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California Enforces Sweeping Public Mask Ban

California Governor's new law bans masks in most public spaces to combat crime, igniting a fierce clash between law enforcement needs and civil liberties concerns. Critics warn it criminalises vulnerable groups and health-conscious citizens.

Ex-Minister: UK's Assisted Dying Laws Are 'Cruel'

Exclusive: As the UK's assisted dying laws face a monumental challenge, a former Justice Secretary delivers a powerful plea for compassion and change, arguing the current system is failing terminally ill Brits.

Lords Debate Historic Assisted Dying Bill

The House of Lords engages in a pivotal debate on Baroness Meacher's Assisted Dying Bill, examining the profound ethical, legal, and medical implications of legalising assisted dying for terminally ill adults in the UK.

Assisted Dying Debate Pushes UK Hospices to Breaking Point

Exclusive investigation reveals how Britain's hospices face unprecedented strain as House of Lords debates assisted dying legislation, with funding shortfalls and ethical dilemmas threatening end-of-life care nationwide.

Mirren & McKellen Demand Assisted Dying Law Reform

Dame Helen Mirren and Sir Ian McKellen join forces in a powerful plea to the House of Lords, urging Parliament to back Baroness Meacher's Assisted Dying Bill and end the 'immense suffering' of terminally ill Britons.

Drivers warned of £1000 fine for windscreen mistake

Millions of UK motorists are at risk of a hefty £1000 fine and penalty points due to a commonly overlooked winter driving law. Experts reveal the crucial checks you must make before starting your engine.

Boss's 'fatherly' touch not harassment, tribunal rules

An employment tribunal has ruled that a male director placing his hand on a female HR worker's shoulder was a 'fatherly' gesture, not sexual harassment, dismissing her claims of a 'hostile' work environment.

I Risked Prison to Marry My Cousin in UK

A British man reveals his extraordinary journey of secretly marrying his first cousin, a criminal offence in the UK punishable by prison, and their fight for legal recognition of their controversial union.

Mother's Final Texts Before Family Euthanasia Pact Revealed

Exclusive: The haunting final messages from a British mother who travelled to a Swiss euthanasia clinic with her husband and daughter have been uncovered, exposing the profound despair that led to their tragic family pact.

British woman fined £1700 in France for her cat's miaows

A British woman living in France has been ordered to pay a staggering £1,700 fine after a court ruled her cat's miaows were a 'repeated nuisance' to neighbours. The bizarre legal battle highlights extreme noise nuisance laws on the continent.

Gay Men Brutally Whipped in Public Under Sharia Law

Two gay men were publicly whipped in Indonesia's Aceh province after being found guilty under strict Sharia law. The brutal caning has sparked international outrage and renewed debate on human rights.

Canada reviews euthanasia for disabled newborns

Exclusive: A profound ethical debate ignites as Canada's special parliamentary committee reviews whether medically assisted dying should include 'mature minors' and infants with severe disabilities. Critics warn of a dangerous ethical frontier.

Woman, 32, found dying in Westminster street

Met Police are investigating after a young woman was found with critical injuries in Westminster. The 32-year-old was discovered on Monday morning and later died in hospital.

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