French Parliament Approves Landmark Assisted-Dying Bill
The new legislation grants adults with incurable illnesses the legal right to assisted dying under strict conditions, pending Constitutional Council approval.
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The new legislation grants adults with incurable illnesses the legal right to assisted dying under strict conditions, pending Constitutional Council approval.
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France moves closer to legalizing assisted dying for adults with incurable illnesses, pending constitutional approval.
CNA Latest News | Jul 15, 2026, 6:57 PMworld
The French National Assembly passed a bill allowing assisted dying, pending final approval by the Constitutional Council after 14 years of debate.
Deutsche Welle | Jul 16, 2026, 3:58 AMworld
France's National Assembly passes a bill allowing assisted dying for terminally ill adults under stringent criteria, despite repeated Senate rejections.
BBC World | Jul 15, 2026, 6:10 PM
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French Parliament passes legislation banning social media use for children under 15, marking a significant step in Europe's increasing regulation of online activity among minors.
Reason | Jul 23, 2026, 3:27 AM
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China criticizes France's new legislation aimed at curbing fast fashion, alleging it violates World Trade Organization rules and threatens Chinese firms.
CNA Latest News | Jul 22, 2026, 2:12 PM
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French parliament passes legislation banning social media use for children under 15, effective after summer holidays.
France 24 English | Jul 22, 2026, 11:52 AM
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France considers becoming the first EU country to impose a digital age limit aimed at protecting children online, with the ban potentially taking effect by September 1, 2026.
Deutsche Welle | Jul 21, 2026, 4:25 PMworld
Despite widespread support for telehealth in healthcare, a federal law in Australia continues to prohibit doctors from discussing voluntary assisted dying (VAD) via electronic communication, forcing patients to endure significant hardship.
ABC Australia News | Jul 20, 2026, 8:54 AMworld
Germany's upper parliamentary chamber has passed a bill aiming to ban public denial of Israel's right to exist, citing rising antisemitism since 2023. The legislation now awaits approval by the Bundestag.
Deutsche Welle | Jul 16, 2026, 12:07 PM
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Republicans in the House passed a significant funding bill exceeding $1 trillion for the Pentagon, alongside a budget plan to support the war with Iran and enact parts of former President Trump's election overhaul legislation.
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The U.S. will support Saudi Arabia's civilian nuclear power program amid ongoing tensions with Iran.
NBC Politics | Jul 22, 2026, 12:52 PM
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France becomes the first European country to require age verification for social media users, joining similar moves in the UK and Australia.
BBC World | Jul 22, 2026, 6:48 AM
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A large fire near Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport in south-west France has claimed the lives of two firefighters amid ongoing efforts to contain the rapidly evolving blaze.
BBC World | Jul 22, 2026, 3:21 AM
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Overnight stays by Queensland Members of Parliament at the parliamentary annexe surged to 191 last financial year, prompting a fringe benefits tax bill close to $35,000.
ABC Australia News | Jul 20, 2026, 9:47 PM
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Britain’s new prime minister, Andy Burnham, vows increased state intervention to address sluggish growth and rising public costs, while scrapping controversial digital ID plans.
Reason | Jul 20, 2026, 6:50 PMbusiness
Japan's parliament enacts the first significant change in 79 years to imperial family laws, aiming to preserve the world's oldest hereditary monarchy while continuing to exclude women from the throne.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 17, 2026, 5:43 AMworld
Despite broad public support for a female emperor, Japan's parliament approved changes to succession rules that preserve male-only inheritance and allow adoption of distant male relatives.
Euronews | Jul 17, 2026, 5:08 AMpolitics
Following the discontinuation of the penny, the US House has passed legislation that may lead to a redesigned nickel.
The Hill | Jul 16, 2026, 2:27 PMpolitics
On July 15, 2026, the House approved a fiscal year 2027 appropriations bill funding the State Department and national security programs, while also advancing the contentious Save America Act linked to the spending measure.
The Hill | Jul 15, 2026, 10:17 PMpolitics
The U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved legislation to keep daylight saving time year-round, sending the bill to the Senate for consideration.
NBC Politics | Jul 15, 2026, 1:31 PMworld
India and the UK have launched a major free trade agreement granting nearly all Indian exports duty-free access, while US senators propose tariffs on India over oil imports from Russia.
Deutsche Welle | Jul 15, 2026, 8:00 AMworld
A tribunal ruled that a man seeking voluntary assisted dying under the ACT's new laws has the mental capacity to make the decision, despite remaining ineligible for the scheme.
ABC Australia News | Jul 15, 2026, 2:43 AMus
The Sunshine Protection Act, supported by both parties and former President Trump, now moves to the Senate after passing the House with a wide margin.
Guardian US | Jul 14, 2026, 10:25 PMShowing 1-24 of 26 articles.