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England are in a very good place - George

England captain Jamie George says his side are "in a very good place" after ending their autumn campaign by thrashing Japan.

World's oldest man dies in England

John Tinniswood, the world's oldest man, has died in northern England. He credited his longevity largely to "pure luck," but did offer advice about over-indulging - in anything.

'England arrive at judgement day for Bazball'

The tour of New Zealand begins a defining year for England under Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum, writes chief cricket reporter Stephan Shemilt.

Blur drummer says UK law on assisted dying is ‘psychopathic’

Dave Rowntree speaks out about his ex-wife’s choice to take her life at Dignitas in Switzerland. The Blur drummer, Dave Rowntree, has attacked the UK law on assisted dying as “psychopathic” as he ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

Ed Davey 'minded' to vote against assisted dying bill

Sir Ed fears elderly and disabled people might feel pressured to end their lives if they felt like a "burden”.

MPs who are also medics urge colleagues to support assisted dying bill

Exclusive: Cross-party group’s letter comes after health secretary said he doubted NHS could enact the change. A cross-party group of MPs who are practising medics and former NHS staff have written ...

World - The Guardian - November 1

Irish sportsman has 'no fear of dying' after terminal cancer diagnosis

Former Tyrone gaelic footballer Jody Gormley says he has "no fear of dying whatsoever" after revealing he has been diagnosed with terminal liver cancer.

Women Are Dying in Post-Roe America, and Your Vote Matters

Access to basic women’s health care is under threat on Election Day.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 3

Elon Musk knocks Dana Carvey impression on ‘dying’ ‘Saturday Night Live’

Tech billionaire Elon Musk slammed actor Dana Carvey's impression of him on “Saturday Night Live” (SNL), saying the comedy show is “dying.” “SNL has been dying slowly for years, as they become ...

Politics - The Hill - November 11

Assisted dying could stop harrowing deaths, says MP behind bill

Adults expected to die within six months would be eligible under the proposals for England and Wales.

UK assisted dying bill offers ‘strictest safeguards’ say supporters

Labour MP Kim Leadbeater will publish proposed legislation on Tuesday

Business - Financial Times - November 11

Assisted dying law would hit other NHS care, says Streeting

The health secretary has ordered officials to review the costs for the NHS of implementing changes in the law.

Assisted dying would be funded ‘at expense of’ NHS services, warns Streeting

Health secretary commissions study into costs of measure ahead of MPs’ vote this month

World - Financial Times - November 13

Remains of U.S. WWII airman identified after dying as prisoner of war

U.S. Army Air Forces Pvt. 1st Class Bernard J. Calvi, 23, died in a prisoner of war camp in the Philippines during World War II.

'We are dying every moment' - the Afghans risking their lives to reach UK

Afghans and a people smuggler tell the BBC about the treacherous route they take to try to get out.

The assisted dying debate: Charles Falconer and the Observer’s Sonia Sodha tackle the issues

Last week’s launch of a historic private member’s bill set off an impassioned nationwide discourse in the UK. Here, the Observer’s chief leader writer discusses the big talking points with the ...

World - The Guardian - November 17

Kids are dying after finding loaded guns. One mom is fighting to stop it.

Indiana is ranked among the states with the weakest gun safety laws, in part because it does not have a law that requires safely storing firearms.

Parts of Great Barrier Reef dying at record rate, alarmed researchers say

Parts of the Great Barrer Reef have suffered the highest coral mortality on record, Australian researchers say, and they fear the rest of it has suffered a similar fate.

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.

A Friend Lied About Her Dying Brother to Cancel Plans With Me. Help!

A reader is struggling to forgive a fabricated excuse that involves a terminal cancer patient’s turn for the worse.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 20

The Assisted Dying Debate: Ex-PM Gordon Brown Intervenes

And, could French missiles also now be fired into Russian territory?

UK justice secretary attacks assisted dying bill as ‘state death service’

Shabana Mahmood has written to her constituents saying she is ‘profoundly concerned’ about Friday’s Commons vote. MPs will be placing the country on a “slippery slope towards death on demand” if ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

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 - 5 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.

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