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Politics
Elections, legislation, government policy, and diplomacy.
UK Commons defeats assisted‑dying bill by 286‑270 after two‑year campaign
On 11 September the House of Commons voted down a voluntary assisted dying bill, marking a decisive win for opponents and signalling limited political appetite for the issue.
Legislators Weigh Donation Caps Following Reform UK Funding Surge
The House of Lords is set to debate new restrictions on political donations after Reform UK secured £72 million from two donors in a single day.
Fifth UK heatwave triggers health alerts as drought deepens across England and Wales
Yellow heat health alerts cover most of England through Tuesday as temperatures climb toward 36C, following the driest July on record and 2,800 excess deaths from earlier heatwaves.
High Court Filing Marks Largest Environmental Pollution Lawsuit in UK History
Nearly 4,000 claimants have filed a lawsuit against poultry producers and a water company, alleging widespread pollution across three major rivers.
Internal Shell Documents Reveal Warnings Over Niger Delta Pipeline Risks
Newly disclosed internal documents show Shell executives raised concerns about the integrity of a major Nigerian pipeline years before legal action began.
Nigerian House of Representatives Approves Constitutional Shift Toward State-Level Policing
The House of Representatives has passed a bill to decentralize the national police force, aiming to address rising insecurity through the creation of state-level law enforcement agencies.
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US Prosecutors Charge Imprisoned Gang Leader in Canadian Activist’s Murder
US authorities have charged 37 individuals, including an imprisoned Indian gang leader, for their roles in a global criminal network linked to a 2023 assassination.
UK Economic Output Surpasses Forecasts with 0.4% July Expansion
The UK economy grew by 0.4% in July, exceeding analyst expectations as the services sector and artificial intelligence integration provided a boost.
Progressive candidates draw back Michigan voters who left Democrats over Gaza
Some Michigan voters who quit the Democrats over Gaza in 2024 are back campaigning for Abdul El-Sayed's Senate bid as progressives win primaries and turnout rises. Others are still holding out.
