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Human eggs fully grown in lab for first time
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Human eggs fully grown in lab for first time

    Human eggs have been fully grown in a laboratory setting for the first time, potentially paving the way for new fertility treatments. The eggs were removed from ovary tissue as early as possible and grown in a laboratory up until the point they were ready for fertilisation, according to research published in the journal Molecular Human Reproduction. If the eggs were healthy it could allow women who were undergoing medical treatments that damage their eggs, such as chemotherapy, to store and save them for future fertilisation. However, scientists have cast doubts on whether the study proved that the eggs were fully grown in good health. Lead researcher Professor Evelyn Telfer, of the University of Edinburgh's school of biological sciences, said: Being able to fully...
Jeremy Corbyn denies he would keep UK in customs union
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Jeremy Corbyn denies he would keep UK in customs union

  The Labour leader allegedly made the comment in a meeting with Michel Barnier earlier this week. It was recorded in an EU memo and reported in Friday's Daily Telegraph. But a spokesperson for Mr Corbyn talked down the claim. We have been clear all the way through that you can't be in the customs union if you are not in the EU. All member states are by default part of the EU's customs union. That is the system which permits goods trading without customs checks inside the bloc. In exchange, countries agree universal tariffs being on goods being imported from outside the EU. But Labour wants the current terms of the customs union to be replicated during the transition period. And it is leaving the door open on forming a new customs union with the EU in the future In con...
Last two of ISIS infamous British fighters known as the Beatles captured by Syrian Kurds
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Last two of ISIS infamous British fighters known as the Beatles captured by Syrian Kurds

    A member of the American-backed Syrian Democratic Forces in October inside a prison built by Islamic State fighters in Raqqa, Syria. The group is said to have detained two Britons infamous for their role in. Syrian Kurdish fighters have detained two British men infamous for their role in the Islamic State’s imprisonment, torture and killing of Western hostages, according to American officials. All four had lived in West London. Mr. Kotey, born in London, is of Ghanaian and Greek Cypriot background, while Mr. Elsheikh’s family fled Sudan in the 1990s. Both men have been designated foreign terrorists by the United States. The British extremists were known for their brutality. They repeatedly beat the hostages they kept imprisoned in Raqqa, Syria, formerly the Islamic...
M5 crash: One dead and 10 injured in multi vehicle crash
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M5 crash: One dead and 10 injured in multi vehicle crash

    One person has died and 10 people have been injured in a crash on the M5 in Somerset. Several vehicles were involved in the incident which happened shortly before 06:20 GMT, police said, resulting in the motorway being shut. A closure is in place between junctions 25 for Taunton and 26 for Wellington with diversions in operation. Avon and Somerset Police said it expected the carriageways to be closed "for a significant amount of time. Three people had to be cut free from vehicles, Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said. Media captionMotorist Adam Lowe filmed one of the air ambulances landing Image caption Traffic was turned around from the crash site by police Image caption The M5 is expected to remain shut for a significant amount of time About 15 para...
Prince Harry to fulfill royal duties without Meghan
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Prince Harry to fulfill royal duties without Meghan

    Prince Harry and Meghan Markle attend the annual Endeavour Fund Awards at Goldsmiths Hall in London, to celebrate the achievements of wounded, injured and sick servicemen and women who have taken part in sporting Prince Harry is scheduled to go on his official visits after Valentine’s Day without his fiancée, Meghan Markle. Kensington Palace released the prince’s schedule for Feb. 15 and 16 on Thursday. Harry and Meghan's fun night out A day later, he will be attending the England Rugby team open training session at the Twickenham Stadium. The palace did not mention anything about Markle attending both sports events, but the couple is scheduled to go to Edinburgh on Feb. 13. They will also be gracing a reception that celebrates youth achievement to mark the Scotti...