MPs vote against fresh attempt to legalise assisted dying
Posted on Friday September 11, 2026

The proposed law sought to introduce one of the biggest societal changes in recent years.

An extraordinary result - why did MPs reject assisted dying bill this time?
Posted on Friday September 11, 2026

Although supporters say they will try again, for now the momentum has fallen away from a change in the law.

Houthis claim major advance in Yemen and tighten grip on Red Sea shipping lane
Posted on Friday September 11, 2026

The Iran-backed Houthis are also reported to have seized Perim - a strategic island on the major shipping route.

How global trade and oil prices could be hit by Houthi advance
Posted on Friday September 11, 2026

Yemen's Houthis have seized territory near the Bab al-Mandab Strait - a key trade gateway for oil and global shipping.

UK government rejects 'kill switch' idea for dangerous AI
Posted on Friday September 11, 2026

The Cabinet Office, which leads on AI safety, says the UK "cannot simply turn AI off".