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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…

AN Emirates air hostess has been charged with attempting suicide in Dubai after claiming she was brutally attacked in her own home.Tori Towey says she suffered severe bruising and other injuries that required hospital treatment in the alleged attack.3Emirates Airlines cabin crew employee Tori Towey, 28, has been detained in DubaiCredit: Journalist Collect3Tori says she suffered severe bruising and other injuries after a domestic violence assault3Dubai authorities charged her with attempted suicide and alcohol consumptionCredit: Journalist CollectThe 28-year-old, who works in the United Arab Emirates as an airline cabin crew member, then attempted to take her own life in the…

FORMER French first lady Carla Bruni has been charged with several corruption offences that could see her going to prison.The supermodel, 56, was allegedly part of a criminal conspiracy to whitewash her husband, former President Nicolas Sarkozy, 69, over allegations that he accepted millions in cash from late Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi.5Carla Bruni was charged over husband Nicolas Sarkozy’s presidential campaign caseCredit: Getty5The supermodel, 56, could face going to prisonCredit: AFPOn Tuesday, a judicial source in Paris said Bruni was being prosecuted in relation to “witness tampering and fraud in an organised gang” after she was questioned at length by…

JAY Slater’s “desperate” family has vowed to continue their search in Tenerife until the missing teen is found.Jay’s uncle requested additional contact from cops on the Spanish island while family members and a handful of volunteers carry out their own foot searches.5Jay’s family continued on with the search even after the police ended their official huntCredit: Doug Seeburg5Jay Slater has been missing for more than three weeksCredit: Facebook5Jay’s older brother Zak with his father Warren continuing to search for the teen this weekCredit: Ian Whittaker5Cops called off their official search after two weeks but have vowed to continue to follow up with leadsCredit:…