Luciana Ronchi, 62, died in Milan after being stabbed multiple times by her ex-husband, Luigi Morcaldi, 64. The attack occurred in the Bruzzano neighborhood, leading to a police manhunt and Morcaldi's arrest in Parco Nord. Economic disputes are believed to be a motive.
Hundreds gathered in front of the Saeima in Riga on October 21, 2025, to protest proposed amendments to Latvia's Law on Sexual and Reproductive Health. The amendments, put forth by opposition MPs, aim to restrict abortion access by mandating counselling and introducing the term 'unborn life' into legislation. Protesters emphasized a woman's right to choose, while the ruling coalition indicated it would not support the changes.
Nadia Khaidar, 50, has died in Bologna after nearly three months in critical condition following a brutal attack by her ex-partner, Redouane Ennakhali, 44. The July 27 assault, which involved ramming her car and then stabbing and beating her, has led to the charge against Ennakhali being upgraded from attempted murder to murder.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a second generic version of the abortion pill mifepristone from Evita Solutions on October 2, 2025. This decision, a standard regulatory process, has ignited strong criticism from anti-abortion groups and conservative politicians, coming amidst a broader safety review of the drug.
Activists in Prague, led by Konsent and Amnesty International, rallied on September 29, 2025, to demand constitutional protection for abortion rights. Ahead of the October 3-4 parliamentary elections, the initiative seeks to safeguard reproductive freedoms in the Czech Republic, where abortion is legal but lacks constitutional guarantees, reflecting broader concerns over access and international developments.
Hundreds of activists, academics, and citizens gathered outside the Law Courts in Valletta on Saturday, September 27, 2025, to demand the decriminalisation of abortion in Malta. Organised by the Voice for Choice coalition, the rally highlighted Malta's near-total ban on abortion, which remains the strictest in the European Union, and called for an end to the criminalisation of reproductive healthcare.
Sardinia has approved a new end-of-life law, making it the second Italian region after Tuscany to regulate medically assisted dying. The legislation, passed with 32 votes in favor, 19 against, and one abstention, outlines procedures for patients with irreversible conditions and intolerable suffering to access the service, based on a 2019 Constitutional Court ruling.
A criminal trial in Ichinomiya has commenced following a traffic accident that resulted in the death of a pregnant woman, Sayaka Togitani, and serious injuries to her newborn, Hinami. Prosecutors are investigating the possibility of additional charges against the driver, Naoko Chigono, regarding the fetus's injuries.
James Dobson, a prominent conservative child psychologist and founder of the organization Focus on the Family, has passed away at the age of 89. His influence in advocating for conservative Christian values in American politics and his work on issues such as family rights and anti-abortion campaigns have left a lasting impact.
A Texas woman, arrested for using medication to end her pregnancy, is suing local officials, alleging they violated her constitutional rights by pursuing murder charges despite knowing her actions were not illegal. The case highlights the complexities of abortion laws and the potential for legal repercussions against women and those who assist them.
The Trump administration has expressed concerns regarding the UK's human rights situation, particularly highlighting antisemitic violence and restrictions on free speech. A recent US state department report criticized laws around abortion clinic protests and pointed out inconsistencies in the prosecution of human rights abuses.
A Texas woman has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Marine Christopher Cooprider, claiming he spiked her drink with abortion drugs, resulting in the death of their unborn child.
Advancing American Freedom, a think tank associated with Mike Pence, is demanding the FDA release documents related to the abortion pill mifepristone, alleging the agency took illegal shortcuts in its approval process. The group cites a recent study highlighting a high rate of adverse events and hopes the documents will inform a comprehensive review of the drug's safety.
Former Presidents Bush and Obama, along with Bono, sent farewell messages to USAID staff, highlighting bipartisan support for the agency despite its shift under the State Department. These messages reflect a perceived "uniparty" culture in Washington, with critiques of the agency's realignment and funding priorities.
Senate Republicans have approved a spending bill that may significantly reduce Planned Parenthood’s federal funding by imposing a one-year ban on Medicaid payments to any nonprofit offering abortion services. This could severely impact access to essential healthcare services for millions, even in states where abortion remains legal.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has annulled a 1849 abortion ban that had been inactive for fifty years, clarifying the state's abortion laws following the Supreme Court's reversal of Roe v. Wade in 2022. This 4-3 ruling, influenced by the recent contentious elections for Supreme Court justices, featured a decisive vote from newly elected Justice Janet Protasiewicz, who advocates for abortion rights.
A Chicago abortion clinic is now offering third-trimester abortion services, making it one of the few clinics nationwide to do so. This has sparked controversy, with pro-life advocates expressing concerns about the practice while the clinic defends its services as providing essential healthcare access.
The funeral of Adriana Smith, a 31-year-old Georgia woman who was declared brain-dead but sustained on life support due to the state's abortion law, was held in Lithonia, attended by family, friends, and colleagues. After Smith's baby was born prematurely, she was taken off life support shortly after, leaving behind her newborn son and an older child.
Representative Kat Cammack's offices were evacuated due to death threats she received after discussing her ectopic pregnancy and the hesitancy of doctors to treat it under Florida's abortion ban. Law enforcement is investigating the threats, which originated from pro-abortion activists, amidst a broader rise in threats against public officials.
Florida Congresswoman Kat Cammack says fearmongering from pro-abortion groups, coupled with the state's new abortion ban, caused delays in her treatment for a life-threatening ectopic pregnancy. Despite the state's clarification that emergency procedures are permitted, medical staff hesitated, highlighting the complexities and anxieties surrounding abortion restrictions.
