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A MAN who was once the world’s fattest person and weighed more than four baby elephants has undergone a dramatic transformation.Juan Pedro Franco was so huge he couldn’t even haul his 93 stone body to the toilet – but he is now unrecognisable.6Juan Pedro Franco was once the fattest man in the worldCredit: Barcroft Productions6After weight loss surgery he was able to walk and has switched up his life-styleCredit: Facebook6Juan realised he had to act after he was close to death at 93 stoneCredit: Barcroft ProductionsThe 40-year-old has been working hard to shed the pounds after a terrifying near death…

A SOVIET nuclear submarine wreck has been emitting toxic levels of radiation that is 100,000 times more than normal.The Soviet-era sub sunk off the coast of Norway back in 1989, where it has remained – continuing to spew radioactivity for three decades.8An undated picture taken in St. Petersburg showing the nuclear-powered submarineCredit: Wikipedia8The sub sunk after a fire on board in 1989Credit: YouTube/@havforskningen8A photo of the Norwegian Institute of Marine Research using an underwater drone to take samples from KomsomoletsCredit: EPA8Gusts of dust have been pulsing out of the sub for decadesCredit: YouTube/@havforskningenIll-fated Komsomolets was a ground-breaking invention at the…

IT is vital to keep tabs on your health, to help you live a long life, free from illness and disease.Research by Men’s Health Forum has previously shown that men between the ages of 18 and 44 are less likely to see a doctor than women.1Experts have revealed 10 health checks every man should be doingWhether it’s because of a lack of time, ignoring problems or simply feeling too embarrassed, avoiding the doctor’s surgery could mean that any potential health issues just get worse. So, simple health checks that can be done at home are a useful way to stay on…

SATELLITE images of the humiliating Israeli revenge strike on an Iranian airbase have revealed the true extent of Tel Aviv’s precision hit.The Isfahan base, home to valuable air defence kit, was struck on Friday in an attack that seemed to scare Iran into backing down after vicious threats.6Iran’s Isfahan airbase before the Israeli strike on Friday morningCredit: Twitter/FardadFarahzad6The airbase after Israel’s hit – a patch of concentrated scorched earth hit the centre of the baseCredit: Twitter/FardadFarahzad6Iran has been humiliated in Israel’s successful precision strikeAn Iranian opposition outlet has now revealed footage of the damage sustained in the revenge blast which…

HARRY Miller was just 14 years old when he started hearing voices and feeling “freaked out”.The “really good kid” went to three church youth groups a week but began experiencing fits of rage after a doctor first prescribed him the asthma drug montelukast in 2016.5Harry Miller suffered serious mental health problems after taking the asthma drug montelukastCredit: Supplied5His parents Graham (right) and Allison say they were not made aware of the risks at the timeCredit: SuppliedThe pills have been linked to depression, aggression and suicidal thoughts, but his parents Graham and Allison say they were not made aware of the…

AN influencer who quit her life of luxury to live in a slum with the love of her life has revealed how they are now local celebs earning thousands a month. Leni Weise, 24, met her now husband Vinn Pacbro, 23, on a work trip in Kenya – and dropped everything to move 6,000 miles across the world to be with him.13Leni Weise moved to a slum in Africa to be with her husband LeniCredit: Instagram13Leni and Vinn Vinn Pacbro lived in Kibera, the largest slum in Africa13Vinn’s house in Kibera had one room that served as a kitchen, dining…

A UKRAINIAN missile is thought to have struck Putin’s oldest naval vessel in a massive blow to Russia’s forces in Crimea.Footage showed flames and smoke billowing out from the 112-year-old warship in the occupied port of Sevastopol this morning.5Russian warship Kommuna, reportedly hit this morning by a Ukrainian missile5Footage of the ship burning in Sevastopol port5Launch of the Kommuna in St Petersburg, November 19135The Kommuna was being prepped to salvage Russia’s beloved Moskva – downed by Ukraine missiles two years agoExplosions hit the area as Russians were forced to issue a missile warning and close Putin’s prized Crimea bridge.Fire engines…

A MUM was left devastated when forceps delivery caused her baby daughter to have a stroke.Honey Attridge, 39, was in hour 36 of labour when her baby’s shoulder became stuck – leaving medics no choice but to pull the tot out.7Honey was in hour 36 of labour when her baby’s shoulder became stuckCredit: SWNS7Sophie was left with mild cerebral palsy from the difficult birthCredit: SWNSJust 24 hours later, baby Sophie, now four, stopped breathing, and medics discovered she had suffered a stroke caused by the trauma of her arrival.”I thought my baby was going to die,” the mum-of-one from Farnborough,…

A WOMAN has tragically died after her jet ski crashed off the coast of the island of Gran Canaria.The 28-year-old had lost control over her jet ski and it veered into the rocks of a breakwater, according to reports.1A woman has died after crashing her jet ski in Gran CanariaEmergency responders were immediately notified of the incident, and mobilised the Canary Islands Emergency Service.Paramedics were rushed onto the scene, where it was confirmed that the 28-year-old woman had sustained life-threatening injuries.Emergency services reported that the woman was in cardiac arrest, but CPR was not enough to resuscitate her.The woman was…

THE FIRST pictures of a British man allegedly stabbed to death at a “Mad Hatter’s tea party” show a smiling “creative genius”.Gifted artist Neil Sutcliffe, 37, has been identified as the alleged murder victim of British plumber Joshua Menkens, 28.7Artist Neil Sutcliffe, 37, has been identified as the alleged murder victimCredit: Solarpix7Joshua Menkens, 28, was charged with homicide, possession of a prohibited weapon, and desecration of a corpseCredit: Solarpix7The alleged murder took place near off-grid Portuguese living community Libelinha Venture, picturedCredit: Solarpix7Neil described himself online as an artist who ‘wears silly costumes in genre defying escapades’Credit: SolarpixMenkens is accused of…