The mother of a boy who suffered horrific injuries in a dog attack in London thanks the 7/7 surgeon who treated him and says she has
forgiven the animal's owner
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Banking: Failed investment bank Lehman Brothers is said to have reached an agreement in principle to sell its merchant banking business, made up of two private equity funds, to management of the funds... more
Last night’s assisted suicide was peaceful, dignified and unsensational, says one writer. But the issue is far too complicated simply to pass a law in its favour... more
The parents of a 23-year-old rugby player who killed himself at the same Swiss clinic will not be charged over his death, the Crown Prosecution Service said... more
The Army corporal who was personal interpreter to Britain's top general in Afghanistan was jailed for 10 years at the Old Bailey for spying for Iran... more
Following the death of Daniel James, the young rugby player whose parents helped him to go to Switzerland for euthanasia, I agree with Mary Warnock: Britain should decriminalise assisted suicide. But I'm not convinced that the means should be legislation alone... more
The interpreter for the British commander of allied troops in Afghanistan betrayed his country after becoming embittered by racism, the Old Bailey heard... more
Exclusive: After high-profile allegations this season, Charlton's manager is pleased the issue is now being addressed but says the authorities still have plenty of work to do