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MPs in the House of Commons have supported legalising euthanasia for terminally ill adults with less than six months to live, who can clearly express a wish to die. This historic vote took place last June, marking a significant step in the ongoing debate surrounding assisted dying.
A senior Swedish diplomat, charged with unauthorised possession of classified documents, allegedly jeopardised national security by taking sensitive information to his residence. Prosecutors stated that while the diplomat accessed the data through his official duties, he acted without intent to harm Sweden’s interests.
At least 17 people have been injured in a train crash near Copenhagen, with four in critical condition after a collision between two commuter trains. Emergency services are currently on site to assist those affected. Further updates are expected as investigations continue.
Zelensky urges US and allies to stand strong against Russia – defiant that Russia is the evil empire. He acknowledged the bipartisan support within the US for Ukraine but cautioned against the influence of Russian narratives on American officials that could undermine their stance.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance has announced plans to accompany his wife, Usha Vance, on a trip to Greenland this Friday. The visit, initially intended for Usha to attend Greenland’s national dogsled race and explore cultural sites, has been refocused to include both the Vice President and Second Lady visiting the U.S. Space Force’s Pituffik Space Base to assess Arctic security concerns.
David Pelicot recounts the devastating moment he learned his father, Dominique, drugged and raped his mother, Gisele, involving numerous other men in the abuse, severely impacting the family.
Hundreds of thousands of protesters have taken to the streets of Istanbul for five consecutive nights, decrying the arrest of Istanbul’s mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, on corruption charges.
Pope Francis insisted on travelling in his Fiat Papal car rather than taking a helicopter, reflecting his desire to connect with the public after his hospital discharge.
The EU’s new defence strategy underscores the necessity for enhanced military capabilities, driven primarily by Russian aggression and the complex global security landscape, with an aim to bolster defence readiness by 2030.
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