Syrian rebels take control of majority of Aleppo, observers say

Slovenia's parliament has passed a law allowing terminally-ill adults to end their lives, following a referendum where 55% of voters supported assisted dying. The legislation, which permits assisted dying in cases of unbearable suffering with exhausted treatment options, will not apply to mental illness and is expected to come into effect soon, despite opposition from conservative groups. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Slovenia's parliament has made a new law that lets very sick...

Defense attorneys for Luigi Mangione, accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, claim Manhattan prosecutors violated his health privacy rights by improperly accessing confidential medical records. They argue that the district attorney's office subpoenaed Mangione's insurer, Aetna, leading to a breach of HIPAA and doctor-patient privilege, while prosecutors maintain they requested limited information and deleted any mistakenly received documents. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Luigi Mangione's lawyers say the people trying to prove...

Matthew Larman's broken arm at nine led to the discovery of his chronic liver disease, Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis, prompting a liver transplant waitlist placement at 16. Meanwhile, Zac Bennett's tragic accident resulted in organ donation that saved several lives, highlighting the importance of discussing and registering for organ donation among families. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Summary Matthew broke his arm twice as a kid, which led doctors to discover he has a...

Joel Goodman’s iconic 2016 photograph captures a chaotic New Year’s Eve scene in Manchester, featuring police detaining a man and revelers in a side street. Recently, fans from Italy recreated the image during an Oasis concert, prompting reflections on the enduring impact of human creativity amidst the rise of AI, as noted by Goodman himself. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: In Manchester, a famous photo of New Year's Eve shows police helping a...

Jeremiah Valentine is charged with first-degree murder for the death of Abdeck Kenedith Ibrahim in Montreal. He was previously convicted in a 2005 Toronto shootout linked to rival gangs that resulted in the death of 15-year-old Jane Creba. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Jeremiah Valentine is in trouble for hurting someone named Abdeck, and he was also part of a big fight in Toronto a long time ago that hurt many people. Want...

LONDON (Reuters)Four pro-Palestinian activists are set to stand trial in January 2027 for breaking into a British military air base and damaging two Voyager planes in a protest against UK support for Israel, causing £7 million in damages. Charged with conspiracy to enter a prohibited place and commit criminal damage, the group Palestine Action faces recent anti-terrorism legislation that could label it as a terrorist organization. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Four people...