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HOURS ago a man was executed in Saudi Arabia, continuing an upward trend in the number of executions carried out globally.The Middle Eastern country is among the deadliest for executions – behind China, where “thousands” have reportedly been slaughtered for dissent and crimes such as drug trafficking and bribery.7A female prisoner is dragged to her execution in Beijing on April 20, 2001Credit: AFP7Blindfolded and bound to stakes, five of ten alleged Communist spies await death before a firing squad in the Ghasr Army Barracks in TehranCredit: Getty7In Royan, northern Iran, a man named Balal is taken to public gallows to…

SAMSUNG has revealed what you should (and shouldn’t) do when you see the dreaded “water drop” icon on your phone.It usually means water has made its way into your port – and will typically block you from charging.2Samsung has revealed what to do when you see this warning pop-upCredit: SamsungMost modern Samsung phones are water-resistant.But that doesn’t mean you can plug a charging cable into a wet port without consequences.Samsung explains: “If there is water in your device’s USB port or moisture is detected that exceeds a set point, charging will not be supported.”This is a safety measure to protect…

A YOUNG girl was left fighting for her life after she was bitten by an adder during a day out with her family at a UK nature reserve.Lil, 11, was attacked by a venomous snake while on the children’s adder trail at Fringringhoe Wick Nature Reserve on Sunday.2Lil’s mother, Sam Lythgho, 41, became instantly concerned and rushed her daughter to Colchester General HospitalCredit: Mirrorpix2Lil’s organs began failing and doctors struggled to find a pulse at one pointCredit: MirrorpixThe reptile lashed out at her hand after she crouched down to get a closer look.Lil’s mother, Sam Lythgho, 41, became instantly concerned…

A FORMER holiday hotspot has quickly transformed into one of the deadliest cities on Earth known for death, drugs and destruction.Colima in Mexico now holds the terrifying title of the world’s murder capital after a string of violent deaths plagued the area as it became a bloody cartel warzone.9Soldiers burn piles of cocaine in Colima as the once popular tourist spot has transformed into the murder capital of the worldCredit: AFP9Colima has become overrun with gangs trading drugs from fentanyl to liquid meth and cocaineCredit: AFP9The 330,000 person-strong city is being ripped apart by the violent cartel turf warsCredit: AFP9Police…

IPHONE owners have come up with rude uses for a new feature tipped to land on the smartphone later this year.Apple is reportedly working on a new AI tool that allows users to create their own emoji.2iOS 18 is due out later this year – and could spell a big change to emojiCredit: Getty2Some users believe the change could lead to an influx of naughty new emojiInstead of relying on the huge list of existing emoji, the upcoming iOS 18 update may be able to generate a completely new one “based on what users are texting” according to Bloomberg.The rumour…

FEEDING peanuts to under-fives slashes their risk of an allergy by 71 per cent, according to a study.About one in 50 British children are allergic to peanuts and rates are increasing.1Around one in 50 children in the UK are allergic to peanuts (stock image)Credit: AlamyReactions can be life-threatening and may be triggered even by foods that only contain tiny amounts of nuts.Experts at King’s College London found that exposing babies and tots to peanuts consistently from a young age helps to protect them.Professor George Du Toit, co-lead investigator from King’s, said: “This is a safe and highly effective intervention which…

POLAND is crafting a £2 billion 430-mile line of military defences to protect the rest of Nato from Vladimir Putin’s Russia.Its eastern flank, bordered by Russia’s Kaliningrad and Belarus, will be shored up with minefields, anti-tank ditches and bunkers.7Poland unveils detailed plans for the new ‘Tusk Line’ defence on MondayCredit: Avalon.red7Russia is more than two years into its bloody war with Ukraine – pictured: Kharkiv frontline7An anti-tank defence line dubbed ‘Dragon’s Teeth’ in Ukraine7Europe has been gearing up for war with Russia for some time now – as Putin continues his illegal land grab in UkraineA staunch supporter of Ukraine,…

APPLE has revealed an important safety button that all iPhone owners should know about – it can save you from dangerous snooping.It’s part of Apple’s Safety Check feature, which is designed to help you root out stalkers who may have access to parts of your iPhone.2Safety Check has a special Emergency Reset button that could be a genuine life-saverCredit: AppleThe button itself is called Emergency Reset, but it’s important to know how Safety Check works first.SAFETY CHECK ON IPHONESafety Check is designed to protect you from oversharing – or even being stalked – through iPhone features.You can restrict a whole…

A ‘FUNNY and courageous’ little boy passed away barely a year after receiving a shocking diagnosis. Albie Bayliss-Watts was initially diagnosed with tonsillitis and tummy bugs when he suffered a sudden seizure and began vomiting blood. 8Albie Bayliss-Watts passed away less than a year after being diagnosed with a brain tumour so rare it could not be identifiedCredit: Brain Tumour Research8Albie was initially diagnosed with tonsillitis and a bug before brain scans picked up a tennis ball sized brain tumourCredit: Brain Tumour Research8Albie passed away on November 18 2021, at just two years oldCredit: Brain Tumour ResearchBut just weeks later,…

UKRAINE targeted Russian military strongholds in occupied city Luhansk overnight, sparking huge fires.Long-range missiles caused blazing infernos at an Aviation school used by tyrant Vladimir Putin’s forces and an aircraft repair base.4Flames fill the sky after one of the Ukrainian hits in Luhansk overnight4Kyiv hit two targets in the occupied city – both used by Putin’s army4A ring of fire caused by the missile attackDramatic footage showed the city’s outskirts burning after reported long range ATACMS missiles were fired by Kyiv.Russian sources said the smell of burning was “unbearable” even kilometres away from the blaze at a Russian-held airport.They claimed…