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WHEN it comes to tablets, Apple is king – and there’s another shiny jewel in its crown.I’ve been secretly testing the new iPad Air 2024, an upgraded super slate that is thin, light, and extremely impressive.5There’s a new 13-inch option for the iPad Pro with an extremely generous screenCredit: Sean Keach / The U.S. Sun5The iPad Air now comes powered by the super-speedy Apple M2 chipCredit: AppleIt’s a gorgeous slab of metal and glass that comes in four colors: Starlight and Space Grey, as well as the new Blue and Purple.I’ve also been trying it paired with the float-effect Magic…

GRINDING insects into flour could help people in the UK overcome their reluctance to eat them, scientists claim.The market for insects is growing as an alternative protein source to meat.1Mealworms are ‘cheap and environmentally friendly to eat’Credit: Oliver Dixon – The SunCritters are protein-rich, easier to farm, lower in fat are environmentally friendly and could help tackle obesity, experts claim.However, people are disgusted by the thought of eating them, according to a survey presented at the European Congress on Obesity in Venice. Of more than 600 Brits quizzed between 2019 and 2020, almost half (47 per cent) said they would not…

RUSSIAN forces seized miles of ground in Ukraine in a shock offensive near the second largest city, Kharkiv.Putin’s troops have made dramatic gains since launching their assault on Friday.4Homes have been bombarded by Putin’s invaders in VovchanskCredit: EPA4Ukraine sacked its military commander in charge there yesterday as officials said defences were not as tight as they should have been.The country’s armed forces said Moscow had achieved some “tactical successes” around the north-eastern city near the Russian border over the weekend.Russia claimed it had captured five villagesAnd Ukrainian soldiers said the invaders had briefly surrounded Vovchansk, a town which is three…

OPENAI is releasing a smarter version of its AI chatbot for free to users around the world – and it can see photos and even speak to you like a super-charged Siri.The new GPT-4o model was announced at Spring Update, a special event live-streamed for free around the world.4The new update lets ChatGPT see images for freeCredit: OpenAI4OpenAI is best known for its ChatGPT artificial intelligence chatbotCredit: The U.S. Sun / OpenAIIt’s being released on Monday and is expected to roll out over the next few weeks.Regular ChatGPT runs on GPT 3.5, with an upgrade to the smarter GPT 4…

ONE of the most common frustrations I see from Sun readers is being unable to get a GP appointment.I’ve heard of people on hold for almost an hour, only to be cut off – so I do understand it can make you feel like giving up.4Dr Zoe Williams shares her top tips for anyone struggling to get a GP appointmentCredit: Olivia WestBut, there are things everyone can do to get the right help as fast as possible.First, if you can, submit an online appointment form and make a prescription request via your GP surgery’s website to save you waiting on…

THIS is the horrifying moment a massive 100ft billboard fatefully toppled over in India killing four helpless bystanders.At least 60 others have been injured after a frightening dust storm threw Mumbai into chaos today with 40 people still believed to be trapped under piles of debris as tireless recuse missions continue.11The moment the 100ft billboard snapped from its hinges and plummeted backwards onto a busy petrol stationCredit: mediadrumimages11The fallen billboard toppled on top of a fuel station in Mumbai killing at least four people and leaving 60 injuredCredit: Reuters11Vehicles were left completely crushed under the weight of the billboard as…

CHILDREN born via Caesarean are at greater risk of catching measles, a study suggests.Around one third of women have C-sections, either planned or as an emergency. 1A baby born via a C-section may not be as protected against measles despite vaccination, according to a studyCredit: Getty – ContributorVaccination was 2.6 times more likely to be “completely ineffective” in C-section babies, compared to those born vaginally. They are therefore more susceptible to the disease. Children in the UK are given a dose of the MMR vaccine – for measles, mumps and rubella – at one year old and a second at three years…

RUSSIA is suffering record losses with 1,740 reportedly killed in a single day as its troops are thrown into meatgrinder assaults in northeastern Ukraine.Moscow’s forces are pounding over 30 villages and towns in the Kharkiv region after pressing on with a brutal new ground offensive.12Russia began a new devastating offensive on the northeastern front on FridayCredit: AP12Ukraine said Russia was throwing its troops into meatgrinder assaults suffering record lossesCredit: Reuters12Ukraine today released footage showing its forces blitzing up to five Russian tanksCredit: X/@DefenceU12The wreckage of two decimated tanksCredit: X/@DefenceUHeavy fighting raged along the northeast front today while Ukraine rushes in…

A WOMAN who flew to Turkey for a ‘mummy makeover’ was left in ‘the most excruciating pain’ after having four surgeries in one day. Brittany Barkway flew 8,000 miles from Australia to Turkey to get a tummy tuck, breast lift and implants, full-body liposuction and a Brazilian butt lift, all in one go. 7Brittany Barkway, 26, was left in excruciating pain after flying to Turkey for a mummy makeoverCredit: Jam Press/@brittanybarkway7She opted to have four surgeries in one day in order to get back to her child as soon as possibleCredit: Jam Press/@brittanybarkway7But the mum woke up in agony, claiming…

GERMANY could recruit teenagers to its armed forces as Europe shores up its defences to prepare for war with Russia.Leaked military documents have uncovered Berlin’s plans to conscript all young men and women as soon as they turn 18.6German soldiers wait to meet Chancellor Olaf Scholz last Monday in Lithuania, during Nato war drillsCredit: AP6A German battle tank takes part in a war exercise in LatviaCredit: EPA6Russian tyrant Vladimir Putin is still raging his illegal war in UkraineCredit: GettyGerman defence minister Boris Pistorius could go public with the radical initiative as soon as next month.During a trip to the US…