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European lawmakers demand that abortion be an EU fundamental right

European lawmakers condemned the US Supreme Court ruling that ended constitutional right to abortion.

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US Supreme Court hands down 'devastating' environmental ruling

The US Supreme Court has restricted how the nation’s main anti-air pollution law can be used to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from power plants.

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How US companies say they’ll support staff after Roe v Wade overturned

More US companies have committed to helping employees access abortion services, after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade.

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Roe v Wade overturned: Where is Europe headed on abortion rights?

While tensions reignite in the US, Europe has seen both progress and regression in recent years when it comes to women’s reproductive rights.

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American musicians share dismay at Roe v Wade abortion reversal

After the Supreme Court of the US overturned the country's constitutional right for abortion, many American musicians have taken to the stage to protest the decision.

USA

US Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade in major anti-abortion decision

The highest American judiciary body made a decision on Friday to overturn the decision made almost five decades ago that granted constitutional protection to abortion rights.

USA

US lawmakers demand action from Google over 'fake abortion clinics'

A report has found that fake anti-abortion websites appear for Google users in key US states.

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Hundreds of rallies held across the USA in support of abortion rights

A leaked Supreme Court draft opinion has suggested its conservative majority will overturn a landmark 1973 case establishing a woman's right to abortion.

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Thousands expected to rally across US for abortion rights

Thousands of activists are marching across the United States in a national day of action to demand safe and legal access to abortion.

Europe Decoded

Abortion access: How do the US and Europe compare?

Unlike the US, European countries have used the power of legislation to enshrine abortion access in law.

USA

Biden and Harris blast court move to 'deny women's rights' on abortion

The leadked draft opinion that would overturn the constitutional right to abortion nationwide has sparked demonstrations on both sides of the divide.

Health news

Amazon will pay US workers' travel costs for abortions

As the US Supreme Court looks set to overturn abortion rights, Amazon and other companies are stepping in to cover travel costs for procedures.

USA

US could overturn nationwide legal right to abortion — report

A decision to overrule a landmark 1973 case enshrining abortion as a constitutional right could lead to abortion bans in roughly half of US states.

USA

US confirms Jackson as first Black female Supreme Court justice

Jackson, a 51-year-old appeals court judge with nine years of experience on the federal bench, was confirmed 53-47.

Art

Supreme court to decide if Warhol broke copyright law

The Supreme Court of the US will decide whether an artwork by Andy Warhol is significantly different from the photo it is based on. The verdict will change how artists work in the US.

USA

Biden ready to nominate 'long overdue' black woman to US Supreme Court

No black woman has ever served on the high court. But the decision is also coming at a critical time of national reckoning over race and gender inequality.

USA

Biden to get first Supreme Court pick as Justice Breyer retires

Joe Biden will be able to name a new judge on the US Supreme Court. He has pledged to nominate the first black woman to the nation's highest court.

USA

Supreme Court halts COVID-19 vaccine rule for US businesses

The Supreme Court has stopped the Biden administration from enforcing a requirement that employees at large businesses be vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergo weekly testing and wear a mask on the job.

USA

US Supreme Court judges lean towards abortion limits

It's one of the most pivotal abortion cases to reach the US Supreme Court in 50 years.

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Amy Coney Barrett confirmed to US Supreme Court by divided Senate

Trump's choice to fill the vacancy potentially opens a new era of rulings on abortion, the Affordable Care Act and even his own election.