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46-year-old dad flies to Africa to become pro boxer

46-year-old dad flies to Africa to become pro boxer

By Isobel Williams A dad flew to Africa to fulfill his dream of becoming a professional boxer after being told he was "too old" to fight in Britain. Ben Caunter, 46, says he was advised he was unlikely to get a license for a bout at home due

Woman remortgages home to fund cancer treatment

Woman remortgages home to fund cancer treatment

By James Connolly A woman with terminal brain cancer has remortgaged her home to fund pioneering treatment that she hopes will give her more time. Former healthcare worker Louise Jensen, 40, has already spent around $125,000 traveling overseas for specialist vaccine treatment after being diagnosed with an aggressive Grade

Baby otter triplets go swimming for first time

Baby otter triplets go swimming for first time

By Nathan Pynn Three rare otter pups have been cooling off in the hot weather by having their first “swimming lesson.” The cute triplets were born at Chester Zoo to first-time parents Bonita and Manu. Now, at 15 weeks old, the youngsters have had an unforgettable introduction to life

Boy from viral ‘Toy Story’ photo invited to ‘Toy Story 5’ premiere

Boy from viral ‘Toy Story’ photo invited to ‘Toy Story 5’ premiere

By Nathan Pynn A 10-year-old boy who went viral after his dad recreated a tear-jerking "Toy Story" moment on his first day of school has finally met his Hollywood movie heroes — on the red carpet. Vinny Donnelly was just 4 when his proud dad Sean

Rescued gorilla with one arm becomes mom

Rescued gorilla with one arm becomes mom

By Olivia Stringer A wildlife charity is celebrating after a one-armed gorilla they twice rescued from snares in Africa gave birth in the wild — despite being in her 30s. The western lowland gorilla named Lengui has been captured on camera cradling her newborn baby after defying the odds in

Plants ‘spy’ on their neighbors by sniffing out growth spurts

Plants ‘spy’ on their neighbors by sniffing out growth spurts

By Stephen Beech Plants "spy" on their neighbors by sniffing out their growth spurts, reveals new research. They have the ability to detect the growth rates of neighboring crops and flowers through aromatic cues called volatile organic compounds, say scientists. Plants subsequently adjust how much energy they invest

Is opting for a 40-year mortgage term a good idea?

Is opting for a 40-year mortgage term a good idea?

By Emily Phillips A young couple who took out a 40-year term mortgage still plan to retire in their 50s. Bryony Clarke, 27, purchased her three-bedroom duplex in December 2023 for $309,375 with partner Charlie, 27. They put down a 10% deposit of $30,938, and borrowed