EU governments’ climate ministers gathered in Luxembourg on Thursday for a long day of talks, but one fresh-faced participant drew attention at the negotiating table: a three-month-old baby. Swedish climate minister Romina Pourmokhtari brought her son, Adam, to the EU council meeting to highlight the benefits of parental leave policies that do not force women to choose between work and family responsibilities.


In a first for EU: Three-month-old infant attends climate conference

A baby in Florida is being described as “born twice” after doctors carried out a rare and highly complex medical procedure involving partial delivery during childbirth. The infant was diagnosed with congenital high airway obstruction syndrome, a dangerous condition that can block a baby’s airway before birth. During the operation, surgeons partially delivered the baby while still connected to the placenta, allowing them precious time to secure the airway and stabilise the child before completing the delivery. The extraordinary case has drawn attention for both its medical precision and emotional impact.


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Ashley St. Clair has made headlines with her claim that Elon Musk is the father of her 5-month-old child.

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A 34-year-old Australian woman has been arrested for allegedly poisoning her one-year-old daughter to gain financial donations and boost social media followers.
According to the authorities, the Queensland woman used unauthorised medications to induce medical distress in her child, subsequently photographing and filming the baby&rsquo;s pain to solicit funds online.
<h2>Child suffered serious medical episodes</h2>
The doctors raised concerns in October when the baby was admitted to the hospital following a serious medical episode. After investigation, the woman was charged with torture, administering poison, making child exploitation material and fraud.
Detective Inspector Paul Dalton said that the woman obtained leftover prescription medicines meant for others and used them for her child. He said that the woman administered these drugs to her child to boost social media followers and obtain financial gain.
&ldquo;We believe the person we have charged administered these drugs to increase her social media profile and obtain a financial benefit,&rdquo; ABC News quoted Dalton.
<h2>Woman raised AUD 60,000&nbsp;</h2>
The woman allegedly raised AUD 60,000 ($37,300 USD) by claiming her child had a terminal illness. She is also scheduled to appear in Brisbane Magistrates Court on Friday.
The authorities further noted that the child is stable now and is no longer in her mother&rsquo;s care. The police emphasised that the hospital staff involved had acted appropriately and expressed sympathy for their distress in handling the case.&nbsp;
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World: The doctors raised concerns in October when the baby was admitted to the hospital. After investigation, the Australian woman was charged with administering poison and fraud. 

A 34-year-old Australian woman has been arrested for allegedly poisoning her one-year-old daughter to gain financial donations and boost social media followers. According to the authorities, the Queensland woman used unauthorised medications to induce medical distress in her child, subsequently photographing and filming the baby’s pain to solicit funds online. Child suffered serious medical episodes The doctors raised concerns in October when the baby was admitted to the hospital following a serious medical episode. After investigation, the woman was charged with torture, administering poison, making child exploitation material and fraud. Detective Inspector Paul Dalton said that the woman obtained leftover prescription medicines meant for others and used them for her child. He said that the woman administered these drugs to her child to boost social media followers and obtain financial gain. “We believe the person we have charged administered these drugs to increase her social media profile and obtain a financial benefit,” ABC News quoted Dalton. Woman raised AUD 60,000 The woman allegedly raised AUD 60,000 ($37,300 USD) by claiming her child had a terminal illness. She is also scheduled to appear in Brisbane Magistrates Court on Friday. The authorities further noted that the child is stable now and is no longer in her mother’s care. The police emphasised that the hospital staff involved had acted appropriately and expressed sympathy for their distress in handling the case.

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Recently, South Africa has taken steps that could lead to the creation of "designer babies." While this term may sound unusual, it reflects a significant advancement in genetic science. In May, South Africa announced a revision to its national health research guidelines. This change has the potential to make the country the first to endorse genome editing for the creation of genetically modified children. This development could represent a major breakthrough in genetic modification. However, editing human genes that can be inherited has always been a controversial topic. Many people are concerned about the social implications and the risks involved.

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In a tragic case of severe neglect, an Indiana father has been sentenced to 16 years in prison after his six-month-old son was found disfigured and in a pool of blood after nearly being eaten alive by rats.&nbsp;

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The infant, as per reports, was found lying in his bassinet in the "house of horrors" with over 50 bites across his body, face, and limbs when police responded to a 911 call from David Schonabaum, the child's father.&nbsp;

The incident, which occurred on 13 September 2023, predictably, shocked the local community in Evansville.&nbsp;

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Prosecutors, as per the New York Post, said that the six-month-old child had suffered severe injuries, with his tiny fingers gnawed down to the bone by rats. The baby, who is now permanently disfigured, was flown to an Indianapolis hospital, where he was treated for blood loss and given a transfusion.&nbsp;

According to police records, doctors also noted his body temperature had dangerously dropped to 93.5 degrees Fahrenheit (34.17 °C).

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Authorities described the family's home on South Linwood Avenue as a "house of horrors." The home, shared by Schonabaum, his wife, Angel Renee Schonabaum, 29, and her sister, Delania Thurman, was found to be in deplorable condition. The house was infested with rats, littered with trash, and strewn with rat faeces, prosecutors said.

In a news release, Prosecutor Diana Moers described the case as "horrific" and said, "We will live with the images of this baby forever.

"The baby lived in an absolute house of horrors, along with his siblings and a pet dog."

The couple's two other children, 3- and 6 years old, as well as two young cousins 2 and 5 years old, also lived in the house under these appalling conditions.

This was not the first time rats had attacked children in the home. Prosecutors noted that three other children had previously been bitten by vermin while they slept.&nbsp;

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Despite prior interventions from the Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS), which attempted to provide aid and improve the safety of the home, the problems persisted, culminating in the near-fatal mauling of the infant.

"It is completely shocking to the conscience that anyone would live in these conditions, much less allow their children, baby, and animals to live among absolute filth when they cannot help themselves," said Moers in a statement. She condemned the conditions the children were subjected to, calling it "unimaginable".

"It is also unimaginable how a rat was able to do such damage to this infant before his father called for help."

David Schonabaum was convicted last month on multiple felony counts of neglect and child endangerment. His wife, Angel Renee, pleaded guilty to similar charges and is scheduled for sentencing on 24 October. Meanwhile, Thurman, who had also been charged, was sentenced to two years of probation earlier in the year.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

In a tragic case of severe neglect, an Indiana father has been sentenced to 16 years in prison after his six-month-old son was found disfigured and in a pool of blood after nearly being eaten alive by rats.

In a tragic case of severe neglect, an Indiana father has been sentenced to 16 years in prison after his six-month-old son was found disfigured and in a pool of blood after nearly being eaten alive by rats. What happened? The infant, as per reports, was found lying in his bassinet in the "house of horrors" with over 50 bites across his body, face, and limbs when police responded to a 911 call from David Schonabaum, the child's father. The incident, which occurred on 13 September 2023, predictably, shocked the local community in Evansville. Also read | South African farmer kills, 'feeds' two Black women to pigs, sparks outrage Prosecutors, as per the New York Post, said that the six-month-old child had suffered severe injuries, with his tiny fingers gnawed down to the bone by rats. The baby, who is now permanently disfigured, was flown to an Indianapolis hospital, where he was treated for blood loss and given a transfusion. According to police records, doctors also noted his body temperature had dangerously dropped to 93.5 degrees Fahrenheit (34.17 °C). House of Horrors Authorities described the family's home on South Linwood Avenue as a "house of horrors." The home, shared by Schonabaum, his wife, Angel Renee Schonabaum, 29, and her sister, Delania Thurman, was found to be in deplorable condition. The house was infested with rats, littered with trash, and strewn with rat faeces, prosecutors said. In a news release, Prosecutor Diana Moers described the case as "horrific" and said, "We will live with the images of this baby forever. "The baby lived in an absolute house of horrors, along with his siblings and a pet dog." The couple's two other children, 3- and 6 years old, as well as two young cousins 2 and 5 years old, also lived in the house under these appalling conditions. This was not the first time rats had attacked children in the home. Prosecutors noted that three other children had previously been bitten by vermin while they slept. Also read | New York to combat rat infestation in city with birth control pills Despite prior interventions from the Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS), which attempted to provide aid and improve the safety of the home, the problems persisted, culminating in the near-fatal mauling of the infant. "It is completely shocking to the conscience that anyone would live in these conditions, much less allow their children, baby, and animals to live among absolute filth when they cannot help themselves," said Moers in a statement. She condemned the conditions the children were subjected to, calling it "unimaginable". "It is also unimaginable how a rat was able to do such damage to this infant before his father called for help." David Schonabaum was convicted last month on multiple felony counts of neglect and child endangerment. His wife, Angel Renee, pleaded guilty to similar charges and is scheduled for sentencing on 24 October. Meanwhile, Thurman, who had also been charged, was sentenced to two years of probation earlier in the year. (With inputs from agencies)

Baby found disfigured by rats in 'house of horrors'; Indiana father sentenced to 16 years in prison

A 'miracle' baby was born to a young widow nine months after her husband's tragic death during their honeymoon in the Caribbean.

The 23-year-old Mari Kuhlman made an announcement about her son Raphael Patrick Kuhlman's birth and shared the newborn's pictures on Instagram.&nbsp;

The birth was announced by Kuhlman just nine months after her husband, Nate Kuhlman, who was 23 years old, drowned while water skiing on their honeymoon in St. Lucia.&nbsp;

“Clearly, God had a plan bigger than anything we could have ever imagined,” wrote Kuhlman in her Instagram post.&nbsp;

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“He answered our prayers, and prayers of those around the world, just in a different way than we had expected, but still the GIFT OF LIFE; the miracle we are so overjoyed to finally share with you all," she added.

<h2>How did the woman's husband meet a tragic death?</h2>

The couple from Ohio&nbsp;had wed just three days before the accident occurred, as reported by the&nbsp;Tampa Bay Times.

“Nate, our son is here! I know you’ll be praying for him, for us each and every day, and he will know without a doubt how much his father loves him!,” wrote Kuhlman in her post.&nbsp;

She realised about her pregnancy on Thanksgiving day, weeks after the death of her husband on October 31, 2023.

“This has to be a miracle. God himself would have to kick an egg out," she said, as per The Times.

The couple had met when they were students at Franciscan University in Steubenville in October 2021. They got engaged more than a year later and got married on October 28, 2023, when they consummated their relationship, reported the Times.

The next day they went to Miami for honeymoon, however, the husband drowned during water skiing.&nbsp;

The husband was given CPR on a boat, and attempts were made to revive him, however, doctors confirmed that he couldn't make it, and the woman - in a day - turned from a wife to a widow.

(With inputs from agencies)

A 'miracle' baby was born to a young widow nine months after her husband's tragic death during their honeymoon in the Caribbean. The 23-year-old Mari Kuhlman made an announcement about her son Raphael Patrick Kuhlman's birth and shared the newborn's pictures on Instagram.

A 'miracle' baby was born to a young widow nine months after her husband's tragic death during their honeymoon in the Caribbean. The 23-year-old Mari Kuhlman made an announcement about her son Raphael Patrick Kuhlman's birth and shared the newborn's pictures on Instagram. The birth was announced by Kuhlman just nine months after her husband, Nate Kuhlman, who was 23 years old, drowned while water skiing on their honeymoon in St. Lucia. “Clearly, God had a plan bigger than anything we could have ever imagined,” wrote Kuhlman in her Instagram post. Also Read: A key part of women's brains is shrinking by 80% during pregnancy, creating 'permanent etchings': Study “He answered our prayers, and prayers of those around the world, just in a different way than we had expected, but still the GIFT OF LIFE; the miracle we are so overjoyed to finally share with you all," she added. How did the woman's husband meet a tragic death? The couple from Ohio had wed just three days before the accident occurred, as reported by the Tampa Bay Times. “Nate, our son is here! I know you’ll be praying for him, for us each and every day, and he will know without a doubt how much his father loves him!,” wrote Kuhlman in her post. She realised about her pregnancy on Thanksgiving day, weeks after the death of her husband on October 31, 2023. “This has to be a miracle. God himself would have to kick an egg out," she said, as per The Times. The couple had met when they were students at Franciscan University in Steubenville in October 2021. They got engaged more than a year later and got married on October 28, 2023, when they consummated their relationship, reported the Times. The next day they went to Miami for honeymoon, however, the husband drowned during water skiing. The husband was given CPR on a boat, and attempts were made to revive him, however, doctors confirmed that he couldn't make it, and the woman - in a day - turned from a wife to a widow. (With inputs from agencies)

Widow gives birth to 'miracle' baby nine months after husband’s tragic death on honeymoon

A former babysitter has been sentenced to three years in prison after the man she hurt as an infant succumbed to his injuries 35 years later. She pleaded guilty in court to manslaughter charges against her.

Terry McKirchy, 62, was indicted by a grand jury for a first-degree murder charge in 2021 for the death of Benjamin Dowling. However, she pleaded guilty to a lesser charge after an agreement with prosecutors.

McKirchy was babysitting Dowling on July 3, 1984, when he was just six months old. According to the court records, she shook him forcefully, resulting in permanent brain damage to him. Dowling&nbsp;died at the age of 35 in 2019 due to the injuries.

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In 1985, McKirchy faced a no-contest plea to first-degree attempted murder and aggravated battery, a serious crime considered a felony. As she was pregnant at the time, she only spent weekends in prison till the time she gave birth. She also served 60 days and then was on probation for three years, according to court records.

A new lawsuit was opened against McKirchy after Dowling's autopsy revealed that the cause of death was the injuries he suffered in 1984, Broward County State Attorney’s Office stated in 2021, after which she was arrested. However, she was later released after being issued a $100,000 bond. She was summoned by the court again on May 29, 2024, to return to prison.

As per the terms of the agreement, McKirchy will remain on probation for 10 years after her term in prison. She was also ordered by the court to write an apology letter, as requested by Dowling’s parents, describing the events of July 3, 1984.

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“It was in a state of impulse and anger that I struck Benjamin while he and other children were crying,” she wrote, reports WTVJ. “Your life and Benjamin’s life were truly harmed by me and I am truly sorry.”&nbsp;

“We are pleased that this day is over, but we’ll always remember Benjamin,” Rae Dowling, Benjamin's mother, told WTVJ on Wednesday.&nbsp;

“She will have to live with this,” she added.

Due to his severe injuries, Benjamin Dowling had to undergo several surgeries. He depended on a feeding tube inserted in the abdomen throughout his life.

(With inputs from agencies)

A former babysitter has been sentenced to three years in prison after the man she hurt as an infant succumbed to his injuries 35 years later. She pleaded guilty in court to manslaughter charges against her.

A former babysitter has been sentenced to three years in prison after the man she hurt as an infant succumbed to his injuries 35 years later. She pleaded guilty in court to manslaughter charges against her. Terry McKirchy, 62, was indicted by a grand jury for a first-degree murder charge in 2021 for the death of Benjamin Dowling. However, she pleaded guilty to a lesser charge after an agreement with prosecutors. McKirchy was babysitting Dowling on July 3, 1984, when he was just six months old. According to the court records, she shook him forcefully, resulting in permanent brain damage to him. Dowling died at the age of 35 in 2019 due to the injuries. Also read | Toddler lands in ER after being served wine instead of apple juice at California restaurant In 1985, McKirchy faced a no-contest plea to first-degree attempted murder and aggravated battery, a serious crime considered a felony. As she was pregnant at the time, she only spent weekends in prison till the time she gave birth. She also served 60 days and then was on probation for three years, according to court records. A new lawsuit was opened against McKirchy after Dowling's autopsy revealed that the cause of death was the injuries he suffered in 1984, Broward County State Attorney’s Office stated in 2021, after which she was arrested. However, she was later released after being issued a $100,000 bond. She was summoned by the court again on May 29, 2024, to return to prison. As per the terms of the agreement, McKirchy will remain on probation for 10 years after her term in prison. She was also ordered by the court to write an apology letter, as requested by Dowling’s parents, describing the events of July 3, 1984. Also read | US court blocks key part of California law on children's online safety “It was in a state of impulse and anger that I struck Benjamin while he and other children were crying,” she wrote, reports WTVJ. “Your life and Benjamin’s life were truly harmed by me and I am truly sorry.” “We are pleased that this day is over, but we’ll always remember Benjamin,” Rae Dowling, Benjamin's mother, told WTVJ on Wednesday. “She will have to live with this,” she added. Due to his severe injuries, Benjamin Dowling had to undergo several surgeries. He depended on a feeding tube inserted in the abdomen throughout his life. (With inputs from agencies)

Former babysitter sentenced to three years in prison after man she hurt as a baby dies

A shocking photo of an infant has gone viral from Taylor Swift's Paris concert. In the photo, a baby can be seen lying on the floor unattended. Taylor Swift's fans expressed their outrage after seeing the photo.

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Taylor Swift's fans shocked by baby left on floor during Paris concert

In a miraculous event, the doctors delivered a baby girl from the womb of a Palestinian woman&nbsp;who was killed along with her daughter and husband, in an attack by Israel on the Gaza city of Rafah, in which 19 people died during intensified strikes, as per the Palestinian health officials.

The officials said that nearly 13 children from one family died after two houses were hit in the strike, the officials said.

According to doctor Mohammed Salama, who was looking after the newborn, the baby weighed 1.4 kg and was delivered by doctors in an emergency C-section. He added she was stable and was gradually improving.

The baby's mother Sabreen Al-Sakani was 30 weeks pregnant when she was killed in the strike.

The doctors placed the baby in an incubator at the Rafah hospital and put a&nbsp;tape on her chest with the words, "The baby of the martyr Sabreen Al-Sakani".

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According to her uncle Rami Al-Sheikh, Sakani's young daughter Malak wished to name her new sister Rouh, which meant spirit in Arabic language.

"The little girl Malak was happy that her sister was coming to the world," Al-Sheikh said.

<h2>Baby to remain in hospital for three to four weeks</h2>

Doctor Salama said that the baby will remain in the hospital for three to four weeks. "After that, we will see about her leaving, and where this child will go, to the family, to the aunt or uncle or grandparents. Here is the biggest tragedy. Even if this child survives, she was born an orphan," said the doctor.

As per Palestinian health officials, 13 children died in a strike on the second home which was of the Abdel Aal family. In that strike, two women also died.

An Israeli military spokesperson, speaking to Reuters, said that different militant targets were hit in Gaza which included military compounds, launch posts and armed people.

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Meanwhile, another Gaza resident, Mohammad al-Behairi said his daughter and grandchild are trapped under the rubble. "It's a feeling of sadness, depression, we have nothing left in this life to cry for, what feeling shall we have? When you lose your children, when you lose the closest of your loved ones, how will your feeling be?" al-Behairi said.

(With inputs from agencies)

In a miraculous event, the doctors delivered a baby girl from the womb of a Palestinian woman who was killed along with her daughter and husband, in an attack by Israel on the Gaza city of Rafah, in which 19 people died during intensified strikes, as per the Palestinian health officials.

In a miraculous event, the doctors delivered a baby girl from the womb of a Palestinian woman who was killed along with her daughter and husband, in an attack by Israel on the Gaza city of Rafah, in which 19 people died during intensified strikes, as per the Palestinian health officials. The officials said that nearly 13 children from one family died after two houses were hit in the strike, the officials said. According to doctor Mohammed Salama, who was looking after the newborn, the baby weighed 1.4 kg and was delivered by doctors in an emergency C-section. He added she was stable and was gradually improving. The baby's mother Sabreen Al-Sakani was 30 weeks pregnant when she was killed in the strike. The doctors placed the baby in an incubator at the Rafah hospital and put a tape on her chest with the words, "The baby of the martyr Sabreen Al-Sakani". Also Read: Israel-Hamas war: 22 killed, mostly children, in strikes on southern Gaza as US prepares aid package According to her uncle Rami Al-Sheikh, Sakani's young daughter Malak wished to name her new sister Rouh, which meant spirit in Arabic language. "The little girl Malak was happy that her sister was coming to the world," Al-Sheikh said. Baby to remain in hospital for three to four weeks Doctor Salama said that the baby will remain in the hospital for three to four weeks. "After that, we will see about her leaving, and where this child will go, to the family, to the aunt or uncle or grandparents. Here is the biggest tragedy. Even if this child survives, she was born an orphan," said the doctor. As per Palestinian health officials, 13 children died in a strike on the second home which was of the Abdel Aal family. In that strike, two women also died. An Israeli military spokesperson, speaking to Reuters, said that different militant targets were hit in Gaza which included military compounds, launch posts and armed people. Watch: Israel hits out at US plans to sanction IDF unit Netzah Yehuda Meanwhile, another Gaza resident, Mohammad al-Behairi said his daughter and grandchild are trapped under the rubble. "It's a feeling of sadness, depression, we have nothing left in this life to cry for, what feeling shall we have? When you lose your children, when you lose the closest of your loved ones, how will your feeling be?" al-Behairi said. (With inputs from agencies)

Miracle in doomed Gaza: Baby delivered alive from dead body of mother killed in attack

A breastfeeding mother was asked to leave out of a Melbourne comedy show on Saturday. The woman said she felt "humiliated" and "unwanted" during Arj Barker's show at the Athenaeum Theatre after the US comedian asked her to leave his show.

A breastfeeding mother was asked to leave out of a Melbourne comedy show on Saturday. The woman said she felt "humiliated" and "unwanted" during Arj Barker's show at the Athenaeum Theatre after the US comedian asked her to leave his show. Trish said she left the show feeling embarrassed and was supported by seven or eight audience members who walked out in solidarity. She told 3AW Morning with Tom Elliot, "He was intimidating and he was standing right in front of me. She was just being a baby, she gurgled a little bit, she had a bit of whing, nothing super loud. I didn't feel comfortable to stay." However, the US comedian defended his actions and said he made a difficult but necessary decision. Barker said the show was advertised as "strictly age 15+" and that the seven-month-old was disturbing the performance. "On behalf of the other 700 people there who had paid to see the gig, I politely told her the baby couldn't stay. She thought I was kidding which made the exchange a bit awkward," he said. "The baby wasn't crying and screaming, but in the ﻿Athenaeum, sounds (does) travel and you can hear the drop of a pin," he added. ALSO READ | Deadpool & Wolverine: Ryan Reynolds teases new content ahead of trailer launch Barker said he offered the woman a refund as he felt bad about the situation. He said, "It's unfortunate about any embarrassment it caused her or her family, but again, had the show policy been adhered to, this situation would not have occurred." Some audience members heckled Trish when she was asked to leave. She said, "Nobody wants to feel unwanted and when you are basically getting booed out of a place you definitely feel unwanted." She said she attended Dave Hughes' comedy show last week and there were no issues. "It didn't seem to impact him," she said. The Melbourne International Comedy Festival also commented on the situation. They said, "Arj is independently produced and at a venue not managed by the Festival, however, any interaction between performers and their audiences require sensitivity and respect. In our festival managed venues, babes in arms are generally allowed but we do ask people to sit up the back with their child so they can quickly and easily leave if the baby gets noisy so as not to disturb the artist and other patrons." (With inputs from agencies)

Breastfeeding mother asked to leave Arj Barker’s comedy show in Melbourne

A mother in Kansas City, Missouri, has been arrested and charged in the death of her 1-month-old infant after allegedly mistakenly placing the baby in an oven instead of a crib. Watch in for more details!

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Tik-Tok goes Berserk over Zeddy Will's unconventional family. New York rapper celebrates 'Babies Shower' with 5 expecting spouses. Spouses proclaim they're willing to raise the five as one family. Watch to know more!

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In an unforeseen turn of events, Analysia Beck, a resident of Muskego, Wisconsin, found herself delivering a baby in a McDonald's parking lot due to the urgency of the situation. The incident happened&nbsp;when Analysia began experiencing contractions late at night, prompting her to wake her husband, Daniel Beck, as the pain intensified.

En route to the hospital, Analysia felt an urgent need to push, leading the couple to make a spontaneous decision to pull over. Choosing the closest available location, they found themselves in the McDonald's parking lot. The unexpected birthing location added a surreal twist to the already intense situation.

<h2>A unique arrival</h2>

In an unprecedented move, Analysia leapt from her vehicle and entered the trunk of her SUV to give birth. The couple's unexpected situation was heightened by the presence of Analysia's mother, who had been following them in her own car and arrived at the McDonald's parking lot.

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Despite the unconventional circumstances, the couple welcomed their baby, affectionately nicknamed "McFlurry".

The name was inspired by the McDonald's setting and the unexpected snowstorm that had hit Muskego. The baby, officially named Micah Daniel, earned the nickname "McFlurry" due to his unique birthplace.

Paramedics quickly arrived on the scene, assisting Analysia and ensuring the newborn's health. Despite the chaos and unpredictability of the situation, Analysia expressed gratitude for the beautiful outcome.&nbsp;

The newborn's nicknames expanded beyond "McFlurry" to include playful monikers like "Mickey D's",&nbsp;"McBaby",&nbsp;and "Small Fry".

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Brianna Baltutis from the Hales Corners Fire Department, a first responder, shared her surprise at the turn of events. Initially planning to transport Analysia to the hospital, Baltutis found herself unexpectedly witnessing the birth in the McDonald's parking lot.&nbsp;

"We got there and we were thinking we'd get her loaded up and to the hospital, before she actually delivered the baby. For me, there are people who will go through the fire service for 30-plus years and they won't ever deliver a baby, so I think that's super, super cool," she said.

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In an unforeseen turn of events, Analysia Beck, a resident of Muskego, Wisconsin, found herself delivering a baby in a McDonald's parking lot due to the urgency of the situation.

In an unforeseen turn of events, Analysia Beck, a resident of Muskego, Wisconsin, found herself delivering a baby in a McDonald's parking lot due to the urgency of the situation. The incident happened when Analysia began experiencing contractions late at night, prompting her to wake her husband, Daniel Beck, as the pain intensified. En route to the hospital, Analysia felt an urgent need to push, leading the couple to make a spontaneous decision to pull over. Choosing the closest available location, they found themselves in the McDonald's parking lot. The unexpected birthing location added a surreal twist to the already intense situation. A unique arrival In an unprecedented move, Analysia leapt from her vehicle and entered the trunk of her SUV to give birth. The couple's unexpected situation was heightened by the presence of Analysia's mother, who had been following them in her own car and arrived at the McDonald's parking lot. Also read | McDonald’s Malaysia sues pro-Palestinian group over boycott calls Despite the unconventional circumstances, the couple welcomed their baby, affectionately nicknamed "McFlurry". The name was inspired by the McDonald's setting and the unexpected snowstorm that had hit Muskego. The baby, officially named Micah Daniel, earned the nickname "McFlurry" due to his unique birthplace. Paramedics quickly arrived on the scene, assisting Analysia and ensuring the newborn's health. Despite the chaos and unpredictability of the situation, Analysia expressed gratitude for the beautiful outcome. The newborn's nicknames expanded beyond "McFlurry" to include playful monikers like "Mickey D's", "McBaby", and "Small Fry". Also watch | McDonald's CEO blames 'misinformation' for West Asia sales hit Brianna Baltutis from the Hales Corners Fire Department, a first responder, shared her surprise at the turn of events. Initially planning to transport Analysia to the hospital, Baltutis found herself unexpectedly witnessing the birth in the McDonald's parking lot. "We got there and we were thinking we'd get her loaded up and to the hospital, before she actually delivered the baby. For me, there are people who will go through the fire service for 30-plus years and they won't ever deliver a baby, so I think that's super, super cool," she said. (With inputs from agencies)

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Israel is investigating to verify Hamas'&nbsp;claims that the youngest Israeli hostage ten-month-old baby Kfir Babis who was held by the Islamist militant group has been killed. Unconfirmed media reports quoting Hamas said that the baby was killed in an alleged Israeli airstrike before the truce.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Hamas' armed wing Al-Qassam Brigades made the claims, to which Israel reacted saying that it is still verifying the reports.&nbsp;The militant group failed to provide any evidence supporting its claims over the killing of the baby.&nbsp;

In an even more shocking development, the group said that the baby's mother 30-year-old mother Shiri Silberman-Babis and four-year-old brother Ariel, were also killed in the Israeli bombardment.

It claimed that the incident took place before the truce, which came into effect on November 24 and was further extended by two days to facilitate&nbsp;release of more Israeli hostages being held captive.&nbsp;

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In the statement by Hamas, there was no mention of Kfir's father Yarden who was also taken hostage by the terrorists.&nbsp;

AFP quoting Israeli army said that it is investigating the reports. In a statement, it stated "verifying the accuracy of the information."

"Hamas is endangering the lives of all the hostages in the Gaza Strip, who include nine children, and is responsible for their security," an IDF statement said.&nbsp;

<h2>Baby, family kidnapped by Hamas&nbsp;&nbsp;</h2>

A video after the October 7 attack by Hamas captured Shiri and her young family being dragged out from their home in Nir Oz Kibbutz. They were taken towards a waiting car. The footage went viral on social media platforms.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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The emotional and harrowing video showed the mother crying while holding onto Kfir and Ariel. The neighbours were seen screaming, "She has a baby."&nbsp;

There was a ray of hope that the family was safe, however, the unconfirmed statement is concerning and might end up escalating the friction between Israel and Hamas amid the ongoing truce brokered by Qatar and Egypt.

With hostage-prisoner exchange ongoing, it was anticipated that the baby and family would be brought out safely. Hopes are bleak but Israel is yet to confirm the Hamas statement.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Ahead of the claims by Hamas, an Israeli Defence Forces spokesperson earlier said that Shiri, Ariel and Kfir are believed to have been handed off to Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ).

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Israel is investigating to verify Hamas' claims that the youngest Israeli hostage ten-month-old baby Kfir Babis who was held by the Islamist militant group has been killed.

Israel is investigating to verify Hamas' claims that the youngest Israeli hostage ten-month-old baby Kfir Babis who was held by the Islamist militant group has been killed. Unconfirmed media reports quoting Hamas said that the baby was killed in an alleged Israeli airstrike before the truce. Hamas' armed wing Al-Qassam Brigades made the claims, to which Israel reacted saying that it is still verifying the reports. The militant group failed to provide any evidence supporting its claims over the killing of the baby. In an even more shocking development, the group said that the baby's mother 30-year-old mother Shiri Silberman-Babis and four-year-old brother Ariel, were also killed in the Israeli bombardment. It claimed that the incident took place before the truce, which came into effect on November 24 and was further extended by two days to facilitate release of more Israeli hostages being held captive. Also Read | Uber strikes deal with London drivers to rope in iconic black cabs on its platform In the statement by Hamas, there was no mention of Kfir's father Yarden who was also taken hostage by the terrorists. AFP quoting Israeli army said that it is investigating the reports. In a statement, it stated "verifying the accuracy of the information." "Hamas is endangering the lives of all the hostages in the Gaza Strip, who include nine children, and is responsible for their security," an IDF statement said. Baby, family kidnapped by Hamas A video after the October 7 attack by Hamas captured Shiri and her young family being dragged out from their home in Nir Oz Kibbutz. They were taken towards a waiting car. The footage went viral on social media platforms. Also Read | India votes in favour of UNGA resolution, calls on Israel to withdraw from Syria's Golan Heights The emotional and harrowing video showed the mother crying while holding onto Kfir and Ariel. The neighbours were seen screaming, "She has a baby." There was a ray of hope that the family was safe, however, the unconfirmed statement is concerning and might end up escalating the friction between Israel and Hamas amid the ongoing truce brokered by Qatar and Egypt. With hostage-prisoner exchange ongoing, it was anticipated that the baby and family would be brought out safely. Hopes are bleak but Israel is yet to confirm the Hamas statement. Watch | Gaza Ceasefire hangs by a thread as Israel & Hamas exchange hostages | World at War × Ahead of the claims by Hamas, an Israeli Defence Forces spokesperson earlier said that Shiri, Ariel and Kfir are believed to have been handed off to Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ). (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

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Two doctors who were on board an IndiGo plane came to the rescue of a child who developed severe breathing issues.

The incident happened on Saturday (Sept 30) when the flight, which took off from eastern Ranchi city, was on its way to the capital Delhi city.

The parents were taking the baby to Delhi’s premiere state-run AIIMS Hospital to get treatment for congenital heart disease.

Around 20 minutes after the flight’s take-off, the cabin crew announced the baby’s serious condition and sought medical assistance from any doctor on board.

IAS officer and doctor by training, Dr Nitin Kulkarni, and a doctor from Ranchi Sadar Hospital, Mozammil Pheroz, came forward to help the child.

<h2>Quick thinking</h2>

"The mother was crying as the baby was gasping for breath. Me and Dr Mozammil took over care of the baby. Oxygen was supplied through an adult mask as somehow no baby mask or cannula was available," Kulkarni told PTI news agency.

"We checked the medical records. The baby suffered from a congenital heart condition, patent ductus arteriosus (PDA). They were going to AIIMS for it," he said.

He said that a Theophylline injection was given from the drug kit. The parents were carrying injection Dexona, which proved very helpful, he said.

After administering the injection, the baby started to slowly recover and at the same time, its heartbeat was monitored.

“Lack of an oximeter made it difficult to assess the oxygen saturation status," Kulkarni said.

<h2>Medical team arrives&nbsp;</h2>

"The first 15-20 minutes were very crucial and stressful as it was difficult to gauge the progress. Finally, the eyes became normal and the baby also made sounds," he said. He added that the cabin crew was very helpful and provided prompt support.

"We requested for priority landing and full medical support on arrival," Dr Kulkarni said.

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The flight landed at 9.25 am (local time) and the medical team rushed in to provide the baby with oxygen support.

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"We were happy and satisfied with the outcome of our efforts of more than an hour," Kulkarni said.

Around one hour after the flight landed, a medical&nbsp;team took the baby under their care and provided oxygen support.

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Two doctors who were on board an IndiGo plane came to the rescue of a child who developed severe breathing issues. The incident happened on Saturday (Sept 30) when the flight, which took off from eastern Ranchi city, was on its way to the capital Delhi city.

Two doctors who were on board an IndiGo plane came to the rescue of a child who developed severe breathing issues. The incident happened on Saturday (Sept 30) when the flight, which took off from eastern Ranchi city, was on its way to the capital Delhi city. The parents were taking the baby to Delhi’s premiere state-run AIIMS Hospital to get treatment for congenital heart disease. Around 20 minutes after the flight’s take-off, the cabin crew announced the baby’s serious condition and sought medical assistance from any doctor on board. IAS officer and doctor by training, Dr Nitin Kulkarni, and a doctor from Ranchi Sadar Hospital, Mozammil Pheroz, came forward to help the child. Quick thinking "The mother was crying as the baby was gasping for breath. Me and Dr Mozammil took over care of the baby. Oxygen was supplied through an adult mask as somehow no baby mask or cannula was available," Kulkarni told PTI news agency. "We checked the medical records. The baby suffered from a congenital heart condition, patent ductus arteriosus (PDA). They were going to AIIMS for it," he said. He said that a Theophylline injection was given from the drug kit. The parents were carrying injection Dexona, which proved very helpful, he said. After administering the injection, the baby started to slowly recover and at the same time, its heartbeat was monitored. “Lack of an oximeter made it difficult to assess the oxygen saturation status," Kulkarni said. Medical team arrives "The first 15-20 minutes were very crucial and stressful as it was difficult to gauge the progress. Finally, the eyes became normal and the baby also made sounds," he said. He added that the cabin crew was very helpful and provided prompt support. "We requested for priority landing and full medical support on arrival," Dr Kulkarni said. Also read | When fiction becomes reality: Photo of Asiatic lion standing on Arabian Sea shore goes viral The flight landed at 9.25 am (local time) and the medical team rushed in to provide the baby with oxygen support. Also read | Turkey ‘no longer expects anything from EU’, says Erdogan on membership "We were happy and satisfied with the outcome of our efforts of more than an hour," Kulkarni said. Around one hour after the flight landed, a medical team took the baby under their care and provided oxygen support. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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A police investigation is set to commence to probe the failures that resulted in numerous baby deaths and injuries within a hospital trust. Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) NHS Trust's maternity units are currently under review by senior midwife Donna Ockenden, making it the largest-ever examination of its kind in the UK, impacting approximately 1,800 families. The trust's chief executive has pledged cooperation with the investigation, as reported by the BBC.

<h2>Investigation origins</h2>

The ongoing review, led by Donna Ockenden, is focused on identifying the shortcomings that led to the loss of infant lives or injuries at Nottingham City Hospital and the Queen's Medical Centre.

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<h2>Police involvement</h2>

Nottinghamshire Police has announced the&nbsp;launch of a formal investigation, a decision reached after discussions with Donna Ockenden. Chief Constable Kate Meynell emphasised the desire to work in tandem with the ongoing review while ensuring it proceeds unhindered. Assistant Chief Constable Rob Griffin will oversee the preparatory work and subsequent investigation.

This development comes after West Mercia Police initiated an investigation in June 2020 into maternity practices at the Shrewsbury and Telford NHS Trust. An independent inquiry led by Donna Ockenden uncovered that better maternity care could have saved 201 babies and nine mothers over a two-decade period.

Chief Constable Meynell stated that they are examining the methods employed by West Mercia Police during their Shrewsbury and Telford investigation and how it aligns with Donna Ockenden's review. Preliminary discussions with local families affected by the Nottingham case will be held in the near future.

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The impetus for Donna Ockenden's review came from a sustained campaign by parents who had experienced the loss of their children. Her team is scrutinising the cases of 1,800 families, with approximately 700 current and former hospital staff having made contact.

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<h2>Response from campaigning parents</h2>

A statement issued on behalf of these parents expressed their appreciation for the police investigation. They affirmed their readiness to share evidence of alleged crimes with the police and highlighted longstanding issues of inadequate maternity care and subpar investigations within Nottingham University Hospitals Trust.

Jack and Sarah Hawkins, whose baby Harriet passed away in 2016, revealed they had previously requested the trust to inform the police about their child's death. They anticipate a meeting with the chief constable to clarify the investigation's implications for them and other affected families.

Law firm Irwin Mitchell, representing some concerned families, welcomed the police's intention to investigate. Medical negligence lawyer Julianne Moore emphasised the families' concerns about their experiences and stressed ongoing support to help them access the specialised assistance and care they require during this emotional period.

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A police investigation is set to commence to probe the failures that resulted in numerous baby deaths and injuries within a hospital trust. Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) NHS Trust's maternity units are currently under review by senior midwife Donna Ockenden, making it the largest-ever examination of its kind in the UK, impacting approximately 1,800 families.

A police investigation is set to commence to probe the failures that resulted in numerous baby deaths and injuries within a hospital trust. Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) NHS Trust's maternity units are currently under review by senior midwife Donna Ockenden, making it the largest-ever examination of its kind in the UK, impacting approximately 1,800 families. The trust's chief executive has pledged cooperation with the investigation, as reported by the BBC. Investigation origins The ongoing review, led by Donna Ockenden, is focused on identifying the shortcomings that led to the loss of infant lives or injuries at Nottingham City Hospital and the Queen's Medical Centre. Also read | UK yoga class quietly meditating mistakenly reported as 'mass killing' Police involvement Nottinghamshire Police has announced the launch of a formal investigation, a decision reached after discussions with Donna Ockenden. Chief Constable Kate Meynell emphasised the desire to work in tandem with the ongoing review while ensuring it proceeds unhindered. Assistant Chief Constable Rob Griffin will oversee the preparatory work and subsequent investigation. This development comes after West Mercia Police initiated an investigation in June 2020 into maternity practices at the Shrewsbury and Telford NHS Trust. An independent inquiry led by Donna Ockenden uncovered that better maternity care could have saved 201 babies and nine mothers over a two-decade period. Chief Constable Meynell stated that they are examining the methods employed by West Mercia Police during their Shrewsbury and Telford investigation and how it aligns with Donna Ockenden's review. Preliminary discussions with local families affected by the Nottingham case will be held in the near future. Campaign by bereaved parents The impetus for Donna Ockenden's review came from a sustained campaign by parents who had experienced the loss of their children. Her team is scrutinising the cases of 1,800 families, with approximately 700 current and former hospital staff having made contact. Also watch | Controversy Legacy Bill passed by UK's House of Commons Response from campaigning parents A statement issued on behalf of these parents expressed their appreciation for the police investigation. They affirmed their readiness to share evidence of alleged crimes with the police and highlighted longstanding issues of inadequate maternity care and subpar investigations within Nottingham University Hospitals Trust. Jack and Sarah Hawkins, whose baby Harriet passed away in 2016, revealed they had previously requested the trust to inform the police about their child's death. They anticipate a meeting with the chief constable to clarify the investigation's implications for them and other affected families. Law firm Irwin Mitchell, representing some concerned families, welcomed the police's intention to investigate. Medical negligence lawyer Julianne Moore emphasised the families' concerns about their experiences and stressed ongoing support to help them access the specialised assistance and care they require during this emotional period. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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A 39-year-old US man has been found guilty of murdering his 10-month-old stepson, Jacob Crouch.

Born in February 2020, Jacob was found dead “in his cot alone” at his home in Linton, near Swadlincote in Derbyshire in December 2020.

<h2>Found dead with 39 rib fractures</h2>

The doctors later found 39 rib fractures, 19 visible bruises and several internal injuries.

While the boy’s stepfather, Craig Crouch (39), was convicted of murder and three counts of child cruelty, his mother, Gemma Barton (33), was found guilty of causing or allowing the death of a child and a third count of child cruelty.

The couple was arrested on January 5, 2021.

"Jacob Crouch was born into a culture of cruelty where both of the people he should have been able to trust above any other allowed him to be subjected to assault after assault,” Derbyshire Police Detective Chief Inspector Paul Bullock told reporters outside the court.

"Heartbreakingly, for much of Jacob's short life, he would have been in significant pain as a result of the serious and repeated assaults."

<h2>Couple used to refer to Jacob as 'the devil'</h2>

Craig met Gemma while she was four months pregnant with Jacob and they became "very close, very quickly", calling Jacob "our little boy" after only a month.

During the seven-week trial, a harrowing case of torture and cruelty emerged, with much evidence pointing out how the couple wanted to get rid of their son.

The jury was shown text messages sent between the pair in which they discussed how Gemma needed to be "more regimental" with Jacob to "not let this take over us", claiming he was "starting to get really p***** off with him" in a later text.

Other messages revealed that the couple even referred to Jacob as “the devil” and said he was “pushing us to our limits”.

At one point, Gemma said she had “put back what Jacob threw back down him”, referring to vomit.

In September, when Barton told Crouch she was bathing Jacob, he replied "3 foot deep, just hot water and some bleach xxxx", a comment he later labelled in a police interview as "banter", reports Sky News.

During the hearing, prosecutor Mary Prior KC said Jacob’s “bones were broken on at least five occasions” and “he was assaulted with such force that he had a tear in his stomach which became perforated and that caused him to die”.

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A 39-year-old US man has been found guilty of murdering his 10-month-old stepson, Jacob Crouch. Born in February 2020, Jacob was found dead “in his cot alone” at his home in Linton, near Swadlincote in Derbyshire in December 2020.

A 39-year-old US man has been found guilty of murdering his 10-month-old stepson, Jacob Crouch. Born in February 2020, Jacob was found dead “in his cot alone” at his home in Linton, near Swadlincote in Derbyshire in December 2020. Found dead with 39 rib fractures The doctors later found 39 rib fractures, 19 visible bruises and several internal injuries. While the boy’s stepfather, Craig Crouch (39), was convicted of murder and three counts of child cruelty, his mother, Gemma Barton (33), was found guilty of causing or allowing the death of a child and a third count of child cruelty. The couple was arrested on January 5, 2021. "Jacob Crouch was born into a culture of cruelty where both of the people he should have been able to trust above any other allowed him to be subjected to assault after assault,” Derbyshire Police Detective Chief Inspector Paul Bullock told reporters outside the court. "Heartbreakingly, for much of Jacob's short life, he would have been in significant pain as a result of the serious and repeated assaults." Couple used to refer to Jacob as 'the devil' Craig met Gemma while she was four months pregnant with Jacob and they became "very close, very quickly", calling Jacob "our little boy" after only a month. During the seven-week trial, a harrowing case of torture and cruelty emerged, with much evidence pointing out how the couple wanted to get rid of their son. The jury was shown text messages sent between the pair in which they discussed how Gemma needed to be "more regimental" with Jacob to "not let this take over us", claiming he was "starting to get really p***** off with him" in a later text. Other messages revealed that the couple even referred to Jacob as “the devil” and said he was “pushing us to our limits”. At one point, Gemma said she had “put back what Jacob threw back down him”, referring to vomit. In September, when Barton told Crouch she was bathing Jacob, he replied "3 foot deep, just hot water and some bleach xxxx", a comment he later labelled in a police interview as "banter", reports Sky News. During the hearing, prosecutor Mary Prior KC said Jacob’s “bones were broken on at least five occasions” and “he was assaulted with such force that he had a tear in his stomach which became perforated and that caused him to die”. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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Knesset, the Israeli parliament, was witness to a scene where a female lawmaker was not allowed to address the house because she was carrying her infant daughter with her in a sling, reported The Times of Israel. Sharren Haskel the lawmaker, expressed displeasure at Deputy Speaker of the Knesset Uriel Buso. Haskel went to the podium wearing a sling that held her daughter.

According to the report, Haskel, a member of the Knesset and member of the opposition National Unity Party, wanted to present a bill to the plenum. As she approached the podium, Buso told her that as per regulations, only Members of Knesset could stand at the podium. Haskel went on to explain that she had tried to place her daughter in a stroller but the infant cried and hence, she was forced to keep it in the sling.

Buso consulted office of the Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana along with the parliament's legal advisors. They confirmed to him that only Members of the Knesset were allowed to stand at the podium.

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The Times of Israel reported that Buso 'apologetically' explained to Haskel that he was bound to follow the rules.

"You cannot prevent a member of the Knesset from presenting a law,” Haskel pushed back, as quoted by The Times of Israel.

“Ultimately, children are part of us. It can’t be helped, there are also mothers who at the end of the day are both workers and mothers and they should be allowed,” she said.&nbsp;

However, Buso insisted. Haskel then offered to stand a bit away from the podium and make her speech. But the legal experts of the parliament disallowed even this.

After the incident, an annoyed Haskel released a statement and expressed her displeasure at Speaker Ohana. She said that it is “sad that the Knesset Speaker, who has two children at home, chooses to prevent a woman with children from going up to the plenary podium”.

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Haskel said that there was no rule that said that a Member of the Knesset could not speak carrying her baby and that allowing the member to speak in such a situation was a discretion of the speaker “who made a sad decision today that, truth be told, was humiliating and terrible for me as a mother.”

“I insist on walking with pride and without shame, not to hide or be ashamed of my motherhood, but to prove to women everywhere that it is possible and necessary to normalize mothers everywhere, even in the Israeli Knesset,” she said.

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Knesset, the Israeli parliament, was witness to a scene where a female lawmaker was not allowed to address the house because she was carrying her infant daughter with her in a sling, reported The Times of Israel.

Knesset, the Israeli parliament, was witness to a scene where a female lawmaker was not allowed to address the house because she was carrying her infant daughter with her in a sling, reported The Times of Israel. Sharren Haskel the lawmaker, expressed displeasure at Deputy Speaker of the Knesset Uriel Buso. Haskel went to the podium wearing a sling that held her daughter. According to the report, Haskel, a member of the Knesset and member of the opposition National Unity Party, wanted to present a bill to the plenum. As she approached the podium, Buso told her that as per regulations, only Members of Knesset could stand at the podium. Haskel went on to explain that she had tried to place her daughter in a stroller but the infant cried and hence, she was forced to keep it in the sling. Buso consulted office of the Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana along with the parliament's legal advisors. They confirmed to him that only Members of the Knesset were allowed to stand at the podium. Watch | Israel: Legislation on judicial reforms to continue × The Times of Israel reported that Buso 'apologetically' explained to Haskel that he was bound to follow the rules. "You cannot prevent a member of the Knesset from presenting a law,” Haskel pushed back, as quoted by The Times of Israel. “Ultimately, children are part of us. It can’t be helped, there are also mothers who at the end of the day are both workers and mothers and they should be allowed,” she said. However, Buso insisted. Haskel then offered to stand a bit away from the podium and make her speech. But the legal experts of the parliament disallowed even this. After the incident, an annoyed Haskel released a statement and expressed her displeasure at Speaker Ohana. She said that it is “sad that the Knesset Speaker, who has two children at home, chooses to prevent a woman with children from going up to the plenary podium”. Also Read | Israel sets annual record with approval of 5,700 new settlement homes in West Bank amid global criticism Haskel said that there was no rule that said that a Member of the Knesset could not speak carrying her baby and that allowing the member to speak in such a situation was a discretion of the speaker “who made a sad decision today that, truth be told, was humiliating and terrible for me as a mother.” “I insist on walking with pride and without shame, not to hide or be ashamed of my motherhood, but to prove to women everywhere that it is possible and necessary to normalize mothers everywhere, even in the Israeli Knesset,” she said. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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In a remarkable breakthrough that could revamp the existing understanding of In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) in the area of human reproduction, scientists have created synthetic human embryos using stem cells. The development reportedly dodges the need for eggs and sperm for the creation of human embryos.

Baby without sperm and egg? Scientists create 'synthetic' human embryos in major leap

Pope Francis on Friday said that starting a family has become a "titanic effort" in Italy that can be afforded by only rich people. The pope warned that "savage" free-market conditions were stopping young people from having children.

The birth rate dropped below 400,000 in Italy in 2022 for the first time as it registered the 14th consecutive annual fall with the overall population marking a decline by 179,000 to 58.85 million.

While addressing the conference on the growing demographic crisis, Pope Francis stated that the decline in the birthrate has signalled a dearth of hope for the future as younger generations remain weighed down by a sense of fragility, precariousness and uncertainty.&nbsp;

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"Difficulty in finding a stable job, difficulty in keeping one, prohibitively expensive houses, sky-high rents and insufficient wages are real problems," Pope Francis said while sitting along with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.

"The free market, without the necessary corrective measures, becomes savage and produces increasingly serious situations and inequalities," he further stated.&nbsp;

The pope said that pets have started replacing children in a few households and recounted how a woman had opened her bag and requested a papal blessing for "her baby" at a recent audience, only to reveal to everyone that it was a dog.

"I lost my patience and upbraided her saying many children are hungry and you bring me a dog," Pope Francis said.

However, the pope acknowledged that there were "almost insurmountable constraints" on the country's young women who have to choose between motherhood and their career. "Given the high costs involved in raising children, people were revising their priorities," he stated.

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"We cannot passively accept that so many young people struggle to realise their family dream and are forced to lower the bar of desire, settling for mediocre substitutes: making money, aiming for a career, travelling, jealously guarding leisure time," Pope Francis said.

Italy's shrinking population has turned out to be a major worry for the third-largest country in the eurozone, as the economy minister warned this week that Italy's GDP faced the risk of declining by 18 percentage points in the next two decades if there is a continuation in current birth trends. 
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Pope Francis on Friday said that starting a family has become a "titanic effort" in Italy that can be afforded by only rich people. The pope warned that "savage" free-market conditions were stopping young people from having children.

Pope Francis on Friday said that starting a family has become a "titanic effort" in Italy that can be afforded by only rich people. The pope warned that "savage" free-market conditions were stopping young people from having children. The birth rate dropped below 400,000 in Italy in 2022 for the first time as it registered the 14th consecutive annual fall with the overall population marking a decline by 179,000 to 58.85 million. While addressing the conference on the growing demographic crisis, Pope Francis stated that the decline in the birthrate has signalled a dearth of hope for the future as younger generations remain weighed down by a sense of fragility, precariousness and uncertainty. ALSO READ | Pope Francis permits women to vote at meeting of bishops for first time "Difficulty in finding a stable job, difficulty in keeping one, prohibitively expensive houses, sky-high rents and insufficient wages are real problems," Pope Francis said while sitting along with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. "The free market, without the necessary corrective measures, becomes savage and produces increasingly serious situations and inequalities," he further stated. The pope said that pets have started replacing children in a few households and recounted how a woman had opened her bag and requested a papal blessing for "her baby" at a recent audience, only to reveal to everyone that it was a dog. "I lost my patience and upbraided her saying many children are hungry and you bring me a dog," Pope Francis said. However, the pope acknowledged that there were "almost insurmountable constraints" on the country's young women who have to choose between motherhood and their career. "Given the high costs involved in raising children, people were revising their priorities," he stated. WATCH | UK: Coronation gift from Pope Francis to King Charles III | English Latest News | WION "We cannot passively accept that so many young people struggle to realise their family dream and are forced to lower the bar of desire, settling for mediocre substitutes: making money, aiming for a career, travelling, jealously guarding leisure time," Pope Francis said. Italy's shrinking population has turned out to be a major worry for the third-largest country in the eurozone, as the economy minister warned this week that Italy's GDP faced the risk of declining by 18 percentage points in the next two decades if there is a continuation in current birth trends. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Only rich can afford to raise children in Italy, pets replacing kids in few households, says Pope Francis

The first baby was created in the United Kingdom from the DNA of three people using a pioneering IVF procedure. The baby was developed using the process called mitochondrial donation treatment (MDT) in which the nucleus is taken from one of the eggs of the mother, which contains her DNA and is implanted into a donor egg. The donor egg's nuclei are removed but its healthy mitochondrial DNA is retained.&nbsp;

The process involves the creation of IVF embryos which are free from harmful mutations that are carried by their mothers and are likely to be passed onto their children. Unlike normal DNA, &nbsp;which contains the genetic information that helps in creating normal humans, mitochondrial DNA contains power for the cell. Researchers have drawn a comparison between the mitochondrial DNA and a battery.

Various scientists insist that the term “three-parent baby” is not accurate because more than 98.8 per cent of the child's DNA still comes from two people.

A green light was given by the UK parliament to the procedure in 2015 and requests for its use were&nbsp;considered by the regulatory body called the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA).&nbsp;

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The first “three-parent child” of Britain was found in a Freedom of Information request made to the HFEA. As per reports, the clinic said that few babies have been born using MDT in the UK.&nbsp;

The details of the babies who have been created using the MDT programme are not released by doctors amid concerns that the confidentiality of the patient can be compromised through specific information. &nbsp;

The HFEA has stated that "less than five" babies were born as of 20 April 2023 using the technology. However, HFEA refused to provide precise numbers to protect the identities of the families. The details were published by The Guardian.&nbsp;

"News that a small number of babies with donated mitochondria have now been born in the UK is the next step, in what will probably remain a slow and cautious process of assessing and refining mitochondrial donation," stated Sarah Norcross, the director of the Progress Educational Trust.

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Meanwhile, Francis Crick Research Institute's Prof Robin Lovell-Badge said, "It will be interesting to know how well the mitochondrial replacement therapy technique worked at a practical level, whether the babies are free of mitochondrial disease, and whether there is any risk of them developing problems later in life."

Britain is not the first nation where children have been born through MDT. In 2016, the same procedure was used for a child who was created in Mexico.&nbsp;

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The first baby was created in the United Kingdom from the DNA of three people using a pioneering IVF procedure. The baby was developed using the process called mitochondrial donation treatment (MDT) in which the nucleus is taken from one of the eggs of the mother, which contains her DNA and is implanted into a donor egg.

The first baby was created in the United Kingdom from the DNA of three people using a pioneering IVF procedure. The baby was developed using the process called mitochondrial donation treatment (MDT) in which the nucleus is taken from one of the eggs of the mother, which contains her DNA and is implanted into a donor egg. The donor egg's nuclei are removed but its healthy mitochondrial DNA is retained. The process involves the creation of IVF embryos which are free from harmful mutations that are carried by their mothers and are likely to be passed onto their children. Unlike normal DNA, which contains the genetic information that helps in creating normal humans, mitochondrial DNA contains power for the cell. Researchers have drawn a comparison between the mitochondrial DNA and a battery. Various scientists insist that the term “three-parent baby” is not accurate because more than 98.8 per cent of the child's DNA still comes from two people. A green light was given by the UK parliament to the procedure in 2015 and requests for its use were considered by the regulatory body called the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA). ALSO READ | SARS-CoV-2 virus can alter our DNA, lead to long Covid: Study The first “three-parent child” of Britain was found in a Freedom of Information request made to the HFEA. As per reports, the clinic said that few babies have been born using MDT in the UK. The details of the babies who have been created using the MDT programme are not released by doctors amid concerns that the confidentiality of the patient can be compromised through specific information. The HFEA has stated that "less than five" babies were born as of 20 April 2023 using the technology. However, HFEA refused to provide precise numbers to protect the identities of the families. The details were published by The Guardian. "News that a small number of babies with donated mitochondria have now been born in the UK is the next step, in what will probably remain a slow and cautious process of assessing and refining mitochondrial donation," stated Sarah Norcross, the director of the Progress Educational Trust. WATCH | India among top five countries with highest rate of pre-term births: Report Meanwhile, Francis Crick Research Institute's Prof Robin Lovell-Badge said, "It will be interesting to know how well the mitochondrial replacement therapy technique worked at a practical level, whether the babies are free of mitochondrial disease, and whether there is any risk of them developing problems later in life." Britain is not the first nation where children have been born through MDT. In 2016, the same procedure was used for a child who was created in Mexico. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

First UK baby with DNA from three people born through IVF

A breakthrough surgery was conducted by a group of American surgeons on a baby while it was still in the womb to address a rare blood artery abnormality&nbsp;inside the brain.

At Brigham and Women's Hospital and Boston Children's Hospital, an operation was performed to treat the "Venus of Galen malformation," a rare brain disorder, reported CNN.

The disease is caused when the blood vessel that transports blood from the brain to the heart does not mature properly.&nbsp;The abnormality causes an excessive volume of blood to flow through the veins and heart, stressing them and perhaps causing a chain reaction of health issues.&nbsp;

"Tremendous brain injuries and immediate heart failure after birth are the two big challenges," Dr&nbsp;Darren Orbach, a radiologist at Boston Children's Hospital and expert in treating VOGM, told&nbsp;CNN.

He described the condition in detail, stating that in most cases, newborns are treated using a catheter to insert small coils to reduce blood flow. The treatment, nevertheless, often takes place too late.

"Despite advancements in care, "50 to 60 per cent of all babies with this condition will get very sick immediately. And for those, it looks like there's about a 40 per cent mortality rate. About half of infants that survive experience severe neurological and cognitive issues," Orbach said.

When doctors discovered Baby Denver's rare blood vessel abnormality in the brain during a routine ultrasound, she was still developing normally inside her mother's womb, reports CBS News. Heart failure or brain injury are common in these babies, and they frequently don't survive. Denver's heart was compromised&nbsp;and the abnormality had grown to a potentially dangerous size.

As a result, at 34 weeks of pregnancy, a team from Boston Children's and the Brigham was able to treat&nbsp;her malformation while she was still inside the womb. They did this with the aid of ultrasound guidance, an amniocentesis-style needle, and tiny coils that were inserted right into the abnormal blood vessels to reduce blood flow.

<h2>What is a&nbsp;Vein of Galen malformation?</h2>

Vein of Galen malformation&nbsp;(VOGM) is a kind of uncommon blood vessel abnormality that can occur inside the brain, according to Boston Children's Hospital. In VOGM, abnormally shaped arteries in the brain connect with veins directly rather than through capillaries. A rush of blood at high pressure enters the veins as a result. Multiple issues may result from this increased pressure in the veins. 
 
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A breakthrough surgery was conducted by a group of American surgeons on a baby while it was still in the womb to address a rare blood artery abnormality inside the brain.

A breakthrough surgery was conducted by a group of American surgeons on a baby while it was still in the womb to address a rare blood artery abnormality inside the brain. At Brigham and Women's Hospital and Boston Children's Hospital, an operation was performed to treat the "Venus of Galen malformation," a rare brain disorder, reported CNN. The disease is caused when the blood vessel that transports blood from the brain to the heart does not mature properly. The abnormality causes an excessive volume of blood to flow through the veins and heart, stressing them and perhaps causing a chain reaction of health issues. "Tremendous brain injuries and immediate heart failure after birth are the two big challenges," Dr Darren Orbach, a radiologist at Boston Children's Hospital and expert in treating VOGM, told CNN. He described the condition in detail, stating that in most cases, newborns are treated using a catheter to insert small coils to reduce blood flow. The treatment, nevertheless, often takes place too late. "Despite advancements in care, "50 to 60 per cent of all babies with this condition will get very sick immediately. And for those, it looks like there's about a 40 per cent mortality rate. About half of infants that survive experience severe neurological and cognitive issues," Orbach said. When doctors discovered Baby Denver's rare blood vessel abnormality in the brain during a routine ultrasound, she was still developing normally inside her mother's womb, reports CBS News. Heart failure or brain injury are common in these babies, and they frequently don't survive. Denver's heart was compromised and the abnormality had grown to a potentially dangerous size. As a result, at 34 weeks of pregnancy, a team from Boston Children's and the Brigham was able to treat her malformation while she was still inside the womb. They did this with the aid of ultrasound guidance, an amniocentesis-style needle, and tiny coils that were inserted right into the abnormal blood vessels to reduce blood flow. What is a Vein of Galen malformation? Vein of Galen malformation (VOGM) is a kind of uncommon blood vessel abnormality that can occur inside the brain, according to Boston Children's Hospital. In VOGM, abnormally shaped arteries in the brain connect with veins directly rather than through capillaries. A rush of blood at high pressure enters the veins as a result. Multiple issues may result from this increased pressure in the veins. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Constance Marten and Mark Gordon are facing the charge of gross negligence manslaughter after the dead baby's remains were found by the police in an area of woodland. The police found the body of the newborn on Wednesday after a massive search operation around Brighton.

Prosecutors said that the couple is also facing the accusation of concealing the birth of a child and disrupting the course of justice.

Marten, aged 35, and sex offender Gordon, aged 48, will be appearing at Crawley Magistrates' Court on Friday.

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The police had arrested the couple on Monday and kept him in custody for questioning before they were charged by the Crown Prosecution Service on Thursday evening.

Earlier on Thursday, the police said that it was "too early" to say when the baby died or establish its gender.

The Metropolitan Police said that a post-mortem examination would be carried out on Friday.

CPS London North's chief crown prosecutor Barry Hughes said, "These charges arise from their arrest on Monday as a result of a lengthy police investigation to establish their whereabouts and that of their baby."

"The Crown Prosecution Service reminds all concerned that criminal proceedings against Constance Marten and Mark Gordon are active and that they have the right to a fair trial," he added.&nbsp;

Marten and Gordon were detained by the police after they went missing for 53 days as police searched the wooded area in East Sussex.

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Sniffer dogs, thermal cameras, helicopters and drones were used by hundreds of officers to look for the infant.

The case has been referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct by the Metropolitan Police because the baby was found dead during a missing persons investigation that the police were leading.

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Constance Marten and Mark Gordon are facing the charge of gross negligence manslaughter after the dead baby's remains were found by the police in an area of woodland.

Constance Marten and Mark Gordon are facing the charge of gross negligence manslaughter after the dead baby's remains were found by the police in an area of woodland. The police found the body of the newborn on Wednesday after a massive search operation around Brighton. Prosecutors said that the couple is also facing the accusation of concealing the birth of a child and disrupting the course of justice. Marten, aged 35, and sex offender Gordon, aged 48, will be appearing at Crawley Magistrates' Court on Friday. ALSO READ | Police discover dead baby near area where Constance Marten, partner were arrested The police had arrested the couple on Monday and kept him in custody for questioning before they were charged by the Crown Prosecution Service on Thursday evening. Earlier on Thursday, the police said that it was "too early" to say when the baby died or establish its gender. The Metropolitan Police said that a post-mortem examination would be carried out on Friday. CPS London North's chief crown prosecutor Barry Hughes said, "These charges arise from their arrest on Monday as a result of a lengthy police investigation to establish their whereabouts and that of their baby." "The Crown Prosecution Service reminds all concerned that criminal proceedings against Constance Marten and Mark Gordon are active and that they have the right to a fair trial," he added. Marten and Gordon were detained by the police after they went missing for 53 days as police searched the wooded area in East Sussex. WATCH | Hong Kong: Model Abby Choi's severed body found in fridge, head still missing Sniffer dogs, thermal cameras, helicopters and drones were used by hundreds of officers to look for the infant. The case has been referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct by the Metropolitan Police because the baby was found dead during a missing persons investigation that the police were leading. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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