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Maine's terminally ill receive chilling 'death letters'
Shocking healthcare policy in Maine sees terminally ill patients receiving letters preparing them for death instead of treatment, sparking national outrage and calls for reform.
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.
Hospice Crisis: Why End-of-Life Care Needs Funding Now
As Britain faces a growing crisis in palliative care, hospices struggle with funding gaps while demand surges. Discover why investing in compassionate end-of-life care is essential for our society's wellbeing.
Hospice funding crisis forces cuts for terminally ill
Exclusive investigation reveals how government funding shortfalls are forcing hospices across England to reduce essential services for terminally ill patients, creating a postcode lottery for end-of-life care.
UK End-of-Life Care Crisis Exposed in Damning Report
A damning new report exposes critical gaps in UK end-of-life care, with terminally ill patients facing unacceptable delays and inadequate support during their final days.
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.
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.
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 grandmother freed from Indonesia death row
A seriously ill British grandmother has been granted repatriation to the UK after spending twelve years on death row in Indonesia for drug smuggling offences, following a dramatic medical intervention.
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
Real child behind Jacqueline Wilson's Lola revealed
Bestselling author reveals the touching story of a terminally ill girl who inspired her character Lola, creating an enduring legacy through children's literature.
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.
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.
Grealish's heartbreaking regret over young fan promise
Manchester City star Jack Grealish reveals his emotional regret over failing to fulfil a special promise to terminally ill fan Finlay, sharing the poignant story that continues to haunt him.
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.
Police raid terminally ill man's home in Home Office operation
Exclusive: James Vaughan, a man with months to live, had his peaceful Devon home stormed by police in a shocking Home Office operation that's sparked widespread condemnation and calls for reform.
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'.
Doctor Explains 'Coming Down With Something' Feeling
An NHS doctor explains the mysterious 'almost-illness' feeling millions experience, detailing the three most common culprits and when it might signal something more serious.
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
Terminally ill Brits forced to seek assisted dying abroad
Exclusive investigation reveals the heartbreaking journeys of terminally ill UK citizens travelling to Dignitas in Switzerland, as calls grow for a compassionate change in UK assisted dying laws.
Lords' War Over Assisted Dying: Ex-PM May Accused
The House of Lords witnessed a fiery debate on assisted dying, with former PM Theresa May accused of causing 'distress' to the terminally ill. Peers clash over the ethical and legal ramifications of the proposed bill.
NHS approves cannabis treatment for severely ill children
In a historic decision, the NHS has greenlit cannabis-based treatment for a group of children with severe epilepsy, offering new hope to families after a long campaign.
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.
Terminally ill husband's final act of love revealed by widow
An incredibly moving account of a terminally ill man's final days and his wife's heart-wrenching decision to share their story to help others facing end-of-life choices.
Fox News apologises for host's 'mentally ill' Biden comment
Fox & Friends host Brian Kilmeade sparks outrage after suggesting President Biden's debate showing was due to being 'mentally ill,' forcing the network to issue a swift on-air apology during a subsequent broadcast.
Ghana's 'African Trump' Wants Harsh Anti-LGBTQ Laws
Ghanaian politician and presidential hopeful Alan Kyerematen, dubbed the 'African Trump', faces fierce backlash from human rights groups after advocating for severe anti-LGBTQ legislation and praising Gambia's harsh policies.
Ghana Parliament Brawl Over Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill Halts Vote
Chaos erupted in Ghana's parliament as lawmakers came to blows during a heated debate on a stringent new anti-LGBTQ+ bill, delaying a critical vote and drawing international condemnation.
Theresa May backs assisted dying bill in Commons
Former Prime Minister Theresa May gives powerful personal support to new assisted dying legislation, marking a significant shift in the UK's end-of-life care debate.
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