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THE World Health Organisation has expressed “enormous concern” over the spread of bird flu strain H5N1 to humans following another outbreak.Fears are beginning to spread as WHO warns there could be “extraordinarily high death rates” if the disease gets out of control.5The WHO has expressed concern over the latest outbreak of bird fluCredit: Reuters5The WHO warned there could be many deaths if the disease gets out of controlCredit: ReutersBird flu is extremely deadly and has caused huge declines in bird populations after it came to Europe in 2020.The outbreak has been devastating for the poultry industry and millions of birds…

BRITAIN and America have announced new sanctions against the “ringleaders” of Iran’s military following the missile and drone onslaught on Israel. Seven individuals and six entities such as the country’s operational command centre have been targeted after helping Iran conduct ‘destabalising regional activity’. Those named are subject to a travel ban and an asset freeze with the organisations listed will have an asset freeze. The intervention comes after more than 400 sanctions have already been imposed on Iran including the Revolutional Guard. The joint move from the UK and US is a direct response to the attacks at the weekend…

SCIENTISTS have discovered the remains of the world’s biggest snake that lurked in swamps 47million years ago.Fossilised remains of the ancient snake species dubbed Vasuki Indicus show the beast was terrifyingly even bigger than a T-Rex coming in at a whopping 50ft.4Twenty seven relatively well preserved vertebrae belonging to a 50ft snake dubbed Vasuki Indicus has been found in IndiaCredit: AP4The view of Panandhro Lightnite Mine in Gujarat, India, where the fossilised vertebrae was foundCredit: ReutersThe super smart team of Debajit Datta and Sunil Bajpai found the vertebrae of the giant snake in an old coal mine in Gujrat, India.In…

A MAN in Amsterdam has died after suffering from Covid continuously for a record-breaking 613 days.The 72-year-old went into hospital with the bug in February 2022 and never recovered before his demise in October last year.1The virus was able to mutate multiple times inside the patient’s body to produce a unique variant (stock image)Credit: GettyThe 20-month infection with “high viral loads” is believed to be the longest ever recorded by doctors.His medics said a serious immune system condition and cancer meant he did not have enough white blood cells or antibodies to battle the virus.Most people clear a case of…

A FRENCHMAN who fended off the Sydney knife attack killer has been granted permanent residency in Australia.Hero Damien Guerot, 31, was nicknamed Bollard Man after security footage showed him warding off Joel Cauchi with a plastic barrier post.4Hero Damien Guerot, 31, was nicknamed Bollard Man after fending off the Sydney knife attack killerCredit: AP4Six people were killed, including a nine-month-old baby, after Joel Cauchi went on a knife rampage in a Sydney mallCredit: The Mega AgencyHis actions — with pal Silas Despreaux, who was not seen on camera — saved lives in an attack that left six dead and a…

AMAZON is offering a free upgrade to millions of Fire TV owners and it can improve your home aesthetic.The new feature is thanks to Amazon’s artificial intelligence updates and can be personalized to your liking.2Amazon is offering a new AI feature to Fire TV usersCredit: Amazon2The feature is very easy to use via Alexa voice commandsCredit: AmazonAmazon is introducing a new AI Art feature to its Fire TV devices.The update lets users create their own AI art masterpieces that can then be used as TV backgrounds.Whether you want a medieval-style painting or something more futuristic displayed in your living room,…

FROM time to time little white marks appear on our fingernails — sometimes seemingly for no reason at all.Here’s everything we know about what causes the mystery spots.1 Most of us are left wondering what has caused the little white marks when they appear on our nailsCredit: Getty – ContributorWhat does a white mark on your fingernail mean?White marks on fingernails are often thought to be caused by calcium deficiency.However, this is an old wives’ tail — the real reason is usually less serious.The condition is called leukonchyia and is classified into two types: true leukonychia and apparent leukonychia.True leukonychia…

THEY’RE the amateur sleuths who spend hours on the internet attempting to crack crimes – not always with the blessing of the police. But this new wave of armchair detectives have actually helped put away dozens of murderers, including the killer of an 11-year-old boy missing for almost three decades.15Armchair sleuths helped bring down twisted killer Luka Rocco Magnotta in 2012Credit: Handout15Cold Tapes is a new murder mystery podcastThey have also snared a heartless murderer who dismembered his flatmate’s body and helped loved ones find the truth about a young student’s body found in a water tank at an LA…

A SUBTLE change to the skin could be an early warning sign of diabetes, a leading surgeon has warned.Figures reveal that early-onset type 2 diabetes, which used to be rare, is rising as more Brits become overweight and unfit.4Acanthosis nigricans is the name for dry, dark patches of skin that usually appear in the armpits, neck or groinCredit: NHS4They’re most common in skin folds, such as the armpits, neck or groinCredit: NHS4The patches are dry and feel similar to velvetCredit: NHSType 2 diabetes causes high blood sugar levels that can lead to serious complications if caught and treated early. Around five million…

FEMALE hunter dubbed “murderer” has killed dozens of wild animals including zebras and bears but claims it was for a good cause.Michaela Fialova, from the Czech Republic, has now teamed up with her new boyfriend, Miroslav Trauer, to hunt down even more beasts.7Michaela Fialová caused a stir when she revealed her controversial hobby on ITVCredit: Jam Press/@michaelkashuntingwild7The model has hunted down numerous animals including bears, lions, crocodilesCredit: Jam Press/@michaelkashuntingwild7The model has met her boyfriend through their shared interest in huntingCredit: Jam Press/@michaelkashuntingwildThe model first caused a stir when she revealed her favourite pastime during appearance on ITV’s This Morning.She has…