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BRITS in Spain have been urged to watch out for violent criminals targeting popular holiday hotspots.The warning comes after two high-profile sport stars were robbed by gangs as tourists prepare to flock to the Spanish paradises this summer.4Brits flocking to Spain this summer are being warned of violent robbers in the countryCredit: Alamy4Sampdoria footballer Cristiano Piccini was robbed in IbizaCredit: Rex4Argentinian tennis star Federico Coria was also targeted by gangsCredit: GettySampdoria footballer Cristiano Piccini had his luxury watch stolen in Ibiza.Motorbike muggers tried to run him and his wife over in front of their children in a terrifying broad daylight…

A RARE alignment of six planets – Jupiter, Mercury, Uranus, Mars, Neptune and Saturn – is set to occur in the skies tonight.The cosmic phenomenon will be partially visible and here’s how you can best view it.1Those hoping to see the display will only be able to do so if they have a clear sky and a nearly flat western horizonCredit: The Sun According to experts, the upcoming alignment will be tricky to spot – but not impossible.The rare alignment will take place in the night sky from June 3 into June 4, though part of it will be hidden behind the…

A MAN has made history by becoming the first patient in England to receive an artificial cornea in a groundbreaking ‘single stitch’ surgery. Cecil Farley, 91, faced a year-long wait for sight-saving surgery after a human cornea transplant failed – but his surgeon offered him the chance to skip the queue by using an artificial one.7Cecil Farley, 91, known as John, made history as the first man in England to receive an artificial corneaCredit: PA7John has his artificial cornea examinedCredit: PA7John is slowly regaining vision in his right eye after having the ‘single stitch’ procedure done in FebruaryCredit: PAMedics hope…

CHINA claims it has busted a top-level spy couple working for MI6.It accused the husband and wife team of having stolen state secrets for almost a decade.2China claims it has busted a top-level spy couple working for MI6 (pictured: Chinese President Xi Jinping)Credit: Alamy2Last month Matthew Trickett was found dead in unexplained circumstances after he was charged with helping Hong Kong’s intelligence serviceThe couple, named only as Wang and Zhou, worked in a government agency, leader Xi Jinping’s spy-hunters say.It is the latest tit-for-tat espionage claim amid rock-bottom London- Beijing relations.China’s Ministry of State Security accused MI6 of turning Wang…

AMAZON has warned users over a sinister sign you’re being targeted by scammers.The retail giant said there is something it would never request – and if you’re asked for it, you’re being scammed.2Amazon has revealed some warning signs that you’re in the sights of crooksCredit: AmazonGift cards are a common way for criminals to extract cash from their victims.Criminals will ask users to make purchases with gift cards and may, for example, sell them on for profit.But you’ll be left having spent money on gift cards and have nothing to show for it.”Don’t be pressured into buying a gift card,”…

A PIONEERING skin cancer vaccine being trialled on the NHS could halve the risk of death or relapse, according to a study.It is an early boost for the health service’s Cancer Vaccines Launch Pad that was announced last week.3Scientists hope personalised cancer vaccines could be the futureCredit: PAThe infusion was tested on 157 patients after surgery for stage 3 or 4 melanoma skin cancer.Moderna’s vaccine is the first of its kind to tailor the treatment to each individual patient using Covid jab-style mRNA technology.Experts led by New York University found it reduced the risk of cancer growing back or the…

A BRITISH schoolgirl found dead in a pool while on holiday with her family in Florida has been described as “talented” in emotional tributes.Anna Beaumont, 13, was discovered unresponsive in a pool at Discovery Cove in Orlando, Florida, and died the next day.3Anna Beaumont, 13, was found unresponsive in a pool at Discovery Cove in Orlando, FloridaCredit: WNS3Anna was a keen cyclist and rowerCredit: WNSHer devastated parents Peter and Elizabeth set off from their home in Cardiff for the sunshine break with her and her brother Jake – but faced a heartbreaking journey home without her.Anna was a keen cyclist…

BOEING’S $1.5billion Starliner is finally expected to launch this week just days after its most recent mission was aborted at the last minute.The inaugural flight to the International Space Station (ISS) was abruptly halted on Saturday (June 1) despite having its two astronauts ready to go and strapped into their seats.9Boeing’s $1.5bn Starliner is expected to launch this weekCredit: NASA9Two astronauts are set to travel in the white capsule, which can accommodate up to seven peopleCredit: Boeing9NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore, 61, and Suni Williams, 52, will embark on the 26-hour journey to the ISSCredit: AFP9It represented the fourth time in as many…

BURNS, choking, cuts and more – kids get into all sorts of trouble, some of it more frightening than others, some life-threatening.Would you know what to do if your child or their friend were in a situation like this? 4Dr Zoe Williams shares her top tips for Child Safety WeekCredit: Olivia WestIf not, it’s a good time to brush up on some skills, as it is Child Safety Week.Follow pages on social media to keep your memory refreshed – @tinyheartseducation, @daisyfirstaid and @cprkids are great Instagram pages.Some groups, such as London Ambulance Service, list pop-up events on their websites. You…

POLAND could be wiped off the map in no more than 10 MINUTES, one of Vladimir Putin’s stooges has warned.Military analyst Konstantin Sivkov claimed in a chilling video that Russia would only need two nukes to eviscerate each major Polish city, making its people and language disappear.10Military analyst Konstantin Sivkov said Russia could wipe out Poland in a matter of minutes10Putin would completely eviscerate the Polish people and their language with a few nukesCredit: AP1010But Poland has been seen as Nato’s poster boy thanks to its fierce war preparationCredit: APSivkov told a discussion panel on Russia 1, a state-backed broadcaster, that the…