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Rundown Sydney apartment highlights shocking rental market

Sydney's rental market is becoming so unaffordable, a rundown apartment with paint peeling off the walls, filthy carpets, a dated kitchen and grimy bathroom is listed for $500 a week.The apartment in Glebe, Sydney's inner-west, advertises itself as a two bedroom, one bathroom 'affordable city fringe' abode. The decrepit state of the apartment paired with its hefty price tag highlights the reality of city's tough property market. The unit's bathroom (bottom left) shows water-damaged walls and rust-stained tiles, while the bedrooms have mattresses on the floor with broken blinds hanging overhead (bottom right). Meanwhile, the kitchen (centre) and lounge room (top left) appear to be in no better condition. The Glebe unit (top right) is just the tip of the iceberg, as Sydney's property market becomes increasingly difficult for many to navigate.

Yassmin Abdel-Magied 'betrayed by Australia'

Muslim youth activist Yassmin Abdel-Magied says she feels betrayed by Australia and is 'exhausted' after a series of highly-publicised controversies. The 26-year-old, who recently announced she would be moving to London, said she felt stripped of her right to free speech in her home nation. 'I feel a little bit betrayed by Australia, because it's my country and these are my country people and it's my home,' she said. 'And to sort of fight for your right to exist in your home country, it's exhausting. Where do you go that's safe if not your home?'

Supermarket giant Costco is set to open its tenth superstore in Australia following a bidding war between different council areas.

Yummy Mummies' Maria DiGeronimo extravagant baby shower

Was the baby shower thrown by Maria DiGeronimo on Tuesday episode of Yummy Mummies the most over-the-top prenatal soirée in history? The Adelaide business owner splashed out on a lavish Donatella Versace-inspired event, which required attendees to bring 'cash-only' presents. Afterwards, the pregnant socialite's partner Carlos surprised her with a $7000 bouquet of $100 bills and a gift spread valued at well over $15,000.

Ashley Murrell banished husband to sofa and found him dead

Mother-of-three Ashley Murrell, 33, had a heated argument with her husband Mikey (together, left), 36, when he returned home late from a 16 hour shift as she was worried he was running himself into the ground. Mrs Murrell, from Somerset, told her husband (with their children, right) to sleep on the sofa on May 16, but when the beauty therapist woke up the next morning, she discovered her husband had died. She later learned her husband, who worked as a carpet cleaner, had been working extra hours to save money to take her to Prague for their anniversary on July 3. But now it has emerged that she is now in a relationship with his brother, Chris (inset, with 'bro' tattoed on his knucles), after he supported her through her grief.

A Spanish woman (pictured)integrated into ISIS was given the dowry from her highly dangerous terrorist husband. After being arrested by Turkish authorities, she now faces prison in Spain.

Jennifer Garner 'confronted' Ben Affleck's new girlfriend

Jennifer Garner confronted Lindsay Shookus about her relationship with Ben Affleck back in 2015, sources say. Garner was on a work trip to New York City when she found out about their affair and approached Lindsay, the insider told PEOPLE . According to the source, 'Lindsay refused to back down or quit the affair.'

Moment Air Canada plane nearly landed on four other planes

The terrifying moment an Air Canada Airbus A320 (one pictured in file photo, top-right) nearly landed on four other passenger planes on Friday morning has been captured in audio. Pilots and the control tower at San Francisco International Airport (aka SFO; pictured bottom-right) can be heard remarking in astonishment as the AC759 narrowly misses them on the packed taxiway. The dramatic moment wasn't just a near-miss for the passengers and crew on the planes, it was very nearly a history-making catastrophe. 'If it is true, what happened probably came close to the greatest aviation disaster in history,' retired United Airlines Capt. Ross Aimer, CEO of Aero Consulting Experts told The Mercury News.

Tinder matches have been in a conversation for three years

Tinder user Josh Avsec (top right), who goes to Kent State University in Ohio, took to Twitter this weekend to share screenshots of his conversation with a woman named Michelle Arendas (bottom right). The exchange (left and center) has been going on since 2014, but the pair always take a ridiculous long time to get back to each other. For that reason, Josh, 22, and Michelle, 21, who is also from Ohio, only exchange between one and four messages a year. Their conversation revolves mainly around making excuses for not replying earlier, but some believe it could be the beginning of a romantic love story. Josh initially matched with Michelle in September 2014 and sent her a message to say hi. However, Michelle didn't respond until November, when she told Josh: 'Hey sorry my phone died!'

A confused 31-year-old sought advice on Mumsnet after spending hours in tears and feeling 'physically sick with anxiety' over fears it's 'cruel' to have a child with a much older man.

Brain dead pregnant woman was kept alive for 123 days

Frankielen da Silva Zampoli Padilha (inset, pictured in hospital), 21, from Campo Largo in south Brazil, died from a stroke while nine-weeks pregnant in October last year. Doctors saved the embryos as their hearts continued to beat. The twins (right) Asaph, 1.3kg, and Ana Vitoria, 1.4kg, were born as healthy as premature babies. Ms Padilha already had a daughter with her partner of six years (left, with her husband Muriel Padilha, 24).

Dr Edmond Hewlett from the UCLA School of Dentistry warns that fizzy water is more acidic than the plain version of the beverage, which is made worse by its common inclusion of additives.

Malcolm Turnbull meets Queen Elizabeth in London

Staunch republican Malcolm Turnbull met with the Queen at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday (main). Speaking to reporters before the meeting, Mr Turnbull, who co-founded the Australian Republican Movement, said 'even republicans like myself can be, and in my case are, very strong Elizabethans'. He took to Twitter to say the same (inset). The prime minister paid tribute to the 91-year-old monarch as having embodied 'selfless public service, dignity, wisdom and leadership for longer and more magnificently than anyone alive today'. Mr Turnbull has publicly advocated for a republic, but believes such a change would not be supported by Australians during the Queen's reign.

Mubashra Uddin, 20, was sentenced to four years' probation in Cook County Court in Chicago, Illinois, for the death of her infant. Uddin dropped her newborn from the window of a high-rise in 2015.

Brayden Dillon (pictured), 15, had expressed concern for his safety to friends in the days before he was shot dead in his bed while he was sleeping in Glenfield in Sydney's south-west .

The worst grammar mistakes on the web

In a hilarious gallery of images posted online people have revealed the very worst spelling and grammar howlers they have come across on social media. In many cases a missed comma or apostrophe has caused a Facebook status to have a whole new meaning - often with embarrassing consequences. In several examples a visit from the grammar police has not been well received, with red faced people hitting back at their critics.

Cardinal George Pell has hired the 'best lawyer in the country' Robert Richter to defend him on multiple charges of sex offences. Richter has successfully defended hitmen and underworld figures.

Novak Djokovic posts Instagram message to 'soulmate' wife

Novak Djokovic has said he loves his wife with 'all my heart and soul' as they celebrate their three year wedding anniversary amid rumours their marriage is on the rocks. The world number two, who sailed through to the quarter finals this afternoon, posted a touching selfie on Instagram with his wife Jelena. Djokovic, 30, whose wife is expecting their second child next month, has admitted that 'private issues' have affected him since he won the French Open last year. Former Wimbledon champion John McEnroe said on the BBC last week that Djokovic has 'off-court issues with the family'.

One interview element many do not give a second thought to inevitably arrives, when the interviewer says: 'do you have any questions?' We get 23 expert tips on things to ask.

Australian Ninja Warrior producer reveals show secrets

Australian Ninja Warrior has captivated fans and proven to be an unexpected success in the TV ratings. And now the Channel Nine show's executive producer Julie Ward has now revealed some of the most explosive behind-the-scenes secrets. Julie said there were celebrities who backed out of the course at the last minute, and even hinted at backstage romances between the contestants. She also confirmed the likes of The Bachelor's Tim Robards (right) and The Footy Show's Beau Ryan (left) are set to tackle the world-famous obstacle course later on in the series

One of the biggest summer skincare issues people face is keeping unwanted shine off their face. Here, Kaley Cuoco's make-up artist recommends the best oil-absorbing primers, setting sprays and more.

Kenya leopard hides on a tree from its prey

Hidden somewhere in the picture, taken in Kenya's Masai Mara, is a camouflaged leopard, heading towards its dinner. The photo was taken by German wildlife photographer Ingo Gerlach who admits he was lucky to have spotted the big cat in the first place. He said: 'The leopard was incredibly shy and I had to wait over five hours to take the picture.'

Korean-Nigerian teenager who Han Hyun-Min is rising through the ranks of the fashion world as South Korea's first black model, however the 16-year-old is facing widespread racism.

Waleed for PM? Awkward moment Peter Helliar claims 'it's only a matter of time' before Aly becomes Prime Minister - before quizzing The Project host about the top job

The Project's Peter Helliar has teased Waleed Aly about his rumoured future in politics, claiming it's a 'matter of time' before he becomes Prime Minister. The panel discussed a recent Australia Institute survey which asked MPs a series of questions about ethics and integrity, before Helliar turned the spotlight on Aly. 'I know you are not an MP yet, or the Prime Minister yet, but I reckon it's only a matter of time,' he said during an awkward segment on the Channel Ten program.

Danish Kristian von Hornsleth has so far fitted ten men in London with the 'Hornsleth Homeless Tracker' and is 'selling' them for almost £25,000 each. They can be tracked using an 'exclusive app'.

Auckland single mum Claire Robbie, 37, gave up alcohol at 30 after divorcing her husband. It was only then that she realised just how dependent she had become.

Les Mis-tery SOLVED! Busker whose rendition of I Dreamed A Dream was seen 350,000 times online is revealed as music student who once opened for Tom Jones

The three-minute clip (centre) of the talented singer belting out Les Miserables' I Dreamed a Dream in Lichfield was posted on Facebook by Amber Larkin. The singer has now been revealed as 28-year-old Matt Bond (left and right), from Castle Bromwich. The singer told MailOnline: 'I'm a singer and actor at the Royal Academy of Music but before this I used to be a social worker.' Crowds can be seen gathering around and cheering on the singer as he hits some impressive notes. Posting the video online, Amber said: 'Genuinely stuck for words- not like me!' Since being posted online, the video has been watched 352,000 times and shared more than 6,000 times. Hundreds posted comments about how 'fantastic' the singer was and claiming he should appear in musical theatre shows on the West End.

The Arsenal squad posed for photos in front of the Sydney Opera House (pictured) and under the Harbour Bridge on a sunny day. Earlier, the team was mobbed by fans at the airport.

Jennifer Robinson pictured nuzzling with Seumas Milne

Australian human rights lawyer Jennifer Robinson, 36, was photographed cosying up to the married father-of-two, 59, in a five-star London hotel on Thursday night. Her father Terry, a horse trainer from New South Wales, insists his daughter is a 'good girl' who has been in a 'few relationships' but dismissed suggestions they are having an affair. Mr Robinson admitted he had no idea who Mr Milne is but had seen the photographs of his daughter and the married man nuzzling. He told MailOnline: 'I know my daughter pretty well. She's probably just having a night out and I think it's more like a friendship than anything else - especially if she's had a few drinks.' Mr Robinson added that he has not spoken to her about her hotel meeting with Mr Milne, who lives in a £2million west London home with his wife of 25 years Cristina Montanari. Miss Robinson, from New South Wales, Australia, is described as Amal Clooney 's best friend having worked together as human rights lawyers including at Julian Assange's extradition hearings. The 36-year-old was carried to the Clooneys' star-studded Venetian wedding in 2014 in a boat with Bill Murray and asked to carry out bridesmaid's duties.

An escaped circus camel brought peak-hour traffic to a standstill on a heaving Northern Territory main road before leading police into a golf course. Pictured is the camel walking down the street.

Dramatic moment a man, 31, accused of 'torturing and burning his girlfriend, 21, for weeks' is caught by police after 'ramming cop vehicles and throwing an elderly lady out of her car'

A man who allegedly tortured and severely burnt his girlfriend has been arrested following a dramatic high-speed police pursuit. Nicholas John Crilley, 31, allegedly gave chase in his car when police arrived to his Bulimba unit in Brisbane's north and then rammed police vehicles. He then abandoned his car, threw an elderly lady out of her vehicle and fled in it before being thrown from the driver's seat. Crilley was arrested after being seen allegedly breaking inside a Clayfield home.

Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden reveals anxiety battle

In an interview to mark her upcoming 40th birthday, Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden has opened up about her battles with anorexia and anxiety and her struggles with dyslexia. The mother-of-two (right, with her husband Prince Daniel) developed an eating disorder as a result of the pressure of assuming public duties when she turned 18 (inset).

Two women with VERY different figures have their bodies painted in Times Square before walking around NAKED to see how bystanders react

Nicole (left), who is plus-sized, and Irina (right), who is thin, both agreed to let body painter Andy Golub cover their bodies in colorful paint in the busy New York City landmark. Nicole went first, and attracted some shockingly harsh critiques from passers-by. 'It's disgusting,' one woman said of the body paint performance. Another woman deemed it: 'Not for my taste at all', and one called it 'a hot mess'. One woman is pictured inset, left, looking on as Nicole was being body painted. Irina, meanwhile, attracted more enthusiastic responses-although not everyone felt at ease seeing a naked person on the street. One woman (inset, right) directly referred to Irina's figure in her comment about the body painting session. 'I think it's cool!' the woman said. 'She has a great body, why not show it off with some beautiful art?'

A single Reddit user took to the forum to ask people who are now loved up - but once feared they wouldn't get a happy ending - what advice they had for people in search of a significant other.

Fergie denies organising Beckhams' Buckingham Palace party

David and Victoria's youngest child enjoyed a day at the Queen's residence last week alongside Princess Eugenie and a large group of school friends (main image). A representative for the Beckham family yesterday claimed it was Fergie - a long-time friend of their family (with Victoria and other Spice Girls in 1999, inset) - who extended the invitation. However, the Duchess' official spokesman has distanced her from the sole responsibility of organisation, suggesting Andrew and the whole family were behind the controversial function, which led to accusations from the Queen's former press secretary that she had treated the palace like a 'theme park'. Her spokesman said: 'The Duke of York and the York family hosted a private event at the private apartments of the Duke at Buckingham Palace which was privately catered.'

Now in a study of depressed teenagers, Cambridge University researchers have found male and female brains of depressed patients respond differently to negative stimuli.

Lake Munmorah mansion hits market for $950,000

One impressive Lake Munmorah property has hit the market this week and potential suitors are amazed with its shockingly low guide price. Featuring ample space throughout, the contemporary home is more than capable of housing a large family. The backyard includes a large grassed area and an infinity pool with stunning views of Lake Munmorah.

Eighteen-year-old Tulasi Shahi, from Nepal's western Dailekh district, died after being bitten by a poisonous snake while staying in an animal shed where she was required to sleep during her period.

Leading Australian dietitian, Susie Burrell, shared what she believes to be the optimal time to eat each meal in order to burn the most energy and avoid weight gain.

NC couple welcomes twins after 2 sons were killed in crash

Gentry and Hadley Eddings welcomed twin boys on Monday (Gentry pictured left with the twins). The birth of  Isaiah Dobbs and Amos Reed comes nearly two years after the couple's two young sons died in a car crash. The twins' middle names are in honor of the big brothers they'll never meet. Two-year-old Dobbs died instantly in the May 2015 car crash (pictured with his parents top right). Hadley was still pregnant with Reed at the time of the crash and underwent an emergency C-section. Reed was born at 38 weeks and died two days later (couple pictured with Reed bottom right). The couple publicly forgave the distracted driver who caused the crash.

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Korean War photos show true horror of bloodshed

The Korean War was fought between June 1950 and July 1953 after North Korea, led by Kim Il-sung - grandfather of current despot leader Kim Jong-un - invaded its southern neighbor. The war claimed hundreds of thousands of lives, including more than two million civilians and more than 36,000 US troops.

As demand for exorcisms skyrockets across the UK and the US, one woman has told how a pastor once claimed she was in the grip of a 'demonic possession' - which she later learned was anxiety.

A model was strapped into two different bra sizes to show the difference in support - with Dr. Jenny Burbage warning that too much 'jiggling' can actually lead to damage to delicate breast tissue.

'He can't even put his own litter in the bin!' Nadal leaves tennis fans raging after he refuses to lean over to the trash - making a ball boy do it for him instead

Millions tuned in to watch the Spanish tennis ace try and overcome Luxembourg's Gilles Muller in a tense five-set battle. However, viewers were distracted when, during a change-over, Nadal asked a ball boy to put a drinks lid in the bin for him - despite being sat next to the trash. (Pictured: Nadal handing a ball boy his litter during yesterday's match with Gilles Muller)

Shocking moment parents see their baby son being viciously slapped by his nanny as they check their home monitor 

A Chinese mother and father discovered their one-year-old son being beaten by the nanny. The couple saw the nanny beating the child when looking at a home monitor on July 7.The nanny admitted to hitting the child and was immediately dismissed. The company that hired the nanny has since shut down.

Bored Panda has compiled a collection of the awkward occasions when people should have double checked who they were talking to - including someone who offered Annie Lennox airplay.

Mavis Nelson-Chapman, 47, from Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, cracked her front tooth while on holiday in Lanzarote but resorted to repairing the damage with a spot of DIY and some superglue.

Indiana man proposes to partner and her disabled sister

Will Seaton, 25, from Santa Claus, Indiana, hired a photographer to capture the moment he got down on one knee and asked girlfriend of six years Ashley Schaus (left) to be his bride. But before popping the question, he turned to her 15-year-old sister Hannah (right), took her hand and asked her to be his best friend for life - reducing both sisters to tears.

Lieutenant General Stephen Townsend said ISIS will establish a new foothold in Iraq if the Shia-majority government fails to reach out to disaffected Sunni Muslims following the battle for Mosul.

More than 450 Oakey residents are suing the Defence Department for allegedly exposing them to poisonous chemicals that were used in toxic firefighting foam for more than three decades.

Jamie Webber who beat mother jailed after Facebook search

WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT Jamie Webber (inset) strangled Jenna Thomas (left) until she lost consciousness at their home in Newport, Gwent before kicking her in the head. After Webber disappeared, Ms Thomas posted photos of her injuries on Facebook (right) and encouraged anyone with information to go to the police. Webber, 27, was jailed this week for three years at Newport Crown Court this week after admitting inflicting grievous bodily harm.

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin said Moscow's defence ministry is beginning work immediately on the 'Satan 2' missile and the Barguzin railroad combat missile complex (pictured).

Skywatcher John Stetson has captured the moment when the Earth's atmosphere distorted the colour and shape of the moon as it emerged from above sea over Casco Bay in Maine.

Elvin Lanza, 46, was attacked by a bull shark at a south Florida nude beach on Sunday. An expert says lifeguards may have herded the shark towards swimmers with their jet skis.

Nannies flaunt their luxury working holidays

Now that the summer holidays are in full swing, nannies and au pairs who get paid to join the families they work for on exotic trips have been busily documenting their travels on Instagram. Clockwise from top left: Bobbing in the Bahamas; yoga in Mexico and flying in on the private jet; boating in Hawaii, a sunny day in Colorado and taking a dip in Italy.

The new Twitter feature also allows users to mute notifications from new accounts, accounts that have a default profile photo, and accounts who haven't confirmed their email or phone.

Australian Paralympian Kelly Cartwright, 28, gave birth to her son in January, 2016. And on Tuesday, she showed off her toned post-baby body while enjoying a holiday in Bali with a friend.

A Florida man died of a gunshot wound nearly 60 years after the bullet was fired, a medical examiner says. His death has been ruled a homicide and will do to the 2017 homicide count.

A Sydney Council is appealing to the Liquor and Gaming Authority to review capping pokie machines after more than $8 billion was spent across gambling premises in one year.

Kent sex assault victim recorded attacker on her mobile

Student Lillian Constantine, 19, was using her phone to light her way down a darkened street near her home in Ramsgate, Kent, when she was brutally assaulted by Ashraf Miah, 34. Lillian's Samsung phone continued filming as she was attacked and police were able to isolate a still from the grainy film (inset) that led to Miah being put behind bars. In an amazing show of courage, Lillian, who has waived her right to anonymity, appeared on This Morning with her mother Karen (right) to urge other sex crime victims to come forward.

Madison Coe, a 14-year-old girl from Texas, has died after electrocuting herself while having a bath and trying to charge her phone at her father's home in Lovington, New Mexico.

Texas fisherman catches shark weighing over 1,000lbs

'It's the monster I'd been looking for for 20 years': Fisherman stunned as he reels in hammerhead shark weighing more than 1,000 POUNDS, the largest ever caught in Texas. It was caught by experienced fisherman Tim McClellen, who has been fishing for 20 years.

San Antonio, Texas teen Isaiah Gonazles, 15, livestreamed his suicide on Saturday. His parents say he hanged himself as part of the 'Blue Whale Challenge'.

The little boy, from County Durham, was spoken to by officers last year and is the youngest person to be investigated for sending explicit messages (stock photo is pictured).

Kate Dranfield thinks she is 120 different people

Kate Dranfield (middle as herself), 17, from Buxton, Derbyshire, can zone out for hours during the daydreams, which has left her unable to make friends in the real world. The episodes, which can cause trance-like states up to three times a day, can be triggered at any point, especially when she is tired or stressed. The characters in her imagination, of which there are 120 (pictured inset: a t-shirt dedicated to some of the storylines), range from young to old, female to male, heterosexual to transgender and, oddly, most of them have American accents. During the daydreams, Kate paces around and her facial expressions change involuntarily. At times she has burst out crying, or into fits of laughter. The student, who also feels ill if her characters are unwell, suffers from maladaptive daydreaming - which she has self-diagnosed (pictured left as Ellie who has OCD and right as Lisa who is a sweet girly-girl)

Researchers from Salk's Cellular Neurobiology Laboratory in La Jolla, California, found that mice fed fisetin experienced less cognitive deterioration and inflammation than untreated animals.

A handful of British and Irish Lions fans at the final All Blacks series game in Wellington on Saturday have caught the eye of TV viewers after their apparent inability to spell their side's name.

Ruth Collier, of Fareham, fell for decorator Paul Davis, 38. However, after they had a child together he turned violent and, after one particularly brutal beating, left her needing a major operation on her eye.

Singer Suzie Mac, 25, from Truro, Cornwall sometimes struggles to walk a few yards on crutches and the slightest exertion can leave her bedbound for days.

Bubble wrap boy's race against time before tumours kill

EXCLUSIVE: Mithun Chauhan had growths all over and struggled to eat, see or breathe. Without treatment the tumours would grow to completely block his airways. His family were too poor to afford surgery and the 16-year-old's fate seemed sealed. But a journalist stepped in and raised £10,000 through crowdfunding. The Indian teen's rollercoaster journey is aired on Channel 5 this week. Mithun suffered severe complications but pulled through with help of a top surgeon.

 
   

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Vivien Leigh’s treasured items to go under the hammer

Jewellery, paintings, couture clothing, books and furniture are among the items which have been passed down through the double Oscar-winner's family. Leigh, inset, died in 1967, aged just 53, in London, after suffering from tuberculosis. Items going under-the-hammer, at Sotheby's in London, include Leigh's personal copy of the Gone With The Wind novel given to her by its author Margaret Mitchell and expected to fetch up to £7,000; Leigh's 1961 evening dress designed by Stiebel in pink, left, her Gone With The Wind' film script, top right, and a gold ring given to Hollywood Icon by her husband Laurence Olivier is also up for auction and expected to fetch £600, bottom right.

Queen Mary University London and Bristol University researchers used data from 9,000 pairs of mothers and children who were pregnant in the early 1990s for the study.

A New Zealand man whipped out an electric guitar from his boot and plugged it into an amplifier to entertain bored motorists waiting for a bridge over a river to lower.

Video footage has caught the moment a motorcyclist is hit by a car and has his head run over in China on July 6. The man appeared to be unharmed thanks to the fact he was wearing a helmet.

New Zealand's skyline as you've never seen it before

It's known as one of the most picturesque countries in the world. But, in case that wasn't already abundantly clear to globe-trotters, one creative couple have captured the wonder of New Zealand in a series of new, stunning images.  Australians Jake-Scott Gardner and Joanna Scott bill themselves as 'astrophotographers' because they focus their attention on the city of Queenstown's night sky. 

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Snakes on a... BOAT! Dramatic moment a rattlesnake swims up to tourists who laugh and film it on their phones - before it leaps aboard

Anthony Baciocco, 19, was out on the water of Folsom Lake in California with four friends before the deadly snake approached them. In the video, the group are at first excited by the unexpected sight of the rattlesnake swimming toward their boat. However, they quickly descend into panic when the slithering creature makes its way onto the back of the vessel. One of the passengers screams: 'Go fast! He's on the boat!' The passengers scream with terror as the boat speeds away and tries to ditch the snake. Rattlesnakes are known to be adept swimmers and have been found several miles out at sea.

Searching for 'best torrent sites' on Google brings up a collated list of the most popular pirate websites, it was revealed yesterday. Streaming stolen films and TV shows is illegal in the US and the UK.

Photographer Mark Carwardine took the stunning shots on a trip to San Ignacio Lagoon in Baja California, Mexico. The 14ft baby whales put on a display for enthralled holidaymakers.

A 54-year-old reader has lost all the hair on their head and body. They have been sent for blood tests to check thyroid and iron levels - but nothing is unusual. Steroid cream has also not helped.

Juno flies over Jupiter's Great Red Spot for first time

At 2:55 BST (21:55 EDT last night), the Juno spacecraft (pictured inset) passed about 5,600 miles (9,000 kilometres) above the Great Red Spot (pictured main) - the closest any probe has ever been. The first close-up views of the Great Red Spot won't arrive until at least the weekend - but when they do, they are expected to be stunning.

   

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