The termination of pregnancy by removal or expulsion of an embryo or fetus.
Counter Terrorism Policing has taken over the murder investigation into former MP Ann Widdecombe after new evidence prompted the re‑arrest of a 28‑year‑old man. Officers say the killing was targeted; detectives are pursuing digital forensics and multiple lines of inquiry to establish motive while the suspect remains in custody under the Terrorism Act.
Los Angeles prosecutors have presented photographic and forensic evidence at a preliminary hearing accusing 21‑year‑old musician David Anthony Burke (stage name D4vd) of murdering and sexually abusing 14‑year‑old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Authorities have said they found her decomposed remains in a Tesla registered to Burke and have linked blood in his garage and purchases of tools to the alleged killing.
The Massachusetts Senate has adopted a measure that would remove the existing list of conditions for late-term abortion, allowing it based on physicians’ professional judgment. Gov. Healey now faces signing the bill into law as debates continue over safety and access amid a shifting national landscape.
Todd Blanche has posted written orders that rescind a May directive creating a $1.8bn "anti-weaponization" fund and that limit broad IRS audit protections in a settlement with Donald Trump. Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis have said they will support advancing his nomination to the full Senate, though Democrats and legal experts have said the written assurances leave room to revive the fund.
A surrogate has given birth to Gabriel in Dallas after a dispute over a termination request tied to a severe heart condition. California-based parents are the legal guardians, while the surrogate seeks parentage. Texas orders require life-saving care for Gabriel, with ongoing court battles looming.
Tributes to Dolly Parton pour in after her death at 80, celebrating a career that reshaped music and fashion. The Guardian, Independent and Guardian again provide reflections on her influence, philanthropy, and enduring legacy.
A lawsuit filed in San Antonio accuses Texas leaders and medical officials of upholding a near-total abortion ban that endangered Tierra Walker, who died in December 2024 after facing life-threatening pregnancy complications. The suit argues the emergency exception is effectively unusable and seeks accountability for preventable deaths.
Pope Leo XIV has opened a four-day visit to France focused on defending the value of human life and meeting abuse survivors. The trip has prompted protests and fresh criticism: survivors and campaigners say the church has not provided timely justice and want transparent trials, while French reparations bodies have awarded hundreds of victims compensation.