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A British MP criticized his parish priest for refusing him Communion after he supported the UK's assisted dying bill, sparking debate over religious beliefs and political actions amid strong Church opposition to the legislation.
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby faces mounting pressure to resign following a report criticizing his handling of abuse allegations against John Smyth. Meanwhile, Gary Lineker plans to leave BBC's Match of the Day after the 2026 World Cup. The UK is also debating a new assisted dying bill with strict safeguards, while the EU considers redirecting funds to defense in response to geopolitical pressures. Additionally, NHS England plans to prescribe pills to help smokers quit.
French President Macron plans to propose a bill legalizing "aid in dying" for terminally ill adults suffering from short to medium-term illnesses, such as final-stage cancer, with strict conditions. The bill, to be presented to the National Assembly in May, would allow patients to be prescribed a lethal substance to administer themselves or with the help of a third party, with medical experts having 15 days to respond to the request. The move follows public support and a citizen's convention, but faces opposition from religious associations and debates around intentional life-termination practices in Europe.