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Couple ‘blessed’ to have three children with albinism bemoan ‘rude’ comments and say ‘never judge a book by its cover’

A mother of five who has three children born with albinism, which gives them pale skin and visual impairments which can cause them to “walk into buildings”, has said she wishes people would stop making “rude” and “nasty” comments as she and her ...

15 Mar 2023 at 07:00

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Albino woman picked on and fetishised in younger years now modelling at London Fashion Week and in Vogue Magazine

A woman with albinism who was “picked on” and fetishised at a younger age for her pale skin, grey eyes and blonde hair is now a model featuring in Vogue and London Fashion Week and has said her career has allowed her to represent those with ...

20 Feb 2024 at 06:30

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Albino judo athlete with epilepsy set to represent Britain after Tokyo Paralympics dream dashed by 40 seizures per week

An albino judo athlete who was diagnosed with epilepsy, causing him to have up to 40 seizures per week in his teenage years and lose the chance of competing in the Tokyo Paralympics, is now seizure free and preparing for the world’s ...

28 Apr 2023 at 07:00

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Kosovo tightens border security after police officers ‘kidnapped by Serb forces’

Kosovo’s prime minister said border security would be tightened following what he described as Serbia’s role in the “kidnapping of three police officers”. Prime Minister Albin Kurti also criticised Nato-led international ...

15 Jun 2023 at 12:00

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Kosovon Serb whose arrest sparked crisis is released from jail

A former Kosovo Serb policeman whose detention triggered a major crisis between Serbia and Kosovo has been ordered to be released from prison and placed under house arrest, according to his lawyer. The December 10 ...

28 Dec 2022 at 14:47

King hosts creatives from Western Balkans at special reception

Representatives from the creative sector of the Western Balkans enjoyed being centre stage at a reception hosted by the King. Charles was joined by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer at a special reception in ...

21 Oct 2025 at 21:09

Health

Mum of one-year-old twins born with rare eye condition causing vision loss says diagnosis was ‘a big shock’

The parents of one-year-old twin boys born with a rare eye disorder that causes sensitivity to light and impaired vision say they hope they live “full, decent lives” despite the condition. Sam and Tommy ...

30 Dec 2025 at 06:30

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