The termination of pregnancy by removal or expulsion of an embryo or fetus.
Los Angeles prosecutors have presented evidence at a preliminary hearing that 21-year-old musician David Anthony Burke, known as D4vd, sexually abused and fatally stabbed 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez in April 2025, then dismembered her body and stored remains in a Tesla registered to him; Burke has pleaded not guilty and will remain jailed without bail pending a judge's decision on whether to send the case to trial.
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.
Dolly Parton has been honoured posthumously, her legacy spanning music, fashion, and philanthropy. Across seven decades, she reshaped cultural norms around female glamour while maintaining a distinct, unapologetic voice. Tributes highlight her generosity, resilience, and enduring impact on culture and industry.
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.
Across Europe, governments confront contentious abortion debates. Liechtenstein’s prince has vetoed a reform that would decriminalise abortion up to 12 weeks, while Poland’s government is under pressure to liberalize despite a veto-ready president. Protests and political maneuvering underscore tensions between feminist movements and conservative leadership as lawmakers push two bills to ease restrictions.