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A TERRIFIED passenger onboard the horror Singapore Airlines flight sent an emotional text as the Boeing jet plunged 7,000 feet during a deadly turbulence.On his way to a holiday in Bali, traveller Josh texted what he thought could be his final words to his loved ones.13Passengers grip their seats and each other amid turbulenceCredit: East2West13The ceiling of the Boeing 777-300ER was ripped apartCredit: East2West13Ceiling fittings were ripped apart and pipework was exposed as the plane plunged 7,000ftCredit: ViralPressMum Allison Barker described the hours of desperate wait after getting a chilling message from her son at 9.10 this morning.”I don’t want…

NASA has revealed it is funding the development of a landmark pulsed plasma rocket that it hopes will enable “a whole new era in space exploration”. The rocket is hoped to take future astronauts to Mars in a journey that would take just 2 months – less than half the time that is currently possible. 2The PPR will also allow much heavier spacecraft, equipped with shielding to protect against Galactic Cosmic Rays, to travel further into spaceCredit: Howe Industries2A Earth to Mars round trip would take 21 months with today’s technologyCredit: GettyA one-way trip to the Red Planet takes roughly…

A BRIDE-to-be died after undergoing a weight loss operation with hopes to have a “princess body” for her wedding day. Laura Fernández Costa was desperate to lose one stone ahead of her big day but what was meant to be a fairy-tale ended in tragedy.2Laura Fernández Costa tragically died after a weight loss operationCredit: Jam Press2Laura Fernández Costa has the surgery as she was desperate to lose weight ahead of her weddingCredit: Jam PressThe 31-year-old reportedly had a gastric balloon fitted in her stomach to help her lose weight, as reported by NeedToKnow.The procedure consists of inserting a silicone bag…

DRAMATIC footage captured the moment a fireworks warehouse went up in flames sparking huge explosions in the southern part of India. At least one person is said to be killed in the shocking inferno that took place in Tamil Nadu on Monday. 2Massive explosions were caught on camera after a spark from a nearby welding unit triggered an infernoCredit: X2At least one person has died in the terrifying incident that took place in Tamil Nadu, IndiaCredit: XDramatic footage showed thick black smoke billowing from the fireworks manufacturing unit as locals watched the shocking incident from rooftops nearby. Fire brigades and…

VIRGIN Media has brought back a deal giving new customers a free TV or bill credit for signing up.For a limited time, selected packages come with the added bonus of a 43-inch 4K LG TV thrown in.1New customers have until May 27Credit: AlamyThe TV is worth £379.99.Alternatively, you can opt for £250 of bill credit added to your account.The promotion is for new customers who take up one of four Virgin Media products.This includes the Bigger Combo bundle + Movies, Bigger Combo bundle + Sports, Biggest Combo bundle (including Volt variants) or the Mega Volt bundle online, starting from £61…

PEOPLE in Blackpool are three times as likely to die young from heart disease than those living in the wealthiest part of England, a charity has warned.Analysis by the British Heart Foundation (BHF) shows the seaside resort has an under-75 death rate of 133 per 100,000, compared with just 40 in Hart, Hampshire – the least deprived area of the country.1Manchester (125), Barking and Dagenham in East London (124), Nottingham (120) and Hull (118) also appeared on the ‘heart disease hotspot’ list.Among the top 10 least deprived local authorities where early mortality are low are Waverley in Surrey (47), Mid…

SOME 30 people are in hospital and one man, believed to be a Brit, has died following “severe turbulence” on a Singapore Airlines flight.The tragedy should serve as a reminder to passengers and flight crew about how crucial seatbelts are to in-flight safety, says an expert.9Passengers and cabin crew were not wearing seatbelts when tragedy struck, says an expertCredit: East2West9Crew members appear terrified, one with blood pouring from her noseCredit: East2West9The ceiling of the Boeing plane is ripped apart during the turbulenceCredit: ViralPress9Passengers grip their seats and each other amid turbulenceCredit: East2West9Dents are left in overhead lockers after passengers smashed…

A 22-month-old died in his dad’s arms after choking on a grape given to him by another kid. Little Zaire Bwoga’s dad was watching his youngest son, also known as ZaZa, playing happily by the water with another toddler on January 15.5ZaZa choked to death while eating grapesCredit: 9 News5The tot died in his dad’s arms just weeks before his second birthdayCredit: 9 NewsThe family were at Burns Beach in Perth, Australia, when the tot suddenly began choking – moments later, he was dead. His dad, Brian, said ZaZa’s little toddler friend had shared grapes with him.He is now calling for…

THIS mind-boggling optical illusion has puzzle fanatics stumped and struggling to find the answer – but are you up to the task?Everyone can see the rocks but you need 20/20 vision and a high IQ to spot the three owls in less than seven seconds.8Try to spot the three owlsCredit: PinterestThe picture shows a steep grey and brown rock-face – but somewhere some adorable birds are having a hoot hiding from you.Can you spot the cheeky creatures before the timer runs out? The illusion is made especially difficult as it’s all one colour meaning its much more difficult for the…

A MULTI-BILLION compensation package for victims of the infected blood scandal was finally announced by ministers today.Interim payments of £220,000 will be made in the next 90 days for people who will not survive to receive the full amount. 2Victims of the infected blood scandal are finally learning of their compensation todayCredit: PA2Rishi Sunak making an historic government apology yesterdayCredit: UK PARLIAMENT/UNPIXSTens of thousands of infected and affected people are in line for government cash under a long-awaited pay-out scheme.The biggest health disaster in British history saw more than 30,000 patients given HIV and hepatitis via contaminated blood between the…