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A BABY has been born with a rare genetic condition affecting only 30 people worldwide. Her mother, Taylor Ice, from Missouri, said she knew something was off on the day she was born. 4Parents in Missouri have been left stunned after their baby was born without eyesCredit: KFS-TV 4Their baby was born with a rare genetic condition that affects less than 30 people worldwideCredit: KFS-TV 4The condition meant that Wrenley was born without eye tissue or optic nervesCredit: KFS-TV “I did notice she wasn’t opening her eyes, so I asked the nurse,” Taylor told local news station KFVS 12.  “She told…

A HAUNTING sight dotted the Atlantic Ocean, drifting 130km off the coast of Ragged Point, Barbados. Barbadian coastguards eventually braved boarding the unmarked, unmanned 6m white yacht – only to make a tragic discovery. 4An eerie, unmarked white vessel was found off the coast of BarbadosCredit: AP 4Barbadian coastguards found 11 young men had died on board the shipCredit: AP 4 Onboard the sea-battered ship was little more than the desiccated remains of 11 young men, their shorts and jerseys almost entirely faded from the elements. Their bodies though, had been partially preserved by salt water, the sun and the…

A WOMAN was diagnosed with two deadly conditions after she initially thought  her symptoms were being caused by “grief”, she has revealed. Sonia Beldom, 60, from North London, went through a series of losses in 2022, including her dad and four close friends. 2Sonia Beldom, 60, from North London, was diagnosed with two deadly conditions after she initially thought  her symptoms were being caused by ‘grief’Credit: Jam Press 2She went through a series of losses in 2022, including her dad and four close friendsCredit: Jam Press When she started experiencing physical symptoms like tiredness and shortness of breath early last…

A BRITISH backpacker who spent four years saving for his “dream” holiday in New Zealand has tragically died days into his trip. Joseph Snode, 26, was killed in a one-vehicle crash on Otira Highway in Jacksons, Westland on January 28. 5Joseph Snode, 26, pictured while on holiday in the Phillipines 5Hobbiton was one of the first stops on Joseph’s grand tour of New Zealand The backpacker, from Buckinghamshire, loved the Lord of the Rings franchise. Hobbiton – a significant location used for the Lord of the Rings film trilogy and The Hobbit film trilogy – was one of the first…

DRUGS hailed a “miracle” in the fight against obesity and diabetes may have several new “superpowers”, scientists say. As well as helping people lose weight and keep blood sugar levels under control, glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RA) could also improve the health of millions in other ways, research shows. 2’Miracle’ weight loss and diabetes drugs could treat several other conditionsCredit: Getty They appear to have potential to treat Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, as well as heart disease, fatty liver disease, and chronic kidney disease. Patients with sleep apnoea, heart failure and alcohol addiction could also benefit. Daniel Drucker, a professor…

THE West will be faced with “the end of everything” if it dares to threaten Russia, Vladimir Putin’s top stooge has warned. Ex-president Dmitry Medvedev claimed Nato and European leaders including Rishi Sunak would be to blame for the nuclear “apocalypse”. 3Ex-president and deputy chairman of the Security Council of Russia Dmitry MedvedevCredit: East2West 3Medvedev, right, is a close ally of dictator Vladimir PutinCredit: East2West Medvedev’s chilling threats followed warnings in the West – including in the UK, Germany, France, Norway, Finland, and Poland – about the potential for Russia to expand its attacks beyond Ukraine’s borders, which would force…

FROM grumbles and creaks to pops and whistles, your body makes all sorts of weird sounds you don’t have control over. Though they’re usually nothing to worry about and you might be pretty used to them by now, sometimes the involuntary sounds your body makes could be sign that something’s wrong. 1A belly grumble might not just mean you’re hungry if you’re also experiencing pain or swelling So it can be worth listening closely to the noises your body emits throughout the day. From hearing a loud banging sound as you fall asleep at night to your heart beating loudly…

A MAN who spent eight years making the world’s tallest matchstick Eiffel Tower had his efforts rejected in devastating fashion for one minor reason. Frenchman Richard Plaud, 47, was angered further when Guinness World Records didn’t even visit his 23ft tall replica before making their verdict. 4Model-maker Richard Plaud, 47, alongside his matchstick Eiffel TowerCredit: Richard Plaud 4The stunning sculpture stands at a remarkable 23ftCredit: Facebook 4Richard used 706,900 matchsticks to build the Eiffel Tower replicaCredit: Facebook The model-maker estimated that he had poured 4,200 hours of his time into the project across eight years of hard work. But the…

KING Charles’ shock cancer diagnosis makes the Monarch one of around 375,000 people to face the diagnosis this year in the UK. At 75 years old, Charles’ age means he is more at risk of several cancers – with one in three cancers diagnosed in his age group. 2The King, pictured in September 2023, is said to be very positive about the fact his cancer was caught earlyCredit: AFP Cell damage that builds up over time makes older age a risk factor for many types of tumour, even in healthy people. Buckingham Palace is keeping the King’s type of cancer…

NATO warplanes were seen scrambling as Vladimir Putin fired a terrifying wave of missiles towards Poland’s border. The latest chilling strikes are part of a massive new Russian onslaught on Ukraine thought to be one of the biggest since the war started. 8Russia hit Ukraine with a new set of chilling attacks 8Emergency crews battled the fires and rubble caused by the strikesCredit: East2West 8A residential block in Kyiv was set on fireCredit: East2West 8At least three Nato F-16s were left scrambling in the latest Russian onslaughtCredit: AP At least three F-16s were seen scrambling as Russia fired several missiles…