MPs vote against fresh attempt to legalise assisted dying
Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:22:39 GMT
The proposed law sought to introduce one of the biggest societal changes in recent years.
An extraordinary result - why did MPs reject assisted dying bill this time?
Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:49:47 GMT
Although supporters say they will try again, for now the momentum has fallen away from a change in the law.
'Never, ever forget' - America marks 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks
Fri, 11 Sep 2026 20:12:01 GMT
In New York, the Pentagon and Pennsylvania, solemn ceremonies commemorate the landmark anniversary.
Houthis claim major advance in Yemen and tighten grip on Red Sea shipping lane
Fri, 11 Sep 2026 20:11:47 GMT
The Iran-backed Houthis are also reported to have seized Perim - a strategic island on the major shipping route.
How global trade and oil prices could be hit by Houthi advance
Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:13:39 GMT
Yemen's Houthis have seized territory near the Bab al-Mandab Strait - a key trade gateway for oil and global shipping.
UK government rejects 'kill switch' idea for dangerous AI
Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:07:07 GMT
The Cabinet Office, which leads on AI safety, says the UK "cannot simply turn AI off".
Norway's Princess Astrid dies two days after attending brother King Harald's funeral
Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:00:59 GMT
Princess Astrid "represented the Royal House in a warm and dutiful manner", the new king, Haakon VIII, said in a tribute to his aunt.
Police to crack down on face coverings at protests
Fri, 11 Sep 2026 20:40:31 GMT
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary says it will use powers under the Crime and Policing Act.
Children and woman injured on fairground ride
Fri, 11 Sep 2026 21:11:17 GMT
Police say the three people have been taken to hospital for treatment, with the fair shut for the evening.
Surrogate who refused abortion over heart defect takes custody battle to US Supreme Court
Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:55:06 GMT
She fled to Texas where abortions are illegal and now wants custody of the four-week-old baby.
