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IN GAZA’s only zoo, destitute Palestinian families have been camping by the cages where starving animals have been crying out for food. Several animals have already died, some animals are so weak that they cannot feed themselves whenever food becomes available, and dozens of displaced Palestinians have become forced onlookers. 6Plastic tents, washing lines and multiple families have joined the starving animals in Rafah zooCredit: Getty 6Animals and humans alike are enduring harsh conditions in this zoo as Israel continues its offensiveCredit: Getty 6Some of the animals in the zoo have already died from starvationCredit: Getty Lines of plastic tents…

THE perfect meal for a long spaceflight has been revealed – and it’s not great if you’re a meat obsessive. Scientists have cooked up the space-faring dish and say it has all the necessary ingredients for a multi-year off-Earth trip. 1The dish was designed to be easy to produce and very nutritious – as well as tastyCredit: ACS Food Science & Technology It’s the sort of food that could be served up to the first Mars colonists, who may spend years travelling to the red planet. The totally vegetarian meal was concocted so that each ingredient could be grown in…

EIGHT in 10 adults believe dementia is still misunderstood, according to research. A poll of 2,000 Brits found despite it being an increasingly common condition, misconceptions remain because of a lack of knowledge, or because people feel there is a certain embarrassment around it. 1The survey shows that 13 per cent of Brits think you can cure dementiaCredit: SWNS Nearly seven in 10 believe it’s a subject which is not talked about enough in society – with 73 per cent putting this down to being uninformed. Only 48 per cent are aware it can affect a person’s personality, and 73…

JEFFREY Epstein’s infamous “Paedo Island” is set to become a dream holiday resort after it was sold for a whopping £40million. Epstein’s horror island that was once allegedly seen as a hub for the rich and famous to hang around young girls is now becoming a luxury hotel complex. 5Jeffrey Epstein’s infamous ‘Paedo Island’ is set to be turned into a luxury hotel and resort after being sold for £40mCredit: Reuters 5Epstein with Prince Andrew who allegedly visited the 230-acres worth of islands alongside a whole host of famous facesCredit: Jae Donnelly 5Stephen Deckoff is set to create a 25 room…

ONE of the best-selling games of all the time, previously thought to be unbeatable, has finally been finished. Not only that, but it was finally beaten by a teenage boy, who picked up the game around a year ago. 1Blue Scuti’s game winning screen and high score world record.Credit: Classic Tetris / YouTube Known by the username Blue Scuti, the 13-year-old was playing Tetris for the Nintendo Entertainment System, a version of the classic game released around 35 years ago. His score maxed out at 1million points around seven minutes into playing, but Blue Scuti was far from done. He…

PEOPLE who can’t stand on one leg for 10 seconds are more likely to die within the next decade than their peers, a study suggests. Researchers asked participants to carry out the simple task, which involved tucking one leg behind them and having their arms by their sides. 3The one-legged stance test being carried out by the research teamCredit: Dr.Claudio Gil Araujo Those who couldn’t hold the position for at least 10 seconds were 84 per cent more likely to pass away during the study compared to those who could. Scientists suggested that struggling to balance could be a sign…

HEZBOLLAH leader Hussein Yazbek has been killed in a strike in southern Lebanon, it has been claimed. At least three more people – said to be Yazbek’s bodyguards – are reportedly dead in the strike that hit Naqoura district. 4Hezbollah leader Hussein Yazbek has been killed in a strike in southern Lebanon 4The attack comes just hours after Hamas deputy leader Saleh al-Arouri was killed in Beirut by an alleged Israeli drone strike 4Hezbollah vowed to punish Israel after the killing of Arouri on Lebanese soil No one has claimed responsibility for the attack as yet. The second strike comes…

SCIENTISTS reckon they have made the first major step towards real life teleportation, taking Star Trek technology out of science fiction and into the physical realm. New research from an international team of scientists demonstrates for the first time the ability to “teleport” images across a network without physically sending the image itself. 1The technology means a customer can send a fingerprint to a bank without physically transferring the information – making it essentially impossible for hackers to interceptCredit: Alamy Experts used a cutting-edge technique that transports images using an advanced form of quantum communication, according to researchers from the…

THOSE of us trying to kick-start our weight loss journey this January may be tempted to try out a crash diet. While it’s true the diets can help shed the pounds, and fast – they often do more harm than good. 1Your metabolism is affected by many things – including diet, exercise and your hormonesCredit: Getty In reality, crash diets may actually work against you – and can make weight loss harder in the long run. Crash diets, also called fad diets, touted by celebrities and influencers, have been popular for years. These diets drastically change the way people eat,…

GHISLAINE Maxwell said Prince Andrew DID visit Jeffrey Epstein’s “paedo island” – and moaned “questions about the Prince go on and on”. Prince Andrew is among 170 people whose redacted names are in unsealed court documents about Epstein. 4Prince Andrew did visit Epstein’s island, according to Ghislaine MaxwellCredit: Getty 4Andrew was photographed with Virginia Giuffre and Ghislaine MaxwellCredit: AFP 4Andrew and Epstein walking through New York’s Central ParkCredit: Jae Donnelly 4Melania Trump, Prince Andrew, Gwendolyn Beck and Jeffrey Epstein at Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, FloridaCredit: Getty Andrew has always denied any wrongdoing and told the BBC in…