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AN INDIGENOUS tribe hidden in the depths of Colombia lived off-grid and undiscovered for 2,000 years – until the introduction of tourism. Now, life has changed drastically for the formerly self-sufficient tribe living in the jungle near the so-called “Lost City” in Sierra Nevada. 8Wiwa elder Gabo Moscote, pictured, spoke to The Sun about changes to the 2,000-year-old tribeCredit: Simon Willis, Kagumu Adventures 8Young tribe members now enjoy drinking Coke and beer as they’re exposed to Western touristsCredit: Alamy 8Tourists listening to a guide as they visit the indigenous landCredit: Simon Willis, Kagumu Adventures 8The area has become one of…

A TINY Indian village has no doors, even for its bank, because of an ancient legend. Shani Shingnapur is a village in India’s Maharashtra state that attracts attracts 40,000 devotees each day. 5An Indian resident looks on from the entrance to her home which has no doorsCredit: AFP 5Villagers in Shani Shingnapur don’t have doors on their homesCredit: AFP 5A 300-year-old legend has instilled a high level of trust amongst the people of the villageCredit: X@Jayalko1 Despite all the strangers, villagers keep their doors unlocked due to the very low crime rate in the town. They believe anyone who commits…

AN AIRLINE passenger is weighed before boarding in a trial which has been accused of “fat-shaming”. Finland’s national carrier is running the ­voluntary scheme in capital Helsinki to help calculate fuel needs and the “maximum weight” for safe take-offs. 2A FinnAir passenger is weighed before boardingCredit: Reuters 2Another flight passenger was weighed in a voluntary scheme which has been accused of ‘fat-shaming’Credit: Reuters Fox News’ Lisa Kennedy said on a podcast if airlines are going to discriminate, they should go after “seating kicking toddlers” and people emitting “toxic butt toots” on planes. Over 800 passengers have been weighed so far…

A BUSINESSMAN’S private island “made from human ash” and full of “deadly fog” has been built upon the remains of 160,000 corpses. The abandoned island of Poveglia remains forbidden to visitors and is renowned for being the “most haunted place on Earth.” 6The Italian island of Poveglia is said to be one of the most haunted places in the worldCredit: Corbis 6The abandoned hospital alongside the bell tower in which a crazed doctor is said to have thrown himself offCredit: Getty 6Inside the former mental asylum on the islandCredit: Alamy Located between the picturesque cities of Venice and Lido in…

DONALD Trump would “encourage” Russia to attack any Western nations that fail to pay Nato defence bills. The ex-US president bragged he once slapped down the leader of a “big country” who asked if America would step in if invaded by Russia. 1Former US President Donald Trump has sent a warning to Western nations that fail to pay NATO defence billsCredit: Getty Trump, running for president again, told supporters: “I said, ‘You didn’t pay? You’re delinquent? No I would not protect you’. “In fact I would encourage them to do whatever they want. You gotta pay.” A White House spokesman…

“ZOMBIE” vapes are being used by kids as young as twelve in school – with one youngster left fighting for their life. Five teens aged 14 to 16 were rushed to hospital in Eltham, south east London after puffing on a vape laced with the drug Spice. 1Children as young as twelve have been caught puffing on vapesCredit: Getty One of the youngsters was put into an induced coma after the group suffered a reduced level of consciousness, vomiting and confusion. All five teens are thought to have recovered since emergency services were called on January 29, the Mirror reports.…

FORMER Dutch prime minister Dries van Agt has died “hand in hand” with his wife in a double euthanasia – as they “couldn’t live without each other”. Van Agt and his wife Eugenie, both 93, have been buried together after they chose to die on Monday. 2Dries van Agt and his wife Eugenie have died in a rare double euthanasiaCredit: X/@fanes_michel 2Van Agt with Christine during his time as Dutch prime ministerCredit: Alamy The couple were said to have been very ill, with van Agt never fully recovering from a brain haemorrhage in 2019. The Rights Forum, a charity founded…

THREE NATO countries will build bunkers along the border with Russia as World War 3 fears continue to grow. Europe has also been warned to ramp up weapons stocks to “war-time levels” in preparation for an impending battle against Vladimir Putin. 5Three NATO countries will build bunkers similar to those in Ukraine on their own borders with RussiaCredit: Getty 5The decision was made as fears over Vladimir Putin’s invasion into other European countries continue to growCredit: AP 5Estonia plans to construct 600 bunkers around the border crossing points of Narva in the north and Voru in the south As a…

A MUM was faced with every parent’s worst nightmare when she received a chilling text from her daughter who was away on holiday. Frankie King’s stomach dropped the moment she read the hair-raising words: “We’ve been drugged and raped.” 6Amber Shearer, left, and Dongayla Dobson claim they were drugged and raped at a Bahamas resortCredit: Christopher C. Cuomo/X 6Dongayla Dobson, left, and Amber ShearerCredit: Amber Nicole Shearer/Instagram 6It has been alleged the attack took place at Pirate’s Cove beach resort 6The pair of friends stopped on Grand Bahama during a Carnival cruise Frankie’s daughter Dongayla Dobson was on holiday in the…

YOU might just have 20/20 vision if you can spot three differences amongst the runners in our latest optical illusion. Everyone can see which runner won the race, but it’s down to you to figure out what else is going on in the two pictures in just seven seconds. 6Three boys have just run a race – but can you spot the three differences between the photos?Credit: jagranjosh.com This latest brainteaser is bound to leave you pulling your hair out as you race against the clock. And with so much pressure to deal with, you’re going to have to be…