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Dame Esther Rantzen's daughter has spoken publicly about her mother's stage four lung cancer diagnosis, expressing the family's coping mechanism of denial.

A Labour peer asserts that efforts to pass the assisted dying bill are ongoing, despite the government withholding additional debate time in the House of Lords.

French Members of Parliament have approved a bill that would legalize assisted dying in the country.

Sky News reported that Dame Esther Rantzen, who is battling terminal lung cancer, shared a 'very sad' update about the likely failure of the assisted dying bill in the House of Lords.

The assisted dying bill in England and Wales is expected to fail due to a lack of parliamentary time, with the government not allowing further debate before the deadline.

Jersey's parliament has approved legislation to legalize assisted dying for terminally ill adults, awaiting royal assent.

Two activists opposing a bill on assisted dying were taken into custody after an unauthorized protest in front of the French National Assembly.

The French National Assembly is set to vote again on a significant law concerning the right to die, which has been debated for years and previously passed in its first reading, though certain contentious points remain.

The article discusses French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu’s cautious stance on the end-of-life law, emphasizing the need for a consensual adoption amidst contrasting opinions on its second part.

The Senedd in Wales voted to support the Westminster-assisted dying bill, allowing terminally ill patients easier access to assisted dying services.

As Canada approaches the 10th anniversary of legalized assisted suicide, it is projected to surpass 100,000 deaths under the Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) program, marking a significant milestone in the country's approach to euthanasia.

Debates on the bill creating a right to assisted dying in France are ongoing, with discussions now set to conclude on Wednesday.

Jersey has approved legislation to permit assisted dying for terminally ill adults, becoming the second British Isle to do so after the Isle of Man.

Spain's top court has denied a father's appeal to prevent his daughter from accessing euthanasia, affirming her legal right to choose this option under Spanish law.

The Government of Catalonia has resumed the process to grant euthanasia to Noelia, a 25-year-old paraplegic, following a court ruling that upheld her right to assisted dying.

French President Emmanuel Macron seeks to pass legislation on end-of-life care and assisted dying before his term ends, despite political challenges.

Northern Territory MLA Tanzil Rahman faces bullying accusations from two female staffers while leading a parliamentary committee.

Ed Rumley, an 82-year-old with a terminal brain tumor, publicly supported the assisted dying bill in the UK, reflecting on her struggles before passing away shortly after her interview.

Families of individuals who have undergone voluntary assisted dying are advocating for more psychological support in the aftermath of their loved ones' decisions.

A recent survey reveals that 80% of the British public continues to support assisted dying legislation, despite ongoing debates in Parliament.

The author reflects on the painful experience of watching their mother pass away and advocates for the assisted dying bill.

Dame Esther Rantzen urges the House of Lords to stop obstructing the assisted dying bill, asserting that she may travel to Dignitas in Switzerland if her suffering becomes unbearable.

A terminally ill mother, Sophie Blake, honors a promise to her late friend Nathaniel Dye by launching a petition to advocate for assisted dying law changes after he passed away without seeing his wish fulfilled.

In an unprecedented medical milestone, Vall d'Hebron University Hospital in Barcelona successfully performed the world's first partial face transplant from a donor who chose assisted death and voluntarily offered her face before dying.

A pioneering facial transplant was performed in Barcelona where the donor voluntarily offered her face for donation prior to assisted dying.

A hospital in Barcelona has conducted the world's first face transplant using a donor who chose assisted dying, involving around 100 specialists in the operation.

A groundbreaking face transplant, the first in the world where the donor voluntarily offered her face prior to assisted dying, was successfully conducted at Vall d'Hebron Hospital in Barcelona during the fall of 2025.

French bishops emphasize that palliative care is the only proper response to discussions surrounding assisted dying, criticizing any notion of promoting euthanasia as misleading.

An amendment to the assisted dying bill being debated in the House of Lords seeks to restrict legal aid for terminally ill individuals seeking permission to end their lives, raising concerns about accessibility and fairness.

Dr. Liam Hughes, a retired cardiologist, advocates for an assisted dying bill, citing the need to prevent 'horrific' deaths witnessed in his practice.

Former NHS surgeon and MP Peter Prinsley criticizes amendments from the House of Lords that he believes obstruct the progression of assisted dying legislation.

The House of Lords has decided to extend the consideration period for the Assisted Dying legislation amidst concerns that their previous actions could jeopardize the bill's success.

A Catholic family law attorney warns that Governor Kathy Hochul's support for the Medical Aid in Dying Act, which would legalize physician-assisted suicide in New York, contradicts Catholic teachings.

A 48-year-old Canadian actress and comedian, Claire Brousseau, has sought legal approval to participate in Canada’s assisted dying program, citing a long-term and incurable mental illness.