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THESE are the monster Challenger 2 tanks blasting the Russian invaders in Ukraine.The Sun gained world-first access as crews unleashed the British-made tank’s devastating 120mm main gun.8The Challenger lets rip with a Hesh round which moulds to the surface of a target before detonating to cause extra destructionCredit: Peter Jordan8A Ukrainian army sergeant fires live rounds above the trainees to spur them onCredit: Peter JordanSoldiers hailed the world-beating tank as a 64-ton “sniper” that ­regularly hits Russian targets up to 4.5km away — nearly three miles.We joined the troops at a secret location close to the front line as they…

CYBERSECURITY experts have revealed 21 smartphone apps you should never download.The list has been described by specialists as the worst Android malware apps of the past year, according to Malware Fox.1Android users have been warned to delete 21 appsCredit: Getty”It is essential to know that most of these apps are also available on Google Play Store. “Unfortunately, because of a library of millions of apps, it is pretty challenging for Google to keep the Play Store free of malicious apps,” the Marlware Fox experts warn.They advised deleting any of the apps immediately if you spot them on your phone.It’s also…

RECORD numbers of NHS nurses are leaving to work abroad for more cash, figures reveal.The Royal College of Nursing found the number of staff issued certificates allowing them to work internationally is five times higher than before the pandemic.1Hospitals in England are short of around 40,000 nursesCredit: AlamyThe Nursing and Midwifery Council issued 10,282 certificates of current professional status last year, it found, compared to just 2,165 in 2019.It was the highest since the record began in 2018 and 2023-24 is set to hit a new high, with 8,959 issued between April and September last year.The certificate is also known…

DUTCH King of Cocaine Ridouan Taghi has a simple, blood-chilling rule for those who cross him: “If you talk, you die.”As the “undisputed leader” of the so-called Mocro maffia — which has left a trail of death and mayhem across the Netherlands — it’s no idle boast.8Ridouan Taghi became Holland’s most wanted man as the leader of the feared Mocro mafia8Taghi left a trail of death and mayhem across the Netherlands, with a lawyer among those gunned downCredit: EPA8Taghi controlled a third of all cocaine imports into Europe, which is said to have netted him a near £800million fortuneCredit: ReutersFinally…

EVERY so often Pokémon Scarlet and Violet hold special events for ultra strong Pokémon.If you and your friends can defeat them in battle, you will have the chance to catch one and you won’t want to miss out.1Gastrodon is the perfect counter to BlastoiseCredit: The Pokémon CompanyThis week, you can catch The Mighty Blastoise, a super strong version of the Kanto starter with a Steel Tera type.One Blastoise raid will appear every day from Tuesday, March 5, 2024, until Tuesday, March 12, 2024.Even if you defeat Blastoise multiple times, you will only be able to catch one, but you will…

SCIENTISTS have turned skin cells into egg cells that can form an embryo, a study shows.The discovery could help women who have used up their eggs in older ages as well as those who lost them during cancer treatment get pregnant, US researchers said.1Young pregnant mother in her baby’s bedroom – Buenos Aires – ArgentinaIt could also allow gay male couples to have children sharing both fathers’ DNA, they suggested.Dr Shoukhrat Mitalipov, of Oregon Health & Science University, said: “The goal is to produce eggs for patients who don’t have their own eggs.”Around one in seven British couples — 3.5million…

WHEN a shipwreck unexpectedly washed up on the shore of a small seaside community, the quest to uncover its mysterious origin began. The puzzling wooden ship has captured the attention of locals in Newfoundland, Canada – with desperate efforts to preserve the boat underway.4A shipwreck unexpectedly washed up on the shore of Cape Ray, CanadaCredit: Corey Purchase4Wild theories behind mystery shipwreck dubbed the ‘Ghost in the Sand’ began to emergeCredit: GoFundMe4A group of enthusiasts are trying to preserve the boat to uncover its originCredit: Corey Purchase4The sudden appearance of the ship’s remains on the sand of Cape Ray – a…

A NEW Fortnite Season is right around the corner, and leaks suggest that us mortals are to be launched into a world of Greek mythology. Chapter 5, Season 2 us expected to kick off on Friday, 8 March – so let’s see what could be landing on your console soon. 6According to Hypex on X (formerly Twitter), the Battle Pass will feature these skinsCredit: X / @Hypex6Official Zeus teaser provided by Epic GamesCredit: Epic Games6Official Hades teaser provided by Epic GamesCredit: Epic GamesSkinsAccording to Hypex on X (formerly Twitter), the Fortnite Battle Pass will feature these skins: Zeus Cerberus Hades…

THE worst areas for each STI have been revealed in a map of England’s sexual disease hotspots.Instances of both gonorrhoea and syphilis have skyrocketed, while demand for sexual health services is surging. 1Lastest figures suggest cases of ‘the clap’ are at a record high with 82,592 in England in 2022, compared to around 55,0000 in 2021 and 31,000 in 2013.And syphilis infections were at their highest level in 75 years in 2022 – with 8,700 cases recorded in England, the shocking NHS data revealed. The same data showed chlamydia was also on the rise, with a 24 per cent more cases recorded in 2022 than in the…

This is the terrifying moment a wheel drops from a packed Boeing during takeoff.Shocking video shows how cars were damaged after the tyre dropped from the sky at an airport in San Francisco.4A United Airlines jetliner bound for Japan made a safe landing in Los Angeles after losing a tyre during take-off4The tyre can be seen falling from the sky4Video apparently shot at San Francisco Airport shows a car damaged after the incidentUnited Airlines Flight UA35 from the US to Osaka, Japan was forced to land at Los Angeles International Airport in California on Thursday.The Boeing 777 lost a wheel…