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Bishops blast Scotland's abortion clinic buffer zones law

Catholic leaders in Scotland have launched a fierce attack on new 'safe access zones' around abortion clinics, calling the law a disproportionate restriction on free speech and religion. Read the full story on the escalating debate.

Court Allows Medicaid Defunding of Planned Parenthood

A US appeals court has permitted the Trump administration to strip Medicaid funding from Planned Parenthood in 22 states, a move critics call a 'back-door abortion ban'. Read the latest on this major reproductive rights battle.

Trump Blocks Abortion Access for US Veterans

The Trump administration has halted abortion services for veterans at VA facilities, reversing a 2024 policy. This move restricts care for rape survivors and those with life-threatening pregnancies.

Anti-rights groups fill void after USAID cuts

Deep cuts to US foreign aid have created a vacuum, allowing ultra-conservative groups to reshape global health policy with potentially deadly consequences for women and girls. Explore the new landscape.

Texas Lawsuit Challenges Abortion Pill Restrictions

A major lawsuit in Texas contests state laws limiting access to abortion pills. The case could have profound implications for reproductive rights across the United States. Read the latest developments.

US Abortion Laws: 13 States Enact Total Bans

Explore the fractured US abortion landscape post-Roe v Wade. 13 states have near-total bans, while four restrict after six weeks. Track the latest state laws and ballot measures.

South Carolina's extreme abortion bill advances

A radical South Carolina bill proposes 30-year prison sentences for women having abortions and could restrict IVF. Explore the implications of America's most restrictive abortion legislation.

Liberal women voice horror over abortion comments

Senior Liberal women express outrage after Coalition colleagues make controversial comments about abortion access, reigniting debate over reproductive rights in Australian politics.

Trump's Global Gag Rule devastates African healthcare

Exclusive investigation reveals how US aid cuts under Trump's expanded Mexico City Policy have devastated reproductive health services across Africa, forcing clinic closures and endangering vulnerable women.

Scotland's NHS in catastrophic crisis

Scotland's NHS faces a devastating triple-threat as emergency department waiting times hit unprecedented levels, hundreds of operations face cancellation, and chronic bed-blocking cripples hospital capacity across the nation.

How Abortion Rights Could Decide the 2025 US Election

As the 2025 US presidential election approaches, abortion rights emerge as the defining issue that could determine control of state governments and the White House. Our analysis reveals which states are battlegrounds for reproductive freedom.

Maine Medicaid expansion preserves abortion access

In a landmark healthcare decision, Maine has successfully preserved abortion services through Medicaid expansion, creating a crucial precedent for reproductive rights across the United States.

Mary McGee, contraception rights pioneer, dies

Tributes pour in for Mary McGee, the courageous Irish woman whose landmark 1973 Supreme Court case paved the way for legalising contraception in Ireland, ending decades of restrictive laws.

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