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Voices: I resent having to care for my ageing parents – it’s a living nightmare

COMMENT : The Independent’s agony aunt Victoria Richards is here to help. Email [email protected] for advice on love, work, family and relationships

The Independent UK

Centenarians living in Japan exceed 100,000 for the first time

The number of people aged 100 or older in Japan has surpassed a record 100,000 this year

The Independent UK

About 1,500 Britons a day quitting their jobs to become unpaid carers

More than a million people have left work to look after loved ones in the past two years, Carers UK says

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Lucy Letby: The hospital bosses sorry for ‘significant delay’ in alerting police

Countess of Chester Hospital former chief executive Tony Chambers, former medical director Ian Harvey and former director of nursing Alison Kelly all gave evidence at the Thirwall Inquiry

The Independent UK

Indian-origin UK nurse wins $250,000 Global Nursing Award for boosting organ donation among South Asians

In a remarkable achievement, Indian-origin nurse Agimol Pradeep has clinched the Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award 2026, celebrated for her impactful advocacy in organ and stem-cell donation. The $250,000 award will see half allocated to Upahaar's efforts in expanding organ donation initiatives. This recognition not only emphasizes the vital contributions…

The Times of India

Wisconsin Nurse Faces 15 Years in Prison After Allegedly Removing Oxygen Because 'Death Paperwork' Was Easier

Wisconsin nurse Beth Holtz faces a patient-abuse charge after allegedly removing a hospice patient's oxygen for about 90 minutes, according to a criminal complaint

International Business Times UK

A day in the life: Longevity expert Faye Mythen

Make the most of the morning light, build simple rituals and get the fundamentals right before you start chasing optimisation

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Success Eduan heading from relay payday to midwifery placement

The sprinter and medical student anchored Great Britain to third place and a shared prize of 24,000 US dollars at the Ultimate Championship.

The Independent UK

‘A tragic day’: campaigners react as MPs say no to legalising assisted dying

Opponents say proposed law change for England and Wales was ‘unsafe and unworkable’ after bill is narrowly defeated

The Guardian - UK

Fall of assisted dying Bill ‘heartbreaking’ for some but welcomed by opponents

Prime Minister Andy Burnham did not vote, having already confirmed he would abstain so as not to ‘unduly influence the debate’.

Evening Standard

Shared memories of losing a parent

Letters: Gaby Hinsliff’s moving piece about the death of her mother brought back memories for Bob Dawson, John Lovell and Patrick Thomas

The Guardian - UK

How did your London MP vote on the assisted dying bill? Vote shows split in capital's politicians

The breakdown of the vote on the narrowly defeated assisted dying legislation shows how split London MPs are over the issue. See how your MP voted in our list

Evening Standard

Two days after Norway King Harald's funeral, his sister princess Astrid passes away

Princess Astrid of Norway has sadly passed away at the age of ninety-four. Just two days before her death, she graced her brother King Harald V's state funeral, attended by many who honored the late monarch. King Harald V's passing marked a significant moment in Norwegian history, concluding the period…

The Times of India

Sister of Norway’s King Harald dies just days after attending late monarch’s funeral

Princess Astrid is reported to have said goodbye to her brother at the cathedral last week

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Evening Standard

Assisted dying bill rejected by MPs in knife-edge Commons vote

MPs have rejected a draft law to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales by 270 votes for to 286 against

Evening Standard

MPs reject attempt to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales

The draft legislation had proposed allowing adults, with fewer than six months to live, to apply for an assisted death.

Evening Standard

MPs urged to ‘grasp opportunity’ as assisted dying Bill back in Parliament

Ahead of the debate around 70 MPs had put their names forward to speak on the Bill and a vote is expected to take place by 2.30pm.

Evening Standard

MPs to vote again on assisted dying as Bill returns to Parliament

MPs will have another chance to vote for or against assisted dying legislation on Friday.

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$15m fund launched to create ‘unstoppable momentum’ to end FGM worldwide

Her Horizon Fund seeks $100m to stop practice harming 230m women and girls globally

Evening Standard

Harry’s first public appearances confirmed since return to UK

The duke will attend three events this month including the Invictus Spirit Awards and the annual WellChild Awards.

The Guardian - AU

One flight cancelled every three days due to staff shortages – as it happened

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Hundreds of care residents refunded for basic services

An aged care provider has paid back hundreds of thousands of dollars it charged residents for basic amenities after new guidelines came in.

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on falling birthrates: cash alone cannot buy belonging

Editorial: Young people still want partners and children. Governments must address the insecurity and isolation preventing them from building families

Newcastle Herald

'You can't use our staff': hospital debate delayed dying woman's care, coroner finds

Hospital staff argued over 'policy' while a woman lay dying.

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Stepson Of Norway’s King Snubbed At Royal Funeral, Hit With Bishop’s Damning Glare Amid Horrific Allegations

“Him getting out is a spit in the face of his victims.”

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