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UKRAINE have dealt Vladimir Putin another huge blow after blasting a Russian gas rig in the Black Sea, killing 40 soldiers.The decimated rig was packed with “reconnaissance equipment” to help with Russia’s war effort, according to Ukrainian media.7Ukraine have blown up a Russian oil rig in the Black SeaCredit: X7Thick plumes of black smoke were seen coming from the decimated rigCredit: X7The Black Sea rig was also used by Russia as a weapons headquarters, say UkraineCredit: East2WestDramatic footage shows a giant fireball erupting from the Russian headquarters after it was ruthlessly targeted by the Ukrainian navy.Several further explosions can be…

THE list of possible threats you might expect to come across on your summer holiday to Europe has, until now, been rather short.Beyond expected airport delays, eating your body weight in carbs and getting a bit sunburnt – there isn’t usually too much to worry about.4Where new disease-ridden critters have become established in EuropeBut as temperatures rise in our favourite holiday destinations, there may be a new – and buzzier – risk on the horizon.A range of disease-ridden insects have made their way to north Europe, from places like Africa, Asia and Central and South America.Three different types of disease-riddled mosquito, three types…

DANGEROUS space junk left by a Chinese rocket launch threatens to hit future space crafts at lightning speed, experts have warned.A Chinese Long March 6A rocket launched the first 18 satellites for the Qianfan broadband network on Tuesday before disaster struck.3Experts were able to see the debrisCredit: Slingshot Aerospace3Space debris has rapidly increased around our atmosphere in the last few decadesCredit: Kyushu University, SKY Perfect JSAT CorporationWhile the rocket successfully delivered the satellites to low Earth orbit, its upper stage broke apart causing a cloud of dangerous debris.These are now racing around our planet at unbelievable speed, the United States…

A PARANOID Vladimir Putin is rushing his troops and military tanks to the Russian region of Kursk to defend against the fierce Ukrainian invasion.A huge convoy of Ukrainian tanks have continued to storm into several Russian villages, decimating Putin’s soldiers, supplies and buildings in a major “masterstroke” cross-border offensive this week.12Russian tanks, troops and trucks are heading to confront the Ukrainian forces12Putin is bringing up heavy artillery to the border with Ukraine12Video showed guns and vehicles heading for the frontline12Columns of civilians vehicles have been seen fleeing from KurskIn response to the heavy blitzing, Russia’s defence ministry has announced a major deployment…

TWO types of commonly-prescribed antibiotics could put patients at risk of dangerous skin rashes, a new study warns.Scientists say the pills, used to treat conditions like UTIs and pneumonia, can lead to side effects with life-threatening consequences. 1Antibiotics put patients at risk of dangerous skin reactions, scientists sayCredit: GettyThey are now urging doctors to use lower-risk alternatives.Researchers looked at data from more than 100,000 people aged 66 and over who were prescribed oral antibiotics at least once between 2002 and 2022 in Ontario, Canada. Within 60 days of taking the drugs, 21,758 patients visited A&E or were hospitalised due to…

THERE are a number of big games coming out in August, but our wallets are still struggling after all the excellent releases that came out in the first half of 2024.While everyone is giddy about the upcoming release of Star Wars Outlaws, there’s another huge franchise that will receive a new entry.1Visions of Mana is a long awaited new entry in the mainline Mana seriesCredit: Square EnixVisions of Mana is the first game to be released from the mainline Mana series since Dawn of Mana for the PlayStation 2.It has been developed as a love letter to players’ favourite game…

A SUSPECTED ISIS-inspired terrorist who plotted a terror attack at a Taylor Swift concert has been pictured posing with zombie knives.The 19-year-old, named as Beran A., admitted to planning to mow down fans outside the stadium in Vienna and launch an attack with knives, machetes and a “dirty bomb”, officials said.6Suspect Beran A., 19, pictured posing with zombie knivesCredit: X.com/globaldiss6Cops in hazmat suits after a raid on one of the suspect’s homes in TernitzCredit: Seebacher Doris/Krone KREATIV6Three teens allegedly plotted to attack crowds at Taylor Swift’s concerts in ViennaCredit: Getty6Cops foiled the terror plot the day before Swift’s first concert…

A BABY needed two emergency blood transfusions to save his life after his own mum’s body attacked him in the womb.Little Arthur Williams, now one, wasn’t growing as quickly as expected in utero so doctors decided to run tests.8Little Arthur Williams in hospital after receiving two blood transfusionsCredit: SWNS8The tot with mum Sam, whose body attacked her son in the wombCredit: SWNSThey discovered the unborn tot had the same rare blood type as his dad, Matt Williams, 33, called Rh negative.Mum-of-three Sam Williams, 29, had a different blood type so her body saw the baby as something “foreign” and her…

META is rolling out an AI-powered chatbot that allows users to “clone” themselves – but some fans insist it’s the latest in a list of useless tools.The tech behemoth is rolling out AI Studio, which lets users create digital personas powered by artificial intelligence.3Meta has introduced AI Studio in the United States. Users can create custom chatbots based on characters or their own likeness and share them on social mediaCredit: MetaThe characters can be shared on apps including Instagram, WhatsApp, and Facebook Messenger.Users can create avatars based on a custom character, like a chef or interior designer, or “Creator AI,”…

A BRIT went missing from a holiday in Thailand just after an Australian tourist vanished in an eerily similar case.Lincolnshire native Simon Robinson, 27, hasn’t been since or heard from since he phoned his girlfriend from Bangkok on July 26.7Simon (left) disappeared from Bangkok just days after an Australian7This is Kieran James Cramer, an Australian who also vanished in the busy city7Kieran’s dad flew in and found him, but why he went missing is still unknown7In the same month, Australian Kieran James Cramer disappeared in the busy southeast Asian city on July 1.The student nurse, 28, was nowhere to be…