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MPs vote against fresh attempt to legalise assisted dying

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary says it will use powers under the Crime and Policing Act.

Children and woman injured on fairground ride

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

She fled to Texas where abortions are illegal and now wants custody of the four-week-old baby.

Running costs of vaccine damage scheme more than double amount paid to victims

The cost of administration and medical checks has now topped £83m, according to new figures.

Passenger train derails in France leaving at least 44 injured

France's transport minister says 180 passengers were on board the train operating the Rouen-Caen route in Normandy.

Lightning Houthi advance in Yemen may bring dangerous new dimension to Iran war

The capture by the rebels of a stretch Yemen's strategic coastline is the group's most impressive military coup for several years.

Gen Zs recall first learning of 'deeply harrowing, terrifying' 9/11

They carry distinct memories not from the day itself, but from the moment - years later - they learned about the attacks.

Assisted dying: How laws differ around the world

About 400 million people have access to some form of assisted dying - what are the policies of other countries?

As Trump dominates convention, some Republicans quietly ask who comes next

JD Vance delivered the keynote speech to end the party's convention - but the president still took centre stage, the BBC's Daniel Bush writes.

'Like a hangover': Why your partner's snoring could be impacting your health

Sleeping next to a snorer could be having a negative effect on your health, experts tell the BBC.

Spies, strategies and missed opportunities: How the lessons of 9/11 are still being learnt

Twenty-five years on, the attacks have come to define a generation of foreign, security and intelligence policy, the BBC's security correspondent writes.

Weekly quiz: Alan Carr collected a prize for which TV show at the NTAs?

How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

CIA warned of threat of 'explosive airplane' years before 9/11, documents show

The spy agency released 71 declassified presidential briefings, with one showing it had thought Al Qaeda's plans were 'widely known' by extremists.

Kate visits cancer patients in hospital she helped fund with climb

The princess completed the Three Peaks Challenge in aid of the hospital where she was treated for cancer.

Stacey Solomon and Alesha Dixon to host The Voice UK in ITV revamp

The pair replace Emma Willis, who has hosted the show since 2014 but is leaving to front Strictly.

Ryanair boss O'Leary defends 'high-fare rapists' airlines remarks

O'Leary has said airline passengers "can't afford to fly with the high-fare rapists around Europe".

Israel says it has destroyed major underground Hezbollah base

The powerful blast registered as the equivalent of a magnitude 4.1 earthquake, according to the US Geological Survey.

Sacked Grand Theft Auto worker claims Rockstar staff placed on 'watch list'

The makers of Grand Theft Auto deny staff were sacked for union organising and were instead dismissed for sharing confidential information online.

Eight held over Bromley KFC multiple stabbing

A man and seven boys are held on suspicion of attempted murder after four people were stabbed.

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MPs Vote Against Assisted Dying Bill

MPs vote against the assisted dying bill with 286 votes against and 270 in favour.

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Trump made the pledge at the Republicans’ first ever midterm convention.

Star-studded, iconic, Oscar-winning mafia epic

Directed by Francis Ford Coppola and starring Al Pacino, Marlon Brando and Diane Keaton

Razaullah introduces himself as Pakistan thrive in chaos

Cancel the tee time at the Belfry, rearrange the trip to Cadbury World and abort the shopping jolly to the Bullring - Pakistan's debutant Razaullah lights up Edgbaston to send third Test into fourth day.

Like Benzema & as good as Haaland - Alonso on Joao Pedro

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso says striker Joao Pedro is similar stylistically to his former Real Madrid team-mate Karim Benzema and is at a comparable level to Manchester City's Erling Haaland.

Ciganda's late sparkle lifts Europe on dramatic opening day of Solheim Cup

Carlota Ciganda steals the show after Europe's top pairing of Charley Hull and Lottie Woad fail to ignite on day one of the Solheim Cup against the United States.

'Out of control' - Cook questions England tactics

England had “no plan” and were “out of control” in the face of Razaullah’s stunning hitting on the third day of the final Test against Pakistan, according to former captain Alastair Cook.

Wigan beat Catalans to lift sixth League Leaders' Shield

Wigan Warriors win a sixth League Leaders' Shield as they beat Catalans Dragons to wrap up top spot in Super League heading into the play-offs.

Haberman reveals why Trump attacked judge and his family in speech

CNN political contributor Maggie Haberman explains the reasoning behind Donald Trump's attacks on the judge and his family during a speech at his Mar-a-Lago resort after he was arraigned on felony charges.

Video shows moment of deadly explosion at cafe in Russia

A well-known Russian military blogger, Vladlen Tatarsky, was killed in an explosion at a cafe in St. Petersburg, authorities said. CNN's Matthew Chance reports.

Suspected Chinese spy balloon was able to transmit information back to Beijing

The suspected Chinese spy balloon that transited the US earlier this year was able to capture imagery and collect some signals intelligence from US military sites, a source familiar with the matter tells CNN.

Beijing promised to 'fight back' over Taiwan leader's US visit. But this time it has more to lose

An anticipated meeting between Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen and US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in California this week has sparked concerns of a repeat of the pressure campaign China launched last year when then-Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited Taipei.

'Scary, cold, hungry and lonely': Volunteer soldier shares experience on front line

A young volunteer soldier, Akula, who signed up for the war at the beginning of the Russian invasion is now dealing with the trauma of war. He spoke to CNN's David McKenzie about his time on the front lines and how it has affected his mental health.

The four astronauts NASA picked for the first crewed moon mission in 50 years

Astronauts who will helm the first crewed moon mission in five decades were revealed on Monday, queuing up the quartet to begin training for the historic Artemis II lunar flyby that is set to take off in November 2024.

French minister under fire for Playboy magazine cover

French government minister Marlene Schiappa has come under fire from members of her own party after appearing on the front cover of Playboy magazine.

Why did Finland's PM lose? Reporter explains the key issue voters cared about

Finland's left-wing Prime Minister Sanna Marin conceded defeat in the country's parliamentary election as the opposition right-wing National Coalition Party claimed victory in a tightly fought contest. CNN's Laila Harrak spoke with New York Times' Chief Diplomatic Correspondent Steven Erlanger to discuss how the popular politician lost the election.

Britain's pound is beating every other major currency this year

The British pound crashed to a record low last fall as investors rebelled against budget plans by former Prime Minister Liz Truss. Now, it's enjoying a comeback.

Finland's Prime Minister Sanna Marin concedes election

Finland's left-wing Prime Minister Sanna Marin conceded defeat on Sunday in the Nordic country's parliamentary election as the opposition right-wing National Coalition Party (NCP) claimed victory in a tightly fought contest.

The $500 billion beauty industry's 'green' ambitions are a patchwork at best. And they're falling short

The escalating climate crisis is shifting many people's purchasing patterns and this extends to the $500 billion dollar global beauty industry which is grappling with a range of sustainability challenges across product manufacturing, packaging and disposal.

A new approach to a Covid-19 nasal vaccine shows early promise

Scientists in Germany say they've been able to make a nasal vaccine that can shut down a Covid-19 infection in the nose and throat, where the virus gets its first foothold in the body.

Video shows moment man throws yogurt on two women in Iran

Video shows an incident at a store in the Iranian city of Shandiz where a man approached two unveiled women before proceeding to grab a tub of yogurt from the store and throw it, hitting both women in the head. The video then appears to show a male staff member removing the suspect from the store. CNN is not able to verify what was said immediately before the confrontation.

Israeli military veterans, a backbone of protest movement, vow to keep demonstrating

In a sea of Israeli flags, Yiftach Golov holds one that looks a little different.

Erdogan's political fate may be determined by Turkey's Kurds

Turkey's persecuted pro-Kurdish party has emerged as a kingmaker in the country's upcoming election, playing a decisive role that may just tip the balance enough to unseat two-decade ruler Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Dogecoin jumps after Elon Musk replaces Twitter bird with Shiba Inu

Twitter's traditional bird icon was booted and replaced with an image of a Shiba Inu, an apparent nod to dogecoin, the joke cryptocurrency that CEO Elon Musk is being sued over.

Micron Technology: China probes US chip maker for cybersecurity risks as tech tension escalates

China has launched a cybersecurity probe into Micron Technology, one of America's largest memory chip makers, in apparent retaliation after US allies in Asia and Europe announced new restrictions on the sale of key technology to Beijing.

Man rides out tornado inside van. See the footage

Cody Coombes recounts riding out a tornado in Little Rock, Arkansas, inside his pest control van. The National Weather Service reported that an EF-3 tornado had roared through Pulaski and Lonoke counties with estimated peak winds of 165 mph, killing one person in North Little Rock and four people in Wynne.

China Renaissance suspends trading, delays results after founder's disappearance

China Renaissance, a top dealmaker in the country's tech industry, said it would suspend trading of its shares and delay the release of its annual results because it still can't get in touch with its founder.

HSBC's top execs face tense shareholders calling for a breakup

HSBC's top brass defended their strategy Monday to frustrated shareholders in the lender's largest market, as Europe's biggest bank continued to face calls to be split up.

Lawmaker speaks out about his struggle with depression

Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) spoke to CBS about battling with depression after winning a tight election.

CEOs are tired of being held responsible for gun regulation

Americans have grown used to corporate executives treading the well-worn paths of the Northeast corridor to convene alongside elected officials in Washington, DC, and discuss geopolitics, policy and all that's in-between.

What pet cemeteries reveal about being human

Why do we bury our departed loved ones in a cemetery? A primary purpose is to provide survivors with an opportunity to grieve and gain a sense of closure. The cemetery is a place for the living as much as it is a place for the dead.

Scientists film deepest ever fish on seabed off Japan

Cruising at a depth of 8,336 meters (over 27,000 feet) just above the seabed, a young snailfish has become the deepest fish ever filmed by scientists during a probe into the abyss of the northern Pacific Ocean.

What OPEC's surprise oil cut means for gas prices

OPEC and its allies' surprise move to slash oil production will soon be felt at US gas pumps.

Palestinian taxi driver recounts surviving attack by right-wing protesters

A Palestinian taxi driver describes surviving a violent attack by a right-wing mob in Jerusalem earlier this week as Israel continues to see protests against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's judicial overhaul spread. CNN's Nic Robertson reports.

Giving Marjorie Taylor Greene a platform isn't good for America

Last year, GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia spoke at a white nationalist event organized by Holocaust denier Nick Fuentes that caused Republican leaders to denounce her.

These are the animals people most want to see photographed

Originally a term used by trophy hunters in Africa, the "Big Five" described the animals most challenging to shoot and kill: the lion, elephant, leopard, rhino, and buffalo. Nowadays, it is more loosely used to refer to some of Africa's largest and most iconic animals.

Syrian refugee elected mayor of German town, years after fleeing war

A Syrian who arrived in Germany as a refugee in 2015 has won a mayoral election in the southwestern German state of Baden-Württemberg.

Study finds slightly higher risk of autism diagnosis in areas with more lithium in drinking water, but experts say more research is needed

A new study found a moderately higher risk of autism spectrum disorder in children born to pregnant people exposed to tap water with higher levels of lithium, but experts caution that this association does not show a direct link between the two.

Kwame Brathwaite, photographer of 'Black is Beautiful' movement, dies at 85

Kwame Brathwaite, the pioneering activist and photographer whose work helped define the aesthetics of the "Black is Beautiful" movement of the 1960s and beyond, died on April 1, aged 85.

This boiled bag of offal is banned in the US. In Scotland it's a fine-dining treat

Anthony Bourdain loved haggis. But even the late, great American chef, writer and television host recognized that Scotland's national dish, with its "sinister sheep parts" wrapped in a shroud of mystery and half-invented history, could be a hard sell.

Musk's Twitter promised a purge of blue check marks. Instead he singled out the New York Times

Some VIP Twitter users woke up on Saturday expecting to have lost their coveted blue verification check marks in a previously announced purge by Elon Musk. Instead, Twitter appeared to target a single account from a major publication Musk dislikes and changed the language on its site in a way that obscures why users are verified.

See the world's deepest fish

Scientists captured the unknown snailfish species at a depth of more than 27,000 feet, as part of an expedition in trenches off Japan.

Emma Heming Willis shares family photos as daughter Mabel turns 11

Bruce Willis' wife, Emma Heming Willis, has celebrated their elder daughter's birthday with a trip down memory lane.

Some fans whistle as Lionel Messi's name is announced as Paris Saint-Germain's season hits new low

Paris Saint-Germain's miserable season went from bad to worse on Sunday as the team suffered a second straight home defeat with a 1-0 loss to Lyon.

Chelsea searches for new manager as Premier League breaks record for most sackings in a single season

It was just six months ago that Graham Potter was deemed the man to usher in a fresh, exciting era at Chelsea.

See 'Star Wars' legend react to Acosta's Darth Vader impression

Actor Mark Hamill joins CNN's Jim Acosta to discuss his thoughts about a potential spinoff series based around his legendary "Star Wars" character Luke Skywalker.

Angel Reese defends gesture directed towards Caitlin Clark after LSU national title win; calls out double standard after being 'unapologetically' her

LSU star Angel Reese defended the gesture she aimed at Iowa Hawkeyes' Caitlin Clark near the end of the Tigers' first NCAA women's basketball national championship victory on Sunday, saying "I don't take disrespect lightly."

Teenage swimmer breaks two world records in four days

Sixteen-year-old Summer McIntosh broke the world record for the 400m individual medley at the Canadian swimming trials on Saturday -- just days after breaking the world record for the 400m freestyle.

The haunting Masters meltdown that changed Rory McIlroy's career

Slumped on his club, head buried in his arm, Rory McIlroy looked on the verge of tears.

A snowboarder got buried upside down in snow. See skier's quick reaction.

Skier Francis Zuber sprang into action when he noticed a snowboarder had become trapped upside down in a tree well. Zuber, whose reaction has been applauded as a textbook example of what to do in such a situation, urged others to take up rescue courses.

2023 March Madness: Will UConn or San Diego State triumph in the national championship game that 'means everything?'

After a March Madness filled with twists and surprises -- all four No. 1 seeds failed to reach the Elite Eight for the first ever time in NCAA men's basketball tournament history -- it is time for the grand finale as UConn faces San Diego State on Monday for the title.

Shania Twain calls for equal pay and more diversity in country music

Shania Twian is standing up for others in country music.

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