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The Sun
2 days ago
- General
- The Sun
Tragic boy, 8, found locked inside cockroach-infested flat his entire life with no clothes or toys and only bread to eat
A YOUNG boy has been rescued from horrifying captivity after being found shut inside a flat he had never left in his entire life. The eight-year-old kid had never received schooling or toys and was only given bread to eat, prosecutors claim. 5 5 5 Named only as Artem, the emaciated child was found in the Russian city of Krasnodar on May 27. The shocking conditions in which the kid was kept was outlined in horrifying detail by prosecutors. The flat was absolutely filthy, full of rotting food and stank of faeces, while cockroaches crawled all over the place. Artem had been confined to the squalid apartment for the whole of his life so far. The child had no bed, toys or even clothes anywhere in the flat. His mother and grandmother, with whom he lived, allegedly never let him go outside. Artem was found to be in a state of severe neglect and is now receiving care in a rehabilitation centre. He was suffering from an undisclosed disability and was in urgent need of medical attention, according to local media. An anonymous tip-off from a concerned citizen prompted investigators to look into the matter and find the child. A spokesperson for the regional prosecutor's office said: "The boy had never left the apartment. "He had not been to a medical facility, a school or a kindergarten." Five teens killed in horror knife rampage at 15th birthday party after girl 'refused attacker's advances' The mother, 37, and grandmother, 69, and now under criminal investigation for child abuse and neglect. Neighbours have revealed they were completely unaware that a kid was living in the flat. Many in the area believed it was just the two women who resided there. "I once saw the mother and grandmother standing by the garages," one neighbour said. "They were hiding the boy behind them. They looked strange and unkempt." An investigation remains ongoing as to how the child was kept hidden away for so long. Krasnodar, where the child was found, is a regional capital in southern Russia. 5 5
The Sun
3 days ago
- Health
- The Sun
Brit boy, 8, left with brain injuries after horror Ibiza hotel plunge was trying to fetch towel from the balcony
A BRITISH boy seriously injured in a third-floor Ibiza hotel plunge lost his balance as he went to fetch a towel hanging over his balcony, it emerged today. The eight-year-old, who suffered a traumatic brain injury as well as a skull fracture and broken jaw in Tuesday night's fall, was with his grandmother at the time according to local reports. 2 2 Police investigators confirmed overnight the incident was being treated as an accident. Hospital chiefs are expected to update the injured youngster's condition later today. He was airlifted to an intensive care unit at Majorca's Son Espases Hospital following an emergency op at a private clinic in Ibiza. The unnamed child went over the edge of his balcony at the Aparthotel Vibra Bay in the Ibizan holiday resort of San Antonio just before 8.30pm on Tuesday. is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video.
The Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
My gran tried lashes for the first time but I warned her not to – the results are shocking, I'm sure they used nail glue
A GRANDMOTHER found herself in an awkward situation after a visit to a nail salon to get false eyelashes left her struggling to remove them. Her granddaughter, who had tried to dissuade her from going but claimed 'she doesn't listen,' shared the ordeal in a viral TikTok video. 2 The video, posted on the account ' desssnz,' shows the grandmother sporting a thick set of lashes, attempting to soak them off with little success. Despite her efforts, the glue seemed to hold firm, and by the end of the video, while she appeared to begin peeling them off, the lashes were still stubbornly attached. Since being shared on 19 May, the video has gone viral, amassing 9.3 million views and prompting 1,152 comments from concerned and amused viewers alike. One commenter questioned: 'Did they use nail glue?' while another speculated: 'This is obviously gorilla glue.' A professional lash technician chimed in with a warning: 'Please go to a lash tech salon near you for a lash removal, so you don't damage your natural lashes - that's not gonna come off.' Another viewer shared their own experience: 'This happened to me. 'It was so PAINFUL and nothing worked, I had to pull them out which took my real lashes, and my eyes were so bald. 'Nail salons really need to stop trying to do lashes.' We previously revealed how a woman had an epic glow-down after being obsessed with mega lashes and dark eyebrows. TikToker Kacie Cachia has left people stunned after revealing her dramatic transformation in a viral trend sweeping social media, as thousands showcase their epic glow-down journeys. The 4 terrifying hidden dangers of eyelash extensions - from lash mites to cornea erosion to cancer-causing Unlike the ' clean girl aesthetic ' trend, a glow-down embraces the philosophy of 'less is more,' focusing on enhancing natural beauty rather than masking it. The trend sees the departure of long hair extensions, colourful fake nails, and mega lashes, replaced by a focus on skincare and achieving a youthful, radiant look. Before her transformation, Kacie sported heavy foundation, bright orange tan, thick eyelash extensions, bold eyebrows, and a plump pout. Reflecting on her past style, Kacie - who shares her journey on TikTok under the username @ kaciecachiax - admitted she had 'become so obsessed with looking fake.' 2 Now, Kacie has embraced a more natural look, ditching the cakey foundation and oversized lashes. In her glow-down reveal, she shared a short video showcasing her fresh-faced beauty with her hair styled in soft, loose curls. Lash expert reveals mistakes that can harm your eyes A BEAUTY expert Nouveau Lashes, part of the HD Brows brand, has revealed what habits could be not only damaging your health, but your beauty. 1. Rubbing your eyes Debbie Law, International Lash Trainer, said: 'Whilst rubbing your eyes could seem pretty harmless, rubbing them too hard can lead to thinning of the cornea, cause blood vessels to break and result in bloodshot eyes and dark under eyes.' 2. Overuse of extensions Be wary that using them too often can lead to eye infection, allergic reactions and damage to your natural lashes. 3. Wearing mascara too often Debbie said: 'Most of the damage of wearing mascara lies in the removal process, which is why using mascara every single day can cause lash breakage, as well as making the makeup removal process more difficult." 4. Ripping false lashes off This can lead to not only losing your lashes, but damaging the hair follicles so they don't grow back. Source: Click here
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
Antiques Roadshow guest sobs 'I don't believe it's true!' as expert reveals staggering real value of gems she thought were 'costume jewellery'
An Antiques Roadshow guest sobbed when an expert revealed the staggering real value of gems she thought were 'costume jewellery'. Sunday's instalment of the popular BBC show saw expert Susan Rumfitt presented with a selection of pieces of jewellery. The guest brought along two necklaces, one came with matching brooch and a pair of earrings which had been gifted to her by her grandmother when she was 18 years old. 'How wonderful, that's quite a present, isn't it?' Susan remarked. The guest explained how she thought they were 'just costume jewellery, that's what she told me'. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. The other necklace belonged to her mother, 'I think she inherited it, possibly, I can't really remember,' the guest explained. Susan examined the items and noted that one of the the necklaces contained amethysts and topaz, while the matching set was made from garnet. The expert dated the amethyst necklace to the 1880s to 1890s, 'amethysts are absolutely gorgeous, lovely saturation of colour and obviously mounted in yellow gold'. She described it as a 'beautiful piece of jewellery, with a case, which is what everybody loves at the moment.' Susan then explained the garnet necklace set dated to the 1800s. Revealing the value of the pieces, the expert said: 'The amethyst and white topaz necklace, if this came up for auction, an auction estimate of between £1,000 and £1,500.' 'As for the garnet parure, a set of jewellery, absolutely lovely. At auction because of the popularity of Georgian jewellery at the moment, auction estimate of £3,000 to £5,000,' she went on. The guest was visibly shocked and exclaimed: 'Oh my goodness, I didn't think I was wearing anything like that.' She added: 'Am I in a dream here, I don't believe it's true!' During another instalment, a guest on Antiques Roadshow was left floored by the whopping value of a 'grotty' item that had been abandoned in her garage for 20 years. Expert Marc Allum was presented with a designer piece of luggage at Beaumaris Castle. 'It's a pretty kind of grotty looking old piece of luggage this, it looks like it's had a really hard life,' Marc commented. The guest had acquired the Louis Vuitton chest after a family friend passed away and didn't originally realise the possible value of it. The guest's cousin who lives in Texas owns the item and she is the 'custodian' of it. 'We opened it and it said Louis Vuitton and I've actually had it in my garage for the past 20 years covered up,' she revealed. The expert explained how the trunk featured an 'unpickable lock' and inspected the inside details of the luggage box. He dated it to around 1890 and noted that though it needed 'quite a bit of work' he still gave an impressive valuation. 'As this stands, it's worth in the region of £2,500 to £3,500 at auction. It's a really nice thing,' Marc explained. 'Wow, wow,' the guest remarked.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
My 95-year-old grandmother's silence shows why Arizona needs Asian American history
A monument honoring the dead stands in the cemetery at Manzanar National Historic Site on December 9, 2015 near Independence, California. Manzanar War Relocation Center was one of 10 internment camps where Japanese American citizens and resident Japanese aliens were incarcerated from 1942 to 1945 during World War II. Photo by Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Every week, I sit beside my 95-year-old grandmother in her retirement community in Mesa. She's a Japanese American and the last living member of her generation in our family. I bring one of those 'About My Life' journals, and together we fill it out — sometimes with laughter, sometimes with long silences. I marvel at her graceful cursive. But more than that, I marvel at her stories — stories she kept buried for most of her life. Only recently has she begun to speak about her time at the Tule Lake Internment Camp during World War II. Like so many Japanese Americans, her childhood was interrupted by our country, which viewed her ancestry as a threat during war-time. Until recently, I had never heard her speak about the camps. It was a subject locked away in silence — like so much of Asian American history in this country. That silence continues in Arizona classrooms. Right now, our state's K–12 social studies standards mention 'Asian American' just once. But there is currently one bill in the Arizona House of Representatives that would change that: Senate Bill 1301. It's a chance for Arizona to ensure that all students receive a more complete education — one that reflects the full sweep of American history and the diverse communities who helped shape it. This isn't about rewriting history. It's about telling the whole story. Filipino immigrants introduced shrimping to the American South. Chinese laborers built the railroads that connected our country. Japanese Americans revolutionized agriculture on the West Coast. And during a dark chapter of discrimination, many still chose to serve this country. My great-uncle fought in the 442nd Infantry Regiment — an all-Japanese American unit that became the most decorated in U.S. military history — even as their families remained behind barbed wire. Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities have been part of the American story from the beginning. But our kids rarely hear about them. At a time of rising tensions with China — from tariffs to cybersecurity and intellectual property disputes — teaching a more complete and honest history is not just symbolic; it is essential. What we teach our children shapes not just how they see themselves and others, but the depth and accuracy of their understanding of the world. And when stories like my grandmother's are left out, we deny children a fuller truth — and, with it, the opportunity to realize their full potential. Some may argue this bill is unnecessary, or that there are more urgent needs. But this opportunity won't last forever. The remaining survivors of Japanese American internment are now in their nineties. Soon, there will be no firsthand voices left. But we can preserve their stories — not just in family journals, but in textbooks, classrooms and the collective memory of the next generation. I want my children — and yours — to grow up knowing that American history is rich, complex, and shared. I want them to know my grandmother's story not because it's rare, but because it's American. We owe them that truth. Arizona can lead. Let's do it with courage, compassion, and clarity. SUPPORT: YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE
