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Dr Hilary Jones, a prominent physician, has expressed his support for the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, which aims to legalize assisted dying for terminally ill patients in England and Wales. He argues that the bill is a compassionate choice for patients facing suffering and that denying it would regress medical practice. While acknowledging concerns from some medical organizations about the bill, Dr. Jones emphasizes the importance of respecting individual patient choices regarding...

The Palestinian Authority (PA) has denied any affiliation with the armed militia led by Yasser Abu Shabab, which is accused of looting humanitarian aid in Gaza. PA security spokesperson Anwar Rajab condemned the group's claims of operating under "Palestinian legitimacy" as false, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu acknowledged Israel's support for Abu Shabab's militia, which opposes Hamas. The Gaza government has accused these "Israeli-backed armed gangs" of stealing aid, amid a devastating offensive by...

In "Indira Gandhi and the Years That Transformed India," historian Srinath Raghavan explores the authoritarian shift during Indira Gandhi's Emergency rule in the 1970s, revealing efforts to centralize power through a proposed presidential system inspired by Charles de Gaulle's France. Key advisors, including BK Nehru, advocated for diminished judicial powers and direct presidential authority, leading to the controversial Forty-second Amendment in 1976, which expanded Parliament's powers and weakened checks and balances. Although these ideas never...

Kilmar Abrego Garcia's Return and Federal ChargesKilmar Abrego Garcia's abrupt return to the U.S. to confront federal smuggling charges marked a significant messaging success for the Trump administration, diverting attention from recent Supreme Court rulings against Trump's deportation powers. Garcia, an alleged MS-13 member, faces serious accusations of smuggling thousands of undocumented immigrants and involvement in violent incidents, prompting strong political reactions, including Trump's mockery of Democrats defending him. As the case unfolds, it raises...

Zuru founders Nick and Mat Mowbray have been named the richest New Zealanders, with an estimated net worth of $20 billion, according to the latest NBR Rich List. The Mowbrays established their toy manufacturing company in 2003, alongside their sister Anna Mowbray. Formerly the richest, Graeme Hart, known for his packaging empire, ranks second with a net worth of $12.1 billion; additionally, NBR introduced its Women’s List, highlighting 14 prominent businesswomen in the country. Full...

King Charles’ cancer is reportedly incurable, leading to speculation about his health, with the monarch likely to live "with" cancer rather than "of" it. Despite royal aides asserting he is responding well to treatment, the palace is concerned about rumors regarding his fragile condition, especially after Prince Harry's comments on his father's longevity. Changes to royal events, such as the Trooping the Colour, reflect his health status, while plans for his 80th birthday and a...