Hello, im christian fraser. Youre watching the context on bbc news. Senate democrats are trying to push through legislation to protect ivf treatments, in response to the alabama Supreme Courts ruling that embryos are people. Lots going on either side of the pond on reproductive rates. But, in the wake of the alabama Supreme Courts ruling that embryos are people, Senate Democrats are putting down a bill to protect ivf treatments. The illinois senator Tammy Duckworth is daring republicans to obstruct legislation which would establish a federal right to ivf and other Fertility Treatments that are at risk in the post roe era. Senator duckworth is an Iraq War Veteran who suffered grave injuries in combat in 200a. Her two children were conceived through ivf. The bill she has proposed would require unanimous consent in orderfor it to pass, and although Many Republican lawmakers have registered disappointment over the alabama ruling, at least one conservative senator is expected to object. Amy
Its thursday, 29th of february. Our main story. A group of mps have urged ministers to consider the implications for the uk, if assisted dying is legalised in the isle of man and jersey. The Health Select committee has published a report, which it hopes will provide evidence for future debates about the law. Opponents say the current legislation prevents people from coming under pressure to end their lives. Heres our medical editor, fergus walsh. The mps dont Make Recommendations for or against assisted dying. Rather, the aim of their report is to serve as a basis for debate on what they call this difficult, sensitive, yet crucial subject. More and more countries in europe have legalised assisted dying in some form, along with new zealand, australia, canada and ten states in the us. The mps say they saw no evidence that palliative and end of life care had deteriorated as a result, and in some instances it had improved. The Committee Calls for more money for hospices in england, which o
And extend their lead at the top. In the womens super league, Everton Score a cracker against Manchester City. Also coming up on sportsday. Well have all the latest at the World Athletics Indoor Championships as home Favouritejemma Reekie makes it through to the 800m final. Hello there, and welcome along to the programme. A day of drama in the football to come, but we start with formula one, and the season opening bahrain grand prix. With all the drama off the track for red bull, the team and defending champion Max Verstappen picked up where they left off last season. Verstappen leading his teammate in a dominant win. Our correspondent laura scott reports. If there is one person keen to get a grip on the narrative, it is christian horner, having spent weeks denying allegations of inappropriate behaviour, he arrived for the first race flanked by his wife and former spice girl geri horner. A display of unity in the desert amid the drama. It is light out and away we go who better to diffu
Leeds united were the better side in the Second Period with a 17 year old archie gray catching the eye with a compose display. Matteojoseph who gave leeds an eight minute lead equalised before the hour with a downward header. Chelsea led 21 at half time, but it wasnt a convincing performance. They were now play Leicester City in the quarter finals at home. 5live s ian dennis the play Chelsea Clement re. So chelsea are into the last eight, and their manager, mauricio pochettino, says after the disapointment of wembley last weekend and the season in general, it was much welcome performance. The team needs to recover they are so close on sunday, its only three days. But is going to you know, that will provide for the spirit with good confidence on sunday, and, of course, now we need to recover. It is so good as we wanted to be on the next run at the fa, and of course we are now in the quarterfinal. Klopp s kids were at it again, after helping get liverpool over the line in the league cup
Catching the eye with a compose display. Matteojoseph who gave leeds an eight minute lead equalised before the hour with a downward header. Chelsea led 21 at half time, but it wasnt a convincing performance. They were now play Leicester City in the quarter finals at home. So chelsea are into the last eight, and their manager, mauricio pochettino, says after the disapointment of wembley last weekend and the season in general, it was much welcome performance. The team needs to recover they are so close on sunday, its only three days. But is going to you know, that will provide for the spirit with good confidence on sunday, and, of course, now we need to recover. It is so good as we wanted to be on the next run at the fa, and of course we are now in the quarterfinal. Klopp s kids were at it again, after helping get liverpool over the line in the league cup final. Three goals from two 18 year olds sealed their 3 0 win over southampton in the last 16. A brace from jayden danns and a Lewis K