A newborn chimpanzee at Rockhampton Zoo, named Cassie, is recovering after a fractured femur, receiving donated human colostrum for nutrition and antibodies. The baby is being hand-reared and is slowly being introduced to its mother, Sile, and the troop.
A Gurugram couple suspects a child swap at a Greater Kailash IVF clinic after a DNA test revealed neither parent was biologically related to one of their newborn twins. They allege authorities have been slow to act, leading to a court-ordered FIR that was later stayed.
Hong Kong's HK$20,000 newborn baby bonus, launched in 2023, is set to expire in October. The government will consult the public on whether to continue the incentive, which has benefited over 65,000 babies and cost HK$1.3 billion.
Kianty and Conor Simpson are still seeking answers four years after their newborn son, Jacob, died due to multiple failings during his birth at Glangwili Hospital. The couple has not received a death certificate and has not held an inquest, leading to prolonged grief and an inability to move forward.
An Ebola outbreak in the DRC's Ituri province has seen 676 cases and 136 deaths. Four nuns caring for an infant who died from the virus have fallen ill. Frontline workers face supply shortages and conflict hinders response, while travel restrictions are criticized.
Tommy Fury defeated Eddie Hall via unanimous decision in a boxing exhibition bout in Manchester. Fury dedicated the win to his newborn son, Midas, and showcased his boxing skills against the significantly heavier former World's Strongest Man.
A revised 'Housing Supply Rules' takes effect on the 15th, introducing a special subscription for newborns, expanding housing opportunities for families with children under two, and facilitating corporate relocation to local areas through tailored housing supply.
Sports Illustrated model Christen Goff discussed how Taylor Swift's presence in the NFL has broadened the audience, particularly attracting more women. Goff noted a significant shift in her own social media engagement, moving from predominantly male fantasy football followers to a more diverse female audience interested in sports and lifestyle. She also shared insights into her experience as a new mother attending NFL games.
South Korean goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu made crucial saves to secure a 2-1 win over Czechia in their FIFA World Cup Group A match, crediting the first awake video call with his newborn daughter for giving him 'extra strength'.
A 35-year-old Czech mother is accused of feeding her newborn baby to dogs in Kynšperk nad Ohří. The infant's remains were discovered by the grandmother, with the rest of the body still missing. The mother faces up to life imprisonment.
A mother has filed a lawsuit against a hospital in Gunpo, Gyeonggi Province, alleging medical negligence after her newborn son developed respiratory distress and fell into critical condition shortly after birth via C-section. The police have launched an investigation into the hospital's medical staff.
Prosecutors are seeking a 15-year prison sentence for a woman in her 20s accused of abandoning her newborn baby in a motel sink, leading to the infant's death. The defense argues against intent to kill, citing the mother's distress and financial exploitation.
Bluetooth sleep masks combine light-blocking eye masks with thin speakers, offering a comfortable alternative to earbuds for streaming audio like podcasts or white noise to aid sleep. They can improve sleep quality by blocking light and potentially masking disruptive sounds.
Bavaria launches Tele-Neugeborenen-Notarztdienst (TeleNNAD) for remote expert support during births, aiming to reduce complications and fatalities in rural clinics. The service connects local teams with neonatologists 24/7.
A newborn baby girl, still with her umbilical cord attached, was found abandoned in a bag outside a house in Turkey's Umurbey neighborhood. Residents alerted police after hearing the baby's cries, and she was taken to a hospital where she is reported to be in good condition. An investigation is underway to find those responsible.
Japan's birthrate has hit a record low, with an estimated 670,000 newborns in 2025, marking the 10th consecutive year of decline. The total fertility rate dropped to 1.14, the lowest since 1947, with Tokyo at 0.96. Despite a slight decrease in deaths, natural population decrease remains high.
A Hong Kong couple was arrested on suspicion of child neglect after refusing a DNA test for their newborn, raising concerns about child welfare and legal loopholes. Their eldest daughter died in infancy, and another child is in Swedish care.
A Hong Kong doctor and a children's rights group have warned that unassisted home births and vaccine refusal pose life-threatening risks to mothers and newborns. Their concerns follow the arrest of a couple suspected of child neglect after they refused to register their third child's birth and submit to a DNA test.
A 32-year-old woman in Dehradun was allegedly locked in a toilet for 10 months and subjected to severe domestic violence by her in-laws, including assaults with bottles and sticks. The incident came to light after her father filed a police complaint.
Parents Jemma and Marvin Johnson are urging politicians to implement newborn heel prick testing for Metachromatic Leukodystrophy (MLD) after their seven-year-old son, Teddy, died from the rare degenerative disease. They argue early detection could have saved his life.
A pregnant 17-year-old, Jariah Edwards, was allegedly shot and killed by her ex-boyfriend, Trevon Williams, in San Diego. Williams reportedly lured her outside with flowers before shooting her. Her baby girl survived and is in critical condition.
A 30-year-old ASHA worker died in Sonbhadra, India, after a quack allegedly performed a C-section at a hospital that had been sealed multiple times. The newborn survived, but the accused hospital operators are now fugitives with cash rewards on their heads.
Five newborns (1-3 days old) died in Ad-Din Hospital, Dhaka, during a heatwave (32°C/89°F) when the post-delivery ward's air conditioning failed, causing suffocating conditions.
A newborn baby was found dead in a wooded area near Halifax, Canada, on Sunday, days after going missing. Police have charged two relatives of the infant's mother, Sukhpreet Singh and Ramandeep Kaur, with concealing the body and obstructing investigators.
