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Scotland Rejects Assisted Dying Bill After Intense Parliamentary Debate

Scottish Parliament MSPs voted 69-57 against legalising assisted dying for terminally ill adults after a passionate debate, citing concerns over coercion and protections. Supporters urged compassion and choice; opponents stressed vulnerable groups' risks and palliative care needs.

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PA Media Liam McArthur, who has short grey hair, hugs a male colleague after the vote in the Holyrood chamber

Zelensky Urges Trump and Starmer to Meet and Align on Ukraine and Middle East Issues

Ukrainian President Zelensky urges Donald Trump and Sir Keir Starmer to meet and align on Ukraine and Middle East issues amid rising tensions and ongoing conflicts.

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Laura Kuenssberg (L) sits talking to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Kuenssberg wears a black suit jacket, black trousers and cream top. Her hands are clasped beside her hip. Zelensky sits oposite her and is wearing a black suit jacket, black shirt and black trousers. His hand is slightly raised as he talks. The pair are sat on beige chairs, behind them is a grey curtain and three lamps. The carpet beneath them is dark blue with a cream floral pattern.

Welsh Parliament Passes Law Criminalizing Falsehoods in Senedd Elections

The Welsh Parliament has passed a law criminalizing false statements in Senedd elections, establishing a recall system and reforming standards processes, with the law effective from 2030 at the earliest.

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Getty Images A woman with her back to the camera stood in front of a sign attached to a wall that says "Gorsaf Bledileisio, Polling Station"

Security Alert Prompts Home Evacuations in West Belfast

Homes evacuated in west Belfast after a suspicious device report on Glen Road. Community centre opened to assist residents amid St. Patrick's Day disruption.

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BBC A PSNI car parked across a road with a sign in front of it saying 'Police Security Alert Road Closed'

Welsh Minister Says High University Costs Would Have Deterred Him

Welsh Transport Secretary Ken Skates says he would have been deterred from university by today's high costs, highlighting challenges young people face with student debt amid ongoing debates before the Senedd election.

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BBC Ken Skates smiling at the camera. He has a black jacket on and a white shirt with a red and white striped tie.

Senedd yn Pleidleisio o Blaid Gwahardd Rasio Milgwn yng Nghymru

Mae Senedd Cymru wedi pleidleisio o blaid gwahardd rasio milgwn, gyda her gyfreithiol yn wynebu'r ddeddfwriaeth. Un trac rasio sydd yng Nghymru, gyda Senedd yr Alban hefyd yn trafod y mater.

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Wales Votes to Ban Greyhound Racing Amid Legal Challenges

Wales has voted to ban greyhound racing amid legal challenges and concerns over animal welfare. The ban, supported by animal groups, could take effect between 2027 and 2030, with ongoing judicial review by the Greyhound Board of Great Britain.

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Getty Images Five greyhounds sprinting round a track at high speed. Each dog is wearing a coloured jacket with a number on it. The jackets are white, blue, red, orange and black. The dogs' paws are kicking up sand as they run.

Senedd Passes Law to Ban False Statements in Welsh Elections by 2030

The Senedd has passed a law criminalizing false statements in Welsh elections, effective from 2030, introducing a recall system and new standards processes amid concerns over freedom of expression.

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Police Officers Describe Shooting of Glasgow Hotel Attacker at Inquiry

Two police officers testified at a Glasgow inquiry about shooting asylum seeker Badreddin Bosh after he stabbed five people at the Park Inn hotel in June 2020. The inquiry examines the incident and police response, with officers stating their actions were necessary.

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Police Scotland Police mugshot of Badreddin Abdalla Adam Bosh, with dark eyes, eyebrows and thin moustache and small beard on chin. Head and shoulders shot looking straight ahead at camera

Lisa Nandy Pledges Permanent BBC Charter to Shield It from Political Pressure

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy pledges to grant the BBC a permanent charter to protect it from political interference and ongoing culture war attacks, marking a significant governance change.

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Lisa Nandy speaks to members of the media outside the offices of the BBC in London in January

Inquiry Reveals Killer Valdo Calocane Assaulted Officer at Nottingham Station

The Nottingham attacks inquiry revealed killer Valdo Calocane assaulted a police officer upon custody. The hearing scrutinized police response and communication failures during the June 2023 stabbing and vehicle ramming attacks.

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Nottinghamshire Police CCTV still showing Valdo Calocane, stood on the back of a police van in an enclosed garage, kicking one of six police officers stood nearby

Thomas Niven Identified as Man Found Dead in Coventry Wheelie Bin

Thomas Niven, 37, was found dead in a wheelie bin in Coventry's Cash's Park. Police have arrested three suspects as the murder inquiry continues. His family paid tribute, describing him as a loving and caring man whose life was tragically cut short.

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Family handout A man with short blond hair is smiling widely at the camera