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THE story of a castaway who survived 15 months at sea by living off blood from birds is true, a former US ambassador has said.Many had doubted the tale but Tom Armbruster told The Sun how he was one of few people to meet with the survivor and said there’s “no credible reason” he would lie.4Castaway fisherman José Salvador Alvarenga was stranded at sea for 438 daysCredit: AP:Associated Press4He miraculously survived eating turtles and drinking blood from birdsCredit: AFP4The fisherman was unrecognisable when he was finally rescued and made it to dry landCredit: AFP4José (C) with dad Ricardo Orellana (R)…

FREED air hostess Tori Towey has revealed the horror treatment she suffered at the hands of the Dubai authorities after she tried to take her own life. The former Emirates cabin crew member was detained, had her passport taken away, and was banned from leaving the Middle Eastern country.7Emirates Airlines cabin crew employee Tori Towey, 28, was detained in Dubai7She has opened up on the horrific treatment she faced while detained in Dubai7Tori said one Dubai cop taunted her despite visible signs of severe bruising and other terrible injuries7She suffered severe bruising and other injuries that required hospital treatment7The cabin…

A SPRAWLING palace in Marbella once home to the 13 wives of Saudi Arabia’s king has been left to rot for nearly two decades.The now-crumbling Mar-Mar Palace once had its own hospital, helipad and even a mosque.11Mar-Mar Palace in its heyday – located on Marbella’s ‘Golden Mile’Credit: Rex11The main living area of the Saudi King’s palace – crumbled to pieces and destroyedCredit: Youtube / Exploring with Jake11The palace, now abandoned for nearly two decades, was built as a replica of the White HouseCredit: Youtube / Exploring with Jake11The once sparkling marble stairs now destroyed and crumblingCredit: Youtube / Exploring with…

BEN Needham’s mother is facing a brutal wait to learn if DNA results will confirm whether a Danish man is her son.Mum Kerry Needham, 51, also shared her pain with Jay Slater’s grieving family after the teen’s body was found on Monday.9Kerry Needham pictured with daughter Leighanna who has never met her brotherCredit: Ross Parry9Toddler Ben Needham went missing 33 years ago on the Greek island KosCredit: PA9Kerry also shared her sympathies for Jay Slater’s grieving family9Jay’s body was found in a mountainous area of Tenerife on MondayCredit: PABen was just 21 months old when he disappeared from the Greek…

ONLINE searches for “what vitamins give you energy” are up by 250 per cent in the last 30 days.A lack of energy can be down to vitamin deficiency but also an unhealthy diet, lack of exercise and stress as well as daily life challenges.4We take a look at three ways you can help to boost your energy levelsToday I will suggest ways you can potentially up your energy levels . . . Vitamin pillsVITAMIN pills won’t give you a direct hit of energy, but some can help you feel less fatigued.4Myvitamins Energy is a blend of 16 vitamins and minerals to help you to…

POLICE foiled a suspected terror plot from IS ahead of England’s Euros final – raiding a series of addresses just hours before kick-off.Officers swooped amid fears of an imminent attack on the Three Lions fan zone in Berlin’s sprawling Breitscheidplatz.3Three suspects were detained by German special forces during a series of co-ordinated raidsCredit: Story Picture Agency3The raid on the suspected terror cell came hours before England’s Euro 2024 finalCredit: AFP3The men were said to be known IS supporters already under German police surveillanceCredit: EPAThousands of supporters had gathered there ahead of England’s 2-1 defeat to Spain in last Sunday’s football…

IT’S that time of year again, with summer holidays just round the corner.And whether you are planning a staycation or venturing farther afield, warm-weather warnings for sunburn, heat stroke, heat rash and dehydration apply.6Troubles with our trotters can become more obvious when wearing sandals or going barefoot in summer monthsCredit: Getty6Podiatrist Heather Smart, co-creator of foot-care brand ZeroSole, tells Vanessa Chalmers about preventing foot issuesCredit: SuppliedBut your feet can also pose a major concern.Troubles with our trotters can become more obvious when wearing sandals or going barefoot.But ill-fitting footwear, dirty socks and hitting the pool can also present problems.Podiatrist Heather…

A COUPLE have been found dead in a washed up lifeboat a month after going missing while trying to sail across the Atlantic in a yacht.Sarah Packwood, 54, from Warwick, and Brett Clibbery, 70, were heading to the Azores in a wind and solar-powered vessel called ‘Theros’.7Sarah Packwood, 54, and Brett Clibbery, 70, were sailing to the Azores7Their two bodies were found in a life raft last weekCredit: Facebook7The couple were sailing in a wind and solar-powered vessel called ‘Theros’7They got married on board their yacht in 2016But the pair were reported missing a week after leaving Nova Scotia, Canada, on…

Q: I HAVE tested positive for H. pylori.I’ve finished a seven-day eradication treatment but am not any better. What can I do?1Dr Zoe Williams helps a reader who has not seen any improvements after seven-day eradication treatmentCredit: Olivia WestA: Most stomach-lining inflammation and ulcers caused by H. pylori will heal in a few weeks after treatment.So if you’ve just completed the one-week course of treatment, it might be that you need to wait longer for symptoms to resolve.But sometimes symptoms do persist after treatment. This could be because the antibiotics have not worked due to antimicrobial resistance.It can also be…

AN INFLUENCER has plunged to her death after slipping from the top of a waterfall while filming social media content.Aanvi Kamdar tragically tumbled down a 300ft-tall gorge as she recorded her surroundings for her 300,000 followers.6Aanvi Kamdar tragically plunged to her deathCredit: Jam Press6Rescuers managed to get Aanvi from the gorge but she died soon afterCredit: Jam Press6The influencer fell 300ft down the waterfallCredit: Jam PressSeveral friends she’d gone with witnessed the shock accident and called emergency services immediately.But when responders reached Kumbhe Waterfall in Marjurne, India, they struggled to get the 27-year-old to safety due to the sheer height…