The US Department of Veterans Affairs has immediately banned abortion services, with no exceptions for rape or incest, following a Department of Justice memo. This rolls back a key Biden-era policy.
The UK government will outlaw boiling lobsters alive, part of a major Labour animal welfare plan including hen cage bans and ending puppy farms. Discover the new humane requirements.
The government unveils a sweeping ban on puppy farming and trail hunting. Critics accuse Labour of ignoring rural Britain, while animal charities welcome the reforms.
Sweeping animal welfare reforms will outlaw puppy farming, snaring and trail hunting. New laws to phase out colony cages and farrowing crates by 2030. Read the full details.
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The European Commission's proposal to weaken its 2035 ban on new petrol and diesel cars marks a major climate policy reversal. This editorial argues the move is a road to nowhere for Europe's automotive future.
The European Parliament votes today on a citizen-led proposal for an EU fund to cover abortion care, aiming to close a deadly gap in access for millions. Follow the historic decision.
Australia plans to ban social media for under-16s. Our guide explains when it starts, which apps are included, and how it will work. Stay informed on this major policy shift.
Australia enacts one of the world's toughest social media bans for under-16s from next Wednesday. The law, sparked by tragedy, aims to protect mental health but faces fierce opposition. Could the UK follow?
Australia enacts one of the world's toughest social media bans for under-16s next Wednesday, aiming to protect children from addiction and cyberbullying. The landmark law sparks fierce debate.
The family of Adriana Smith, kept on life support due to Georgia's heartbeat law, share a heartbreaking update as her son, born prematurely, is still too ill to come home for the holidays.
A new Texas law allows citizens to sue anyone suspected of mailing abortion pills, directly challenging 'shield laws' in states like New York and Massachusetts. This escalation could set a landmark Supreme Court battle.
A deep dive into Texas's novel abortion law, which empowers private citizens to sue anyone aiding an abortion after six weeks. Explore the legal mechanism and its profound consequences.
President Donald Trump signs a sweeping executive order to ban immigration from seven Muslim-majority countries. Read the full details and potential consequences.
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President Trump's xenophobic cabinet rant and a sweeping halt to immigration from 19 nations, including Somalia, marks a severe escalation in US policy. Follow the latest developments and impacts.
Australia's world-first social media ban for under-16s starts 10 December. We explain which platforms are included, how age checks work, and if a delay is possible. Get the full details.
Australia's pioneering under-16s social media ban begins 10 Dec, with more platforms like Lemon8 to be added. Minister Anika Wells admits a 'sieve' effect but vows fines up to $50m.
The Guardian's Indigenous affairs team launches 'Speaking to Country', a four-part multimedia series examining how Indigenous communities are revitalising endangered languages across Australia.
Law professor Joanna Howe claims University of Adelaide shields her from pro-choice complaints. Discover how this case tests academic freedom boundaries in UK education.
Guardian Australia's groundbreaking 'The Descendants' series wins prestigious Walkley Award for Indigenous Affairs coverage, recognising powerful storytelling.
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Criminal charges against debt collector Panthera Finance dismissed after court rules company wasn't technically collecting debts owed to others. Consumer Affairs Victoria ordered to pay costs.
North Dakota's Supreme Court has reinstated a near-total abortion ban, making it a felony for doctors. Learn about the ruling's impact and the clinic forced to move.
Explore the transformed US abortion landscape. Since Roe v Wade was overturned, 13 states have near-total bans. Discover the state-by-state battle for reproductive rights.
Labour confirms the ban on new petrol and diesel car sales will start in 2030, five years earlier than planned. Get the latest on the EV transition and industry concerns.
US veterans and military legal experts express outrage after Donald Trump accuses Democratic lawmakers of 'sedition' for urging soldiers to refuse illegal orders. Read the full analysis.
Meta will deactivate Instagram, Facebook and Threads accounts for Australian users under 16 by December 10. Find out how this social media ban affects young teenagers.
Roblox introduces voluntary age estimation tech to limit cross-generational chat, arguing its 'immersive gaming platform' should be exempt from Australia's under-16s social media ban.