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Single space nuke could wipe out 98% of Earth's satellites in just one week, boffins warn
Modern life on Earth could be brought to its knees in just seven days if a single nuclear bomb is detonated in orbit , according to a terrifying new study. Sat-navs, mobile networks, weather forecasts and bank card payments would all grind to a halt if a warhead went off above our heads, wiping out roughly 98 per cent of the 13,000-plus satellites circling in low-Earth orbit.
Terrorist, 74, who 'had a stroke' abseils down five floors in Hollywood-style escape
An Italian terrorist is on the loose after exploiting the chaos of Pope Leo XIV's visit to Argentina to stage an audacious Hollywood-style breakout. Geriatric fugitive Leonardo Bertulazzi, 74, was just hours away from being bundled onto a plane back to Italy to serve a 27-year stretch when he gave cops the slip, prompting desperate officials to slap a 20 million peso (£10,000) bounty on his head.
Valuable figurines worth up to £48k as households urged to check if they've got any
If you walked into a British living room during the 1980s or 1990s, you were almost guaranteed to spot a Lladró figurine taking pride of place on the mantelpiece. Countless Brits have held on to the delicate ornaments for decades, hoping to eventually flog them for a tidy profit or pass them down as heirlooms. But anyone holding out hope of a massive payday might be left gutted, as not all pieces have skyrocketed in value like collectors had hoped.
Family left nauseous after giant see-through UFO shines bright lights into girl's bedroom
A terrified family was left feeling physically sick after a colossal, translucent UFO hovered outside their home and blasted blinding beams into a young girl's bedroom. The bizarre encounter unfolded in Wilsonville, Oregon, US, on August 25 this year and was logged the very same day with the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC). According to the witness, identified only as 'S', the spine-chilling ordeal kicked off around 8pm while she was relaxing on her back patio.
Fury over 'adults only' panto called 'Snow White and the 7 inches' set on school grounds
A racy "adults only" panto set to be staged at a secondary school has been slammed as being "inappropriate". Snow White and the Seven Inches will run from January 7 to January 16 at the Sinden, a theatre on the Homewood School campus in Tenterden, Kent. An online ad for the show on the theatre's website featured a now-deleted blurb describing how Snow White "finds herself on her knees surrounded by wood", among other innuendos.
'Godfather of AI' warns killer tech could wipe out humanity in just three years
Killer artificial intelligence could wipe out the human race in just three years unless world leaders slam the brakes on the booming tech right now. That is the chilling doomsday warning set to be delivered by Professor Geoffrey Hinton – the British-Canadian brainbox known as the "Godfather of AI" – at a crunch summit in Dublin on Friday.
Punch the monkey melts hearts again as he looks after tiny new baby at zoo
Viral sensation Punch the monkey is growing up fast – and he's already taken a shine to a tiny new arrival at his enclosure. The adorable Japanese macaque, who shot to global fame earlier this year after finding comfort in a cuddly IKEA orangutan toy, was caught on camera doting on a newborn baby macaque at Ichikawa City Zoo and Botanical Gardens in Japan. It marks an emotional milestone for the little primate, who spent his earliest days clinging to his plush pal after being rejected by his mum.
Andy Burnham's government risks backlash after approving controversial migrant housing plans
Furious villagers are threatening a legal fight after Andy Burnham's government rubber-stamped controversial plans to house more than 1,200 asylum seekers at a former army base. Communities Secretary Angela Rayner has granted full planning permission to transform a Ministry of Defence site near the quiet Oxfordshire village of Piddington into accommodation for 1,256 male migrants.
Poundland makes desperate bid for 10-day lifeline as 600 UK stores hang in the balance
Struggling high street favourite Poundland is fighting for its survival after launching a last-ditch bid to buy itself more time. The budget retailer's original deadline to hammer out a rescue package ran out at the stroke of midnight on Thursday morning. Bosses at the crisis-hit chain have now confirmed they are filing a fresh legal notice to shield the business from creditors while they try to thrash out a deal .
Gunman shoots five people and kills one before turning gun on himself in standoff
A suspected gunman has died after being found with "self-inflicted gunshot wound" after barricading himself inside an apartment building following a deadly shooting near the White House on Thursday, police said. Cops confirmed five people were shot in the rampage in Washington, D.C., with one person dead, another in a critical condition, and three others with non-critical injuries. The suspected shooter has also died, a DC police spokesperson told the BBC. Interim Chief Police Jeffrey W.
Passengers' mid-air nightmare as sick flyer vomits over three people forcing plane clean-up
Flyers were left gagging during a mid-air nightmare after a sick woman violently vomited over three fellow passengers. The stomach-churning ordeal unfolded aboard American Airlines flight AA2596 after it departed Philadelphia for Miami shortly before 6am on Friday. Things started off smoothly as the jet hit cruising altitude, before disaster struck at 30,000ft.
Donald Trump sparks health fears after brain freeze and bizarre Afghanistan jungle blunder
Donald Trump has found himself at the centre of fresh speculation over his cognitive health after appearing to lose his train of thought during a televised Veterans Day address. Speaking at Arlington National Cemetery on Wednesday, the 80-year-old US President seemed to struggle with his teleprompter while recounting the story of decorated Green Beret Ryan Hendrickson.
Russia's 'supreme shaman' plans to slaughter 60 camels to help Putin win Ukraine war
A self-styled Russian 'Supreme Shaman' is planning a bloodthirsty ritual slaughter of 60 camels in a bid to help Vladimir Putin finally crush Ukraine . Artur Tsybikov, 53, wants to sacrifice five of the animals every month to beg ancient Slavic gods for supernatural back-up in the Kremlin's stalling war.
Andy Burnham's government to hit UK drivers with £825 car tax blow within months
Andy Burnham is set to hammer UK motorists with fresh car tax hikes within months after new Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) bands were confirmed. The Treasury revealed VED prices will shoot up following John Healey's Autumn Budget statement, with the painful new fees kicking in from April next year. Because the tax rises every 12 months in line with Retail Price Index (RPI) inflation, a sting at the tills was always on the cards.
Prince Harry slammed for provocation after stealing spotlight from Royal Family
Prince Harry has been accused of stealing the spotlight from King Charles, Prince William and Princess Kate on Remembrance Sunday. Last Sunday, the Duke of Sussex made a surprise appearance at a Remembrance service in Brackley, Northamptonshire - just hours after senior royals led the nation in tribute at London's Cenotaph. Despite serving in the Armed Forces for a decade, Harry was absent from the main London ceremony, which is strictly reserved for working members of the Firm.
NASA is hiring astronauts for surprising pay as recruits warned of extreme loneliness
If you have ever fancied strapping yourself to a rocket, floating in zero gravity and planting your boots on the lunar surface, NASA wants you. The American space agency has launched a recruitment drive to find the next generation of space travellers.
Russian general tells Putin he 'didn't have the wits' to win Ukraine war in furious TV rant
A furious Russian military figure has slammed Vladimir Putin live on air, brutally telling the Kremlin tyrant: "You lost." In a humiliating broadcast that shatters Moscow's war propaganda, retired Col. Gen. Leonid Ivashov delivered a savage, no-holds-barred reality check to the ageing despot.
Terrified driver spots 8ft wet Bigfoot as hunter gagged by beast's stench of death
A spooked motorist called emergency services after an encounter with a towering, sodden creature in the US - just days before a hunter reported being overcome by a foul "smell of death" in the wilderness. The bizarre encounters were logged by the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization (BFRO), as enthusiasts continue to report sightings despite recent revelations concerning the world's most famous Sasquatch evidence.
UK flights in danger amid huge strike set to bring country to standstill
Brits jetting off for some autumn sun face holiday chaos tomorrow (Wednesday, 11 November) as a major 24-hour national walkout threatens to paralyse Spain. Flights linking the UK with mainland hotspots and the sun-soaked Canary Islands are staring down the barrel of severe cancellations and nightmare delays. Workers across the country are downing tools in furious protest over Spain's worsening housing crisis, marking the nation's first unified general strike in nearly 15 years.
Bloody shootout brings down alleged cartel warlord R2 blamed for mayor's execution
A suspected cartel boss has been captured following a fierce gunfight with security forces in Mexico. Rafael Alvarez, who is known by the alias "R2", was cornered by armed unit s on Sunday in the city of Zapopan, near Guadalajara. Mexican naval forces swooped on the alleged kingpin after receiving crucial intelligence passed on by the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).
Bloke accused of murdering delivery driver strips naked and flashes tackle to court
A man accused of murdering a takeaway delivery driver stunned a courtroom by stripping stark naked and flashing his wedding tackle live on camera. Roberto Urbano, 51, appeared on a video link at Melbourne Magistrates' Court on Monday over the death of father-of-two Jianming Feng, 47. Urbano was arrested after Mr Feng died from an alleged knife wound to the chest while working for HungryPanda in Melbourne's central business district on Friday night.
Alien hunter claims Trump could unveil UFO proof to distract from midterm defeat
A UFO researcher claims Donald Trump could execute the ultimate political maneuver by revealing a living extraterrestrial to divert attention from a devastating election loss. Filmmaker and alien investigator Jon Stewart believes the embattled Republican might resort to "catastrophic disclosure" to capture worldwide attention after Democrats secured victories in both the House and Senate.
Uni students caught on doorbell cam making monkey noises outside black students' flat
A university has launched an official probe after viral doorbell footage emerged appearing to show students making racist noises outside an apartment. The incident unfolded at the University of Mississippi, where three black students were allegedly targeted outside their home. Footage captured on a Ring doorbell camera was shared to TikTok by Ole Miss student Jakiyra Metcalf, who claimed the women shown in the clip are her upstairs neighbours.
Trump admits he'd risk going to hell because he hates enemies too much to forgive them
Donald Trump has made a surprising afterlife confession - admitting he would rather dice with damnation in hell than forgive his bitter political rivals. The US president, who claims he is a "religious person" , revealed he is desperate to dodge fire and brimstone when his time comes, but flatly refused to bury the hatchet with his foes just to get past the Pearly Gates.
WW3 fears as former PM demands return of national service after supermarket cyber attacks
Brits are facing fresh World War Three fears after ex-PM Rishi Sunak demanded a return of national service following a blitz of high-tech attacks on supermarkets. The former Tory chief wants a modern peacetime army mobilised to fight off foreign saboteurs after cyber crooks targeted supermarket chillers across Europe, putting food supplies at risk. Sunak warned that panic-buying baked beans won't save people, taking a direct dig at Prime Minister Andy Burnham's official stockpile guidance .
Sick dad who sexually abused daughter before suicide to be freed after just 5 months
A depraved dad who admitted to sexually abusing his own teenage daughter after plying her with booze is set to walk free from behind bars having served just five months. Stephen Vincent Chavez was handed a one-year county jail sentence alongside three years of probation by Judge Dusty Kawai at Ventura County Superior Court in June. However, official inmate records reveal the 41-year-old is scheduled to be released on Monday, November 9.
Putin cyber spooks may paralyse Britain's train lines in £1.8bn week of chaos
Russian cyber spooks could bring Britain's train network to a shuddering halt in a terrifying week-long blitz costing the country a whopping £1.8billion. Chilling Department for Transport files, revealed by The i Paper, warn that Vladimir Putin's online army could pull the plug on vital communications, leaving millions of commuters stranded. The shock Whitehall papers show UK railways are sitting ducks for foreign spies ready to unleash travel mayhem.
Alien hunter claims Trump could unveil UFO proof to distract from midterm defeat
A UFO researcher claims Donald Trump could execute the ultimate political maneuver by revealing a living extraterrestrial (Image: AFP via Getty Images) A UFO researcher claims Donald Trump could execute the ultimate political maneuver by revealing a living extraterrestrial to divert attention from a devastating election loss.
Prince Harry's Remembrance Sunday heartbreak as 'rudderless' royal banned from Cenotaph
Prince Harry faced a stinging Remembrance Sunday snub after being barred from joining the Royal Family at the Cenotaph today. Despite serving a decade in the British Army, the Duke of Sussex has been frozen out of the sombre Whitehall service, which remains strictly reserved for working royals led by King Charles as Head of the Armed Forces.
Shameless dad leaves daughter, 6, sleeping alone on pavement at 1am to bag Pokemon cards
A dad was arrested after allegedly abandoning his six-year-old daughter on the pavement outside a US supermarket in the dead of night just to secure a spot for a Pokémon card launch . John-Michael Dooley, 35, reportedly tucked the sleeping youngster in with a pillow and blanket while queueing amongst a crowd outside a Target store in Charleston, South Carolina, at around 1am on Friday.
Desperate Donald Trump could wheel out real-life alien to save face after midterm wipeout
A UFO expert claims Donald Trump could pull off the mother of all political stunts by unveiling a living extraterrestrial to distract from a brutal election defeat. Filmmaker and alien hunter Jon Stewart believes the bruised Republican could turn to " catastrophic disclosure " to grab global headlines after Democrats swept to victory in both the House and Senate.
Viral tennis court streaker who ran into glass door asks for help as partner battles cancer
A man who became an internet legend after smashing into a glass door during a naked tennis court dash has made an emotional plea as his partner fights stage four cancer. Tom Annandale became a viral sensation after his botched streak at Port Aventura in Spain was uploaded to YouTube.
Boxer left with 'worst injury ever' as doctors call fight to an immediate stop
Zak Miller's injuries during his fight in Manchester left boxing fans feeling sick and saw his bout against Gully Powar immediately stopped. Miller developed two enormous swellings that left his head severely deformed. Medical officials took one look at Miller's distorted skull in the tenth round and immediately halted his vacant British title clash against Gully Powar at Manchester's AO Arena on Saturday night.
'Cowering' Russell Brand taunted by hundreds of inmates in vile football-style chants
Terrified Russell Brand is having his prison ordeal made a misery by hundreds of jeering inmates taunting him with sickening football-style chants. The disgraced comic, 51, was hauled to Victorian hellhole HMP Wandsworth on Thursday after being convicted of rape and three sexual assaults. Bored lags inside the crumbling, vermin-ridden south London nick have now reportedly turned the former Hollywood star into a target for their entertainment.
Botched execution survivor Christa Pike blocked from comfier jail wing over horror injuries
Death row killer Christa Pike is locked in a fierce legal war to get moved into a cushier prison block - but officials insist her horrific injuries mean she is going nowhere. The 50-year-old, who was slapped with the death penalty for the sadistic 1995 murder of Colleen Slemmer, 19, cheated death on September 30 when bungling executioners injected her with two doses of pentobarbital.
Russell Brand's Vegas straight guy date with P Diddy resurfaces in clip
Disturbing footage has re-emerged showing convicted rapist Russell Brand alongside disgraced music mogul Sean "P Diddy" Combs, highlighting their past bond. Ex-comedian Brand, 51, was found guilty of raping a woman in 2009 alongside the sexual assault of three others, and he is due to be sentenced at London's Southwark Crown Court on Monday (November 9).
Trump offers UFC boss Dana White job of press secretary – and wants his fighters too
Donald Trump has sensationally asked UFC supremo Dana White to take over the White House briefing room. The US Commander-in-Chief took to Truth Social to reveal the bizarre job proposal, claiming the cage-fighting kingpin is a "violent Fighter and Warrior" perfectly suited to the brutal gig.
Hero cop fights for life after taking down radical far-right gunman who killed 6
A brave police officer is battling for his life after confronting an alleged camouflaged gunman accused of killing six people during a terrifying rampage in Poland. The attack occurred in Krakow's bustling Main Market Square just after 3pm on Saturday (November 7), sending panicked crowds fleeing into nearby side alleys for cover. Cops say a 25-year-old Polish national sparked the carnage by targeting terrified pedestrians at random from his moving vehicle.
The Chase star Shaun Wallace robbed while getting into taxi in out of control London
The Chase favourite Shaun Wallace has warned that street crime in London has spiralled out of control after falling victim to a cunning daylight heist. The 66-year-old telly brainbox, known to millions of ITV viewers as the Dark Destroyer, had his rucksack swiped in front of his eyes outside St Pancras International station following a trip home from Paris, reports The Sun.
Russell Brand struggles to eat prison slop as inmates banned from speaking to him
Disgraced comedian Russell Brand has been locked up in one of Britain's grimmest prisons after being convicted of rape and sex attacks. The shamed comic, 51, is spending the weekend stewing behind bars at the notoriously squalid HMP Wandsworth. He was remanded in custody by Southwark Crown Court on Thursday (November 5) after a jury found him guilty of raping a fan and sexually assaulting three other women at the height of his fame.
Gunman opens fire at market square from car with at least 5 dead and dozens injured
Terrified shoppers and tourists dived for cover this afternoon after a drive-by gunman went on a deadly shooting rampage in a packed city square. At least five people have been killed and around a dozen others left injured in the historic Main Market Square of Krakow, Poland, Małopolska Police confirmed. Panic erupted at around 3pm local time when a man drove onto the bustling square and began " firing at random people from his car", the force announced in a statement posted to X.
UK 'would run out of ammo in days' if WW3 kicks off as conscription demand made
Britain's hollowed-out armed forces would burn through their battlefield supplies in "just days" if World War Three erupted, a military expert has warned. It follows claims that decades of penny-pinching cuts and depleted weapons stockpiles have left the UK critically exposed, meaning troops are no longer a credible fighting deterrent on the global stage.
Son who claimed mum was abducted by aliens jailed after burning her body in garden
A man who bizarrely told cops his missing mum had been "abducted by aliens" has been locked up after her torched remains were found in the back garden. Jason Christopher Campbell, 35, tried to mask the death of 65-year-old Marie Campbell by burning her body at the home they shared in Homer, Georgia, US - around 75 miles northeast of Atlanta. Marie vanished without a trace on January 6, leaving behind her handbag, car, identification and mobile phone.
Kim Jong-un's fiery sister snubs Donald Trump as summit hopes torpedoed
Trigger-happy North Korea has unleashed another volley of missiles into the sea while delivering a savage slap in the face to Donald Trump. Dictator Kim Jong-un's fearsome sister, Kim Yo-jong, brutally shut down any chance of a peace summit between the pair just hours after the Hermit Kingdom fired off fresh rockets from its eastern coast.
Multiple flights across Europe hit by bomb threats as 12 jets make emergency landings
Terrified holidaymakers are caught up in fresh drama this morning (Thursday) after a blitz of bomb threats targeted more than ten passenger airliners in mid-flight. Tourists have faced worrying scenes 30,000 feet in the air as pilots declare emergency codes. The dramatic wave of security scares comes amid soaring international tensions, with Western intelligence bosses on high alert over suspected foreign "hybrid warfare" campaigns and coordinated sabotage.
Christa Pike could face electric chair as new governor says she should have died long ago
A Death Row killer who survived being pumped full of deadly drugs could be strapped into the electric chair after an incoming hardline governor took power. Christa Pike cheated death on September 30 when prison executioners failed to kill her using two doses of the lethal sedative pentobarbital. The botched procedure erupted into chaos when execution staff spent agonising minutes struggling to find a vein.
'Lame duck' Donald Trump faces mutiny as allies will block him from nuclear button
A humiliated Donald Trump faces an explosive mutiny from his own inner circle, with officials ready to block him from triggering a devastating nuclear strike, an expert has claimed. The 80-year-old US President has been left severely weakened following a brutal midterm wipeout that saw Democrats sweep both the House and the Senate in a historic blue tsunami Fears have been raised by some observers that a cornered, vengeful Trump could lash out by unleashing atomic hell on Iran.
Christa Pike begs not to return to 'violent' prison block after botched execution
A death row killer who miraculously survived a double lethal injection has launched a desperate court bid to stop prison bosses chucking her back into a "violent" unit. Christa Pike, 50, cheated death on September 30 when an execution attempt descended into chaos. The convicted murderer was pumped with two doses of pentobarbital using at least ten needles, leaving her in a critical condition.
Nostradamus predicts WW3 and burning hellfire from sky in terrifying 2027 vision
A terrifying military invasion and biblical firestorms are heading our way in 2027, according to decoded prophecies from history's favourite doom-monger. French astrologer Nostradamus, who died in 1566, has spooked generations with four-line verses that fans claim foresaw the rise of Hitler, 9/11 and the Great Fire of London. An analysis by Sky HISTORY now reveals that modern sleuths reckon the 16th-century seer had a grim batch of catastrophes lined up for next year.
Donald Trump's 'Chernobyl' brain meltdown sparks fears he could use nukes
Donald Trump is hurtling towards a "Chernobyl inside his head" that could see the 80-year-old reach for the nuclear trigger , a political analyst has warned. The terrifying prediction comes as the US President faces losing his grip on power ahead of crunch midterm elections, leaving him grappling with his waning influence and "his own mortality".
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