A new law that bans most abortions has come into force in Texas, US. This comes as the conservative leading Supreme Court failed to respond to an urgent request to block it.

Near-total abortion ban comes into effect in Texas

The Supreme Court did not take action early Wednesday on a request to block a Texas law prohibiting most abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy, allowing the most restrictive abortion law in the nation to go into effect.

Texas’ near-ban on abortions takes effect after Supreme Court fails to act

Texas is set to take effect a new law forbidding abortion after six weeks. Unless a court steps in, this legislation will come into effect on Wednesday. In May, Republican Governor Greg Abbott signed the bill that would make Texas became one of a dozen states to ban abortion upon detection of the fetal heartbeat, which is usually around the sixth week of pregnancy.

'Heartbeat bill': Restrictive Texas abortion law poised to take effect

Texas' state commissioner of Family and Protective Services categorised genital gender-affirming procedures for trans youngsters as child abuse on Wednesday. “Genital mutilation of a child through reassignment surgery is child abuse,” said Commissioner Jaime Masters.

US state of Texas declares gender-affirming surgery for transgender kids a form of child abuse

At least 10 people were killed after a passenger van suspected of transporting two dozen undocumented migrants was in a Texas road accident, state officials and a witness said Wednesday.

At least 10 dead in Texas road accident near Mexico border

Three of the Democratic state lawmakers, who fled Texas to stymie a Republican-backed effort to impose broad new voting restrictions, have tested positive for COVID-19, the Texas House's Democratic caucus has said.

3 Texas Democrats who fled elections bill vote get Covid 

A chemical leak at a Houston-area water park left dozens suffering from minor skin irritation and respiratory issues, authorities said. Twenty-nine people were taken to local hospitals following the incident at Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Splashtown in Spring on Saturday, the Harris County Fire Marshal's Office tweeted.

US: Dozens treated after chemical leak at Texas water park

Texas court rules Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) "illegal", as the Obama-era program — protecting young immigrants in the US — faces another challenge. The migrants now stare at an uncertain future.

Federal judge rules DACA program as unlawful

Democratic legislators in Texas are fleeing the state in a bid to block Republicans from passing an elections bill that would impose new restrictions on voting.

Texas Democrats flee to Washington to oppose Republican voting bill

Texas Democrats fled the state Monday in a last-ditch effort to prevent the passage of a restrictive new voting law by the Republican-controlled Legislature, heading to Washington to draw national attention to their cause.

Texas Democrats flee state to block voting restriction legislation

More than 150 employees at the Houston Methodist hospital in Texas were fired or resigned after failing to comply with orders to get a Covid-19 vaccination to continue working there, a hospital spokeswoman said Tuesday.

More than 150 Texas hospital staff fired or quit over vaccine ruling

Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed a controversial permit free carry gun bill into law. Residents in the US state of Texas can now carry handguns without license or training starting from September 1 this year.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott signs permit free gun carrying law

Democrats in the Texas House of Representatives boycotted a legislative session on Sunday, blocking a vote on an election reform bill, what critics say is one of the most restrictive voting bills in the country.

Texas Democrats abandon House floor, blocks passage of voting restriction law

United States President Joe Biden on Saturday termed a voting bill in Texas an attack on democracy. Texas is the next Republican-led state seeking to restrict voting for people of colour.

Joe Biden terms new Texas voting bill an 'attack on democracy'

More than 1 million people in Texas have permits to carry handguns. People often head into grocery stores, barber shops, even college campuses carrying guns for protection.

Texas lawmakers move to drop most handgun licensing requirements

Texas is poised to remove one of its last major gun restrictions after lawmakers approved allowing people to carry handguns without a license, and the background check and training that go with it.

Texas set to allow unlicensed handgun carry despite outcry 

Governor of Texas Greg Abbott Wednesday signed a bill that would ban abortions as soon as a fetal heartbeat can be detected. That’s as early as six weeks gestation before many people know they are pregnant, effectively banning most abortions in the state.

Heartbeat bill: Texas passes strict anti-abortion law

A tiger that frightened residents after it was last seen briefly wandering around a Houston neighbourhood has been found after a nearly week-long search and appears to be unharmed, police announced on Saturday evening.

Police: Missing Texas tiger has been found safe, healthy 

A city in Texas has banned almost all abortions. Now, the Texas legislature is considering formalising a law which would prohibit all abortions in Lubbock, even as early as six weeks into a pregnancy.

'Sanctuary city' in Texas bans abortions, allows action against doctors practicing it

He may not have officially joined politics, but the people of Texas are keen to have Hollywood actor Matthew McConaughey as their governor. The actor recently outpolled the incumbent governor Greg Abbott in a speculative poll published by the Dallas Morning News.

Texas wants actor Matthew McConaughey as their governor over incumbent Republican Greg Abbott

A Texas police officer was shot multiple times during a traffic stop early on Wednesday and police were searching for suspects, authorities said. The shooting happened at about 4:15 am.

US cop shot multiple times during traffic stop in Texas 

Google operated a secret programme, known as 'Project Bernanke’, that relied on data from past bids in the search engine giant's digital advertising exchange and allegedly gave its own ad-buying system an edge over competitors, The Wall Street Journal reported.

Google ran secret project to boost its ad-buying system: Report 

Two ex-sheriff’s deputies in Texas have been indicted on second-degree manslaughter charges in the death of a Black driver whom they repeatedly shocked with a Taser during a 2019 traffic stop despite his pleas that he had heart disease and could not breathe, a prosecutor said Tuesday.

Two ex-deputies face manslaughter charges in black man’s death in Texas

Shocking images of a Biden-Era detention centre have emerged. The photos from Texas show children sleeping on mats under foil blankets. A report claims the migrants haven't been given adequate access to soap or food. WION's Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: Shocking images of Biden-era detention centre

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