Assisted dying could have major impact on courts, says ex chief justice

Canada's internal battle over medically assisted dying for mental illness

Canada legalized medically assisted dying in 2016. It was set to expand to patients suffering solely from mental illness last year, but it hasn't — yet.

The Papers: 'Two thirds back assisted dying' and 'Putin ready to cripple Britain'

The upcoming vote on legalising assisted dying and the rising threat of Russia leads several papers.

Assisted dying bill splits UK cabinet ahead of vote

Poll finds 65% of British public supports change in law to allow voluntary euthanasia for terminally ill

Business - Financial Times - 3 days ago

The Papers: 'Budget will put us off hiring' and 'Cabinet assisted dying split'

The ongoing fallout of the Budget's tax rises and upcoming debate over assisted dying lead the front pages.

Kinnock to lead UK assisted dying strategy if bill passes

Law allowing terminally ill patients to end their lives is opposed by health minister’s boss Wes Streeting

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

Judges’ role in assisted dying bill criticised as ‘rubber stamping’

Former members of judiciary question whether their role would be a proper safeguard

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

'Hardest decision of my career': MPs wrestle with assisted dying choice

As Friday's assisted dying bill vote approaches, MPs explain how they are approaching their decision.

Compassion or Coercion? Britain’s Emotional Debate Over Assisted Dying.

As lawmakers prepare to vote on legalizing assisted suicide for the terminally ill in England and Wales, an intense public discussion has unfolded.

Top stories - The New York Times - 9 hours ago

On assisted dying, are we really any good at predicting survival?

Forecasting the last seven days of life is harder than the final 24 hours; beyond that, things become shakier still

World - Financial Times - 9 hours ago

Palliative care ‘postcode lottery’ casts shadow over assisted dying debate

Critics of proposed legislation argue for better end-of-life care ahead of vote on Friday

World - Financial Times - 1 hour ago

Trump says he's going to impose new tariffs: When could it impact your wallet?

Multiple companies have already said consumers could see higher prices — but how soon?

Politics - The Hill - 19 hours ago

The markets could have the final say on Trump’s tax cuts and tariffs

Financial markets could wind up as the final arbiter about whether he has gone too far.

Politics - The Hill - November 15

Ross says business is slower than before, and that it could have done better

Ross’s CEO is ‘disappointed’ with discount retailer’s sales as business slowed from the first half of the year.

Business - MarketWatch - 5 days ago

This biotech’s stock could double if its treatment for major depressive disorder succeeds, says Mizuho

Mizuho reiterated its bullish stance on biotech Neumora Therapeutics Inc. on Wednesday, and predicted a positive outcome when the company reports data from a late-stage trial of its treatment for ...

Business - MarketWatch - November 14

Jannik Sinner's doping case is already decided in court of public opinion, Italy's tennis chief says

A final verdict in the doping case involving top-ranked Jannik Sinner likely won’t come until early next year

Sports - ABC News - November 13

How Gaetz as attorney general would impact Justice Department

NBC News' senior legal correspondent Laura Jarrett discusses the impact Matt Gaetz, President-elect Trump's choice for attorney general, might have on the Justice Department. Current and former DOJ ...

Poor nations may have to downgrade climate cash demands, ex-UN envoy says

Rich country budgets are stretched amid inflation, Covid and Ukraine war, Mary Robinson tells Cop29. Poor countries may have to compromise on demands for cash to tackle global heating, a former UN ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

Pollster warns of impact of Trump victory on Supreme Court

Republican pollster Frank Luntz warned of the impact former President Trump’s victory in the 2024 presidential election would have on the U.S. Supreme Court. “The Supreme Court, with the Senate ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Michigan Democrats defend state Supreme Court majority

Democrats have expanded their majority on the Michigan Supreme Court after winning a pair of races on Tuesday, according to The Associated Press. Justice Kyra Harris Bolden, a former appointee ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Trump has potential to appoint a majority of the Supreme Court

Republicans are gearing up to lock in their remake of the judiciary under President-elect Donald Trump and a new Senate majority, including potentially installing several more conservative Supreme ...

Politics - NBC News - November 8

Court in Argentina confirms ex-president Kirchner's conviction

World - Yahoo News - November 14

Treasury should have told us about overspend by law, says OBR

Richard Hughes, chair of the Office for Budget Responsibility, says officials have questions to answer as to why details of an overspend were not shared.

8 Supreme Court Justices in Mexico to Resign Ahead of Contentious Election

All but three of the country’s Supreme Court justices announced they would quit rather than partake in the controversial elections mandated by a judicial overhaul.

World - The New York Times - October 31

Mexico Supreme Court Justice Seeks to Ease Political Tensions, but Obstacles Persist

A lone voice on Mexico’s Supreme Court has proposed a way to ease the political tensions that have arisen over a judicial overhaul. But big obstacles could prevent any deal.

World - The New York Times - November 2

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