Dignitas founder ends life at own clinic aged 92
Ludwig Minelli, founder of Swiss assisted dying organisation Dignitas, has died at 92 in one of his own clinics days before his birthday. Breaking news.
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Beached baby whale euthanised in Oregon sparks outcry
A stranded humpback whale named Hope was euthanised on an Oregon beach, triggering public anger as wildlife officials defend their difficult decision. Read the full story.
NZ wildlife park euthanises two lions after rehoming fails
A New Zealand wildlife park makes the difficult choice to euthanise two male lions after unsuccessful attempts to rehome them, highlighting conservation challenges.
Labour's employment rights bill transforms UK workplace
The Labour government's landmark employment rights bill promises the biggest shake-up of workplace protections in decades, challenging the Tory legacy and empowering British workers.
Three arrested in Westminster Supreme Court protest clash
Dramatic scenes unfolded outside the Supreme Court as trans rights activists and women's rights campaigners clashed, leading to three arrests. The confrontation erupted following a landmark ruling on gender recognition laws.
Trans activists plot to disrupt women's rights march in Edinburgh
Women's rights campaigners in Scotland face organised opposition from trans activists planning to 'drown out' their Edinburgh march, prompting calls for First Minister John Swinney to uphold sex-based protections.
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.
UK bill grants legal rights to nature
A revolutionary bill introduced in Parliament could transform Britain's environmental protection by granting ecosystems legal personhood rights, following global precedents.
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.
McVey: Prisoners should never get vote
Cabinet Office Minister Esther McVey faces backlash after announcing legislation to permanently ban prisoners from voting, defying European Court rulings and igniting human rights debates.
British families accuse Swiss clinic of unjustified euthanasia
British families demand justice as loved ones allegedly euthanised by Swiss clinic Pegasos without adequate medical justification, raising serious questions about cross-border end-of-life practices.
Transgender man wins landmark pregnancy rights case
In a groundbreaking legal decision, a transgender man has won his appeal after the High Court ruled that wanting to conceive and carry a baby is not incompatible with living as a man. This landmark case sets a significant precedent for transgender rights
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.
Supreme Court Weakens Voting Rights Act
In a landmark ruling, the US Supreme Court has fundamentally weakened the Voting Rights Act, raising alarm about minority voter protections and the future of electoral fairness in America.
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.
Colombia court protects Afro-indigenous community in Bogotá
In a historic decision, Colombia's highest court has intervened to protect the ancestral rights of an Afro-indigenous community facing displacement from their spiritual heartland in the nation's capital.
Badenoch attacks Human Rights Act in Tory speech
Cabinet Minister Kemi Badenoch launches blistering attack on Human Rights Act, vowing to prevent 'foreign courts' from dictating UK policy in explosive Conservative conference address.
Lammy accused of ignoring women's rights in UN delegation row
Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy is under fire for allegedly ignoring women's rights groups by appointing a LGBTQ charity to the UK's delegation for a key UN human rights meeting, sparking accusations of a 'hierarchy of rights'.
Woman's last-minute rescue saves dog from euthanasia
A quick-thinking woman from Kent orchestrated a dramatic last-minute rescue to save a dog named Snoop from being put down, after discovering the grim fate awaiting him online.
Vet advised euthanasia for 'aggressive' dog. Owner said no.
A dog named Diesel faced being put down after a vet deemed him dangerously aggressive. His owner's refusal led to a stunning discovery and a heartwarming new lease on life.
Peers Clash in Historic Assisted Dying Debate
The House of Lords witnessed a passionate and deeply personal debate on assisted dying legislation, pitting former Archbishop of Canterbury Lord Carey against prominent faith leaders. As MPs prepare for a potential Commons vote, the nation confronts this
Cost of Living Crisis Drives Surge in Dog Euthanasia
Animal charities report a heartbreaking 50% rise in larger dogs being put down, as owners struggle with soaring vet bills, insurance costs, and food prices amidst the UK's cost of living crisis.
Disabled Peer: Assisted Dying Bill Puts 'Price on Our Heads'
Baroness Jane Campbell delivers a powerful emotional plea against legalising assisted suicide, warning it would place a 'price on the heads' of disabled people and create a 'duty to die' culture in the UK.
Theresa May Backs Assisted Dying Law Reform With Safeguards
Exclusive: Theresa May reveals dramatic shift in stance on assisted dying, calling for 'proper safeguards' in potential new legislation. The former Prime Minister's comments signal growing political momentum for reform.
Theresa May backs assisted dying in dramatic U-turn
Exclusive: In a powerful personal intervention, former Conservative leader Theresa May reverses her longstanding opposition to assisted dying, lending crucial support to a cross-party bill that could transform end-of-life care in Britain.
Woman plotted to supply euthanasia drugs for humans: court
Elaine Arch-Rowe discussed supplying animal euthanasia drugs to undercover agents for human use, Northern Territory court hears in disturbing case.
DeSantis signs Florida bill erasing LGBTQ+ protections
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has enacted a sweeping new law that critics decry as a state-sanctioned effort to 'erase' LGBTQ+ individuals by dismantling key protections and censoring public discourse on sexual orientation and gender identity.
QLD's 'Hostile' Indigenous Policies Condemned by Rights Chief
Australia's Human Rights Commissioner condemns the Queensland government's 'punitive and hostile' approach to First Nations people, warning of devastating human rights violations.
Gold Coast Grandfather's Plea Under New Assisted Dying Laws
A terminally ill grandfather's heart-wrenching final days have sparked emotional debate as Queensland's assisted dying laws come into effect, allowing patients choice in their final moments.
HK Political Prisoners Face 'Systematic Abuse' - Report
A comprehensive investigation by the Hong Kong Human Rights Monitor details harrowing accounts of systematic abuse, psychological torture, and rights violations against pro-democracy detainees, raising grave concerns over the erosion of the city's judicia
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