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WHEN the Israelis attacked the Iran consulate in Damascus, they must have known there would be a reaction to it. In a sense they were almost taunting the Iranians — testing how far they could push them on the assumption that they didn’t think the Iranians would react very strongly. 2Iran is threateaning to attack Israel in retaliation for a deadly strike on their embassy in SyriaCredit: EPA 2Israel has pledged to wreak destruction on Iran if they are pushed too farCredit: Alamy The Iranians always talk apocalyptically. They make blood-curdling threats but usually carry them through at a much…

CHEESE fans were left shocked after healthcare firm Bupa recently revealed the recommended serving.The Instagram post went viral as ­people were horrified by the 30g portion, which is roughly the size of a small matchbox.14We reveal the big contrast between typical sizes and their ‘healthy’ equivalentCredit: Getty14Bupa revealed their recommended portion of cheese – and it is not a lotCredit: BUPA/XSun nutritionist Amanda Ursell agrees that the amount may look small but says Bupa is correct in its sizing.She explains: “This matchbox size portion ­provides 125 calories and 10.5g of fat.“The reason for the shocked reaction to this portion is…

SAUDI Arabia’s egomaniac plan to become the centre of the world seem to be crashing down as it’s been labelled “untethered to reality”.Touting with technology that is yet to be invented, the Kingdom aims to build the world’s tallest skyscrapers, futuristic cities and even a fake moon.17Saudi Arabia is investing billions on several megalomaniac projects to be completed by the end of the decadeCredit: AFP17The Line – the Kingdom’s flagship project for 2030 – was dramatically scaled backCredit: YouTube/NEOM17Projects also include the construction of two enormous glass skyscrapers, measuring an incredible 738ft and 908ft17With Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia wants to…

THE NHS dodged a winter meltdown but remains a poor service as Rishi Sunak has failed on his pledge to cut waiting lists, experts say.The Prime Minister admitted improvements have been smaller than hoped after hospitals missed targets to reduce surgery waits and A&E delays.1Senior doctors said patients have “poor standards of care” in the NHSCredit: AFPFigures show the backlog shrank for a fifth month in a row in February, from 7.58million to 7.54m, but it is still larger than the 7.21m when the PM pledged to bring it down last January.Casualty departments missed a target of seeing 76 per…

THE Brit TV chef accused of “ghosting” his family has now reportedly contacted his wife as she hopes to finally go ahead with their divorce.Charles Withers, who starred in a 2022 episode of the reality TV show “Chopped”, allegedly said he’s ready to “sit down and talk” in a grovelling text to his partner.5Charles Withers has allegedly texted his wife saying he is willing to ‘sit down and talk’5Ashley McGuire has been wanting to file for divorce but wasn’t able to do so as she couldn’t locate her husband5The ‘ghosted’ wife recently revealed in a radio show details on her MIA…

SPOTIFY users are fuming after the streaming giant notified them of a subscription price hike starting next month.Brits have already been stung by bill increases for mobile, broadband and TV this month.2Users will have to pay up to £2 extra per monthCredit: Getty Images – Getty2Users given 30 day notice of changesNow music fans will have to fork out up to £24 extra per year for Spotify Premium.”Are you serious?” one user wrote on X.”Spotify doesn’t stop going up in price!” another said.”Spotify’s price is going up so I might be jumping ship to Apple Music soon,” a third person…

SCIENTISTS have discovered a gene that could slash your risk of Alzheimer’s by up to 70 per cent.The genetic variant allows disease-causing proteins to pass out of the brain instead of clumping up, US researchers found.1Doctor viewing brain scans for possible disease or damage in clinicCredit: GettyThe discovery could lead to new treatments that help reduce people’s chances of developing dementia, they said.Dr Caghan Kizil, of Columbia University, said: “Our findings suggest that some of these changes occur in the brain’s vasculature.“We may be able to develop new types of therapies that mimic the gene’s protective effect to prevent or…

MADELEINE McCann suspect Christian Brueckner was part of a paedophile video ring that terrified his pals, a court heard today.Former Praia da Luz resident Nadia P said she was told about the vile rape videos uncovered by Brueckner’s ex-pals at his house – and warned to stay away from the creep.4Christian Brueckner, prime Madeleine McCann suspect, in court today4Maddie was snatched after her parents left her and her siblings sleeping in their Portugal holiday apartment4The hotel Maddie was snatched from in 2007She told a court in Germany that Maddie witness Helge B told her about the horror tapes and a “video…

ELON Musk has shared some predictions for the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The billionaire CEO behind Tesla and SpaceX has a history of making bold pronouncements. 1Elon Musk has shared some predictions for the capabilities of AICredit: GettyAnd this week, he reiterated his prediction that Artificial General Intelligence would soon be as smart as or smarter than a human.While most AI excels at specific tasks, AGI attempts to tackle challenges like humans, with reasoning and cognition.Progress in AI has been impressive, but AGI is a level of artificial intelligence we haven’t reached yet.Musk, who has long been vocal about AI,…

PAINFUL periods are often dismissed as something women just have to put up with, but doctors say that you shouldn’t suffer in silence. If pain or heavy bleeding is getting in the way of work or the things that you enjoy, then it’s vital that you see your GP.4Dr Hana Patel: ‘There are lots of different options that can help’Professor Dame Lesley Regan, women’s health ambassador for England, says: “Heavy or painful periods can seriously impact women’s lives, making learning, working and caring more difficult.“They can also be a sign of health conditions that need attention.”Mild pain during your period…