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A HUNDRED migrants overpowered French cops yesterday morning to storm a beach and wade out to a “taxi boat” service — which sped them off to the UK.The Sun was there to witness the scenes which saw hapless gendarmes fire tear gas in a desperate and ultimately failed bid to stop them.6An army of migrants overpowered French cops to storm a beach and wade out to a ‘taxi boat’ serviceCredit: Louis Wood6French police officers puncture smuggler’s boat with a knifeCredit: AFPEven when the team of eight cops managed to slash the first boat which arrived to pick up the throng…

A GRANDMA’s life was saved when doctors replaced her artery with a ‘frozen elephant trunk’ in a groundbreaking op.Jeanette, 70, was in desperate need of surgery, as her aorta – the body’s biggest artery – was diseased and threatening to rupture.5Jeanette’s artery was replaced with ‘frozen elephant trunk’Credit: BBC5Surgeons at University Hospital Southampton performed the high-risk procedureCredit: BBCThe widow’s aortic valve at the top of her heart is also leaking – a defect that can cause heart failure. “Having an enlarged aorta and a leaky heart is like a time bomb,” consultant cardiac surgeon Amit Modi explained. During an episode…

JAPAN is famed for its ultra-fast bullet trains but this lavish train journey is one of its kind.The Seven Stars is the first luxury sleeper train in the country which offers a unique experience like nowhere else.6The Seven Stars is the most luxurious sleeper train in JapanCredit: COURTESY OF SEVEN STARS6The guests are cared after by butlers and chefs who prepare 10-course dinnersCredit: Alamy6It has only 10 ordinary and 2 deluxe suites – each with its own shower and toiletCredit: cruisetrain-sevenstars.com6Launched in 2013, the sleeper train became an instant hit with tickets selling out at lightning speed each year.The demand…

CLIMBING the stairs could add years to your life, according to a study.Taking the apples and pears instead of riding a lift or escalator counts as a mini workout.1Little bursts of exercise can add up to real health benefits, say experts (stock image)Credit: AlamyData from half a million 35 to 84-year-olds found stair-walkers had a 39 per cent lower risk of dying from heart disease.They were also 24 per cent less likely to die young of any cause and had fewer strokes and heart attacks.Scientists say the extra few minutes of physical effort here and there add up to a…

SATELLITE images have exposed Iran’s terrifying efforts to carve out a secret, iron-clad nuclear site buried in the mountains.It follows warnings from a nuclear weapons expert that Tehran could produce a bomb in as little as six months from one of its “covert” nuclear hubs.9Iranian technicians work at one of the country’s uranium sites9The Natanz nuclear facility pictured in 20209Recent ISIS satellite pics of Nafanz nuclear site – nestled in the Zagros mountainsCredit: Institute for Science and International Security9When Israel launched its calculated precision strike on the Iranian city of Isfahan last week, many thought the nuclear site there was a target.Despite…

ALLERGY sufferers expect to struggle during the spring and summer months – but an expert has revealed that there are common items lurking in your home that can also lead to a sneezing fit.TV Dr Sara Kayat shares that air fresheners, flowering houseplants – and even kids’ teddies –are most likely to set off a sneezing fit.2Three quarters of workers still feel obliged to come to work when they have coldCredit: SWNSCandles are a common cause of respiratory allergies, as the strong perfume can be irritating and could trigger a sneeze.Dust mites thrive in warm, dusty spots like soft toys,…

ANDREW and Tristan Tate will stand trial as part of an ongoing rape and human trafficking probe in Romania.The controversial brothers were arrested in 2022 and charged with human trafficking, rape and forming an organised crime group to sexually exploit women.2Andrew Tate, right, and his brother Tristan outside court in Bucharest, Romania in December last yearCredit: AP2Tate smiles for the cameras following their arrest over UK sex offence chargesCredit: APAndrew, 37 and Tristan, 35, have repeatedly denied the charges levelled against them.Today, a court hearing was held to decide whether or not they would face trial or if the case would be referred to…

DESPITE summers getting even warmer year after year and the potential health risks associated with it, many of us still love nothing more than sunbathing.But how long does it take to tan, and can you get a tan in the shade or when using SPF 50 sun screen? Here’s what we know.2 How long does it take to tan in the sun?Put simply, there is no safe way to tan – other than by using sprays or lotions.Spending time in the sun causes damage which can lead to wrinkles and cancer.British dermatologists say people in the UK have an unhealthy…

HAVE you got the eyes of a festivalgoer and spot five hidden tickets in this optical illusion?This tricky brainteaser will leave you pulling your hair out as you try find all of them in 10 seconds or less.8Try spotting all five tickets in under ten seconds in this tricky optical illusionCredit: Creekside MediaThis image is known as an optical illusion, meaning there could be other not-so obvious elements to be found.The challenge here is to spot the five hidden tickets in this busy and vibrant music festival.You can immediately see the band performing on stage and the dancing crowd enjoying good music.But only…

A RECEPTIONIST was left blind for months after getting lashes fitted. Lillie Barrett, now 22, began experiencing an itchy left eye in November 2022 after getting a set of £55 Russian lashes fitted while wearing her contact lenses.4Lily’s eye changed colour after getting a set of lashes while wearing her contact lensesCredit: Kennedy Newsand Media4The receptionist was left blind for monthsCredit: Kennedy Newsand MediaHorrifying footage shows Lillie’s cornea turning a hazy grey as she claims she was left blind in this eye and not able to see in 3D out of the other.The woman from South London, who was 20…