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Mum gives CPR to her baby with rare condition after seizure in Tesco
A baby with a rare neurological disorder, airlifted to hospital after collapsing in a supermarket, is not out of the woods yet, said his father. Seven-month-old Rupert Smith, from Broughton, Flintshire, stopped breathing in a Tesco store in Broughton Park, on Monday. His mother Siobhan, 35, immediately called for help and administered CPR before emergency services, including paramedics, police and an air ambulance arrived. Rupert, who has a disorder called alternating hemiplegia of childhood (AHC), was flown to Alder Hey Children's Hospital in Liverpool for treatment. Dad Dave Smith said Rupert had continued to have quite significant seizures [in hospital] so they have been giving him medication and he has undergone various different tests.
Write a card, read a poem, take fewer photos: how to feel more human in 2026
Modern social life often begins on screen. Digital profiles invite us to inspect the lives - and social circles - of friends, colleagues and strangers. Before meeting someone new, chances are we may have scanned their Instagram, LinkedIn or dating profile, forming assumptions from a carefully curated snapshot of their life. Somewhere along the way, we've forgotten the value of a considered, human introduction as the foundation for genuine connection. Bridget Jones's Shazza had it right when she said that making introductions with thoughtful details can go a long way: mentioning an unexpected talent or hobby, highlighting a mutual interest or sharing a funny anecdote.
The Download: digitizing India, and scoring embryos
The man who made India digital isn't done yet Nandan Nilekani can't stop trying to push India into the future. He started nearly 30 years ago, masterminding an ongoing experiment in technological state capacity that started with Aadhaar--the world's largest digital identity system. Using Aadhaar as the bedrock, Nilekani and people working with him went on to build a sprawling collection of free, interoperating online tools that add up to nothing less than a digital infrastructure for society, covering government services, banking, and health care. They offer convenience and access that would be eye-popping in wealthy countries a tenth of India's size. At 70 years old, Nilekani should be retired. But he has a few more ideas.
NASA reveals the sharpest EVER look at the edge of a black hole - and it could solve a long-standing galactic mystery
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Russian strikes again leave half of Kyiv with no heating in winter cold snap
A large Russian aerial strike on Ukraine has again left half of Kyiv's residential buildings without heating or power as temperatures across the country continue to hover around -10C. Drones, ballistic and cruise missiles targeted several locations in Ukraine, including Kyiv, Dnipro in the centre and Odesa in the south. Air raid alerts in the capital lasted for most of the night. On Tuesday, sirens rang out again as Russian drones and cruise missiles approached the capital. President Volodymyr Zelensky said a significant number of targets had been intercepted.
China's Renewable Energy Revolution Is a Huge Mess That Might Save the World
China's Renewable Energy Revolution Is a Huge Mess That Might Save the World A global onslaught of cheap Chinese green power is upending everything in its path. No one is ready for its repercussions. There's a particular kind of sci-fi nerd who equates fusion tech with utopia. If we could only harness the engine of the stars, it would uncork near limitless energy and neatly sweep away a whole mess of humanity's problems. But how would that work exactly? What would the transition look like?
AI 'reveals' the most racist towns in the UK - and claims Burnley, Bradford and Belfast are at the top of the list
Idyllic city was hit by a surge in cancers and miscarriages when Trump's'beautiful baby' arrived. Dark side of America's favorite vacation hotspot... where women are subjected to the most horrific sex attacks imaginable White House renovation to include'secure underground facility' underneath Trump's new East Wing Notorious clip of stony-faced Nicola Peltz being pulled into a Beckham family picture goes viral after her husband Brooklyn's explosive online statement Disturbing video appears to show former Disney star shoving his ex-fiancée after'hammer threat'... as Matt Prokop is arrested for child pornography Stephen Miller orders local law enforcement in Minnesota to'stand down and surrender' amid ICE protests Moment Sydney Sweeney's brother is caught remonstrating with anti-Trump demonstrators as rumours swirl about the family's MAGA leanings - and now the actress Hollywood loves to hate may have even more flak coming her way Joseph Gordon-Levitt was the hottest actor in Hollywood... then vanished: Unearthing family tragedy that sparked disappearance and has left'lasting' scars Denmark sends'substantial contribution' of troops to Greenland amid growing tension with US as Trump refuses to rule out invasion I thought I'd seen it all, but this took my breath away: JANA HOCKING reveals the'miraculous' move that will whip you and your sex life into shape I interviewed Joe Rogan's'worst guest ever'... then a controversial question stopped everything Knott's Berry Farm thrill seeker taught painful lesson after trying to cut line at crowded theme park'Mickey' hitmaker Toni Basil looks incredible at 82 - see her now A new biggest-ever Buc-ee's is opening soon and it's not in its home state of Texas Clearest signal yet Democrat is set to run in 2028 as Trump's private flattery is revealed AI'reveals' the most racist towns in the UK - and claims Burnley, Bradford and Belfast are at the top of the list READ MORE: Is AI making us STUPID? Daily Mail's Wellness Explained examines AI has'revealed' the most racist towns and cities in the UK. Researchers from the University of Oxford asked ChatGPT a whopping 20.3 million questions to understand biases in the AI's representation of countries, states, cities, and neighbourhoods around the world. When asked which UK towns and cities are the most racist, ChatGPT claims that Burnley tops the list.
The 3,500-mile love story that started in an online horror game
It is an online romance that has overcome a 3,500-mile distance, and also the Covid pandemic - which meant they had to get married virtually. Welsh cheesemaker Lewis Relfe struck up a relationship with Ameila Henderson, from Virginia, USA, while playing the Friday the 13th horror video game in 2017. She made a number of visits across the Atlantic, including one for six months, and he proposed on Aberystwyth Pier, dressed as the game's main character, Jason Voorhees. While they admit to seeing the humour in being the couple that met and married virtually, they now live together in Ceredigion, with daughter Evelyn. But because of parental responsibilities, they no longer get to enjoy the thing that brought them together.
UK to consider Australia-style ban on social media for children
The UK government has launched a consultation on implementing an Australian-style social media ban for children in the UK, as well as other measures to better protect minors online. The government said on Monday it would examine evidence from around the world on a wide range of suggested proposals, including looking at whether a social media ban for minors would be effective, and if one was introduced, how best to make it work. "The consultation will look at options including raising the digital age of consent, implementing phone curfews to avoid excessive use, and restricting potentially addictive design features such as'streaks' and'infinite scrolling'," the government said. The UK's announcement comes as governments and regulators worldwide grapple with the rapid explosion of AI-generated content, which was highlighted this month by an international outcry over reports of Elon Musk's Grok AI chatbot generating non-consensual sexual images, including of children. The UK has already set out plans for an outright ban on artificial intelligence nudification tools, while working to stop children being able to take, share or view nude images on their devices, it said in Monday's statement.
Chris Pratt on new film Mercy: I asked to be locked into an executioner's chair
Chris Pratt on new film Mercy: I asked to be locked into an executioner's chair Being locked barefoot in an executioner's chair sounds uncomfortable, but that is what Chris Pratt requested for his latest film, Mercy. More familiar as a wisecracking action hero in blockbusters like Guardians of the Galaxy and Jurassic World, this role is quite a departure for him. He plays homicide detective Chris Raven, who's fighting for his life after being accused of murdering his wife. Raven is an alcoholic who wakes in the chair after a drinking binge, with just 90 minutes to convince an AI judge he's innocent, or he'll be executed immediately. The film is set in real time, so we see Raven defend his case - while enduring a crashing hangover.