Move to outlaw procedures to reconstruct the hymen welcomed by campaigners and survivors of ‘honour’-based abuse “Virginity repair” surgery known as hymenoplasty has no place …
California would allow children age 12 and up to be vaccinated without their parents’ consent, the youngest age of any state, under a state senator’s …
Housing secretary told that sellers of combustible materials and government must also pay to fix flats Britain’s biggest housebuilding companies have told the government they …
The Senate is poised to take up Democratic-backed voting rights legislation this week, but two Democrats are standing in the way of rule changes that …
Former justice secretary defends police and crime bill as it reaches its final stages in parliament The police, crime, sentencing and courts bill that has …
Proposed ban on trophy hunting imports ignores African perspectives and could reverse conservation gains, says open letter A proposed UK ban on trophy hunting imports …
Justice groups say bill will undermine right to protest at critical time in fight to avoid climate catastrophe Explainer: how will the bill limit protest? …
DIT initially said Truss and three officials spent £182 of public money over three nights, but FoI response shows £2,080 spend A government department is …
President Joe Biden has signed the National Defense Authorization Act into law, authorizing $768.2 billion in military spending, including a 2.7% pay raise for service …
Americans can begin applying for $50 off their internet bill on Wednesday as part of an emergency government program to keep people connected during the …
Call for opposition to counter ministers’ ‘cynical attempt to bypass parliamentary scrutiny’ The Labour party has been urged to take advantage of a unique opportunity …
Ryan Roberts set fire to police vehicles during a demonstration against the police, crime, sentencing and courts bill A protester who set fire to police …
President Joe Biden and Sen. Joe Manchin are said to be sharply divided over Democrats’ huge social and environment bill, with the holdout senator pushing …
Government steps in after service says it cannot afford compensation for the potentially hundreds affected The government has agreed that the taxpayer will foot the …
Sen. Joe Manchin is signaling anew that he’s still not ready to back his party’s $2 trillion social and environment legislation as party leaders scramble …
Commons committee says plans for identification risks ending element of trust inherent in current system Plans to introduce voter identification risk upsetting the balance of …
Former Brexit secretary David Davis says Priti Patel’s plans could foster a situation similar to notorious US detention camp A former Conservative cabinet minister has …
Democrats are hoping that Congress is nearing the finish line in its seven-month trek on President Joe Biden’s $2 trillion social and environment package
Lawyers ask court to review ruling that overturned Cosby’s conviction, arguing it could set a dangerous precedent Prosecutors asked the US supreme court to review …
Senior Tories told ‘dog’s dinner’ legislation will change to prevent defeat over proposals that would penalise the poor The government is preparing to drop controversial …
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee is defending a new law assigning sprawling limits on COVID-19 restrictions, despite his office’s warning that it would violate federal disability …
Clause added to nationality and borders bill also appears to allow Home Office to act retrospectively in some cases Individuals could be stripped of their …
Officials have announced that Kemmerer, population 2,600, will be the site of a plant featuring a liquid sodium-cooled reactor A tiny city in the top …
Marriage of under-18s associated with risk of domestic, sexual and ‘honour’-based violence, say MPs, who will vote on Friday A bill that would ban child …