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THOUSANDS of children as young as two are suffering from nodding syndrome, experts warn.The deadly, mysterious neurological disorder that causes head nodding episodes and violent seizures, stunts growth and can harm the brain is on the rise.3Alanyo Fiona sustained serious injuries on her arms when she fell in fire during seizure attack caused by nodding syndrome in UgandaCredit: Getty3Monica is another worrying case and has battled nodding syndrome for 11 yearsCredit: GettyIt is most prevalent in South Sudan, with more than 6,000 cases reported in the eastern central African country, according to Amref Health Africa.Sophia Mohammed, of disability and blindness…

A HOMESTEADER who’s preparing for doomsday has revealed how she will outlast the haters by gorging on yummy homemade food.Gubba makes getting ready for the end of the world seem idyllic as she rustles up delicious jam from her garden and cheese from her goats.7Gubba is a homesteader preparing for doomsdayCredit: Jam Press/Gubba Homestead7Gubba has goats to provide her with milkCredit: Jam Press/Gubba Homestead7Not everyone supports Gubba’s way of livingCredit: Jam Press/Gubba HomesteadThe 23-year-old opted for her self-sufficient lifestyle after the COVID pandemic saw the shelves stripped bare.She said: “I got real serious when I saw the empty grocery store…

SCIENTISTS have found a humongous planet-sized solid metal ball at the Earth’s centre that could be the key to life. The distinct fifth layer of our planet could help experts understand how life can survive on Earth and other planets.3Scientists have discovered a planet-sized solid metal ball at the Earth’s centreCredit: DREW WHITEHOUSE, SON PHẠM AND HRVOJLČIĆ E TKA3The metallic ball has been found inside the inner core of the EarthCredit: GettyA pair of seismologists at the Australian National University made the marvellous discovery – and documented the latest evidence of the new layer inside of the Earth. The study,…

BRITS planning their holidays are being warned about concerning levels of dengue fever.Some 634 infections were spotted in travellers coming back to England, Wales and Northern Ireland last year, according to the UK Health Security Agency.1Hundreds of cases of dengue fever were spotted in Brits returning from holidays last yearThe virus, which causes vomiting, rashes and headaches, was first spotted in the 18th century.It is now most prevalent in south and southeast Asia, particularly India, as well as Central America and the Caribbean.Health bosses also warned of increasing levels of malaria and Zika virus in returning travellers.It comes after the…

THIS optical illusion has left puzzle fanatics stumped and scratching their heads in pursuit of the answer.Everyone can count the ducks but if you can find the hidden needle among the reeds in less than seven seconds you may have 20/20 vision.10Try to find the needle in the haystackCredit: Jagran JoshThe timer starts now, are your eyes up to scratch? The picture shows a mother duck with her adorable ducklings – and one has just hatched from its shell! But, can you see the needle hiding in the reeds? The illusion is made especially difficult as a needle is incredibly…

A SELF-confessed “vaping addict” says her habit caused her right lung to collapse twice when she was still in her teens – and left it permanently scarred.Karlee Ozkurt, 20, vaped for five years, after peer pressure at school convinced her to start.6Karlee Ozkurt, 20, with a vapeCredit: SWNS6The self-confessed ‘vaping addict’ says her habit caused her lung to collapse twiceCredit: SWNS6Karlee in hospital, November 2021Credit: SWNSNow she fears she won’t live past the age of “40 or 50”. Karlee claims taking up e-cigarettes was the “worst decision” she ever made and it remains her biggest regret in life. Her lung…

HORRIFYING footage shows Russian forces torturing the ISIS terror suspects arrested over the Moscow massacre.A shocking picture shows a man being given electric shocks to his genitals as he foamed at the mouth while another had his ear cut off and then force-fed back to him.16Leaked picture shows a man identified as Shamsuddin Fariddun with wires connected to his groin and his mouth foaming as he grits his teeth in painCredit: East2West16Fariddun is one of the suspects of the Moscow massacre and has been detained in RussiaCredit: East2West16Another angle of the leaked torture clip showing FariddunCredit: East2West16Fariddun was seen visiting…

THIS is the moment Russian battleships are being blown to pieces in a massive missile strike by Ukraine on the annexed port city of Sevastopol.Putin’s prized £80million spy warship Ivan Khurs was also hit by two missiles in a major blow to the Russian Black Sea Fleet.6A warship was hit in a missile strike in SevastopolCredit: East2West6Putin’s prized warship reportedly sustained serious damageCredit: East2West6The reconnaissance ship Ivan Khurs was damaged in the attackCredit: East2West6The strike is the biggest onslaught of the war on the port cityCredit: East2WestThe 312ft long Ivan Khurs reconnaissance ship was seriously damaged after it was “hit…

A BRITISH hiker was left seriously injured after being attacked by a yak while she was climbing Mount Everest.Emma Keen had to be airlifted to hospital after the yak’s horn went through her leg leaving her with a three-inch cut.1The Brit was attacked by a yak while climbing Mount EverestCredit: GettyThe Brit who was on a mission to climb Everest in a bid to raise funds for charity was attacked by the animal on the fourth day of the trek at the village of Tengboche.Recalling the horror moment of the attack she told Wales Online: “I was speaking to my…

CELLAR monster Josef Fritzl has threatened to move to Britain if he is ever let out of prison.Fritzl, 88, was jailed for life after keeping his daughter as his sex slave for 24 years.4Jailed Josef Fritzl has threatened to move to Britain if he is let out of prisonCredit: Louis Wood4Fritzl was jailed for life after keeping his daughter Elisabeth as his sex slave for 24 yearsHowever the Austrian fiend, who fathered seven kids with Elisabeth, can now apply for release. And he revealed he dreamed of Britain’s “spectacular scenery” while watching a documentary about Shakespeare in his high-security prison.He…