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Woman abandoned as baby in Kenya returns to Africa as a therapist

Woman abandoned as baby in Kenya returns to Africa as a therapist

By Amy Reast A woman abandoned in a bag on the side of the road as a baby in Kenya and rescued by a British couple is now volunteering as an occupational therapist in third-world countries. Becky Chaplin, 30, was found abandoned in a bag on the side of

Mom in coma after contracting meningitis on Spain vacation

Mom in coma after contracting meningitis on Spain vacation

By Elizabeth Hunter A mom has awoken from a coma in hospital in Spain after contracting meningitis on vacation. Jade Bird, 33, was due to fly home from Tenerife last Wednesday, but fell critically ill while at the airport. She was rushed to hospital, where doctors found an infection in

Flat tire in space? Mars rover has damaged wheel

Flat tire in space? Mars rover has damaged wheel

By Dean Murray Who do you call when you get a flat tyre 33.9 million miles from home? NASA’s Curiosity rover has shown off dramatic damage received from its 14 years of travels on the Red Planet. The car-sized vehicle has been exploring the challenging terrain of

Snow leopard cubs take their best shots

Snow leopard cubs take their best shots

By Dean Murray Adorable scenes show snow leopards getting their vaccinations. Melbourne Zoo’s four cubs — the only snow leopard cubs in Australia — were given their shots before prowling confidently onto their habitat. The four cubs, two girls and two boys named Maya, Kira, Lumi and Sabu, were born in

Thieves caught on camera stealing $40,000 worth of Pokémon cards

Thieves caught on camera stealing $40,000 worth of Pokémon cards

By Filipa Gaspar This is the shocking moment thieves raid a trading card shop to steal nearly a thousand Pokémon cards - worth $40,000. CCTV footage shows one of the three burglars smashing their way into Full Fire TCG with a crowbar. The intruders broke a door and window at

Massive mansion for sale comes with nightclub in basement

Massive mansion for sale comes with nightclub in basement

By Isobel Williams A swanky Essex mansion has hit the market for $4.6 million - complete with its own NIGHTCLUB. The seven-bedroom home in Chigwell is arranged over four floors, with the basement dubbed a "leisure floor": featuring a cinema, games room and a nightclub. Photos of

Astronaut captures otherworldly photos of Everest from space

Astronaut captures otherworldly photos of Everest from space

By Dean Murray NASA astronaut Zena Cardman has revealed jaw-dropping images of Mount Everest taken from the International Space Station. The unusual shots were captured by the American astronaut in near-infrared to give them an otherworldly look. Zena Cardman posted Thursday, March 26: “Everest from Space Station, shot