la floraison de nos villes », a-t-elle clarifié.
Autorités communales et cadres à divers niveaux et agents des eaux forêt et chasse, ont marqué de leur présence, la cérémonie officielle de lancement du projet.

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A múlt héten összesen 982 alkalommal vonultak ki a tűzoltók országszerte. 338 tűzesetnél avatkoztak be.

Until Europe’s leaders learn to leave their local feuds at the door, Brussels will not be able to deliver results at the pace the current world demands.

Fabio Celestini hat sich aber sowas von schnell eingelebt in Russland. Er witzelt bereits an seiner ersten Pressekonferenz vor einem Vorbereitungsturnier. Und verspricht: «Ich werde Russisch lernen!»

L’UE a annoncé lundi 30 juin être parvenue à un accord avec l’Ukraine sur les échanges commerciaux à long terme. Mais, pour l’heure, les détails restent pour la plupart inconnus.

The post Importations ukrainiennes : Bruxelles et Kiev ont trouvé un accord appeared first on Euractiv FR.

Bei einem Fussballspiel in St. Gallen kam es im Mai zu einem schockierenden Vorfall. Ein Spieler des FC Sarajevo griff den Schiedsrichter brutal an. Jetzt kassierte er eine Mega-Strafe.

MISSION REPORT following the ad hoc delegation to Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates from 14 to 16 April 2025
Committee on Foreign Affairs

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Több mint ötezer áldozatot megkárosítva elcsalt eurómilliókat mostak tisztára egy, a spanyol hatóságok által felszámolt bűnözői csoport tagjai - közölte az Európai Unió hágai székhelyű rendőrségi együttműködési szervezete, az Europol.

Sudan’s war has left millions in need of protection, as civilians continue to endure mass displacement, famine, widespread violence, and grave human rights violations. Despite commitments to international humanitarian law and the protection of civilians, both the Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces have persistently targeted civilians, and international efforts to protect them have so far been insufficient. While ceasefire negotiations remain stalled, the protection of civilians cannot wait, and the international community must act now.

This report examines the policy options available to member states, the UN, and regional actors to support the protection of civilians in Sudan. It highlights feasible measures that can be taken even as ceasefire negotiations remain elusive, including the following:

• Navigating a Divided Security Council: Security Council members, particularly the three African members, could pursue a new resolution on Sudan with backing from the African Union (AU); utilize informal mechanisms like Arria-formula meetings and subsidiary bodies of the council to build consensus; and organize a field visit to Sudan to engage stakeholders and elevate international attention.
• Leveraging the Role of the General Assembly: The General Assembly could continue to hold the Security Council accountable by convening debates following any future vetoes, support UN and AU fact-finding missions, and exercise normative power by adopting a resolution on civilian protection in Sudan.
• Foresight and Planning by the UN Secretariat: The UN Secretariat could undertake proactive scenario-based planning for the deployment of a future protection force or ceasefire monitoring mechanism, including by developing a comprehensive political strategy and implementation framework.
• Joint Efforts with Regional Actors: The AU should ensure it has a cohesive approach to the protection of civilians in Sudan by enhancing communication among African capitals and between Addis Ababa and New York. The UN and AU should also ensure their efforts are complementary, including by collaborating on their fact-finding missions and improving engagement between their genocide prevention offices.
• Contact Group to Steer the Protection Agenda in Sudan: A coalition of committed member states could establish a contact group on Sudan to develop a coherent political strategy, engage the warring parties and their backers with sustained diplomatic pressure, and create a dedicated mediation track for civilian protection.

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Gibt es etwas Nervigeres als ungenutzte, aber besetzte Liegestühle am Hotelpool? Betroffene Gäste stellen sich ebenso wie die Hotels selber oft die Frage, wie damit umzugehen ist. Dabei gibt es in den Mittelmeerländern durchaus einige Regeln hierzu.

Ein 92 Jahre alter Mann ist in Grossbritannien wegen eines beinahe 60 Jahre zurückliegenden Mordes verurteilt worden. Es handelt sich Berichten zufolge um den ältesten sogenannten Cold Case der britischen Polizeigeschichte.

Der einst mächtigste Mann im Musikgeschäft muss sich seit 5. Mai vor Gericht verantworten. Sean «Diddy» Combs werden in zahlreichen Fällen Sexualdelikte vorgeworfen.

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Bien que l'engouement pour l’IA et les applications de thérapie numérique soit en hausse, leur efficacité réelle reste sujette au questionnement et au scepticisme. L'intelligence artificielle peut-elle comprendre et traiter en profondeur les complexités de l'âme humaine ?

La brigade de la police des frontières terrestres d’El Aioun, à El Tarf, en collaboration avec la brigade de lutte contre la criminalité économique et […]

L’article Or ingéré et devises cachées : un trafic de 127 900 euros déjoué, 3 femmes arrêtées à El Aioun est apparu en premier sur .

Le service public annonce une vaste restructuration. Plusieurs centaines d’emploi sont concernées. Suffisant pour contrer l’initiative prévue en 2026?