'My school's EpiPen saved my life when I collapsed after drinking ginger beer'

‘My school’s EpiPen saved my life when I collapsed after drinking ginger beer’

BBC Elaine Fraser recognised the symptoms of anaphylactic shock thanks to training by the school where she works When teacher Elaine Fraser collapsed at home after drinking a ginger beer, she had no idea she had an allergy. “It escalated unbelievably quickly,” Elaine recalls. “My chest was concave trying to pull in breath.” The 53-year-old…

Mandatory vaccines considered as part of Stormont consultation

Mandatory vaccines considered as part of Stormont consultation

PA Health Minister Mike Nesbitt says he is not personally in favour of mandatory vaccines Northern Ireland’s Department of Health (DoH) is consulting on potential new laws to deal with another public health emergency like Covid-19. Concerns have been raised across social media that the assembly is planning to introduce mandatory vaccinations and forced quarantine…

Accused men confronted with abuse videos in French mass rape case

Accused men confronted with abuse videos in French mass rape case

Getty Images Gisèle Pelicot has waived her anonymity and insisted that videos filmed by her ex-husband are shown in court Warning: This story contains distressing details from the start. An abrupt silence swamped the courtroom in Avignon as three large television screens, positioned high on three walls, flickered back to life. One could sense people…

Rice water

How to Incorporate Rice Water into Your Skincare Routine

How to Incorporate Rice Water into Your Skincare Routine (Korean Skin Care) Rice water has long been a staple in traditional Korean skincare routines. Revered for its hydrating and brightening properties, it has gained global attention for its effectiveness in achieving clear, radiant skin. If you’re looking to enhance your skincare regimen with this time-tested…

'£25bn tax bomb' and 'Tory fight veers right'

‘£25bn tax bomb’ and ‘Tory fight veers right’

A number of Thursday’s papers lead with the “shock” result of the Conservative leadership contest. The Metro reports: “Tory fight veers to the right”, as “favourite” James Cleverly is knocked out of the contest in what it calls a “surprise twist”. The paper says the Conservative party’s next leader will be between “hardliners” Kemi Badenoch…

Why Pennsylvania could hold the keys to the White House

Why Pennsylvania could hold the keys to the White House

Getty Images Liberty Bell in Philadelphia The White House’s address may be 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, but the real road to the presidency runs through the state of Pennsylvania, the biggest prize among the electoral battleground map. According to calculations by elections analyst Nate Silver, the candidate who wins Pennsylvania has more than a 90% chance…

'Our son died. Now we can use his sperm to have a grandchild'

‘Our son died. Now we can use his sperm to have a grandchild’

Getty Images The couple say they approached the court because they wanted to carry on their son’s “legacy” A couple in India have said they are “delighted” after a court ordered a hospital to hand over the frozen semen sample of their dead son to them so they could have a grandchild through surrogacy. The…

Wildlife Photographer of the Year: Tadpoles win top prize

Wildlife Photographer of the Year: Tadpoles win top prize

Shane Gross Shane Gross wins the grand prize – and the ‘Wetlands: The Bigger Picture’ category A snapshot of wriggling toad tadpoles has earned Shane Gross the title of Wildlife Photographer of the Year. Beneath a floating canopy of lily pads in Cedar Lake, Canada, a swarm of western toad tadpoles glided gracefully through the…