#reproductive-rights

#reproductive-rights

The U.S. has $12 million worth of contraceptives and HIV-prevention medications in warehouses in Belgium and the UAE, with plans to destroy $9.7 million worth of IUDs and birth control implants.

The stock of pills, implants, and IUDs has been sitting unused in a warehouse in Geel, Belgium for the past three months. The supplies are now being sent to France to be incinerated, and the U.S. government is spending $160,000 to burn $9.7 million in contraceptives.

Angela Rayner has given a major TV interview three times asserting she does not want to be prime minister, but her rejections have been met with skepticism. The intervention during the final cabinet meeting before summer recess highlighted a summer of riots linked to economic struggles and migration control failures.

The defence secretary will call for a 50-day drive to arm Ukraine when he chairs a meeting of Kyiv's allies on Monday, aiming to boost military support for Ukraine.

Michael Flatley indicated he is open to seeking a nomination for Ireland's next president, an election expected towards the end of October before outgoing President Michael D Higgins's term ends.

The Life of the Mother Act in Texas aims to clarify when doctors can perform abortions in medical emergencies, amidst the backdrop of strict abortion laws.

Rogan referred to Texas's abortion restrictions as very creepy, highlighting how insensitive they are towards women who suffer miscarriages and travel for personal reasons.

Justice Collins Rice emphasized that the accounts of the domestic abuse faced by the women were chilling and highlighted their vulnerability as young mothers caught in controlling relationships.

The Independent is committed to covering pressing issues like reproductive rights and climate change, providing unbiased reporting essential for understanding the facts behind current events.

A former defence minister has claimed he was misled over the rights of hundreds of Afghan special forces soldiers to be brought to safety in the UK, as revealed by The Independent.

Job seekers are facing significant financial losses and potential criminal records due to a staggering 237 percent surge in 'advanced fee' job scams this year.

The Independent revealed a major data breach in February 2022, where the names and contact information of 18,700 Afghan soldiers were mistakenly shared, endangering their lives.