Baby was ‘born twice’ after extraordinary operation to save mum’s life

Four people were killed when a Cessna 180 single-engine plane crashed into power lines and landed on a road in central Illinois, bursting into flames. The incident occurred at 10:15 am, marking the second fatal aircraft disaster in the U.S. within 24 hours, part of a troubling trend of recent aviation accidents that resulted in at least nine fatalities in a week. Investigations by the Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board are underway...

Poundland has announced the closure of two branches in southern England, including one in St George’s Centre, Gravesend, and another at Clapham Junction station, effective May 2. The closures, prompted by the inability to secure long-term leases, have led to significant discounts of up to 50% at the affected stores, attracting large queues of customers. These closures are part of a larger trend affecting high street retailers, with Poundland's parent company Pepco exploring options amidst...

NASA astronaut Don Pettit celebrated his seventieth birthday by returning to Earth after a 220-day mission aboard the International Space Station, traveling in a Soyuz MS-26 capsule with two Russian cosmonauts. This marked Pettit's fourth spaceflight, during which he conducted experiments on 3D printing, water sanitization, and plant growth in microgravity. After landing near Zhezkazgan, Kazakhstan, he will adjust to life on Earth before heading back to the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, while...

Six RAF Typhoon fighter jets are stationed at Malbork Airbase in Poland as part of NATO's Operation Chessman, aimed at countering Russian aggression. Recently, British jets intercepted Russian aircraft twice over the Baltic Sea, with Minister for the Armed Forces Luke Pollard emphasizing the UK's commitment to NATO amid rising security threats. The strategic location near Kaliningrad highlights the importance of defending the Suwałki Gap, a critical area that could affect Baltic states' connections to...

This Easter weekend, the UK saw three new millionaires created as a result of a National Lottery 'must be won' draw, where three ticket holders matched five balls plus the bonus ball, winning £1.06 million each. The winning numbers were 01, 02, 11, 13, 30, 37, with the bonus number being 33. Additionally, in the previous draw, one player won a jackpot of £5,208,504, highlighting a festive period filled with significant winnings alongside the usual...

Police shut down an illegal rave in Charlton Wood, West Sussex, this morning, after an estimated 3,000 people attended the unlicensed music event, which resulted in the closure of the A286 road. Superintendent Shane Baker stated that officers acted swiftly to identify the site and are working to liaise with the organizers while prioritizing community safety. The police are prepared to take action against any offenses, including road traffic violations, and thanked the local community...