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ISRAEL could be forced to change their crucial assault plan on Rafah at the last minute after Hamas released a calculated video of one of the hostages.The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) may now be made to focus their attention on rescuing the hostages and put the planned invasion on hold, warn experts.10The city of Rafah is set to stage the next few weeks of the bloody war in Gaza as the IDF say they will enter the already battered city soon10Hersh Goldberg-Polin seen with marks on his face and his hand amputated in the video released by HamasCredit: AFP10Israeli troops…

A GRID of green dots appeared in an image of a lamp post and baffled the photo taker but there is a fascinating reason why it exists.The green dots seem to be floating in the sky making it look ghost-like but smart iPhone users explained it is part of the refracted lighting. 2An image of a light post included a mysterious grid of green dotsCredit: Reddit/Zealousideal-Sell6022The green dots appear due to refracted light from the lens on the iPhoneCredit: GettyThe image was posted to Reddit with a caption that said, “What are the green dots in this picture?”The post got tons…

A MAN claims he faces a near two-year wait to have a bowling ball-sized hernia that makes him look pregnant removed.Paul Milham, 45, from Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, was told to expect a wait time of 20 months for the “excruciating” mass to be taken out.4Paul Milham is have a bowling ball-sized hernia that makes him look pregnant removedCredit: Kennedy News4Paul says is ‘in pain a lot’ and does not like being around people anymoreCredit: Kennedy NewsHe first spotted the hernia in June last year, two months after undergoing emergency surgery on his colon to treat diverticular disease — a condition…

A ROYAL Navy warship has shot down a ballistic missile fired by Iran-backed Houthi rebels for the first time.HMS Diamond unleashed its devastating Sea Viper system to blast the missile out of the sky, Grant Shapps told The Times.8Royal Navy warship HMS Diamond has shot down a ballistic missile fired by Iran-backed Houthi rebels in the Red SeaCredit: AP8The warship used her world-class Sea Viper missile system to shoot down the missile targeting a merchant vesselCredit: UK MOD Crown copyright8Commander Evans RN and Sub Lt James (pictured) looking at the smoke after blasting the missile out of the skyCredit: UK…

CHOCOLATE lovers beware: the sweet indulgence is facing a bitter crisis as the swollen shoot cacao tree virus threatens global cocoa supplies.The rapidly spreading swollen shoot cacao virus is casting a shadow over the future of chocolate production and prompting urgent action from experts and farmers.7The world’s chocolate supply is under threat due to mealybugs attacking cacao treesCredit: Getty7Cacao trees in Ivory Coast and Ghana, West Africa, are being affected by the virusCredit: UT Arlington7Mealybugs are pests that thrive in warm humid climates and feed on greenhouse plants/subtropical plantsCredit: Getty7The mealy bugs are wiping out millions of cocoa trees in…

THOUSANDS of British children are at risk of contracting a fatal brain-swelling virus, an expert has warned.Dr Ava Easton of Encephalitis International said among the 3.4 million children in the UK who were unprotected or not fully vaccinated against measles, around 10,000 new cases of encephalitis could emerge.1How measles can affect the body: from rash to brain swelling diseaseEngland is facing a measles emergency, with infection rates in some parts of the country higher than they have been since the 1990s. “The surge in cases, which is due to decreasing levels of MMR vaccine uptake, is deeply alarming,” Dr Ava said. “Unless…

THE mystery behind a “cursed” shipwreck was finally solved 350 years after it vanished during its maiden voyage.The Griffin, which disappeared carrying a valuable cargo in 1679, was identified by a couple of shipwreck hunters.5The Griffin has been identified nearly 350 years after it vanishedCredit: Credit: Great Lakes Exploration Group via Pen News5Steve Libert diving on the ship and discovering the keelsonCredit: Credit: Great Lakes Exploration Group via Pen News5The ship was rumoured to have been cursed by native tribesmenCredit: Credit: Great Lakes Exploration Group via Pen NewsSteve Libert and his wife, Kathie, claim that they have found the infamous…

BRITS will soon be able to beam free live TV into their living room via the internet rather than an aerial as the owner of Freeview prepares to launch a brand new product.No more bad signal issues or having to rescan – and forget banging on at your landlord to fix the aerial that never seemed to work.2Freely launches soonCredit: Jamie Harris / The Sun2Number of channels available at launch might be an issue…Credit: Jamie Harris / The SunFreely is born from the owner of Freeview and Freesat – Everyone TV – which itself is owned by the UK’s main…

A MAN’S eyelashes became overgrown and curly because of cancer treatment, medics have revealed.The Spaniard’s lashes developed a dramatic curl as a side effect of chemotherapy for bowel cancer.1A man’s eyelashes became overgrown and curly because of cancer treatmentCredit: JAMADoctors in Spain said he had drug-induced trichomegaly, which can cause eyelashes to grow up to half an inch.Dr Laura Paz, of Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Ferrol, said: “Typically, it appears within the initial months of treatment and resolves when discontinued. “If necessary, trimming the eyelashes is recommended to prevent misdirection of eyelashes, which may lead to ocular complications, such as corneal…

UKRAINE will ramp up long-range strikes inside Russia as billions of pounds of new weapons flood in, Britain’s Chief of Defence Staff says.Admiral Sir Tony Radakin signalled that Britain had no opposition to the attacks on Russian soil.3Ukraine will ramp up long-range strikes inside RussiaCredit: Reuters3The UK agreed an extra £500million military aid to Ukraine, pictured Ukrainian troops training with British troopsCredit: EPAHe said plane-loads of new western weapons would help the blitzes.He told a newspaper yesterday: “It’s ability to conduct deep operations will increasingly become a feature of the war.”It comes after US President Joe Biden signed a £50billion…