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The virus is thought to have originated in pale throat sloths. (Photo: Pexels, Steve Paton)

What is 'sloth fever'? As first cases are found in US

Site of passenger plane crash which killed all 61 aboard.

Watch: Site of passenger plane crash which killed all 61 aboard

A hair artist created a miniature football stadium on a client's head.

Watch: Hairstylist creates perfect football 'do for watching the Euros

Bridge collapses and plunges into river.

Bridge collapses into river in dramatic footage

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office has issued a new “do not travel” warning for parts of a tourist destination due to “criminal activity”. (Photo: Getty Images)

'Do not travel' warning for tourist destination

Netflix fans divided after Stranger Things, Squid Game & The Witcher announcements

Major announcements from Netflix Tudum - including Squid Game news

Terminator star Linda Hamilton will be joining the Stranger Things season five cast.

Stranger Things announces Terminator star Linda Hamilton in new role

LGBT+ History Month 2023: What is it, why is it celebrated in February and how to get involved?

LGBT+ History Month 2023 - What is it and how to get involved

Supporters of Brazilian former President Jair Bolsonaro clash with the police during a demonstration outside the Planalto Palace in Brasilia on January 8, 2023. - Brazilian police used tear gas Sunday to repel hundreds of supporters of far-right ex-president Jair Bolsonaro after they stormed onto Congress grounds one week after President Luis Inacio Lula da Silva's inauguration, an AFP photographer witnessed. (Photo by EVARISTO SA / AFP) (Photo by EVARISTO SA/AFP via Getty Images)

Brazil riots: Advice issued for UK travellers in the region

Pele dead at age 82 - tributes pour in for three time World Cup winner

Who is playing at the World Cup today and how to watch

Here’s who’s playing in the Qatar World Cup 2022 today as Lionel Messi keeps his sights set on the only trophy to elude him during his glittering career

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Former Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo. (Photo by KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV/AFP via Getty Images)

World Cup schedule for December 6

Cho Gue-sung celebrating his goal last week

World Cup schedule for today: Kick-off times, including Brazil game

Will Cristiano Ronaldo get one last World Cup hurrah?

FIFA World Cup 2022: Qatar schedule for Monday including Portugal

Bruno Guimarães will feature for Brazil in Qatar (Photo by Javier Mamani/Getty Images)

FIFA World Cup 2022: Qatar schedule for Thursday including Brazil

The perfect World Cup player including Pele, Messi, Ronaldo and Zidane

Netflix ad-supported service to launch for a discounted price

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Android users warned about scam that can steal money if you answer your phone

The drug is administered via an IV drip (Photo: Shutterstock)

New Covid antibody drug reduces the risk of hospitalisation and death in some by...

Brazil’s Covid death rate has risen to the second highest in the world (Photo: Shutterstock)

Brazil’s Covid death rate has risen to the second highest in the world

The variant could cause reinfection in up to 61% of people who have already had Covid-19 (Photo: Shutterstock)

Brazil Covid variant could cause reinfection in 61% of people - and is more tran...

Six people in the UK have tested positive for the Covid variant (Getty Images)

Everything we know about the Brazil Covid variant - after 6 UK people tested pos...

Mardi Gras parades typically feature masked and costumed participants (Getty Images)

Today is Mardi Gras - here's where and why the festival is celebrated

Hotel quarantine regulations come into place on Monday (15 Feb), which means all those arriving in England from a “red list” country will have to stay in a designated hotel for a period of 10 days (Photo: DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS/AFP via Getty Images)

UK quarantine hotels open for travellers returning from abroad - how it works

The drug commonly used to treat gout could be useful in the fight against Covid-19 (Photo: OSCAR DEL POZO/AFP via Getty Images)

A drug used to treat gout could reduce Covid hospital stays - according to new r...

Oxford Covid vaccine team is working on a ‘second generation’ jab - here’s how long it could take (Photo: Shutterstock)

Oxford Covid vaccine team is working on a ‘second generation’ jab - here’s how l...

The UK Covid variant has mutated again - here’s what scientists are saying (Photo: Shutterstock)

The UK Covid variant has mutated again - here’s what scientists are saying

This is how the new Covid variants differ - symptoms and vaccine effects explain... Jenna Macfarlane

A cough, muscle pain, fatigue and a sore throat could be more common in those who test positive for the new UK variant of Covid (Photo: Shutterstock)

Symptoms including a sore throat are 'more common' for new Covid variant suffere...

UK to close all travel corridors from 4am on Monday - what the PM said

The new Covid variant from Brazil may have been found in the UK - but is it more...

Travel to the UK from South America, Portugal and Cape Verde has been banned - h...

Russia has the third highest Covid death toll in the world - after admitting its...

A rare and deadly fungus has been found in Brazil - but should you be worried?

Oxford’s Covid vaccine shows a potential for up to 90% protection - but how does...

UK coffee roaster subscriptions you can have delivered wherever you live

The BCG vaccine could be used to protect against coronavirus - the science explained (photo: Shutterstock)

The BCG vaccine could be used to protect against coronavirus - the science expla...

The real number is likely to be a lot higher (Photo: DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS/AFP via Getty Images)

The world’s coronavirus death toll has hit 1 million - these are the worst affec...

Chantelle Cameron is looking forward to a huge title fight in October

Northampton boxer Cameron ready to become a star after being handed big title sh...

Oxford University have said a vaccine may not be ready before 2022. (Photo: Shutterstock)

Oxford University vaccine trials paused after participant gets 'unexplained illn...

Travel to the US remains restricted during the coronavirus pandemic (Getty Images)

The latest USA travel advice - and quarantine rules in place for tourists

These are the countries worst affected by coronavirus - as WHO states Covid-19 i...

Whatsapp are trialling a digital payment service (Shutterstock)

You could soon be able to make payments through WhatsApp - the new feature expla...

Could 1p and 2p coins be scrapped? (Photo: Shutterstock)

Poll: Should 1p and 2p coins be scrapped?

The fate of 1p and 2p coins will be revealed this week (Photo: Shutterstock)

This is why 1p and 2p coins might soon be scrapped Rhona Shennan

A shih tzu in Hertfordshire died from the disease (Photo: Shutterstock)

Dog owners warned after pet dies of bug that can infect humans

World Cup 2018: The most bizarre opening ceremony bets on offer

2018 World Cup favourites: who you want in the office sweepstake

Wembley goes claret and white

Wembley Stadium arch goes claret and white as part of 10th anniversary celebrati...

Brazilian wandering spider aka the Banana spider or Armed spider. Photo: Bananovyi_Pauk

World's deadliest spiders which can cause four-hour erection before death found ...

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Gold medal or DNF, how will you fare in our Olympic quiz?

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Welton man will carry the Olympic torch in Brazil

Product recall

Protein shake recalled due nerve damage risk

Apple is offering free exchanges to affected users

Apple plug recall over '˜electric shock' concerns

What presents have you been buying this year?

WATCH: 11 crazy Christmas traditions from around the world