Bermuda’s ban on same-sex marriage is allowed, UK judges rule
JCPC overturns decision by lower court that ban was unconstitutional, in setback for LGBTQ rights British judges have ruled that Bermuda’s ban on same-sex marriage...
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Colombia legalises abortion in move celebrated as ‘historic victory’ by campaigners
Colombia has decriminalised abortion during the first 24 weeks of pregnancy, following rulings in Mexico and Argentina that improve access to abortion Colombia has decriminalised...
Purdue Pharma owners willing to pay up to $6bn to settle opioid suits
Members of Sackler family would contribute sum over 18 years under latest proposal Members of the Sackler family who own OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma, maker...
Risk of hospital stay 40% lower with Omicron than Delta, UK data suggests
Researchers find those who test positive with new Covid variant up to 25% less likely to attend hospital at all Coronavirus – latest updates See...
Data appears to support claims that Omicron is less severe in South Africa
Scientists warn, however, that lower severity of cases is not fully understood and may not occur elsewhere Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus...
Scientists caution against giving animals as gifts to developing countries
Jane Goodall says such donations can have unintended consequences, especially where water is scarce It’s the classic gift given by do-gooding family members at Christmas...
Calls for femicide to become separate crime in Greece mount as two more women killed
‘It has to be recognised as a term and as a crime’, says government opposition, after unprecedented number of women murdered by partners The Greek...
Pope Francis says domestic violence against women ‘almost satanic’
Head of Catholic Church makes some of his strongest comments yet on violence against women Pope Francis has said that men who commit violence against...
