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A TOWN has been placed under night time lockdown, as fears around a disabling disease spread by mosquitoes ramp up. Almost a dozen communities have also been designated at high or critical risk for the illness, after a man tested positive for it earlier this month and disease-carrying critters were spotted in the area. 2Eastern equine encephalitis is a rare but potentially deadly virus that was first identified in horsesCredit: Getty2It’s spread to humans through bites from infected mosquitoesCredit: GettyEastern equine encephalitis is a rare but potentially deadly virus that’s spread from the bites of infected mosquitoes. Known as EEE…

THE second-largest diamond ever discovered weighs nearly 2,500 carats and is estimated to cost millions of dollars.The 2,492-carat gem was dug out of a Botswana mine this week.3A 2,492-carat diamond – the second-largest ever discovered and the biggest found in Botswana – was discovered in an African mineCredit: AFP It nearly shattered the record for the biggest stone, set nearly 120 years ago.That honor belongs to a 3,106-carat jewel sourced from South Africa in 1905.Dubbed the Cullinan diamond, it was cut into nine pieces, some of which ended up among the British Crown Jewels.The second-largest stone was unearthed in Karowe Mine,…

RESCUERS are racing to save two tourists buried under huge slabs of ice in Iceland after a cave collapsed.Emergency services have been desperately digging by hand to find the missing tourists after one person was killed and several others injured.5Rescuers carrying out a search operation at the cave which collapsed at Breiðamerkurjökull in IcelandCredit: Reuters5An extensive rescue operation including some 100 people is now underway to pull out the remaining two touristsCredit: AP5Breiðamerkurjökull is a part of Vatnsjökull – the biggest glacier in EuropeCredit: © 2015 Johann SmariThe desperate search was suspended overnight when conditions turned dangerous but resumed this…

FOUR have died after contracting Legionnaires’ disease during a major outbreak in Milan, in north Italy.Local health chiefs are scrambling to find the source of the infection, which is believed to be coming from the water supply reaching people’s houses. 2Milan is experiencing an an outbreak of Legionnaires diseaseCredit: AlamyThe lung infection can be caused by inhaling droplets of water from things like air conditioning or hot tubs.Most people exposed to legionella bacteria do not develop symptoms.But as many as 15 per cent of those who do become ill suffer from severe disease, which can lead to life-threatening pneumonia.At least 53 cases of the disease…

OWNERS of smart rings are in for a rotten surprise when it comes to replacing the batteries in their pricey miniatures. The wearable gadgets, such as Samsung’s Galaxy Ring or the Oura, range between £300 and £500 ($300-$550).2Samsung released its first-ever Galaxy Ring in July this year, but alternatives such as Oura have been around for much longerCredit: Oura Ring2The lithium-ion batteries in the Samsung Galaxy ring are impossible to remove without destroying the deviceCredit: iFixitBut once the battery is worn out, they cannot be fixed, tech expert Shahram Mokhtari at iFixit has warned in a recent blog post.”The Galaxy…

GERMAN cops have named the man suspected of unleashing a horror knife rampage at a festival which killed three people and injured eight more.They believe Syrian man Issa AI H is behind the gruesome attack and said he is a “a member of a terrorist organisation abroad”, adding that he shares the “ideology of Islamic State”.5Cops walk with Syrian man Issa AI H, named as the suspect behind the festival stabbingCredit: Reuters5Police leading Issa, 26, away in handcuffsCredit: Reuters5Cops at the scene of the horror attackIssa, 26, has been charged with three counts of murder, attempted murder and dangerous bodily…

A MUM who thought her stomach cramps were caused by a ‘dodgy chicken takeaway’ while camping was shocked to discover she was actually in labour.Zoe Doyle said she had ‘no pregnancy symptoms’ so was stunned when her husband, Stuart Doyle, spotted a baby coming out.6Zoe and Stuart Doyle were stunned by a surprise birth during a camping tripCredit: Kennedy News Media6Stuart delivered his daughter after seeing her head poking outCredit: Kennedy News Media6Mum Zoe, pictured with Hayley, had thought her stomach cramps were due to a dodgy takeawayCredit: Kennedy News MediaThe pair welcomed Hayley Doyle, weighing 8lbs 14oz – named…

ARTIFICIAL intelligence has revealed what they say could be the true face of Jesus after analysing the mysterious Shroud of Turin.Scientists made a shocking new discovery this week saying the historic relic – a burial cloth claiming to show an imprint of Christ when he died – could be real.6AI’s impression of what the man wrapped inside the Shroud of Turin may have looked likeCredit: Gencraft6The AI tool used the markings left on the linen cloth to design its own imageCredit: Reuters6The top and bottom of the Shroud of Turin features the markings of a man who some believe is JesusCredit:…

ONLY puzzle masters and those with 20/20 vision will be able to spot the farmer and his wife in seven seconds.This latest brainteaser shows a farmer standing in front of a gate – but you have just seven seconds to find his missing wife.8Can you spot the farmer’s wife in seven seconds?Credit: JagranjoshYou will need great attention to detail and composure to succeed in this challenge.Set your timer, get your eyes engaged, let’s begin!Make sure to scan every nook and cranny of this tricky brainteaser.Look closely at the image, and see if you can find the farmer’s wife.Optical illusion challenges…

A MAN living with a micropenis is aiming to land a record for the world’s smallest manhood.Michael Phillips, 36, was diagnosed with the rare condition when he decided to visit a doctor due to concerns over the size four months ago.4Michael Phillips, 36, who was diagnosed with a micropenis condition, is now aiming to get his name in the Guinness World Book of RecordsCredit: The Sun4Michael says his penis measures under an inchCredit: The SunHe had long had concerns over the size, with the condition having plagued his dating and sex life.But instead of living in embarrassment, Michael has his…