Widow with MND backs assisted dying after husband's death
Barbara Shooter, diagnosed with motor neurone disease after her husband's assisted death in Switzerland, supports new UK bill. She condemns Lords' 'filibustering' tactics.
Barbara Shooter, diagnosed with motor neurone disease after her husband's assisted death in Switzerland, supports new UK bill. She condemns Lords' 'filibustering' tactics.
The British Pregnancy Advisory Service faces criticism over its stance on sex-selective abortion. We examine the practice, its cultural drivers, and the debate over legality and morality in modern Britain.
Britain's leading abortion charity, BPAS, is under fire for suggesting sex-selective terminations are not illegal. Campaigners warn of rising pressure on Indian women to abort female foetuses. Read the full investigation.
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.
Twelve people have been killed in a mass shooting at a Johannesburg hostel. Police are investigating the attack which has shocked South Africa. Read the latest updates.
Treasurer Jim Chalmers confirms the £7bn energy rebate programme will not be extended into 2026, marking an end to direct bill relief. Discover the government's next steps for cost of living support.
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.
Nigel Farage's alliance with US group ADF, which helped overturn Roe v. Wade, poses a serious threat to reproductive freedoms in Britain. Learn why this matters.
Robert Dear, who killed three at a Colorado abortion clinic in 2015, has died in federal custody. The 67-year-old's trial was stalled by mental competency battles. Read the full story.
North Dakota's Supreme Court has reinstated a near-total abortion ban, making it a felony for doctors. Learn about the legal battle and its impact on healthcare access.
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.
Cross-party peers table amendment to ban sex-selective abortions in move campaigners fear could wreck abortion decriminalisation plans. Read the latest Westminster developments.
A leading KC warns the assisted dying Bill offers no legal protection for objecting GPs, risking an NHS staff exodus. Read the full legal analysis and its implications.
Donald Trump has signed a bill authorising the release of Jeffrey Epstein-related documents. He claims Epstein was a 'Democrat problem'. Read the full story.
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.
Scottish ministers are considering proposals to allow sex-selective abortions, sparking outrage from politicians and campaigners who call the plans 'morally repugnant'.
A Scottish Government review proposes decriminalising abortion and allowing terminations post-24 weeks with two doctors' approval. Discover the controversial recommendations and reactions.
Rapper Aitch speaks out against Down Syndrome abortion laws ahead of his I'm A Celebrity debut, aiming to raise awareness for his sister Gracie. Watch the new series on ITV.
South Australia's attorney general refers Joanna Howe's controversial abortion debate bingo game for investigation after crossbench condemnation. Follow the latest developments.
South Australia's parliament defeats controversial bill to restrict late-term abortions after emotional debate. Read the full details of this landmark decision.
A federal judge hears arguments on a law cutting $45m in Medicaid funds from Planned Parenthood, threatening healthcare for low-income patients. Discover the legal battle's impact.
Emergency crews race against time after catastrophic collapse at South Korean construction site leaves workers trapped under concrete amid ongoing rescue operations.
American voters have sent a powerful message in crucial state elections, overwhelmingly backing abortion rights measures in what analysts call a defining moment for reproductive freedom.
Senior Liberal women express outrage after Coalition colleagues make controversial comments about abortion access, reigniting debate over reproductive rights in Australian politics.
A pivotal Pennsylvania Supreme Court election has ignited fierce political battles as Democrats and Republicans clash over the future of abortion rights, election laws, and the state's judicial landscape.
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.
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.
An American man's quest for an Australian adventure inspired by Steve Irwin turned into a harrowing tale of homelessness, spider attacks, and double imprisonment. Discover how his dream life Down Under became a cautionary story.
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.
The small outback community of Yunta is in mourning after the shocking discovery of popular publican Augustus 'Gus' Lamont's body at his remote property, sparking a major police investigation into the mysterious circumstances surrounding his death.