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NEW analysis of the most powerful space explosion ever seen has revealed a fascinating discovery.The large bang that resulted in the birth of a black hole can be seen in a Nasa timelapse.1The powerful explosion was nicknamed the BOAT which means Brightest of All TimeCredit: NASA’s Goddard Space Flight CenterIt was spotted in October 2022 during a study that was already monitoring the skies for explosions, according to Live Science.Nasa’s James Webb Space Telescope caught the explosion in action and allowed researchers to study it.The event was the biggest burst of gamma radiation ever recorded.That’s how it got the nickname…

WE’RE constantly warned about how smoking can destroy our lungs and health. There are certain outward signs we’ve come to recognise as consequences of the habit: a smoker’s perpetual hacking cough, sagging skin, yellowing teeth. 1A video shared to Instagram laid bare how radically cigarettes can affect your lung functionNow a horrifying video has laid bare just how much damage cigarettes can cause to the inside of your body, showing how smoking can leave the lungs blackened, shrivelled and coated in tar. It comes as MPs prepare to vote on legislation that aims to create a “smokefree generation” by raising…

RAF Top Guns were pulled away from protecting Nato from the threat of Vladimir Putin to shoot down Iranian drones heading for Israel.The Typhoons were redeployed from Romania to defend their ally against Tehran’s barrage on Saturday – stretching British forces across two fronts.10Four RAF Typhoons were scrambled to intercept Iranian missiles and drones hurling towards IsraelCredit: AFP10The moment Iran began its 300-missile attack on Israel was revealed by Iranian state television10PM Rishi Sunak blasted Iran’s attack as “reckless” and called for calmCredit: Luca Boffa / No 10 Downing StreetSix RAF Typhoons began air policing missions in the skies above…

HOLIDAY makers heading to Spain have been warned of the spread of a virus that causes vomiting, bleeding gums and pain behind the eyes.Two cases of dengue fever, thought to have been acquired locally in the country’s party capital, Ibiza, have sparked concerns that the virus is spreading secretly. 3Virologists say Brits need to be aware of the potential spread of dengue fever in SpainCredit: Getty3The mosquito-borne disease is becoming more apparent in EuropeCredit: AlamyScientists fear this means dozens more people have been infected unknowingly.The debilitating disease, dubbed ‘breakbone fever’ because of how painful it is, is spread by mosquitoes and is…

DOZENS of Georgian MPs came to blows in parliament after the leader of the opposition sucker-punched a minister in the middle of a speech.Those watching the live broadcast were horrified as the furious fist-fight broke out and the session descended into anarchy.6The moment ruling party leader MP Mamuka Mdinaradze spoke about a new controversial billCredit: Twitter6Leader of the opposition Aleko Elisashvili launched himself fist-first at his unsuspecting targetCredit: Twitter6The blow of the force knocked both of the feuding men to the floorCredit: Twitter6Dozens of other MPs joined the clash and threw fistsCredit: TwitterThe scuffle erupted today as the ruling party…

A DAD transformed his body after feeling like he was killing himself with a fast food habit that saw him eat 50 takeaways a month.Food critic Matt Binge, 36, says he’s gone from kebabs to abs after easily consuming 10,000 calories each day.8Matt’s fast food habit that saw him eat 50 takeaways a month (before weight loss)Credit: Caters8The dad shed 4st 7lbs and developed a muscular physique thanks to his new passion for weightlifting (after weight loss)Credit: Instagram / @foodreviewclubAt his heaviest, he weighed 24st 4lbs and was genuinely scared for his life. “I was effectively killing myself,” the dad…

AN INCREDIBLE full-scale replica of the doomed Titanic has been left abandoned and rusting in a Chinese theme park for years.The mammoth model ship cost a whopping £130million to create and is almost identical to the famous cruise liner – even being an almighty 800ft long and weighing in at 50,000 tons.10A full-scale replica of the doomed Titanic has been left abandoned and rusting in a Chinese theme park for yearsCredit: Splash10Aerial view of the replica in 2016 when construction first startedCredit: Getty – Contributor10The Romandisea Titanic was set to be the first ever full-sized Titanic replica weighing 50,000 tons…

VIAGRA has long been the saving grace of those suffering with erectile dysfunction. But men who don’t necessarily need the little blue pill’s boost have been popping it recreationally, something health experts recommend against. 1Popping Viagra for fun can put you at risk of life-threatening side effectsCredit: AlamyErection pills containing sildenafil – the active ingredient in Viagra – are only available on the NHS if you have have erectile dysfunction or pulmonary hypertension. But you can buy them in pharmacies following a consultation, as well as online. Raevti Bole, a urologist at Cleveland Clinic, has warned that people are being…

PERPETUAL darkness, isolation, sub-zero temperatures, claustrophobic relationships and sexual tension on an Antarctic research station – what could possibly go wrong?Cold Tapes, a new murder mystery podcast, delves into the intertwined lives of a small group of international scientists and crew based on a remote research base.14Antarctica has played host to many gruesome incidents, including Oleg Beloguzov who was murdered by a co-worker during an expedition in 2018Credit: East2west News14More than 56 nations claim sovereignty titles on Antarctica, including the US, whose McMurdo research base is picturedCredit: AlamyIt is down to the listener to work out whodunnit – and they…

VIRAL hepatitis appears to be overtaking tuberculosis as the world’s most deadly infectious disease.Hepatitis B and C now claim as many lives as TB – despite the existence of vaccines and treatments – new figures show.1Hepatitis B and C viruses are the most severe strains of the diseaseCredit: GettyBoth viruses led to 1.3million deaths in 2022, new data from the World Health Organisation (WHO) has revealed.Experts estimate that if the current trajectory continues, the disease will kill more people annually than malaria, TB and Aids combined by 2040.“Despite progress globally in preventing hepatitis infections, deaths are rising because far too few…