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Assisted dying bill about right to choose, says minister

Labour’s cabinet remains divided on how to vote on Friday’s bill to legalise assisted dying.

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.

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?

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.

The assisted dying bill does not protect sick and disabled people

This legislation does not contain watertight safeguards, leaving vulnerable groups at risk

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

Rantzen did not expect to see assisted dying bill

Dame Esther says she thought she would be "long gone" by the time MPs debated assisted dying.

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.

UK MPs back bill to legalise assisted dying

Legislators vote to allow some terminally ill people in England and Wales to end their lives

Business - Financial Times - 12 hours ago

MPs back bill to allow assisted dying after emotional debate

In the first Commons vote on the issue in nearly a decade, MPs support the assisted dying bill by 330 to 275.

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 - 11 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.

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

‘Grief is giving me this beautiful, deepening understanding’: Phil Elverum on loss, new love and his landmarks of US indie

His wife died, he became a single parent and his next marriage swiftly ended. After these trials, the hugely acclaimed singer-songwriter explains why he’s turning outward to consider the world ...

World - The Guardian - November 11

Ukraine war briefing: North Korea ratifies landmark mutual defence pact with Russia

Agreement seals deepening security cooperation between two nations and comes weeks after Pyongyang sent troops to Russia. What we know on day 993. See all our coverage of the Russia-Ukraine ...

World - The Guardian - November 12

Oil giant Shell wins appeal against landmark Dutch climate ruling to slash emissions

A Dutch court on Tuesday dismissed a landmark climate ruling against Shell, after the oil giant was ordered to sharply reduce its emissions back in 2021.

Business - CNBC - November 12

Dutch appeals court overturns landmark ruling that ordered energy firm Shell to cut its carbon emissions by 45% by 2030

World - ABC News - November 12

Denmark launches landmark framework for using AI under EU rules — with Microsoft backing

Denmark unveiled a blueprint on how to use generative AI in the corporate world to help firms get into compliance with strict new regulation from the EU.

Business - CNBC - November 13

Pro-democracy tycoon Jimmy Lai denies asking U.S. to act against Hong Kong, China in landmark trial

Former Hong Kong publisher Jimmy Lai began testifying in his landmark national security trial that is widely seen as a measure of press freedom in the city.

NFL scores: Lions hit franchise landmark after defeating Colts for 9th straight win

The top two teams in the NFL can both reach double-digit wins by Week 12.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 5 days ago

UK Supreme Court hears landmark legal challenge over how a 'woman' is defined in law

The U.K. Supreme Court has begun hearing a legal challenge focusing on the definition of “woman” in a long-running dispute between a women’s right campaign group and the Scottish government

World - ABC News - 3 days ago

Danni Wyatt-Hodge sets England run landmark in T20 win over South Africa

2nd T2o: England, 204-4, bt South Africa, 168-6, by 36 runs Wyatt-Hodge first English woman to 3,000 T20I runs Danni Wyatt-Hodge celebrated becoming the first English woman to bring up 3,000 ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

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

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