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WIDOW Jean Brogan was glad to be sitting down when she opened the cheap plastic box that had arrived through the post.In it was a silver medal, with King Charles on one side and an atomic symbol between two olive branches on the other.6Tony Brogan witnessed four nuclear blasts at Maralinga — such as the one above — and suffered ill health for the rest of his lifeCredit: Handout6Tragic Tony pictured with his grandson JamesCredit: Arthur Edwards / The Sun6Grandson James with Jean – and the medal – with King Charles on one side and an atomic symbol between two…

HUMANS could live on the Moon and on Mars in “stadium-sized” space habitats set to launch into the Earth’s orbit as soon as 2026.The incredible expandable space bases are compressed to fit inside rockets and increase in size when deployed in space.2The ‘stadium-sized’ space habitats could allow humans to live on the MoonCredit: MAX SPACESpace startup Max Space is looking to launch the habitats into Earth’s orbit on board a SpaceX rocket – to inflate in size after deployment.The bases are a cheaper alternative to traditional “tin can” module designs, which consist of small modules connected to each other.Max Space…

WE give our kids yoghurt and cheese to help them “grow strong”, but forget about our own bone health as we age.Adults’ bones constantly remodel themselves, so as old bone tissue is removed, new bone forms. 4Credit: Olivia WestFrom 40, however, less is replaced and from our fifties bones get significantly weaker – this is especially so for women as their hormones change during menopause.Some people lose bone tissue faster than normal or are at risk of osteoporosis. This means they are at greater risk of a fracture.Exercise maintains strength in the bones, just like it does in the muscles.It’s…

AUSTRALIAN police have declared the stabbing at a church in a Sydney suburb a “terror act”.New South Wales police officers rushed to the scene where they detained a fifteen-year-old boy accused of stabbing a Bishop and three others during Mass.7New South Wales cops have declared the church stabbing a “terror act”Credit: Reuters7A live stream appeared to show the terrifying moment Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel was stabbedCredit: X7Bishop Emmanuel was reportedly stabbed multiple timesCredit: Facebook7Footage showed the attacker smiling as he was pinned to the floorThe incident happened while Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel was preaching on Monday afternoon at Sydney’s Wakeley…

SAMSUNG users have been urged to keep their devices safe against malware that can leave them destitute.Malware is a malicious software that can infect your smartphone, desktop, or laptop.1Samsung users have been urged to keep their devices safe against malwareCredit: GettyWhile Samsung Galaxy devices boast built-in security features, staying vigilant against malware is crucial. HOW DOES MALWARE WORK?Malware can attack your device through malicious apps, compromised emails, or non-secure Wi-Fi connections.The software can steal sensitive information from your phone, including banking information.Perhaps more notable, some malware can bypass fingerprint locks and perform unauthorized actions on your behalf.Samsung notes on its support page that it’s…

SKIN patches could halve rates of deadly organ rejection in transplant patients, hope scientists running an NHS trial.Around 4,500 Brits have organ transplants each year but the body rejects them in up to a third of cases.1The skin starts to come up in a rash if someone’s body is reacting badly to their transplantCredit: NHS Blood and TransplantAn experiment will now give 152 lung transplant patients a small 10x3cm skin graft from their donor at the same time as their op.Experts believe the skin patch, to be put on the forearm, will come up in a rash if the body…

A GIANT “portal to the underworld” has suddenly opened up near the Ukrainian border, leaving Russians scrambling to fill it.The deep sinkhole emerged from a cornfield that was almost on the border between Russia and Ukraine in the mining town of Gukovo, Rostov region.8A deep sinkhole has suddenly appeared in a cornfield in RussiaCredit: East2West8Some locals believe that the crater was created by a collapsed mine shaftCredit: East2West8Even in broad daylight, the bottom of the hole could not be seenCredit: East2WestLocals from Rostov suspect that the crater was caused by a collapsed mine shaft, although the town administration is adamant…

WOLFE Glick recently returned home from London where he ended up coming 13th in the European International Championships.It was the largest Pokémon tournament of all time, and for most people this would be an enormous achievement.1Wolfe Glick won the 2016 Pokémon World ChampionshipComing 13th out of almost 1k competitors including numerous other former (and current) World Champions is no easy task.Glick said he was happy with how he played at the tournament telling The Sun: “I can be proud of this result, because I’m proud of myself for locking in today and playing good Pokémon.”However Glick had the strong belief…

A MAN who was woken up by an alarming “snap” was horrified to find out he had broken his penis in two places.The unidentified 27-year-old was left writhing in agony after he rolled on his erect member while he slept.2A man who was woken up by a “snap” was horrified to find out his penis was fracturedCredit: Getty2A penis can tear if it’s hit with blunt force when erectCredit: GettyThe man, from Tunisia, waited 36 hours before seeking medial attention, doctors wrote in a medical journal.Staff at Ibn El Jazzar Hospital in Kairouan said he had an “eggplant deformity” —…

SHOCKING video of the moments after a knifeman attacked a bishop in Sydney shows hundreds of angry churchgoers demanding revenge.The swarm of people congregated outside the church can be seen attempting to push past riot police, throwing projectiles, and chanting “cut off his fingers”.14Video footage shows hundreds of protestors gathered outside a church in WakelelyCredit: X/BGatesIsaPyscho14The crowd attempted to push past riot police demanding for the knifeman to be released to themCredit: X/BGatesIsaPyscho14Some members of the crowd even threw projectiles at police officers and vehiclesCredit: X/BGatesIsaPyscho14The confrontation lasted into the night, with a handful of police injuredCredit: X/BGatesIsaPyscho14The crowds gathered…