Abortion rights slip as top priority for US Democrats
New polling reveals abortion rights are fading as a key issue for Democratic voters ahead of the 2026 midterms, shifting focus to the economy and democracy. Explore the data and its implications.
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Poll: Abortion Loses Urgency for Democratic Voters
New polling reveals a significant drop in Democratic voter focus on abortion rights ahead of the 2026 US midterms, shifting to economy and democracy. Key state ballot battles continue.
Court Allows Medicaid Defunding of Planned Parenthood
A US appeals court has permitted the Trump administration to block Medicaid reimbursements to Planned Parenthood in 22 states, a move critics call a 'back-door abortion ban'. Explore the legal battle and its impact on reproductive healthcare access.
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.
Sex-Selective Abortions: BPAS Guidance Under Fire
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.
Abortion charity criticised over sex-selective termination advice
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.
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.
Council funding map: Winners, losers and tax rises
The government's new £78bn council funding settlement shifts money towards deprived areas. Find out which councils win, which lose, and if your tax bill will rise.
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.
Farage's US Alliance Threatens UK Abortion Rights
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.
Planned Parenthood shooter Robert Dear dies in custody
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 Supreme Court Revives Abortion Ban
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.
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.
Peers move to ban sex-selective abortions
Cross-party peers table amendment to ban sex-selective abortions in move campaigners fear could wreck abortion decriminalisation plans. Read the latest Westminster developments.
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.
Scotland Considers Controversial Sex-Selective Abortion Plans
Scottish ministers are considering proposals to allow sex-selective abortions, sparking outrage from politicians and campaigners who call the plans 'morally repugnant'.
Scottish Abortion Review Proposes Major Law Changes
A Scottish Government review proposes decriminalising abortion and allowing terminations post-24 weeks with two doctors' approval. Discover the controversial recommendations and reactions.
Aitch criticises Down Syndrome abortion laws pre-jungle
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.
SA probes anti-abortion activist's bingo fundraiser
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 Votes Down Late-Term Abortion Restrictions
South Australia's parliament defeats controversial bill to restrict late-term abortions after emotional debate. Read the full details of this landmark decision.
Judge hears Planned Parenthood Medicaid funding case
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.
US Voters Deliver Landslide Victory for Abortion Rights
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.
Taxpayer Millions Funded UK Film Flops
Exclusive investigation uncovers how obscure production companies received substantial public funding for films that failed to achieve commercial success or critical acclaim, raising serious questions about film funding accountability.
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.
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Election Ignites Political Firestorm
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.
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.
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.
Mel Gibson's Virgin Mary abortion scene sparks fury
Oscar-winning director Mel Gibson faces widespread criticism for reportedly planning to include a graphic abortion scene involving the Virgin Mary in his upcoming biblical film.
Girlbands Forever: Abortion Revelations Rock Reality Show
ITV's new reality series Girlbands Forever faces controversy as contestants reveal personal trauma including abortion experiences and explosive backstage conflicts threaten to derail the show.
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