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01

A man contacted her on a DNA site - and the truth about her birth unravelled

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An NHS trust has agreed to pay compensation after a woman, now in her 70s, discovered she had been swapped at birth.

Friday, Apr 4

02

'I could live 30 years but plan to die': How assisted dying law is dividing Canadians

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BBC News reports on assisted dying in Canada, where some say it's now easier to choose to die than get support to live

Thursday, Apr 3

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No drinks with sweeteners for younger children, say UK advisers

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Drinks such as sugar-free squash are off the menu for young children, say health advisers.

Wednesday, Apr 2

12

California man invites BBC to witness his death as MPs debate assisted dying

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Wayne Hawkins believes terminally ill people should be able to die when they choose, but others in the state disagree.

04

Women to continue having babies later in life, says ONS

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The ONS also projects women will continue having smaller families than previous generations.

09

'Don't deport us over health issue,' say couple

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A Macclesfield woman fears she will have to leave Australia due to her medical condition.

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