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'Dying of thirst' as climate-driven floods mix with oil
With swathes of South Sudan submerged, a whistleblower warns water sources are being polluted by oil.Top stories - BBC News - November 11 -
Assisted dying: caution and compromise may end in dissatisfaction
Politicians who support a law change in principle may still vote against the bill that currently falls shortWorld - Financial Times - November 12 -
Assisted dying 'expected to need Welsh vote'
Plans to legalise assisted dying are likely to need the approval of the Welsh Parliament, BBC told.Top stories - BBC News - November 12 -
Streeting faces pushback over assisted dying stance
Ministers have been told not to take part in the "public debate" on the issue ahead of a Commons vote.Top stories - BBC News - November 14 -
The lawyer at the heart of the ferocious debate over assisted dying
Charles Foster believes he has a duty to defend against a state-sanctioned and medicalised means to self-obliterateBusiness - Financial Times - November 16 -
Longest-serving MPs unite to oppose assisted dying
Labour's Diane Abbott and Conservative Sir Edward Leigh say they fear the bill will put the vulnerable at risk.Top stories - BBC News - November 20 -
Gordon Brown declares opposition to assisted dying
The bill, proposed by backbench Labour MP Kim Leadbeater, is set to be debated in parliament on Friday.Top stories - BBC News - November 22 -
'Northern Ireland is being left behind on assisted dying'
There are moves to bring assisted dying into law in England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland.Top stories - BBC News - 5 days ago -
Will assisted dying vote pass? It's far from clear
This week the House of Commons will make a decision that could have consequences for decades.Top stories - BBC News - 4 days ago -
How assisted dying laws differ across the world
About 300 million people have access to some form of assisted dying - what are the policies of other countries?Top stories - BBC News - 20 hours ago -
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 - 2 days ago -
What is assisted dying and how could the law change?
A proposed law would let terminally ill people in England and Wales choose to end their life.Top stories - BBC News - 21 hours ago -
MPs begin debating assisted dying ahead of landmark vote
Controversial proposal has split parliament and cabinet, with outcome too close to callWorld - Financial Times - 19 hours ago -
Chris Mason: Politicians wrestle with an issue of conscience
If the bill passes, it will become one of the biggest talking points at Westminster of 2025.Top stories - BBC News - Yesterday -
The power behind the vote for assisted dying? Ordinary people
Many powerful voices spoke for and against the bill, but those of constituents had the greatest sway over MPs. • Assisted dying vote – latest updates . It is hard to think of a better MP to take ...World - The Guardian - 14 hours ago -
Call to fix palliative care before assisted dying
Leading end-of-life doctors warn system is struggling, and changing law could make situation worse.Top stories - BBC News - 3 hours ago -
"Citizen" Bill Clinton
Former President Bill Clinton proudly wears the title of "citizen," which is also the title of his new book, "Citizen: My Life After the White House." He sits down with correspondent Tracy Smith to ...Top stories - CBS News - November 17 -
Gordon Brown says daughter’s death showed value of ‘good’ dying over assisted dying
Former PM, whose daughter died when she was 11 days old, says debate is moving too fast and calls for commission on palliative care . • Gordon Brown: We need better end-of-life care, not assisted ...World - The Guardian - November 22 -
Call for 'immediate action' to tackle shoplifting
Cases are under-reported and "immediate action" is needed to tackle the crisis, a Lords review finds.Top stories - BBC News - November 5