内容摘要：It was a rare example of a US leader saying he could push a country to hand over territory - although he did not explain how he would do so - and a sign of how American foreign policy and diplomacy may shift once he enters the White House following his inauguration on 20 January.

It was a rare example of a US leader saying he could push a country to hand over territory - although he did not explain how he would do so - and a sign of how American foreign policy and diplomacy may shift once he enters the White House following his inauguration on 20 January.

Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service said three staff surveys supported the policy, and that community risk management plan documents stated the approach had seen attendance times reduced in some cases by more than nine minutes.The MSP hoping to make assisted dying legal in Scotland says he will raise the minimum age in proposed legislation from 16 to 18.

Liberal Democrat Liam McArthur said he had considered the matter "very carefully" and the change was in line with legislation in the US, Australia and New Zealand.If the bill passed itto end their life, but only if they had a terminal illness and had been ruled mentally fit to make the decision by two doctors.

MSPs are scheduled to vote on the broad principles of McArthur's bill at Holyrood on 13 May.McArthur said he had "reflected on both the evidence provided to the health committee and assisted dying legislation in place in other countries" in making his decision.

He told BBC Scotland News that 18 felt a more suitable age for the legislation.

He said: "Looking at the international examples, where 18 is the age threshold set, that seems a more appropriate age for the thresholds in my bill.The council also refused to confirm whether the venue would open this autumn and said all enquiries about operational matters should be directed to the NEC Group.

The 1930s art deco building was going to be demolished, but campaigners fought a long battle to save it.Bradford Live then won a bid to reopen it as a performance and events venue, and in 2017 they appointed NEC Group from Birmingham as the operator.

Restoration work began in 2019 and the venue was set to open in autumn 2024 in time for Bradford’s year in the national spotlight.Rumours have circulated for several weeks about NEC Group, but the company has refused to comment on any speculation.