(Top photo: Donna Grayson, via)Resisting Peer Pressure
Parliament has cleared the Brexit bill, paving the way for the government to trigger Article 50 so the UK can leave the European Union. Peers backed down over the issues of EU residency rights and a meaningful vote on the final Brexit deal after their objections were overturned by MPs. – BBCReferendum II: Referendum Harder
Nicola Sturgeon has announced that Scotland will seek a second referendum on independence, after Westminster thwarted efforts for Scotland to receive a "bespoke Scottish Brexit". The new referendum, which will take place once the details and consequences of Brexit are made clear, is expected to be held between autumn of 2018 and spring of 2019. – Scotland Herald
UK NEWS
Parliament has cleared the Brexit bill, paving the way for the government to trigger Article 50 so the UK can leave the European Union. Peers backed down over the issues of EU residency rights and a meaningful vote on the final Brexit deal after their objections were overturned by MPs. – BBCReferendum II: Referendum Harder
Nicola Sturgeon has announced that Scotland will seek a second referendum on independence, after Westminster thwarted efforts for Scotland to receive a "bespoke Scottish Brexit". The new referendum, which will take place once the details and consequences of Brexit are made clear, is expected to be held between autumn of 2018 and spring of 2019. – Scotland Herald
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Well Past its Due Date
MPs have won the right to introduce a bill to Parliament which would decriminalise abortion for the first time, by repealing a law that dates back to Victorian times. The bill was introduced by MP Diana Johnson, who argued that the law was unfair and inappropriate in an age when women can access abortion pills by post. – GuardianIt Hurts When I Do This
The NHS is at breaking point, according to a new report, with enforced rationing and over-stretching of services leaving patients in pain and distress. The King's Fund said that a combination of financial strain, staff shortages and unprecedented demand has led to shortfalls in care across a number of areas. – IndependentWorst Humanitarian Crisis in Over 70 Years
More than 20 million people are at risk of starvation and disease, according to the United Nations. Somalia, Yemen, South Sudan and northeast Nigeria are facing a crippling humanitarian crisis, and are in desperate need of aid. It has been described as the largest humanitarian crisis since 1945. – CNNOh, Bummer Care
The new Republican bill to replace Obamacare will leave 24 million people without health insurance, according to a nonpartisan report. The numbers will make it much harder for Republicans to explain why their legislation would improve the country's healthcare system. – New York TimesGood One, Carl
North Korea has warned the United States of "merciless attacks" if an aircraft carrier strike group led by the USS Carl Vinson, which is joining South Korean forces for exercises, infringes on North Korea's sovereignty or dignity. – Reuters
MPs have won the right to introduce a bill to Parliament which would decriminalise abortion for the first time, by repealing a law that dates back to Victorian times. The bill was introduced by MP Diana Johnson, who argued that the law was unfair and inappropriate in an age when women can access abortion pills by post. – GuardianIt Hurts When I Do This
The NHS is at breaking point, according to a new report, with enforced rationing and over-stretching of services leaving patients in pain and distress. The King's Fund said that a combination of financial strain, staff shortages and unprecedented demand has led to shortfalls in care across a number of areas. – Independent
INTERNATIONAL NEWS
More than 20 million people are at risk of starvation and disease, according to the United Nations. Somalia, Yemen, South Sudan and northeast Nigeria are facing a crippling humanitarian crisis, and are in desperate need of aid. It has been described as the largest humanitarian crisis since 1945. – CNNOh, Bummer Care
The new Republican bill to replace Obamacare will leave 24 million people without health insurance, according to a nonpartisan report. The numbers will make it much harder for Republicans to explain why their legislation would improve the country's healthcare system. – New York TimesGood One, Carl
North Korea has warned the United States of "merciless attacks" if an aircraft carrier strike group led by the USS Carl Vinson, which is joining South Korean forces for exercises, infringes on North Korea's sovereignty or dignity. – Reuters
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Neverlands
The row between Turkey and the Netherlands has ratcheted up, with Turkey announcing retaliatory measures for a Dutch decision to block its ministers from campaigning for a referendum. The latest move has seen Turkey bar the Dutch ambassador from returning to Ankara. – BBCReheated Argument
Noted cybersecurity expert Kellyanne Conway has been asked to explain comments suggesting Barack Obama used a microwave to spy on Donald Trump during the 2016 presidential campaign. Broadly looked into Conway's statement to see if such a thing would actually be possible. – BroadlyWeatherill vs Ill Weather
Frequent blackouts in South Australia have seen renewable energy become a political football, with all sides of politics arguing over the best way to combat the recurring outages. In response, tech giant Elon Musk offered to solve SA's energy problems within 100 days or it's free, and SA Premier Jay Weatherill has said he may take the billionaire up on his offer. – ABCI Am Backfiring
The viral ad promotion for Ghost in the Shell appears to be backfiring somewhat. The live action remake of the anime classic has come under fire for casting Scarlett Johansson in a role that was originally Japanese, a fact not lost on social media when the film attempted to launch a new marketing campaign. – AV ClubCheat Sheet
Is cheating in sport acceptable if it makes for great entertainment? After a theatrical dive to win a penalty in a recent Champions League game, one writer questions whether this is a necessary evil to make for a great narrative. – Vice SportsBring Back the Chumblies Already
The trailer for the new season of Doctor Who has been released, with Peter Capaldi and Matt Lucas joined by a new companion played by Pearl Mackie. The season will be the last for both Twelfth Doctor Peter Capaldi and showrunner Steven Moffat, and based on the trailer promises the return of classic monsters such as the Cybermen and the Ice Warriors. – Dark Horizons
The row between Turkey and the Netherlands has ratcheted up, with Turkey announcing retaliatory measures for a Dutch decision to block its ministers from campaigning for a referendum. The latest move has seen Turkey bar the Dutch ambassador from returning to Ankara. – BBC
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Noted cybersecurity expert Kellyanne Conway has been asked to explain comments suggesting Barack Obama used a microwave to spy on Donald Trump during the 2016 presidential campaign. Broadly looked into Conway's statement to see if such a thing would actually be possible. – BroadlyWeatherill vs Ill Weather
Frequent blackouts in South Australia have seen renewable energy become a political football, with all sides of politics arguing over the best way to combat the recurring outages. In response, tech giant Elon Musk offered to solve SA's energy problems within 100 days or it's free, and SA Premier Jay Weatherill has said he may take the billionaire up on his offer. – ABCI Am Backfiring
The viral ad promotion for Ghost in the Shell appears to be backfiring somewhat. The live action remake of the anime classic has come under fire for casting Scarlett Johansson in a role that was originally Japanese, a fact not lost on social media when the film attempted to launch a new marketing campaign. – AV ClubCheat Sheet
Is cheating in sport acceptable if it makes for great entertainment? After a theatrical dive to win a penalty in a recent Champions League game, one writer questions whether this is a necessary evil to make for a great narrative. – Vice SportsBring Back the Chumblies Already
The trailer for the new season of Doctor Who has been released, with Peter Capaldi and Matt Lucas joined by a new companion played by Pearl Mackie. The season will be the last for both Twelfth Doctor Peter Capaldi and showrunner Steven Moffat, and based on the trailer promises the return of classic monsters such as the Cybermen and the Ice Warriors. – Dark Horizons