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A TINY nation on the Horn of Africa where US and Chinese troops coexist may well be the place where World War Three erupts, an ex British colonel has warned. Tensions are high and rising between the world’s two most powerful countries, after the US blasted China for ignoring the SOS calls of sailors under attack in the Red Sea. 7US military base in Djibouti, East AfricaCredit: Getty 7Chinese People’s Liberation Army personnel attend the opening ceremony of China’s military base in Djibouti in 2017Credit: AFP The Chinese People’s Liberation Army’s only overseas military base is located just a few…

A SCOTS mum has called for a ban on selling slushies to children after her toddler ‘collapsed and began fitting’ minutes after gulping the ‘toxic’ iced drink. Victoria Anderson faced every parent’s worst nightmare when her three-year-old was rushed to hospital after what doctors said was the ‘toxic’ effect of the chemical that stops slushies from freezing. 4Little Angus’ body went limp and stone cold and was left in a ‘drunk-like’ stateCredit: Kennedy News 4The three-year-old was rushed to hospital after drinking a slushyCredit: Kennedy News 4Mum Victoria Anderson has called for a ban on selling slushies to childrenCredit: Kennedy…

TRAGIC footage shows a British base jumper making a fatal parachute error before hurling himself from a block of flats in Thailand. Nathy Odinson, 33, gained access to the roof of a 29-floor apartment block in Pattaya and leapt off as a friend videoed him. 6Footage showed Nathy Odinson’s final moments before plunging to his death in the coastal resort of Pattay in ThailandCredit: ViralPress 6Nathy’s brother said the daredevil died due to simple ‘user error’Credit: ViralPress 6Nathy worked for a skydiving firm run by his father in ThailandCredit: ViralPress But seconds later he slammed into a tree and then…

DISPOSABLE vapes are set to be banned under new laws to prevent children from becoming addicted to them Measures will also be introduced to prevent vapes from being marketed to children and to target underage sales. 1Disposable vapes are to be banned in the UKCredit: Getty The Scotland and Wales governments will also ban single-use vapes, like the trendy Elfbar and Lost Mary brands. What is a disposable vape? Disposable vapes do not need setting up, refilling, or recharging. On average, a disposable vape can provide anywhere from 200 to 800 puffs. They have become increasingly popular because they are easy…

A DEADLY drone attack on a US base near Syria hit the soldiers’ living quarters contributing to the high number of casualties, officials said. Three US troops were killed and another 34 were injured in the attack – marking the first time American troops have been killed by enemy fire in the Middle East since the beginning of the Gaza war. 4A satellite view of the US military outpost known as Tower 22, in Rukban, Jordan 4Three troops were killed and another 34 were wounded in the drone attackCredit: AP 4Joe Biden bows his head in a moment of silence for…

THE saying ‘you are what you eat’ very much applies when it comes to your skin. Your complexion can often be dependent on what you put in your body – your skin looks duller and dryer if you’re drinking water, while sugary treats can sometimes lead to spots. 1Dr Wafaa El Mouhebb shared seven things you can eat that could combat skin ageingCredit: Dr Wafaa El Mouhebb You might think creams and products are the only way to address these problems and general skin ageing. But according to skin expert Dr Wafaa El Mouheb, there are a few foods that…

A BRITISH climber has been airlifted to hospital after plunging more than 30ft from a cliff edge in Spain. The 80-year-old man is said to have suffered multiple injuries – including head injuries – after falling near the Costa Blanca town of Moraira. 2Firefighters and paramedics rushed to the scene to help the 80-year-old BritCredit: Alicante Provincial Firefighters Consortium 2An air ambulance flew the Brit to a hospital in AlicanteCredit: Alicante Provincial Firefighters Consortium An air ambulance flew him to Alicante’s Doctor Balmis Hospital after he was stabilised at the scene. The alarm was raised just before 2pm on Sunday…

SUN on Sunday readers have helped raise £10,000 for brain tumour girl Mercy Cuthbertson in just a week. The five-year-old now needs just £10,000 more to get treatment that will hopefully save her life. 1Sun on Sunday readers have helped raise £10,000 for brain tumour girl Mercy Cuthbertson in just a weekCredit: Glen Minikin Yesterday, Mercy, from North Tyneside, squealed with joy behind the wheel of a bus and enjoyed a VIP ride courtesy of Go North East, which has donated £500. Mercy said: “I love buses so this has been amazing.” Her parents have already raised £80,000 towards the…

THREE American troops have died following a drone attack in Jordan. It is the first time US troops have been killed by enemy fire in the Middle East since the beginning of the Gaza war. 4A satellite view of the US military outpost known as Tower 22, in Rukban, JordanCredit: Reuters 4Three US troops were killed in the drone attack in northern JordanCredit: Getty 4US President Joe Biden vowed to hold those responsible for the troops’ deaths to accountCredit: AP 4 The three American troops were last night killed by “radical Iran-backed militant groups” at a small US outpost in…

ARE you reaching your full potential at work? It’s a question you might find tricky to answer, given 79% of women (compared with 62% of men) regularly lack confidence in themselves when it comes to their careers. 4We have 9 tips to help boost your confidence so you can get ahead at work This can not only hold women back from achieving their ambitions – confidence in ability was one of the key barriers to senior roles, women said – but also make work unmotivating and boring. The research by My Confidence Matters, an organisation aimed at inspiring businesswomen to…