Abortion

An 18-year-old from rural Limpopo was denied a legal abortion at a public clinic after a nurse refused to assist on religious grounds, prompting her to seek an illegal abortion from a traditional healer.

Medicaid coverage for non-abortion care at Planned Parenthood is resuming as a GOP-imposed one-year ban expires on July 4. The ban led to the closure of nearly 30 Planned Parenthood clinics, with advocates reporting reduced access to services like cancer screenings. Republicans aim to reinstate the prohibition in future legislation, citing opposition to federal funding for organizations providing abortions.

Vincent Bolloré, owner of media outlets like Cnews and Europe 1, has expanded his influence by launching the Catholic think tank 'Institut de l’espérance.' The institute promotes policies such as restricting immigration, ending abortion barriers, and reducing public spending, aiming to shape the upcoming presidential election. Despite recent declines in CNews ratings, Bolloré remains confident in his media empire's impact on the political landscape.

The article discusses how both conservatives and liberals have historically used 'natural law' to address constitutional issues like slavery and abortion, but notes a recent shift in this approach. It questions why liberals have moved away from a moral reading of the Constitution.

Blaise Taylor allegedly pressured his pregnant girlfriend to get an abortion before poisoning her and their unborn baby to death, as presented during his double-murder trial. The case involves claims of coercion and fatal poisoning.

A record third of conceptions now end in abortion, with the rate of increase accelerating after the Covid period.

The Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization on June 24, 2022, creating a fragmented landscape of state abortion laws. The article outlines current developments in abortion access following this ruling.

The Supreme Court's decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022, leading to a fragmented landscape of state laws regulating abortion. The ruling created a confusing patchwork of restrictions and protections across the U.S.

Support is growing among right-leaning groups for prosecuting women who obtain abortions. The antiabortion movement expresses frustration over increased abortion rates despite the overturning of Roe v. Wade.

Abortion access in Virginia remains a focus four years after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. While abortion is currently legal in the state, voters will determine in November whether to enshrine the right to access into Virginia's constitution.

Planned Parenthood Great Plains will open a New Orleans clinic and launch telehealth services in Louisiana after two existing clinics closed due to Trump administration Medicaid cuts. The new clinic will offer reproductive health services but not abortions, while supporting patients seeking care in states where abortion is legal.

Texas Republicans are divided over in vitro fertilization (IVF), with some viewing it as abortion and others supporting it, including President Donald Trump and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.

Ireland’s parliament voted to remove a mandatory three-day wait for abortion during early pregnancy. The Dáil passed the bill, which will proceed to a parliamentary committee and likely become law in the coming year. The waiting period had been part of a 2018 draft law aimed at gaining support for an abortion ban in a referendum.

A majority of Republicans remain opposed to abortion, but Democrats and independents are increasingly supportive of legal abortion. Some conservatives are reevaluating their views due to state bans, as highlighted by an Arkansas woman whose pregnancy shifted her perspective on the issue.

Senator Malcolm Roberts of One Nation advocates for a complete abortion ban at a Brisbane Christian conference, conflicting with party leader Pauline Hanson's stance that abortions should be prohibited after 20 weeks.

Qantas has delayed the first non-stop Sydney-London Project Sunrise flight to November 2027. An anti-abortion bill aiming to re-criminalise abortion passed South Australia's upper house but failed in the lower house.

President Donald Trump endorsed Rep. Mike Collins for Georgia’s Senate race despite questioning Collins’ hardline pro-life stance during a private meeting. Trump’s late endorsement surprised Collins’ aides and shifted the GOP Senate runoff, challenging Gov. Brian Kemp’s preferred candidate. Collins, representing a deep-red district, supports Georgia’s heartbeat law with exceptions for rape, incest, or life-threatening pregnancies.

U.S. Congressman Chris Smith has urged the Liberian Senate to reject provisions in the Public Health Bill that would expand legal access to abortion. The bill is currently under consideration in Liberia.

Baudouin was known for his strong opposition to abortion. He was photographed with Queen Fabiola in Brussels on October 1, 1983.

Missouri courts have repeatedly rejected or rewritten ballot language summaries drafted by Secretary of State Denny Hoskins and Republican lawmakers, focusing on issues like abortion, redistricting, and tax reforms. These disputes have intensified as part of a broader national conflict over direct democracy, with experts noting increased efforts to manipulate voter understanding through ballot language.

YouTuber Jesse Ridgway is unbothered by backlash over his decision to terminate a pregnancy, calling the criticism 'hypocritical.' He stated he never expected to become a symbol for abortion rights.

YouTuber Jesse Ridgway expressed surprise at becoming a symbol for abortion after facing criticism for her decision to terminate a pregnancy. She described the backlash as 'hypocritical' and stated she never expected to be associated with the issue.

The state has advanced a first-of-its-kind bill aimed at preventing interference with abortion and trans healthcare. The measure would protect healthcare providers from extradition to states that have banned such treatments.

A New Jersey Assembly committee advanced a bill to criminalize interference with transgender and reproductive healthcare access. The measure, if enacted, would make New Jersey the first state to explicitly penalize such interference, including protections for providers and travelers from out-of-state.

New Jersey Assembly committee advanced a bill criminalizing interference with access to abortion and transgender healthcare, which could make New Jersey the first state to explicitly criminalize such actions. The legislation, supported by Democrats, includes protections for healthcare providers and patients, with potential criminal penalties for violators.

A YouTuber broadcast her decision to abort a pregnancy following a Down syndrome diagnosis, which the article criticizes as reflecting a 'shocking lack of humanity.' The content condemns prioritizing a 'camera-ready existence' over the value of the pregnancy.

The article examines how government laws shape healthcare availability, research, and legal consequences for medical professionals. It highlights the potential impact of marijuana rescheduling on research, a historical case of a doctor facing manslaughter charges for performing an abortion in the 1970s, and state legislation addressing private equity's influence on medicine.

The article discusses the failure of tobacco tax negotiations, leading to no agreement. It also mentions the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), the CMA, and abortion as topics covered in the edition.

Republican nominee Ken Paxton stated his party is uniting to defeat Democrat State Rep. James Talarico in Texas' general election. Talarico has faced scrutiny for remarks on abortion, transgender children, and a 'no-meat campaign,' prompting Democrats to attempt reshaping his image.

South Dakota's GOP gubernatorial primary will proceed to a July runoff with Toby Doeden securing one spot, while the second candidate remains undecided. Incumbent Gov. Larry Rhoden could still advance depending on the outcome, facing competition from Rep. Dusty Johnson and House Speaker Jon Hansen.

Carville states that Talarico must address his past comments on race, gender ideology, abortion, and religion to succeed in the Texas Senate race. Talarico's previous remarks on these issues are creating challenges for his campaign.

A Los Angeles mayoral candidate who identified as 'woke' ranted about abortion in a video, which she later deleted, as Spencer Pratt gained a lead in polls ahead of the primary election.

One Nation's Barnaby Joyce has joined pro-life campaigners to pressure National MPs to criminalize abortions ahead of a tight New South Wales vote. Anti-abortion activists are threatening to support One Nation against major parties to impose new limits on pregnancy terminations.

James Carville and Al Hunt advise Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico to address his past controversial comments on race, gender, abortion, and religion to improve his chances of winning. They note Talarico has a 50% chance if he shifts focus to attacking GOP opponent Ken Paxton's corruption.

As midterm elections approach, voter priorities have shifted with cost of living emerging as the top concern, causing political parties to recalibrate their messaging on reproductive rights and abortion. The article examines how this evolving focus on economic issues is reshaping campaign strategies and the prominence of abortion as a central election issue.

The author nearly died after taking abortion drugs and warns against receiving them through the mail due to lack of medical oversight. The author's experience was traumatic despite having some level of medical care. This highlights the potential dangers of abortion drugs without proper medical supervision.

A federal appeals court has restricted access to mifepristone, one of the most common abortion pills in the U.S., by blocking its mailing. The decision limits a key method of abortion access nationwide.

A federal appeals court has blocked the mailing of mifepristone, a drug commonly used for abortion, restricting access to one of the most prevalent abortion methods in the U.S.

South Carolina Republicans are pushing to defund the state’s public HBCU after its president rescinded Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette’s commencement speech invitation due to student protests and 'credible safety threats.' Evette, a conservative leader, was invited for her business achievements but faced backlash over her views on DEI, abortion, and support for Trump, leading to the university's reversal.

The article highlights that 80% of Americans support legal abortion, posing a challenge for Republican candidates in 2026 to address this issue or risk ignoring a key voter concern.