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AN IRAQI court has sentenced the widow of a former Islamic State (ISIS) leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi to death.Asma Mohammed was charged with detaining Yazidi women and keeping them as sex slaves at her home, the court announced on Wednesday.2Asma Mohammed was charged with detaining Yazidi women and sentenced to death2Al-Baghdadi was killed by US troops in 2019 in a major operation in northwestern SyriaCredit: EPAState media, citing a Supreme Judicial Council statement said: “The terrorist enslaved Yazidi women in her home, and they were kidnapped by ISIS terrorist gangs in Sinjar district in western Nineveh province.”Al-Baghdadi was killed by US troops…

GIARDIASIS is a tummy bug caused by a tiny parasite.It can trigger a range of symptoms, including smelly or watery diarrhoea, burps that smell like eggs, stomach pain and bloating. 1The stomach bug giardia can cause diarrhoea and stomach crampsCredit: GettySome people also suffer from farting, weight loss, fatigue and nausea, according to the NHS and Mayo Clinic. Giardiasis is usually confirmed by a stool sample and is treated with antibiotics.Anyone with the bug should stay home from school or work until two days after their symptoms stop to avoid spreading the infection. For most people, it goes away in…

HEARTBREAKING tributes have been paid to a tourist crushed to death by an elephant in front of his screaming fiancee in South Africa after getting out of his car to take photos.He was horrifically crushed to death by an angry herd of elephants in a nature reserve after wanting close-up photos of them on July 7.4Cleaning firm boss Carlos Luna, 43, tragically died on Sunday morningCredit: Solarpix4An angry herd of elephants charged towards him and trampled himCredit: PixabayOfficials have confirmed the dead man, 43, was cleaning firm boss Carlos Luna from the town of Ejea de los Caballeros in northern Spain.Mr…

COPS have arrested two British men in Ibiza for allegedly robbing a £105,000 watch from a tourist. The pair were detained along with a Frenchman after the victim was mugged outside of a bar in a “posh” area of the island capital.1Two Brits have been arrested for alleged watch snatching in IbizaCredit: Corbis – GettyThey were detained on Sunday morning, although officials only went public with the arrest last night.The holidaymaker, whose nationality has not been made public, told cops the attackers cut his wrist so they could snatch the expensive timepiece.A spokesman Ibiza police department said: “National Police officers…

TWO children aged 5 and 6 from the same primary school have died – as it battles an infection outbreak. The two children were pupils at Millstead Primary School in Liverpool, which is currently dealing with cases of giardia.1Millstead Primary School in LiverpoolThe outbreak is being managed by the UK Health Security Agency, which said the two deaths are not thought to due to the infection.A UKHSA spokesperson said: “We are aware of the sad deaths of two children who attend Millstead Primary School.”Our thoughts are with the family, friends and school community.”The deaths are unlikely to be due to…

THIS mind-boggling optical illusion has puzzle fanatics stumped and struggling to find the answer – but do you have what it takes?Everyone can see the clown in this image but if you can spot the horses in less than 12 seconds you may boast a high IQ.8Can you spot the horses hiding inside this clown?Credit: AlamyHow can optical illusions and brainteasers help me?Engaging in activities like solving optical illusions and brainteasers can have many cognitive benefits as it can stimulate various brain regions.Some benefits include:Cognitive stimulation: Engaging in these activities challenges the brain, promoting mental agility and flexibility.Problem-solving skills: Regular…

A PICTURESQUE beach on a popular holiday island has been shut following fears that loose rocks might crush tourists.Benijo beach in Tenerife’s Santa Cruz area, dubbed its “hidden jewel”, has closed in another blow to holidaymakers.4Benijo Beach is closed over fears of loose rocks collapsing on touristsCredit: Getty4The beach is dubbed Tenerife’s ‘hidden jewel’ and attracts thousands of touristsCredit: Getty4Thousands of tourists flock to the beautiful beach in Taganana despite the strenuous walk to reach it.The beach opens up to stunning views of the Roques de Anaga rock formations and has been praised for its sunsets.One tourism website says: “Its…

A TOURIST was horrifically crushed to death by an angry herd of elephants in South Africa after wanting close-up photos of them.The man, 43, believed to be from Spain, was holidaying with his partner before he was tragically killed in a game reserve early on July 7.4A herd of elephants trampled the Spanish tourist to deathCredit: Pixabay4Bakgatia Gate in the game range in Pilanesberg National ParkCredit: FacebookHe got out of his car to take photographs in the reserve, located in Pilanesberg National Park, near luxurious tourist hotspot Sun City.His fiance and two friends are believed to have accompanied him and…

An ABANDONED ship has been dubbed “haunted” after its passengers contracted a dangerous lung disease three years ago – but its casino equipment remains largely intact.Explorer Ben Stevens shared photographs of the creepy vessel in Florida after bravely venturing inside.10The Casino Ghost Ship was abandoned after an outbreak of a severe lung diseaseCredit: Jam Press/@places_forgotten10The avid explorer found the ship with a full casino on boardCredit: Jam Press/@places_forgotten10With chairs laid out you’d think there were rooms of people ready to gambleCredit: Jam Press/@places_forgotten10Casino chips were part of Ben’s findingsCredit: Jam Press/@places_forgotten10Cards from three years ago were found aboard the vesselCredit:…

By Ellie Doughty, Foreign News ReporterMonday July 8 marked three weeks since Jay Slater, a 19-year-old from Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire, vanished in Tenerife.The apprentice bricklayer, who flew out to the popular holiday island for a rave festival with friends Lucy Law and Brad Page, has made headlines around the country.On Sunday June 16 the three of them headed off to one of the events at Papagayo nightclub.In the early hours of Monday 17 – Lucy and Brad were ready to head back to their hotel, but Jay wanted to keep partying.It was then that he left the south of the island and…