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Assisted dying could have major impact on courts, says ex-chief justice
Lord Thomas of Cwmgiedd says details of the legal process have not been worked out. UK politics live – latest updates A former lord chief justice has warned that assisted dying could have a ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
Biden's Ukraine missile move will have 'some impact': Retired major
Lyons questioned the timing of the decision, saying, “I’m not sure why we didn’t allow this two or three years ago."Politics - The Hill - November 19 -
Ten Hag saga is a major black eye for Ineos at a time when United’s brand is dying | Barney Ronay
Manchester United cannot afford to carry on being this version of a football club: the history boys, a fading heritage exhibition. Well, that’s finally happened then . On, now, to the next ...World - The Guardian - October 28 -
Shell shares rise as oil major brushes off impacts of global refining slump
The British oil major beat forecasts in posting a 4% drop in its third-quarter profits to $6 billion in the face of a global slump in the market for refined products including diesel, jet fuel and ...Business - MarketWatch - October 31 -
Lucy had postnatal depression and ended her life - could more have been done?
The family of a woman who ended her life while suffering postnatal depression say she was let down.Top stories - BBC News - November 14 -
The Week: Assisted dying and pension reform
Adam, Chris and friends look back on the political week.Top stories - BBC News - November 15 -
Assisted dying could lead to coercion, says Streeting
The health secretary says changing the law could lead to ill people being "guilt-tripped" into ending their own lives.Top stories - BBC News - October 29 -
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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 bill: What is in proposed law?
The proposed law would allow some terminally ill adults to end their own lives. But there are requirements.Top stories - BBC News - 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 - 6 days ago -
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 - 4 days ago -
'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 - 3 days ago -
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.Top stories - BBC News - 2 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 - 2 days ago -
How assisted dying has spread across the world and how laws differ
About 300 million people have access to some form of assisted dying - what are the policies of other countries?Top stories - BBC News - 13 hours ago -
The problem with the term ‘global majority’
Endless searching for a label to describe ethnic minority groups is ultimately futileWorld - Financial Times - October 29 -
Republicans capture Senate majority
Republicans on Tuesday captured the Senate, Decision Desk HQ projects, ending their painful four-year stretch in the minority. The victories come as a welcome relief to Republican senators after ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
The silent majority rises
America was becoming polarized, and Republicans were able time and again to call upon their silent majority to deliver them victory.Politics - The Hill - November 11 -
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 - 4 days ago -
A look at crypto's impact on the 2024 election
A new bloc of voters is emerging and they could sway the 2024 race. With one in five Americans owning cryptocurrency, this group's preferences could have an impact in battleground states. ...Top stories - CBS News - October 29 -
Economic impact of growing gig economy
Winner of the FT Schools/Discover Economics Young Economist of the Year awardBusiness - Financial Times - November 10 -
How climate change impacts the economy
2024 is on pace to be the hottest year on record worldwide. CBS News Los Angeles meteorologist and climatologist Marina Jurica reports that extreme weather events cost the global economy over $2 ...Top stories - CBS News - November 15 -
Will Democrats be able to claim the House majority?
With about 54 seats in the House yet to be called, Democrats are hopeful that they can claim the House majority by winning over swing districts in New York and California. In several battleground ...Top stories - NBC News - November 6 -
AstraZeneca embarks on major US expansion
UK’s largest drugmaker to invest $3.5bn by end of 2026 as it targets doubling of revenuesBusiness - Financial Times - November 12 -
Thune elected Senate majority leader
Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) has been elected Senate majority leader, setting the stage for him to replace retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), who has held the top Senate GOP leadership job for the ...Politics - The Hill - November 13 -
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”.Top stories - BBC News - October 31 -
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.Top stories - BBC News - November 1 -
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