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Hundreds of thousands of people in the UK may face reductions in sickness benefits payments as part of a major welfare reform, with the long-term sick required to seek work and potentially see benefit cuts. Labour aims to address "Tory failures on welfare" as part of the overhaul, which could impact those with mental health conditions as well. The government plans to introduce significant changes to the welfare system, including scrapping the universal credit category...

Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un agreed to a mutual defence pact last year, but North Korean troops are no longer actively fighting in Putin's war against Ukraine after initially offering assistance in defending the region of Kursk. Despite sending around 11,000 trained fighters to help Russia, North Korean soldiers have suffered significant casualties due to language barriers, disorder in the Russian ranks, and aggressive tactics, prompting their withdrawal from...

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The author, pregnant with identical twins, grapples with fear and uncertainty as she navigates the unexpected news and the challenges of a high-risk pregnancy. Despite her initial shock and panic, she confronts her lack of control and the realization that she is part of a rare anomaly with no clear cause. As she contemplates the possibility of not keeping the twins, she faces guilt and conflicting emotions while coming to terms with the unpredictable nature...

Former Black Hawk pilot Chief Warrant Officer 2 Elizabeth McCormick identified three key mistakes that led to a US Army helicopter colliding with a passenger jet over DC, resulting in 67 fatalities. She highlighted issues such as insufficient crew members, incorrect altitude, and vague air traffic control communication. The crash, captured on CCTV, was the worst US air disaster in 23 years, with the helicopter and plane both suffering catastrophic damage and multiple casualties. Full...

A University College London study found that eating seven or more portions of fruit and vegetables daily is linked to a 42% lower risk of mortality, with each portion reducing the risk of death by 16%. The WHO recommends consuming at least 400g of fruit and vegetables daily, with even one to three portions showing a significantly lower risk of mortality compared to consuming less than one. Researchers suggest increasing the amount of produce consumed...