The widow of a man who suffered locked in syndrome and another left severely disabled by a car accident will take their "right to die" case to the highest court in the UK. Nine, as opposed to the regular five, judges will preside over the case.
Jane Nicklinson, widow of Tony Nicklinson who died last year after enduring many years of locked-in syndrome and fighting for the right to end his own life, said she was feeling hopeful ahead of today's Supreme Court hearing.
Along with Paul Lamb, a paralysed man from Leeds, Mrs Nicklinson want the court to rule that disabled people should have the right to be helped to die with dignity.
Nine Supreme Court justices today began analysisng the issue at a hearing in London due to last four days. Mrs Nicklinson spoke to ITV News outside the court this morning.
The Democratic presidential candidate may also have shown his cards on his choice of running mate.
The US president also shared a post on Twitter accusing Dr Anthony Fauci of misleading the public over hydroxychloroquine.
Fears over an impending second wave of coronavirus dominates Wednesday’s front pages.