4 d. ago My mother died of assisted suicide and now I'm doing the same for a heartbreaking reason

Price Carter, 68, from Kelowna, British Columbia, has chosen to die on his own terms, utlizing Canada's Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) program.

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4 d. ago Suicide pod activist who 'brought capsule to Switzerland' dies by assisted suicide

In a statement following the announcement of his death, suicide pod creator Philip Nitschke claimed Florian Willet had been "broken" by allegations made against him

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1 week ago Donald Trump's savage cuts leads to scientists exodus and making American dumb again

President Trump has overseen huge cuts to scientific funding, as well as bringing in controversial legislation to boot out non-US Harvard students from the country

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1 week ago Donald Trump's savage cuts leads to scientists exodus and making Americans dumb again

President Trump has overseen huge cuts to scientific funding, as well as bringing in controversial legislation to boot out non-US Harvard students from the country

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2 w. ago Several people dead after small plane crash in San Diego neighborhood

FAA said a Cessna 550 crashed in the early morning, damaging several vehicles and a homeSeveral people are dead after a small aircraft crashed in a neighborhood in San Diego, California, early on Thursday morning, the San Diego police department confirmed, clipping one home and damaging several vehicles.The crash killed the plane’s passengers, Dan Eddy, the assistant San Diego fire chief, said at a Thursday morning news conference. The aircraft could hold eight to 10 people but it is unknown how many were on board. No one on the ground in the military housing neighborhood was injured. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Voices: Readers call for compassion in assisted dying debate – ‘I should have the right to die if I want to’

Many argued for greater autonomy, referencing the suffering of loved ones and calling current restrictions cruel and outdated

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3 w. ago Dad, 67, says 'nothing will replace' life he has lost to MND but he has one hope

The Mirror spoke to Steve Gibson, who has MND, and Liz Poole, whose dad Bob died from lung cancer - they are both in favour of legalising assisted dying due to their experiences

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3 w. ago Fresh blow to assisted suicide bill as Government admits errors in crucial impact assessment

On the eve of the controversial legislation returning to Parliament, the official forecast of how many people are likely to seek to end their own lives was corrected - but MPs were not alerted.

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3 w. ago Robert Walls: Aussie Rules legend dies using voluntary assisted dying laws

Walls was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of blood cancer in 2023

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3 w. ago Assisted dying bill: What is the controversial legislation and what might it mean for patients?

Labour MP Kim Leadbeater’s controversial legislation to be published

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3 w. ago Assisted dying bill: What changes are being made to the controversial legislation and will it pass?

A new amendment could overhaul the safeguarding process for assisted dying

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3 w. ago Royal College of Psychiatrists condemns Assisted Dying Bill as Commons votes loom

The controversial legislation is due back in Parliament on Friday as MPs kick of the so-called 'report stage' of scrutiny.

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3 w. ago Kate Forbes to vote against Assisted Dying but campaigners 'confident' of securing victory in landmark vote

The Deputy First Minister warned of a slippery slope if the controversial legislation passes its first stage.

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3 w. ago First picture of 'lovely teaching assistant' who died at Glasgow home as OAP charged

A 78-year-old man has now been charged in connection with her death.

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3 w. ago Tributes paid to 'lovely teaching assistant' who died at Glasgow home as OAP detained

Margaret McGowan has been named locally as the 71-year-old who died after police were called to a disturbance at a property in Nitshill.

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3 w. ago Half of people fear timing of assisted dying law alongside benefits cuts, poll shows

MPs due to vote on controversial legislation this week, but Labour prime minister Sir Keir Starmer is set to miss debate

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last month John Swinney to vote against Assisted Dying being legalised in Scotland after 'agonising' over decision

MSPs will be given a free vote on the controversial legislation next week.

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