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THE EXECUTION of a man was halted after 28 agonising seconds, only for the victim to be executed a second time months later.Family of Iranian Ahmad Alizadeh, 26, was forced to watch on in horror as they begged “forgiveness” for their dying relative.4The IHR claims that Ahmad’s confession was obtained under tortureCredit: Iran Human Rights (IHR)4Ahmad’s family begged for forgiveness, but could not afford to set their relative freeCredit: AP:Associated PressHowever, this cry only prolonged Ahmad’s already crippling pain.His “lifeless” body was resuscitated and he had to go through the ordeal again over six months later.In Ahmad’s case, he had…

BEHIND your chest wall sits a small fatty gland called the thymus.The blob-like organ was thought to be useless in adults – until a study suggested quite the opposite. 1The thymus sits behind your sternum and plays an important role in immune system developmentCredit: GettyScientists from the US found that those who get their thymus removed face an increased risk of cancer and death from any cause later in life.”We discovered that the thymus is absolutely required for health,” Harvard University oncologist David Scadden said when the research was published last year.”If it isn’t there, people’s risk of dying and…

INCREDIBLE camera footage caught the moment an active mud volcano exploded and spewed a fiery column of lava in a rare show. Terrified locals were heard screaming and shouting after an eerie ring of smoke was seen at the top of the San José de Mulatos volcano in Colombia. 5Footage shows the San Jose Mulatos Volcano erupting and bursting into flameCredit: Jam Press5A mushroom cloud of thick smoke was seen above the volcanoCredit: Jam Press5A huge ring of smoke was seen at the top of the volcanoCredit: Jam PressFootage shot by onlookers showed the moment the volcano began spitting fire.…

THEY say beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but experts now say otherwise.A new study claims to have cracked the code for the perfect woman’s body – and it’s not about the golden waist-to-hip ratio as we all thought.9Kim Kardashian stuns her curvaceous torso in tiny gold bikiniCredit: Tomas Herold9Marilyn Monroe had one of the the most celebrated curvy figures in historyCredit: Getty9Beyoncé flaunts her curves onstage during the Renaissance World TourCredit: Getty9Rihanna has vowed to never lose her butt, thighs or hips now she is “’thicc”Credit: Instagram/savagexfentyGerman scientists now think the most attractive women have a pronounced ‘S’ shaped…

BIZARRELY, my favourite thing about Apple’s new laptop isn’t its performance or battery life.They’re great, sure – but I’ve been trying the 2024 MacBook Pro for nearly two weeks and there’s another part that’s stolen my heart.7The new MacBook Pro is here – and The Sun’s tech expert Sean Keach has been testing it outCredit: Sean Keach / The Sun7The new MacBook Pro comes in 14-inch and 16-inch versions, as well as Space Grey and Silver colour optionsCredit: AppleIt’s an optional upgrade to the screen called the Nano-Texture Display. It’s wild and I love it. More on that later.For now,…

A MUM is urging parents to trust their “instincts” after claiming her GP said her four-year-old daughter was “faking” symptoms a week before she was diagnosed with cancer. Rebecca Herbert’s daughter Summer, now seven, was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) in April 2022 after she was found lying on the floor in her bedroom, unable to walk or use her legs.11Summer Herbert, now 7, was diagnosed with ALL aged just 4 years oldCredit: PA11Her mum Rebecca claims she was told her to was ‘faking her symptoms’Credit: PA11Summer was poorly in the weeks before being found on her bedroom floor…

PROFITEERING gamers are managing to sell the limited edition 30th anniversary PS5 Pro for thousands weeks ahead of release.Sony is launching two brand new versions of the console, starting with an upgraded PS5 Pro that goes on sale today.3Listings appear to have sold for up to £5,000Credit: EBay3Only 12,300 units were madeCredit: EBay3PS5 Pro 30th anniversary edition is a throwback to the first ever PlayStationCredit: GettyFor those who want something a little special, the tech giant has developed a limited edition model with a throwback design to celebrate 30 years of PlayStation.The design pays homage to the grey PlayStation that…

THIS is the terrifying moment a packed Boeing 787 had to turn back after its engine caught fire shortly after taking off from Italy.The Hainan Airlines flight was bound for the Chinese city of Shenzhen when it had to make an emergency landing at Rome’s Fiumicino Airport on Sunday.2A Boeing 787 Hainan Airlines flight had to make an emergency landing in RomeCredit: Getty – Contributor2Footage showed the plane landing back at Fiumicino Airport after its right engine caught fireThe plane was packed with 249 passengers and 16 crew members when the right engine went up in flames after takeoff.The aircraft was…

IT is a disease from the Victorian era but scurvy – caused by vitamin C deficiency – is re-emerging according to doctors.It was rife among seafarers between the 15th and 18th century because they didn’t have fresh fruit and veg. 4Find out more about these three products to help you get more vitamin CIt’s clear we are not getting the 90mg needed by men and 75mg for women a day. So, here are three ways to top up your Vit C levels. . .HIGH-STRENGTH SHOT4This high-strength, fast-absorbing liquid contains a whopping 1,000mg of vit CCredit: SuppliedIF your vitamin C levels…

A BRITISH-built “flying taxi” could whisk you from Manchester to Leeds in record time – by soaring straight over the Pennines.The Sun spoke to pioneering tech firm Vertical Aerospace, which is testing out an all-electric aircraft that promises to slash commute times.14Vertical Aerospace is working on flying taxis to slash journey timesCredit: Adam Gasson / Vertical Aerospace14The flying taxis could become a regular sight over big citiesCredit: Vertical Aerospace14Vertical Aerospace says that flying a VX4 is far easier than piloting a helicopterCredit: Vertical AerospaceThis four-passenger craft says it could even manage a trip from London’s Heathrow airport to central Battersea…