Will Scotland be the first nation in the UK to legalise assisted dying?
The final vote on the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill is seen as too close to call. Source link
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'Fire came from the sky and burned them' – life on the brink of civil war in South Sudan
Some 50,000 people are told to flee their homes as the army warns of a huge military offensive in Jonglei state. Source link
Reform pledges to scrap VAT and green levies on energy bills
The government has already announced that from April some levies will be scrapped or funded from general taxation, leading to a fall in energy costs for a typical household. However, bills could rise again in July when the cap on energy bills is reset. Source link
Durham Police probe breast cancer treatment allegations
“In response to the breast services review, we have made significant improvements, including bringing our processes in line with national best practice, appointing new surgeons and introducing new clinics and ways of working to strengthen care for patients,” the spokesman added. Source link
Morrissey 'too tired' to perform, and 12 other excuses for cancelled concerts
From ham sandwiches to cat-induced injuries, here are some of the excuses for gigs being cancelled. Source link
Can plastic-eating fungi help clean up nappy waste?
Cost and convenience have made disposable nappies dominant – can start-ups compete? Source link
Trump's confidence is undimmed – but every Iran option comes with risk
The odds of a quick resolution to the war appear to be dwindling by the day, and the political stakes for the president are only growing. Source link
Michael B Jordan marks Oscars win with In-N-Out burger
Celebrities are a common sight at the popular US fast food chain, perhaps in part due to its relationship with the Oscars – Vanity Fair, which hosts the now-legendary afterparty, has served In-N-Out burgers at the event since 1994, according to US media. Source link
