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Mum's leg amputated after family dog attack in Tennessee

Amanda Mears, 42, made the agonising decision to have her leg amputated after her own dog, Dennis, savagely attacked her. The healthcare advisor from Tennessee also chose to euthanise her pet to protect her young son. Read her harrowing story.

Dr Nitschke unveils new 'Kairos Kollar' assisted dying device

Controversial euthanasia campaigner Dr Philip Nitschke demonstrates his latest invention, the Kairos Kollar, at a workshop in the Netherlands. Explore the device's design, legal implications, and the ongoing debate over assisted suicide.

Labour's child poverty plan targets 550,000 children

The government unveils its long-awaited child poverty strategy, pledging to scrap the two-child benefit cap and improve housing. Critics argue the plan lacks ambitious, binding targets for real change.

Police Scrutinised Over Grooming Gang Failures

UK police forces are under pressure to improve responses to child grooming gangs as a landmark report reveals inconsistent recording practices and BeaconPort launches new intelligence system.

Pathologist: Assisted Dying Safeguards Too Weak

Exclusive: Britain's former top forensic expert warns that proposed assisted dying laws could see panels similar to those investigating Harold Shipman making life-or-death decisions with inadequate protections for vulnerable patients.

Colombia legalises assisted dying in Supreme Court ruling

In a groundbreaking move, Colombia's Supreme Court has expanded euthanasia rights, making it the first Latin American nation to legalise assisted dying for non-terminally ill patients. Discover the implications of this historic judgement.

Michigan Plans Deer Euthanasia Spark Public Fury

Michigan's Department of Natural Resources sparks fury with plans to euthanize Giggles, a rescued fawn, citing wildlife disease concerns while facing public backlash and legal challenges.

Widow cleared in Dignitas husband death case

A British widow breathes relief as prosecutors drop her criminal case after accompanying her terminally ill husband to Dignitas for an assisted death. Read the emotional story of love and legal limbo.

Grandmother Sues Social Workers Over Noah Cuatro's Death

The heartbroken grandmother of Noah Cuatro, the four-year-old boy tortured to death despite multiple warnings to authorities, is taking legal action against social workers she claims ignored clear signs of abuse in a case that has shocked America.

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