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POUTING identical twins who threatened to blow up an Esso petrol station during a stand-off with police have been jailed. Brittany and Bethany Lee, both 23, doused themselves in gasoline at the Sturry Road petrol garage in Canterbury on April 10 and threatened to ignite a flame. FacebookThe drunken twins sparked terror after dousing themselves in petrol and trying to blow up an Esso garage '/ ' FacebookBrittany and Bethany Lee attempted to ignite a lighter during a stand-off with police '/ ' The girls appeared at Canterbury Crown Court on Friday where Prosecutor Vishal Misra told how the pair planned on killing themselves and blowing up the petrol station. He said the twins laid out their grim plan in a phone call to police, where Bethany Lee said she was going to set herself on fire, as well as the petrol station, Kent Online reports. When cops arrived to the Lakeside petrol station 20 minutes later, the twins warned they would ...set themselves alight... if responding officers got too close, the court heard. Prosecutor Misra said: "Bethany was seen with a lighter, trying to discharge the lighter.... Their ploy only failed when their lighter failed discharge and they fled the garage. In CCTV footage played in court, Brittany and Bethany are seen using three different pumps to pour petrol on themselves. You ran the risk of killing yourselves, of killing the other sister, or maiming yourselves, or the other sister, or those in the filling station Judge Mark Weekes For about five minutes, the twins terrified petrol station staff who eventually deactivated the system so only residual fuel flowed from the nozzles, the court heard. Bodycam footage from the arresting officers noted the ...strong smell of fuel... when they were eventually chased down. Most read in The US Sun GROWING UP Khloe Kardashian's ex Tristan Thompson's baby mama shares rare photo of son Theo 'WORST CASE SCENARIO' Pelosi 'may spark potential WW3 if China harms her on Taiwan trip' FOOD FAIL Aldi fans upset after easy dinner favorite more than doubles in price MORE MONEY Millions of Americans to get direct payments up to $1,050 - see the exact dates cash in hand Direct payments up to $300 out next month - find out how much you're due 'READY FOR WAR' China vows to 'fight to death' & masses tanks on beaches for Taiwan strike The pair refused to watch the horrifying footage as it was played in court. During the proceedings on Friday, Brittany requested to leave the court. Brittany has 26 convictions for 54 offences and Bethany 14 convictions for 26 offences for relatively minor crimes, including being drunk and disorderly, the court heard. ...CHALLENGING LIFE' Judge Mark Weekes told the twins their behaviour was "in large part a desire to seek attention". He said: "You ran the risk of killing yourselves, of killing the other sister, or maiming yourselves, or the other sister, or those in the filling station.... Bethany's lawyer, Phil Rowley, said his client pleaded guilty at an early opportunity, explaining his client has had a ...troubling and challenging early life.... Read More on The Sun ON THE FENCE We spent £9K renovating our fence - our neighbours then turned it 180 degrees Representing Brittany, Charlotte Oliver said the sisters have formed ...a destructive alliance." The pair were jailed for three years and nine months each.

NOTORIOUS TERRORIST Ayman al-Zawahiri has died at the age of 71. The Egyptian-born surgeon came from a wealthy middle-class family of scholars and doctors.  Who is Ayman al-Zawahiri? Ayman al-Zawahiri was the leader of Al Qaeda and was part of the team that orchestrated the 9/11 attacks in 2001. Known as Osama bin Laden's right hand man, he spent almost 20 years as one of the FBI's Most Wanted with a $25m bounty on his head.  Born in 1951, al-Zawahiri became affiliated with anti-establishment Islamist organisations in his youth, following the execution of the Epyptian revolutionary Sayyid Qutb.  He went on to study medicine at Cairo University, graduating in 1974. AFPAyman al-Zawahiri took over from former Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden '/ ' Al-Zawahiri was married at least four times. His first wife, and two of their six children were killed in an airstrike in Afghanistan by US forces, following the September 11 attacks. Read More on Al Qaeda SON IN WAR Wiped out Al Qaeda leader's son-in-law dubbed 'GM of terror' tipped to take over MOTIVE TO MURDER Why did Al Qaeda attack the United States? What was Ayman al-Zawahiri's cause of death? Al-Zawahiri, 71, was killed on July 31, 2022, in an early morning drone strike authorised by the US Central Intelligence Agency. He was standing on the balcony of a safehouse in Kabul, Afghanistan, when two hellfire missiles fired from a drone.  The attack was authorised by US President Joe Biden who said: "To those around the world who continue to seek to harm the United States, hear me now. ...We will always remain vigilant, and we will act, and we will always do what is necessary to ensure the safety and security of Americans at home and around the globe." Most read in The US Sun GROWING UP Khloe Kardashian's ex Tristan Thompson's baby mama shares rare photo of son Theo 'WORST CASE SCENARIO' Pelosi 'may spark potential WW3 if China harms her on Taiwan trip' FOOD FAIL Aldi fans upset after easy dinner favorite more than doubles in price MORE MONEY Millions of Americans to get direct payments up to $1,050 - see the exact dates cash in hand Direct payments up to $300 out next month - find out how much you're due 'READY FOR WAR' China vows to 'fight to death' & masses tanks on beaches for Taiwan strike When did Ayman al-Zawahiri become the leader of Al Qaeda? Al-Zawahiri worked as an eye-surgeon before becoming Bin Laden's personal advisor and physician. In the late nineties, Al-Zawahiri merged the Egyptian branch of the Islamist Jihad group with Al Qaeda. In 2009, he became the chief operational and strategic commander of the terrorist organisation. Read More on The Sun ON THE FENCE We spent £9K renovating our fence - our neighbours then turned it 180 degrees He took over Al Qaeda in 2011 after the former leader Bin Laden was killed by a gunshot in a dramatic raid by US Special Forces in Pakistan. He could be replaced by his son-in-law Abdal-Rahman al-Maghrebi.

THE family of a girl who died after plunging 100 feet while hiking has paid a touching tribute as they released details of her funeral. Little Everly Montgomery, 10, fell while visiting the Garden of the Gods trail at the Shawnee National Forest in Illinois on July 29. Meng Family Funeral HomeEverly Montgomery fell 100 feet while hiking in Illinois on July 29 '/ ' Everly, who was from Indiana, was flown to a local hospital but died of her injuries. The youngster's family has paid tribute to her in an online obit. They said: "Everly loved riding her bicycle to the local library. She was a bright, inquisitive young girl and an avid reader. Her smile and enthusiasm could brighten anyone's day." Everly also played volleyball and softball and also took part in cross country. read more us news SAVAGE SEA Attacks in world's shark capital in week include bitten face & leg 'shredded' HARROWING HIKE Girl, 10, dies after falling 100 feet while hiking at Garden of the Gods A funeral service is set to be held at the Odon Christian Church on August 4. She was due to enter the fourth grade at the school where her mom Heather is a teacher. The school district said: "Our hearts and prayers go out to the family of our elementary teacher Mrs. Montgomery, whose daughter Everly passed away following a tragic accident on Friday. "Please continue to pray for comfort and peace for her entire family." Most read in The US Sun GROWING UP Khloe Kardashian's ex Tristan Thompson's baby mama shares rare photo of son Theo 'WORST CASE SCENARIO' Pelosi 'may spark potential WW3 if China harms her on Taiwan trip' FOOD FAIL Aldi fans upset after easy dinner favorite more than doubles in price MORE MONEY Millions of Americans to get direct payments up to $1,050 - see the exact dates cash in hand Direct payments up to $300 out next month - find out how much you're due 'READY FOR WAR' China vows to 'fight to death' & masses tanks on beaches for Taiwan strike The accident happened at the Devil's Smokestack and The Garden of the Gods is one of the most popular hiking trails in the Shawnee National Forest. The Garden of the Gods is known for its scenic views and uneven rock formation. Hikers are allowed to climb on the rocks but officials have warned about the potential risks. Ex Saline County Sheriff Keith Brown told KFVS: "It's up to everyone to police themselves and to be careful and to not get in the position where you can be harmed. Read More on The US Sun LOTT OF CHANGES We won the $61M lotto - we have some great advice for the $1.34B winner blame game Today's Hoda admits she's in constant 'fear of being fired' because of Savannah "Being responsible is something we ask especially in an area that is very dangerous if you're not paying attention and not careful." Brown warned that the uneven rock formation makes it easy for hikers to turn an ankle. 25 Eyewitness News/ABCThe tragedy happened at the Shawnee National Forest '/ '

A GRANDAD has discovered he's been spelling his name wrong his whole life \- and it only took 61 YEARS to realise. Allan Grainger's family were left in stitches on Saturday after discovering his birth certificate. DeadlineAllan made the hilarious discovery after glancing at his birth certficate '/ ' For 61-years Allan Grainger never knew he was in fact an ...Alan' with one ...L'Deadline To their astonishment, they found he is officially named ...Alan'. But Allan's been adding an extra ...L' his whole life \- and even has the assumed spelling etched on two tattoos on his body. The factory worker from Derbyshire could not believe it when he made the discovery. And what's more, even his parents had been spelling his name wrong all this time. Most read in News WAR GAMES Chinese drills INVADE Taiwan waters fuelling WW3 fears during Pelosi visit DEADLY RAMPAGE Shock past of 'knifeman who shared posts about killing before tubing attack' DEATH PLUNGE Pilot's chilling words reveal what happened before flight instructor's death TUBING HORROR 'Killer says he stabbed teen to death & hurt 4 others' in fight over a PHONE SPECTATOR SCARE Chaos at AAU Junior Olympic Games with screaming kids seen fleeing in panic RISKY MOVE Brittney Griner inmate swap with Russia is 'like negotiating with hostage taker' Incredibly, all of his official paperwork over the years \- including his wedding certificate and driving licence \- have had the father-of-two's name down as Allan. His misspelt name is tattooed across both his hand and the other on his arm \- both with the added ...L'. After posting his case of misspelt identity online \- people rushed to share their own stories of being known by the wrong name. One Instagram user said: ...I've always written my name as one word only to find out 4-years ago my name is hyphenated.... While another chimed: ...My nan only found out her name was actually Jean not Margaret when she needed her birth certificate to get married.... And a third revealed how her dad, officially named ...Stephen' by his birth certificate has always gone with ...Stephan'. DeadlineA tattoo on the back of the grandad's hand is a second etching of his misspelt first name '/ ' DeadlineHe even has not one but two tattoos clarifying his assumed ...Allan' name '/ '

CHINA has deployed its two aircraft carriers as tensions rage in Taiwan over the planned visit by US politician Nancy Pelosi. Beijing has put both the vessels \- Shandong and Liaoning \- to sea in an unprecedented show of strength amid fears of invasion. Footage released by China showing one of its aircraft carriers at sea The carrier is seen launching a warplane amid the tensions Pelosi is now understood to just be hours away from landing in Taiwan's capital of Taipei. Flight radar shows her plane \- SPAR19 \- left Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, before heading east and then turning north towards Taiwan. It is understood the US military aircraft is taking a wide flight path to avoid flying over the heavily militarised South China Sea. Both the US and China have heavy military presence in the region, with Beijing massing warships, warplanes and tanks near the Taiwan Strait in Xiamen and Fujian. READ MORE ON CHINA SHRINKING GIANT China heading for disaster as population to fall by ONE BILLION by 2100 RED DAWN US could lose China war over Taiwan in a WEEK as 'simulations' show defeat Shandong and Liaoning are both around 60,000 tons as they are capable of carrying dozens of warplanes and helicopters. The two carriers are the lynchpin around which China is building its navy \- and are seen as a symbol of national pride to Beijing. China does have a third carrier \- Fujian \- but it is still under construction. State media released footage of the warships heading to sea, with Liaoning leaving Qingdao and Shandong heading out of Sanya. Most read in US News DEADLY RAMPAGE Shock past of 'knifeman who shared posts about killing before tubing attack' DEATH PLUNGE Pilot's chilling words reveal what happened before flight instructor's death TUBING HORROR 'Killer says he stabbed teen to death & hurt 4 others' in fight over a PHONE SPECTATOR SCARE Chaos at AAU Junior Olympic Games with screaming kids seen fleeing in panic RISKY MOVE Brittney Griner inmate swap with Russia is 'like negotiating with hostage taker' 'WORST CASE SCENARIO' Pelosi 'may spark potential WW3 if China harms her on Taiwan trip' Both ships are at sea as fears of war loom over the region ahead of Pelosi's expected visit to Taiwan. The US Speaker of the House is the second-in-line to the presidency, behind only Vice President Kamala Harris. And should the trip go ahead she will be the most senior US politician to visit the island \- something which will infuriate China. American aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan and her strike group are also currently operating near Taiwan. Beijing claims the island belongs to them, but the people of Taiwan say they are a separate nation. The world waits with bated breath to see if she lands in Taipei in the next few hours \- and what the response will be from China. China views any engagement between Washington and Taiwan's capital Taipei as a US endorsement of the island's independence. Both China and Taiwan have in the last few days holding war games. OUT OF CONTROL Communist leader Xi Jinping has vowed to ...unify... Taiwan \- which enjoys strong support from the US, even though the White House has stopped short of backing their ...independence.... Chinese state media has suggested warplanes and warships could be used to ...escort, intercept and drive away... Pelosi's plane if she attempted to land on Taiwan. Such an action could cause an extraordinary international crisis \- which could easily spiral out of control. China has warned their military will ...not sit idle... and threatening ...serious consequences.... It has always been unclear if Washington would intervene militarily should China attack Taiwan, despite a recent vow from US President Joe Biden. ...The US side will bear the responsibility and pay the price for undermining China's sovereign security interests,... foreign ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying said at a press briefing in Beijing. Chinese propaganda released yesterday showed off their military as soldiers in the clips vowed to fight to the death. ReutersNancy Pelosi is believed to be flying to Taiwan '/ ' FLIGHTRADARPelosi's flight is heading towards Taiwan expected to land in the new few hours '/ ' ...We are fully prepared for any eventuality. Fight upon order, bury every intruder, and move toward joint and successful operations,... the troops said, reports Chinese state media tabloid The Global Times. ...We are PLA soldiers, we swear to defend the motherland to the death.... The newspaper \- which has a circulation of more than two million \- is often seen as the unfiltered mouthpiece of the Communist Party. ...Based on what I know, in response to Pelosi's possible visit to Taiwan, Beijing has formulated a series of countermeasures, including military actions,... said the paper's lead columnist and former editor Hu Xijin. He warned: ...Let 'Pelosi ' go to Taiwan. But pray before departure: wish herself a safe journey and wish herself not be defined by history as a sinner who starts a spiral of escalation process expanding military frictions to a large-scale war in the Taiwan Strait.... The paper also quoted a ...Chinese military aviation expert... who warned Beijing's fighter jets could fire warning shots at Pelosi's plane as it approaches Taiwan. Fu Qianshao siad: ...If Pelosi's aircraft enters our exercise area, we would have to take measures to eject, intercept, escort, and send a radio warning. ...If Pelosi gets her way, our warplanes may fire shells diagonally ahead of Pelosi's plane as a further warning.... And it quotes ...Taiwan Strait expert... Chiu Yi who said Pelosi is ...hiding like a rat... \- claiming the politician would likely enter Taiwan from the east to avoid the massed Chinese military in the West. US officials have already expressed concerns regarding the Pelosi's safety on the visit, which has not been expressly endorsed by the White House or President Joe Biden. And in an ominous phone call on Thursday, Biden was warned by President Xi Jinping: ...Those who play with fire will perish by it.... It makes China's public admissions that they will take ...strong measures... even more alarming for the House Speaker. China's PLA Eastern Theater Command released a dramatic video showcasing their military abilities in what appears to be another warning. The of the concerning clip read: ...Stand ready and fight, bury any enemy that comes.... And the country has reportedly sounded their chilling ...war signal... in official circles \- which was issued before their last two major conflicts. The phrase, ...Don't say we didn't warn you..., has now been frequently referred to in discussions amid the soaring tensions. Analysts said Washington's response to the plans and China's feverish reaction meant it was hard to de-escalate the situation without either country appearing weak. Pelosi \- an outspoken supporter of Taiwan –  was originally scheduled to travel to Taipei in April but pulled out at the last minute after testing positive for Covid. Taiwan is feared to be a major flashpoint between the Washington and Beijing \- with a potentially invasion potentially forcing the US to either abandon the island or face full scale war with China. Chinese nationalists fled to Taiwan after the Communists won the civil war on the mainland in 1949 \- and the island has remained independent ever since. However, Beijing has always aggressively insisted that Taiwan belongs to them by right \- and have pledged to reclaim the island by 2050. Chinese tanks seen in footage shared on social media allegedly massing on beaches in Fujian Further footage shows tanks on beaches along the Taiwan Strait Tanks reportedly parked in the city of Xiamen in eastern China Columns of tanks moving through Xiamen in footage shared on Weibo

A SNORKELLER was bitten by a shark while swimming off the coast of Cornwall, it is reported. The woman is understood to have been in the water near the harbour in Penzance when the beast allegedly struck on July 28. AlamyA woman was bitten in a suspected shark attack off the coast of Cornwall '/ ' She suffered a leg injury and was treated by medics at the scene at around 12.30pm. Local media suggests she had been out on a blue shark sightseeing trip at the time. Now the unnamed person has spoken out about the attack via the shark exploration company. They said: ...I just wanted to say that, despite how the trip ended, it was amazing to seed such majestic creatures in the wild and I don't for a second want this freak event to tarnish the reputation of an already persecuted species. READ MORE UK NEWS SEEING RED Scorching 30C to hit TODAY as Met Office map shows heat sweep UK ...I wanted to thank everyone for their amazing actions. What was a very scary incident was made so much easier by the kindness and calmness of the people around me. ...Thank you to the trip team for getting me back to shore quickly and carefully and making me feel as safe as I possibly could. ...We all take these risks when we enter the habitat of a predator and we can never completely predict the actions of a wild animal.... The company, Blue Shark Snorkel Trips, said:...We want to make everyone aware that we have had an incident. Most read in The US Sun GROWING UP Khloe Kardashian's ex Tristan Thompson's baby mama shares rare photo of son Theo 'WORST CASE SCENARIO' Pelosi 'may spark potential WW3 if China harms her on Taiwan trip' FOOD FAIL Aldi fans upset after easy dinner favorite more than doubles in price MORE MONEY Millions of Americans to get direct payments up to $1,050 - see the exact dates cash in hand Direct payments up to $300 out next month - find out how much you're due 'READY FOR WAR' China vows to 'fight to death' & masses tanks on beaches for Taiwan strike ...These occurrences are extremely rare and can easily be misunderstood so we want this to be dealt with as sensibly as possible. ...As we know, these things can happen when we interact with wild animals in their own environment. The last thing we want is to let speculation drive the media into a world of bad press for the shark, under no fault of their own. ...We immediately enacted our emergency response plan, with first aid being carried out on the person involved. Following advice and assessment from the coastguard, the person walked off the boat and received further treatment ashore. ...We've tried to understand why it happened and are in continued talks with shark experts.... Did you see what happened or do you know who was involved? Email alice.fuller@the-sun.co.uk or call 020 7782 4100 A spokesperson for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency said: ...HM Coastguard sent Penzance Coastguard Rescue Team to meet a snorkeller who suffered a suspected shark bite. ...The coastguard was notified just before 12.30pm on July 28. ...It is believed the swimmer suffered a leg injury. ...The coastguard team met the casualty at Penzance harbour to assist with passing them into the care of the ambulance service.... The Sun Online have approached experts The Shark Trust UK for comment. Blue shark attacks on humans are ...extremely rare..., with 25 recorded worldwide, according to British Sea Fishing. Of these, just four were fatal. The species, which can measure up to 13ft and weigh 400lb, are found in every sea and ocean except the Arctic. They are often present in UK waters during the summer, and a blue shark sighting in Ceredigion, Wales, in 2012 saw the New Quay beach closed to visitors for several hours. They are the most migratory shark on earth, travelling over 9,000km (5,700 miles) each year, according to Shark Trust UK. The shark has a metallic blue back which blends the animal in with the sea, while a white underside looks similar to the light coming in at the surface. They are also the most heavily fished shark on the planet and are eaten for their meat across the world. Blue Sharks are considered ...near threatened' due to overfishing. They mainly eat fishes and squid, but will chow down on lobster, shrimp and sea birds. SIGHTINGS The alleged attack follows a number of sightings reported along the south coast of England this year. In April, astonishing pictures emerged of what locals in Plymouth, Devon, believed to be an unusual starry smooth-hound shark. The species \- spotted swimming in a marina yards from a busy a tourist spot \- is a shallow water species rarely spotted in the UK. Meanwhile photos believed to be of a great white shark were captured by local man James Venn, 42, while he stood on the beach near Goring, West Sussex, on February 4. At the time, Mr Venn told The Brighton Argus: ...I went down to the beach to feed the birds when I saw something come up just behind the waves. ...At the time I thought it was a seal but, when I looked at the photos again, I thought it doesn't look like a seal.... Mr Venn then sent his snaps to experienced shark fisherman Graeme Pullen, 70, who claimed it was ...obviously a shark.... Mr Pullen, who has been catching sharks for 45-years even suggested the fin could belong to a ...small, immature great white... that came close to the shore to feed on seals and bass. The claims were later rubbished by harbour experts who said the ...fin' was a boat part which had come loose. Read More on The Sun HELLS BELLS Man gets woman kicked off flight who misses her wedding - but people are split It follows the tragic death of Brit Simon Nellist, 35, who was attacked by a 15ft great white shark as he trained for a charity ocean swim in Australia on February 17. He was just 150m away from the beach at Buchan Point, near Little Bay in Sydney, when the predator struck in the first fatal attack in the area nearly 60 years. Bitesize Facts The Blue Shark (Prionace glauca) Maximum size: 3.8m Babies: 4-135 pups a year (35 on average) Habitat: Often found in the open ocean from the surface to depths of 600m. Prefers temperatures of 12-20°C but can tolerate 8–30°C. Diet: Small fishes and squid \- also sea birds Family: Carcharhinidae Credit \- Shark Trust UK

A MAN has been charged with treason after allegedly storming into Windsor castle on Christmas Day. Met Police have revealed Jaswant Singh Chail, 20, has been charged with intending to injure or alarm the Queen. Jaswant Singh Chail, 19 Police at the Henry VIII gate of Windsor Castle Its understood her Majesty was inside with other royals before her tribute to late hubby Philip was broadcast to the nation in her emotional Christmas Day message. It was her first Christmas without Philip – her husband of 73 years who died aged 99 in April. Nick Price, Head of the CPS Special Crime and Counter Terrorism Division, said: "The CPS has authorised the Metropolitan Police to charge Jaswat Singh Chail with offences after he was arrested in the grounds of Windsor Castle on 25 December 2021 carrying a crossbow. Most read in UK News FAIR HORROR Teen boy dies after tragic accident on 'Body Count' ride at fairground LUCKY SOLE Woman's life saved by Puma rubber sliders when she got electrocuted vacuuming TRACTOR TRAGEDY Toddler, 3, died of a head injury after being hit by a tractor SHARK HORROR Woman 'bitten by shark' during snorkelling trip off coast of Britain HARD TIMES HARD TIMES My boyfriend has 100 erections a DAY - there's no rest from it FLAME GAME Pouting identical twins threatened to BLOW UP petrol garage during stand-off ...This decision has been made following an investigation carried out by the Met's Counter Terrorism Command. "Mr Chail, 20, has been charged with making threats to kill, possession of an offensive weapon, and an offence under the 1842 Treason Act. "The Crown Prosecution Service reminds all concerned that criminal proceedings against Mr Chail are active and that he has the right to a fair trial." He will next appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on 17 August. Under the 1842 Treason Act, it is an offence to assault the Queen, or have a firearm or offensive weapon in her presence with intent to injure or alarm her or to cause a breach of peace. In 1981, Marcus Sarjeant was handed a prison sentence under this section of the Treason Act after he fired blank shots at the Queen while she was riding down The Mall in London during the Trooping the Colour parade in 1981. He was jailed for five years after pleading guilty. The last person to be convicted under the separate and more serious 1351 Treason Act was William Joyce, also known as Lord Haw-Haw, who collaborated with Germany during the Second World War. THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY... The Sun is your go to destination for the best celebrity news, football news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Download our fantastic, new and improved free App for the best ever Sun Online experience. For iPhone click here, for Android click here.  Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TheSun and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun. The Queen had been celebrating Christmas at Windsor Castle

DOZENS of unsuspecting swimmers have been attacked this year by sharks prowling waters worldwide. Here The Sun looks at the latest injuries, deaths and sightings in 2022. GettyGreat Whites are responsible for the most deaths from shark attacks '/ ' How many shark attacks have there been this year? As of August 1, there have been 55 reported shark attacks in 2022. Six of these were fatal, which included: July 2 \- Double fatal. Elizabeth Sauer, 68, was killed while on holiday in Egypt as she swam in the Red Sea. A Romanian woman was found dead the same day after she was attacked as well. June 28 \- Bruce Wolov was swimming off Plettenberg Bay when he was attacked by a white shark. READ MORE ON SHARKS SHARK HORROR Woman 'bitten by shark' during snorkelling trip off coast of Britain FIN DINING Food blogger who cooked and ate great white shark faces up to 10 years in prison March 20 \- Antonio Roseto Degli Abruzzi, 56, died from blood loss after what is believed to be a tiger shark took a chunk out of his leg. The Italian suffered severe blood loss and went into hypovolemic shock as other people on the beach brought him back to shore and then took him to hospital. This is the first recorded shark attack on the idyllic Caribbean island of San Andreas, which many people visit for its perfect snorkelling conditions and crystal clear water. February 16 \- Simon Nellist, 35, from Britain, was killed by a shark just 150 metres away from the beach at Buchan Point, near Little Bay in Sydney, in the first fatal attack in nearly 60 years. He was mauled to death by a 15ft great white in an ...incredibly rare... attack as he trained for a charity ocean swim. February 12 \- Victor Estrella was diving for scallops when he was attacked by a 13-foot shark about 10 miles off Yavaros, Sonora, Mexico. MORE ON SHARKS GREAT BITE Zombie shark still hunting for prey despite being 'half eaten' Jawsome! These are the sharks to look out for if you're taking a dip in British waters JAWS PANIC Brits' horror as '10ft SHARK' chases tourists out of the water on Greek island ON THE PROWL Horror moment 12ft sharks hunt in packs near NYC beaches before brutal attack BEASTLY VIEW Explosion in shark sightings with over 20 predators spotted off coast in DAYS TRAIL OF TERROR Shocking maps reveal where you are most likely to be attacked by a shark His dive tender noticed the air hoses moving erratically and began pulling him up but as Estrella neared the surface, he saw a large shark. By the time the tender was able to pull Estrella onto the boat, the shark had severed his leg and he died. There have been 31 non-fatal attacks in the US this year, 18 of which were in Florida. Within two weeks, four people were mauled on the same coast off a Long Island beach. In another attack, a teen girl lost part of her leg after being bitten by a shark at Keaton Beach in northwestern Florida. And Fischer Hricko, 13, had to be rushed to hospital with ...blood gushing out of his face... after he was attacked by a shark while lobstering in Florida Keys. Nine non-fatal attacks occurred in Australia since the start of the year. This included 11-year-old Jack Shackle who was attacked at Turimetta, and Jacquelin Morley, 18, who was bitten in waters off Kelp Beds. Meanwhile in the UK, a snorkeller was reportedly bitten by a shark while swimming off the coast of Cornwall. The woman is understood to have been in the water near the harbour in Penzance when the beast allegedly struck on July 28. It is estimated that there are around 126 species of shark and most will not attack unless they are disturbed or provoked. How many shark attacks were there in 2021? As of December 25 there were 81 shark attack bites in 2021 publicly reported and verified, according to Tracing Sharks. Nine of these attacks were fatal, including: December 24 \- Tomas Butterfield, 42, of Sacramento, had been boogieboarding in California when he was found dead in the water with a bite from suspected white shark. November 6 \- British dad, Paul Millachip, 57, was attacked while swimming at Port Beach near Perth, Australia, and just his goggles were recovered. September 5 \- Dad-to-be Timothy Thompson, 31, died after the ferocious beast ripped his arm off in front of horrified onlookers off Emerald Beach in Coffs Harbour, Australia. May 11 \- A man in his 50s was killed after being attacked and suffering critical injuries to his upper right thigh in Tuncurry Beach in New South Wales. April 13 \- Robert Frauenstein, 38, who was due to be married the next month was body boarding alone when it was suspected he was attacked. His body was never recovered, but his board was found with teeth marks believed to be from a great white in Chintsa, Eastern Cape, South Africa. April 24 \- A 53-year-old paddle boarder was discovered by a fisherman with evidence of shark bites near a beach in Noumea, New Caledonia, Australia. January 8 \- Kaelah Marlow, 19, from Hamilton, New Zealand, died in a rare attack in Waihi Beach on North Island, the first fatality in the country since 2013. Other none-fatal attacks in 2021 include a swimmer who fought off a massive shark that mauled his leg after he jumped into the water during a boat party, also lifeguards dragged a blood-soaked teenager out of the sea after he had his penis ripped off by a shark. And an eight-foot shark sank its teeth into a spear fisherman's leg and ripped open an artery in the US. Australian medics described a man ...lucky to be alive... after he was hauling himself back on to his boat via a ladder when the sea beast repeatedly sunk its powerful jaws into his left leg. Are shark attacks on the rise? Experts have warned the number of attacks will rise thanks to environmental initiatives to protect seals \- a key part of a shark's diet. However, some people feel seals are now proving a real danger to humans as they are attracting record number of sharks closer to shore. James Sulikowski, a researcher of Northeastern sharks based at Arizona State University, said: "They're not looking for us. We're not on the menu. "But as these predator-prey relationships continue, and because they are so coastal, there's potential for interaction with humans to increase." Robert Hueter, senior scientist and director at Mote Marine Laboratory's Center for Shark Research, also warned swimmers to beware. Sharks will follow their meal, he said adding wherever seals, dolphins and other prey go sharks will follow. He said: "This is a natural predator-prey relationship going back eons. "It's not surprising that with a restored seal population we see the predator of the seal there." Shark attacks are very rare but marine biologists say swimmers should still avoid wearing dark clothing and should not swim alone. Sharks are also far more under threat from humans than vice versa and every year millions are killed for sport. And nearly one in five shark species are said to be endangered or vulnerable. Hueter said: "People should always remember that the ocean is a wild place. It's like going for a walk in the deep woods and you have to know how to prevent encounters with bears."

THE TWENTIETH Century saw bloody conflicts fought around the globe in two world wars. But will the 21st Century see the world go to war again? Here's what we know. ReutersThe war in Ukraine continues after the Russian invasion in February 2022 '/ ' Will there be World War 3? As tensions between Russia and the West continue to rise, many fear the crisis in Ukraine could develop into a wider armed conflict. Russian president Vladimir Putin began attacking Ukraine in the early hours of February 24, 2022. Officials have warned that escalation of the crisis may see the bloodiest conflict in Europe since WW2, leading to thousands of civilian deaths and sparking a significant refugee crisis in Europe. The exact death toll is unknown, though estimates say that uin June 2022 Russia has lost almost 50,000 fighters. READ MORE ON WWIII DUCK & COVER Nuclear war threat now highest since Cold War, warns chilling report As Putin's health deteriorates, there are fears that he could turn to nuclear weapons out of desperation.  The use of nuclear weapons would change how Ukraine's allies view the situation. As Ukraine is not a member of Nato the UK, US and allies are aiding the nation without declaring war on Russia. However if Russia attacks Nato allies then action would be expected. MORE ON THE UKRAINE CRISIS JEZ ARMS FURY Corbyn sparks fury after claiming Britain should NOT send weapons to Ukraine VLAD TO WORSE Putin's 'mistress' hit with sanctions amid rumours she's having his 8th child WAR-NING Conflicts around the world that could lead to world war DIAMONDS AREN'T FOREVER Evil Putin's secret girlfriend forced to stop spending his billions GRAIN VOYAGE Ship carrying 26,000 tons of corn leaves Ukraine in bid to avert famines NYET BOTHERED Piers' brilliant reaction as he & Sun war reporter are BANNED from Russia Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky cautioned that ...World War 3... could erupt if Russia continues to escalate its attack. There are fears the conflict could worsen the global food crisis, despite both sides signing a deal to resume grain exports. Away from the Ukraine conflict, international analysts are also wary of multiple hotspots where China might want to take military action over the next few years. Officials also warned not to underestimate the situation in Iran. Israeli officials have warned the West must do all it can to prevent Iran from gaining access to nuclear weapons. What are the current global conflicts? Here's what you need to know about some of the biggest ongoing global conflicts.  Russia-Ukraine On February 24, 2022, Vladimir Putin launched a series of missile attacks against locations near Kyiv and in the northeastern city of Kharkiv, near the Russian border. Nearly ten million people have fled Ukraine since the conflict started \- causing the largest refugee crisis since the Second World War. It was a major escalation of the Russo-Ukrainian war that started in 2014, when Russia invaded Crimea. The conflict marks the first major war in Europe for decades.  China-Taiwan Taiwan is said to be "preparing for war" after officials in Beijing warned that there could be military consequences if the West intervenes in the row over disputed territory. China threatened to impose a no fly zone if US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visits. China has ramped up its military capabilities as tensions mount over Taiwan. Experts fear the conflict could be worse than Russia's assault on Ukraine. 

LOCALS have been left baffled after an enormous sinkhole mysteriously appeared in northern Chile \- that is still growing. The 650ft deep and 82ft wide pit bizarrely emerged on Saturday in the commune of Tierra Amarilla in the Atacama Region. NewsflashThe sinkhole bizarrely formed on Saturday in a mining area of northern Chile '/ ' ReutersThe strange phenomenon is still growing, leaving experts and locals baffled '/ ' The terrifying sinkhole is thought to be more than 650ft deep and is still swelling \- leaving authorities ...very worried.... Staggering aerial images released by Chilean media show the vastness of the strange phenomenon which has left experts stumped. The extraordinary sinkhole has formed on an area of land about 413 miles north of the capital Santiago, operated by Canadian mining firm, Lundin Mining. Specialists have been sent to the site to survey the area after the National Service of Geology and Mining, Sernageomin, were alerted. MORE ON CHILE CUP FOR IT Ecuador AVOID World Cup boot for fielding ineligible player The agency's director David Montenegro explained: ...There is a considerable distance, approximately 200 metres (656ft), to the bottom. ...We haven't detected any material down there, but we have seen the presence of a lot of water.... Chileans living nearby have been left horrified by the expanding sinkhole after officials confirmed it is still growing. Local mayor Cristobal Zuniga said: ...Yesterday 'Saturday, 30th July ' we received a citizen complaint regarding a sinkhole that occurred here in our community near the Alcaparrosa mine.  ...We are concerned, since it is a fear that we have always had as a community, the fact we are surrounded by mining deposits and subterranean works under our community. ...It is still active, it is still growing and it is something that has not previously been seen in our community.... It is still active, it is still growing and it is something that has not previously been seen in our community. Mayor Cristobal Zuniga However, there is no official confirmation yet that the sinkhole was caused by activities related to mining. No injuries have been reported and officials are continuing to monitor the hole as mining work in the area was suspended. In a statement on Monday, Lundin Mining insisted the sinkhole did not affect any workers or community members. They said it had ...remained stable... since it was first detected on Saturday. The statement added: ...The closest home is more than 600 meters away while any populated area or public service are almost a kilometer away from the affected zone.... The company are also reportedly conducting a technical analysis to determine the cause of the colossal hole. Read More on The Sun BARGAIN BABY I save a fortune on baby food & feed my tot for £10 per month with bargains Lundin Mining owns 80 percent of the property, while the rest is held by Japan's Sumitomo Corporation. The deepest sinkhole ever recorded was in the Chongqing district of China, that measured a whopping 2,171 feet deep and 6735 metres wide. NewsflashSpecialists have been sent down to the pit to try and determine the cause of it '/ ' ReutersThe staggering sinkhole is connected to a copper mine on the site operated by Lundin Mining '/ '

A TODDLER died of a head injury after being hit by a tractor on his dad's farm, an inquest opening has heard. Albie Speakman, three, died after he was hit by the farm vehicle in Bury, Gtr Manchester on July 16. PAAlbie Speakman, three, died after he was hit by the farm vehicle on July 16 '/ ' The ...caring' toddler was pronounced dead in an ambulance after the accidentPA PAAs police investigate Albie's death, a post-mortem revealed he died of a head injury '/ ' PAAlbie was an ...incredibly loving, affectionate and caring boy', his mum Leah said '/ ' Rochdale Coroner's Court today heard the ...affectionate and caring... boy was with his father Neil Speakman when the tragedy took place. While police are still investigating his death, a post-mortem revealed that Albie died of a head injury. The type of vehicle was not mentioned during the brief hearing, but police have previously confirmed it was a tractor. Emergency services were called to the farm off Bentley Hall Road following the incident and Albie was pronounced dead in an ambulance. READ MORE IN UK NEWS SEEING RED Scorching 30C to hit TODAY as Met Office map shows heat sweep UK He was identified by heartbroken mother Leah Bridge when he arrived at the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital. Coroners officer Jane Scullion told the court: ...Albie was with his father at his farm when he was struck by a farm vehicle. The police investigation is ongoing.... Coroner Catherine Mckenna said: ...I am satisfied an inquest is required by law.... She ordered an inquest review for September 13, and requested an update from the police into their investigation. Most read in The US Sun GROWING UP Khloe Kardashian's ex Tristan Thompson's baby mama shares rare photo of son Theo 'WORST CASE SCENARIO' Pelosi 'may spark potential WW3 if China harms her on Taiwan trip' FOOD FAIL Aldi fans upset after easy dinner favorite more than doubles in price MORE MONEY Millions of Americans to get direct payments up to $1,050 - see the exact dates cash in hand Direct payments up to $300 out next month - find out how much you're due 'READY FOR WAR' China vows to 'fight to death' & masses tanks on beaches for Taiwan strike Albie's mum Leah previously paid tribute to her son after his death, describing him as a ...little sunshine boy... who ...loved to play.... In an emotional statement released by police after his death, she said: ...Albie was an incredibly loving, affectionate and caring boy who just wanted everyone to be happy. ...He was so sensitive and wanted everyone to be ok, especially the people that he loved. ...He loved to play \- whether it be with his family or friends at nursery \- he would always look for little round things wherever he went, stones, polystyrene balls, bouncy balls and beads. ...I'm not sure why but he just loved anything round, he would just hold onto them.... ...BROKEN BEYOND REPAIR' Lead said her favourite memories of them together were at Cleethorpes beach, with his bucket, spade and his ball. She said Albie's happiest days were playing in the sand without a care in the world. Leah said: ...It was just me and Albie and nothing else mattered.... ...I will miss absolutely everything about Albie, his voice, his smile, the smell of his skin and the feel of his little hands on my face when he would say ...I love you mummy girl'. ...I'll especially miss going on adventures with Albie, anywhere and everywhere we could have fun; nothing will ever fill the whole that he has left in our hearts, we are broken beyond repair.... Lead said she will miss ...everything' about AlbiePA PAAlbie loved spending time at the beach with his mum '/ '