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A TEENAGE boy had both his hands and feet amputated after a ‘tickly throat’ turned into a rare, life-threatening infection. Mason Jones, 16, was diagnosed with strep throat in April last year and was sent home with antibiotics. 4After experiencing strep throat symptoms, Mason Jones was rushed to hospital with streptococcal toxic shock syndromeCredit: WVVA4The teen had to have both his hands and feet amputatedCredit: WVVABut within 24 hours of leaving the doctor’s, his mum Charde McMillan knew something was seriously wrong. Though he’d had typical strep throat symptoms beforehand – a sore throat, fever and fatigue – Mason’s lips…

A SOCIAL media influencer was allegedly gang raped by seven thugs in front of her partner during a biking trip across India.Spanish-Brazilian Fernanda, 31, and Vincente, who is in his 60s, choked back tears as they shared harrowing details of the two-hour ordeal on social media.7The couple, who share Spanish-Brazilian citizenship, said they were brutally attacked while camping in IndiaCredit: twitter.com/@Slatzism7Fernanda described being raped for two hours by seven men who also robbed and beat them upCredit: instagram/@vueltaalmundoenmoto7The biker couple have visited 66 countries so far on their round-the-world tourCredit: instagram/@vueltaalmundoenmotoVincente said he was held at knife-point as his partner…

LIKE most body parts, penises come in all shapes and sizes.But one thing most have in common is the mushroom-shaped tip.2 Have you ever stopped to think about why the tip of a penis is mushroom-shaped?Credit: GettyUnsurprisingly, people are fascinated by why it looks this way – and it turns out, there are several theories.Scientists from the State University of New York put one of them to the test in 2003, with compelling results.Why is the penis mushroom-shaped?Some experts believe the penis is shaped the way it is due to the “semen displacement theory”.This is quite simple – in order…

EUROPE’S most luxurious train station left abandoned for decades has been transformed into an amazing hotel.The Canfranc International railway station was once dubbed the “Titanic of the Mountains” when it first opened in July 1928 but it quickly endured a dramatic decline.13Canfranc International railway station was abandoned for decadesCredit: Alamy13After closing in 1970, the station experienced a major decline and neglectCredit: Alamy13It has since been transformed into a five-star luxurious hotel, which opened in 2023Credit: Barceló Hotels & ResortsNestled high in the mountains against the stunning backdrop of the Spanish Pyrenees, the station’s story hasn’t shared quite the same beauty.Located…

WHAT you eat for breakfast can make a big difference on how you feel for the rest of the day, but it can also have overall implications for your health. This can especially be the case for people with type 2 diabetes or at risk of it, as keeping an eye on your diet is an essential part of managing the condition. 5The FDA said eating three servings of plain yoghurt a week could lower your risk of type 2 diabetesCredit: GettyResearch shows that reducing your consumption of particular foods could reduce your chances of developing the disease, which causes…

HAITI’S capital is descending into an all-out civil war and at the eye of the storm is a former cop who goes by “Barbecue”.Jimmy Chérizier, the most powerful gang boss in the disaster-struck city of Port-au-Prince, is taking to the streets with a new vengeance and a plan to overthrow the government.14Jimmy ‘Barbecue’ Chérizier leads Haiti’s capital’s most dangerous coalitions of gangsCredit: Reuters14The vicious gang boss has claimed responsibility for the recent attacks in Port-au-PrinceCredit: Reuters14The former cop envisions himself as a ‘revolutionary’ – a self-styled ‘man of the people’ despite murdering and maiming civiliansCredit: X/madanboukman14A mass jailbreak on Saturday…

A YOGA instructor’s breasts regrew almost a decade after she had surgery to reduce them. Echo Elliott was 21 when she underwent the major op, which took her boobs from an extremely heavy 30KK bust right down to a D cup.5Echo, before her second breast reduction surgeryCredit: instagram@echolikesyoga5She travelled to Lithuania for the op, and returned to the UK a D cupCredit: instagram@echolikesyogaEight years later, the woman from Birmingham was forced to get the surgery again after her breasts started to grow back. Now, reunited with her D cups, Echo said that waking up “not in agony” every day was “magic”.”It was…

THIS is one of the world’s most luxurious superyachts with exclusive marble designs and lavish decor. Dubbed “Floating Ceaser’s Palace” for featuring Romanesque statues, Leona is a real showpiece that comes with a piano bar and a secret marble-clad pool.9Superyacht Leona costs a whopping £47millionCredit: Bilgin Yachts9Glimpses of exquisite marble, gold finishes and mirrors can be seen everywhere in the suiteCredit: Bilgin Yachts9The dramatic beach club swimming pool at the back of the vesselCredit: Bilgin Yachts9Beautiful reproductions of Greek statues of Aphrodite of Milos and other nymphs and goddesses can be found everywhereCredit: Bilgin Yachts9The posh bar and hookah clubCredit:…

STAYING focused for long periods is something I’ve always struggled with. After about 30 minutes, something will distract me… my phone, the doorbell, food in the fridge – anything really. 12We all need a pick-me-up occasionally, especially when our focus is requiredCredit: AlamySound familiar to you? Research has found that focus can last anywhere between 10 and 52 minutes.Largely, tiredness or fatigue can throw our distraction, making it harder to concentrate.Luckily, there’s now a whole host of supplements aimed at supporting the brain and improving focus and concentration. I’ve tried several in a bid to find something that helps me power through the…

A HORROR blaze that ripped through a retirement home in Germany has left at least four people dead.Firefighters had to smash the care home’s windows to rescue some of the elderly residents in Bedburg-Hau.3The blaze broke out at the House Simon care home on Monday morning3The blaze ripped through the retirement home in Bedburg-HauCredit: Bedburg-Hau fire department3The fire department had to break the windows to rescue some of the residentsCredit: Bedburg-Hau fire departmentEmergency services rushed to the scene this morning around 5am local time after the fire broke out at the House Simon care home.At least four people died in…