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MEASLES has seen an “alarming” 30-fold rise in Europe, the World Health Organisation has warned. More than 30,000 cases were reported across 40 of the 53 member states from January to October last year, compared with 941 cases in 2022. 1The WHO warned that measles has seen an ‘alarming’ 30-fold rise in EuropeCredit: Getty – Contributor Two in five cases were in kids aged one to four. WHO blamed falling MMR vaccination rates and more people holidaying after Covid, spreading the disease over borders. Measles can lead to lifelong disabilities and even death. WHO’s Dr Hans Kluge said: “We have…

THE UK and US have launched a third wave of airstrikes in Yemen just hours after a joint operation last night to blitz Houthi terror targets. Meanwhile America has blitzed other Iran-based terrorists in Iraq following a brutal attack on US military over the weekend. 7The UK and US launched their second blitz on Yemen on Monday (pictured)Credit: x 7RAF Typhoon jet takes off for the joint UK-US mission on MondayCredit: Ministry of Defence 7A RAF Typhoon pictured dropping precision bombs in YemenCredit: UK Ministry of Defence / Crown 2024 7It comes after rockets were fired at a US airbase…

STRUGGLING to sleep? Your dinner may be to blame. Results of a new study in Norway found that just one caffeine-packed energy drink a month raised the risk of sleep problems in 18-35 year-olds. 10We check out some unexpected foods that can stop you counting sheepCredit: Getty The potent beverages are well known for giving you a buzz, but other nighttime disturbers may come as a surprise. Laura Stott checks out unexpected culprits that can prevent you counting sheep. Hot sauce 10Chilli based condiments will leave you tossing and turning at nightCredit: Getty Chilli based condiments usually contain hot spices…

A DJ influencer found dead with a gun may have been killed in a staged suicide. The lifeless body of Nong WanChiap was found lying naked on her bed in Ratchada, Bangkok, Thailand. 3A DJ influencer was found dead in her homeCredit: Jam Press 3The death of Nong WanChiap is now being investigated as a murder-suicideCredit: Jam Press The 23-year-old was discovered with the firearm on her pillow near her left hand. Nong WanChiap had injuries resembling gunshot wounds around her left ear. After friends raised suspicions towards her ex-boyfriend, alarm bells started to ring and local police began investigating. They…

SCIENTISTS found a never-before-seen species of bacteria lurking in a patient’s heart. The patient, who works as a shepherd in Canterbury, was admitted to St Thomas Hospital with a fever. 2Scientist have discovered a never-before-seen species of bacteria in London hospital patientCredit: www.sciencedirect.com 2Variovorax durovernensis was discovered in the patient’s aortaCredit: www.sciencedirect.com Medics who tested his blood were able to see that two different types of bacteria were the cause of his infection. They were able to name of the germs, but couldn’t identify the second one with conventional laboratory tests. Researchers used technology developed called the nanopore sequencer, can…

KIM Jong-un appears to have blown up a major monument in North Korea’s capital that symbolised hope for unity of the whole nation. The move is thought to have been a deliberate choice by the dictator, signalling his refusal to unite with his country’s “enemy”, the South. 4A satellite image taken on January 8 shows the ‘reunification arch’ standing tallCredit: NK News 4An aerial pic taken weeks later appears to show a gaping hole where the arch once wasCredit: NK News 4The Unification Arch on the outskirts of North Korea’s capital features two women holding an emblem of the entire…

DOCTORS have been told to stop routinely dishing out common antibiotics over life-threatening risks. Fluoroquinolones, used to treat common bugs like urinary tract infections (UTIs), have been linked to “irreversible” harm. 1Fluoroquinolones have been linked to suicide risk Medics must now only prescribe the medicines to patients once all alternative antibiotics are ruled out. In September, health chiefs warned people who took the drugs were at increased risk of mental health issues. The warning came after a recently retired GP, with no history of depression, took his own life after being treated with a fluoroquinolone called ciprofloxacin. The medicines have also been associated with disabling…

A MAN has revealed his unique experience of staying in an underwater hotel room Shaun Stanley, 44, visited the Manta Resort on Pemba Island, Tanzania, to experience the incredible room that is 13ft deep in water. 7The deck that takes you to the underwater roomCredit: Jam Press Vid/www.stanley-safari 7Picture of the bed inside the underwater roomCredit: Jam Press Vid/www.stanley-safari 7The underwater is fitted with large windows to see the aquatic lifeCredit: Jam Press Vid/www.stanley-safari 7Marine life viewed from one of the large windows inside the underwater roomCredit: Jam Press Vid/www.stanley-safari 7Shaun, 44, said he had the most amazing experience living…

NHS chiefs want more teens to get the HPV jab to wipe out cervical cancer, as figures show one in five 15-year-olds are unvaccinated. It is the second vaccine plea in a week following a drive to boost uptake of the measles shot. 1School pupils are offered the one-dose HPV vaccine once they reach Year 8Credit: Getty Coverage of the HPV vaccine dropped last year, with 16.8 per cent of girls and 21.4 per cent of boys not immunised by the end of school Year 10. In 2022 the proportion unprotected was 13.5 per cent for girls and 18.5 per…

THIS is the moment a couple caused their flight to be cancelled after demanding their sobbing son be seated in first class – despite paying for an economy ticket. The shamed parents kicked up a fuss for three hours before their flight from Beijing to Chengdu, China was cancelled, leaving approximately 300 furious passengers stranded. 3The furious father demanded his child be upgraded to first class on their flight for freeCredit: Jam Press 3Airport staff and security tried to cool things downCredit: Jam Press 3Three hours of dilemma ensued before the flight was eventually cancelledCredit: Jam Press One passenger said…