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DANGEROUS levels of bacteria have been found lurking in flood water from UK rivers, in some cases posing a risk of human life. Flood water samples collected from parts of the country showed concerning amounts of E.coli and clostridia bacteria, as well as ammonia. 3Concerning levels of bacteria and pollution were detected in Shrewsbury, Surrey and York flood waters 3The River Ouse burst its banks in January following storm Jocelyn, which brought strong winds and heavy rainCredit: AFP 3Flooding of the River Mole in SurreyCredit: Alamy Experts warned that river water contaminated with “disgusting filth and germs” could put endanger…

FORMER Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has been sentenced to ten years in prison for revealing state secrets. The ex-cricket star, 71, was ousted through a no-confidence vote in April 2022. 4Imran Khan has been sentenced to ten years in prison for leaking state secretsCredit: AP 4Footage showed a huge number of riot cops surrounding the former Pakistan PM as he was arrested last MayCredit: Twitter/nadeemmalik Khan is currently serving a three-year prison sentence over corruption allegations. An Islamabad court found him guilty of illegally selling state gifts last August – a charge the politician denied. But he has now been sentenced to a…

SCIENTISTS have discovered a new species of dinosaur that could change what we know about the demise of the giants. The scientists re-examined a fossil from the Hell Creek Formation in North America, leading to its “chicken from Hell” nickname. 2The fossil in question belonged to a bird-like creature from a family of animals called CaenagnathidaeCredit: PLOS ONE 2The bones are said to belong to a new speciesCredit: PLOS ONE It’s thought the fossil is evidence of a new species of dinosaur that had emerged at the time, according to the study. If this is the case, it would help…

DO you struggle to nod off, or always feel tired? For many of us, a good night’s sleep is the Holy Grail. But while we yearn for better kip, how do we get it? 11Kerry Davies, aka The Sleep Fixer, shares her tips and advice to improve your sleepCredit: Getty 11Kerry says: ‘I don’t think people consider their sleep to be important or a top priority’Credit: Jade Alana As part of our Health Kick series, we surveyed around 900 readers and found that almost one in three Sun readers consistently struggle to sleep — either every night (16 per cent)…

PRESIDENT Biden is drawing up plans for a “VERY consequential” revenge strike on the Iran-backed militia responsible for the deaths of three US troops. Saturday’s drone attack on an American base in Jordan led to the first US deaths by enemy fire since the start of the Israel-Hamas war – marking a major escalation in the Middle East crisis. 10President Joe Biden held talks with his national security team to reportedly discuss revenge strikes on the Iran-backed militiaCredit: Reuters 10White House spokesman, John Kirby, said the Pentagon is drawing up plans for ‘very consequential’ counter-attacksCredit: AP 10A satellite view of…

A HORROR simulation has revealed what would happen to a human body in space without an astronaut suit. The chilling video shows exactly what a person could expect if they were to be stripped of their spacesuits in the vastness of the universe. 5A simulation has revealed what would happen to a human body in space without an astronaut suitCredit: Getty 5Our eyes, skin, and mouth would go completely dry in just a few seconds.Credit: You Tube/@dgeye 5The simulation shows how lungs would rupture because of expanding gases in the human bodyCredit: You Tube/@dgeye The terrifying clip, created by the…

DO you feel alone in your healthier eating efforts? It’s helpful to get those you live with on board. 3Dr Zoe Williams helps a reader whose father sweats excessively It’s best to do this slowly, stopping buying one junk food item per grocery shop, and swapping one ingredient for another week by week. There’s no need to tell the family that “we’re all going to eat less junk” – there’s a chance you’ll get resistance. Avoid food rules as well, especially telling kids what foods are “good” or “bad”. Focus on the positives of eating nourishing foods, rather than being…

VLADIMIR Putin has added fuel to rumours that his health is on the decline after pictures taken today showed him looking mad-eyed. The Russian president, 71, displayed a surprising range of emotion throughout his meeting with Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko in St Petersburg on Monday. 5Russian President Vladimir Putin grimaces during a meeting with the Belarus president on MondayCredit: Getty 5The president’s surprising range of emotions have fuelled rumours he is illCredit: Getty 5He appears in some pictures to be spaced out and confusedCredit: Getty The leaders were meeting to discuss how they could deepen their close alliance, which has…

THE UK could be hosting monthly rocket launches into space from the Shetland Islands as soon as summer. German company Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) has announced that they are aiming to launch satellites into orbit this summer in a European first. 2An artist’s impression on a rocket taking off from the SaxaVord spaceport in UnstCredit: PA 2The UK’s first orbital rocket launch could blast off from the Shetland islands in October or November this yearCredit: PA The company has set its sights on the SaxaVord Spaceport, on the northernmost island of Unst, for its landmark launch. But RFA won’t stop…

A PREGNANT mum took her own life after suffering “severe morning sickness”, an inquest has heard. Jessica Cronshaw was 28 weeks pregnant with daughter Elsie when they both died in 2022. 1Jessica Cronshaw, 26, was 28 weeks pregnant with Elsie when they both died in December 2022Credit: MEN Media An inquest today heard how the 26-year-old and her partner Eddie had been “over the moon” after discovering she was pregnant in May 2022. But within weeks Jessica, from Blackburn, Lancs, began to suffer hyperemesis gravidarum which causes severe vomiting leading to weight loss and dehydration. The inquest at Accrington Town…