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POPE Francis is “stable” but will remain in hospital as medics treat him for a “complex” condition, The Vatican announced.

The pontiff, 88, was hospitalised on February 14, where he has been staying for treatment of a respiratory infection.

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Pope Francis, 88, was hospitalised earlier this week[/caption]

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He is being kept in hospital after medics found complications with his respiratory infection[/caption]

Details of his illness emerged this afternoon, when The Vatican announced the Pope would be staying in hospital after complications were discovered.

But this evening, Catholics around the world received the welcome news that their leader was stable and without fever.

A statement from the Vatican read: “The Holy Father continues to be afebrile [without fever] and is continuing the prescribed therapy.

“His clinical conditions are stable.

“This morning he received the Eucharist and subsequently dedicated himself to some work activities and reading texts.”

Pope Francis is said to be “touched” by the outpouring of support he has received, which includes messages of affection and drawings.

He is particularly grateful for well wishes from other people currently staying in hospital, The Vatican said.

The Pope has been under close observation since being taken to the Gemelli Hospital in Rome, Italy.

Officials revealed that tests over the past few days have indicated he is suffering from a “complex clinical picture”.

They added that the discovery of a “polymicrobial infection of the respiratory tract” changed his course of treatment.

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The Catholic leader is said to be stable and still carrying out work[/caption]

LIMESCALE can be a stubborn stain but it doesn’t have to be difficult to remove.

One woman shared the every day step her mother-in-law taught her to prevent a build up in her shower.

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TikTok user AJ shared the DIY cleaning hack her mother-in-law taught her to lift limescale build up (stock image)[/caption]

In her viral video, TikTok user AJ (@a.j..mel) revealed the two ingredients that can make all the difference.

She shared that her mother-in-law is “full of hacks for every single thing.”

Rather than use a traditional cleaning product, she swears by two household items for tackling limescale.

According to AJ, the simple trick means you can “forget scrubbing” hard water stains.

Instead, she recommended using distilled white vinegar, available for 35p from Aldi.

The TikToker mixed this with washing up liquid, which you can pick up for just 69p from Aldi.

AJ advised her audience to spray their showers with the mixture after every use.

“Soap scum? Hard water stains? They never get the chance to build up,” she explained.

White vinegar is effective for removing hard water stains because it is acidic in nature.

This means it can dissolve mineral deposits left behind by hard water on various surfaces.

If you already have a build up of hard water in your shower, simply spray white vinegar directly on the stained area and allow it to sit for 30 minutes.

Using a sponge, you can simply lift the limescale, working the stain until it disappears.

Mixing in washing up liquid can help to break down the stain as it is designed to tackle grease.

Make sure you dilute the solution with water before spraying it in your shower.

TikTok users shared their thoughts on the advice in the comments section.

“The ONLY cleaner I use for everything is washing up liquid, white distilled vinegar, and water. It’s the best cleaner hands down,” wrote one viewer.

“The vinegar tip is so real, it’s also a great way to get rid of mould too,” said another follower.

“The washing up liquid and vinegar in the shower!!! I hate the smell of vinegar but nothing works as good,” commented a third person.

“Ayyee girly, thanks for the shower hack!!!! Have a great day today, girl!!!” wrote another TikTok user.

“The vinegar and washing up liquid spray is about to be my next experiment,” said one follower.

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AJ recommended mixing in washing up liquid, available for 65p from Aldi[/caption]

The Apprentice has had its fair share of behind-the-scenes romps over the years, so it makes sense to celebrate — not ban — such on-screen romances.

I can reveal a new competition series is in the works that will test whether being in love and in business together makes for the most successful partnerships.

The Ultimate Power Couple, which is in the casting stages, will put ambitious young couples through challenges to uncover the best business duo.

The winning team will then be awarded a hefty cash investment in their business, plus big exposure to brands involved in the tough tasks.

And bragging rights as the UK’s most entrepreneurial lovebirds.

Referring to the hit TV shows hosted by Maya Jama and Lord Sugar, an insider told me: “This new series is what would happen if The Apprentice and Love Island had a baby — testing business-savvy couples in a series of challenges, and putting their relationship on trial too.

“Business meetings between date nights, strategy sessions across the dinner table, and boardroom showdowns that could spell for heartbreak and financial ruin.

“It’s a high-stakes game that encourages competitors to get their feelings for each other involved and prove their partnership is stronger than the rest.

“The series is already on the lookout for ‘power couples’ with big personalities to ensure there’s plenty of drama to go around.”

The series is the brainchild of Jolly Octopus Media, which is behind Carpool Karaoke and The Late Late Show.

Wee spot of woe for Alan

Alan Carr has revealed footage of his privates had to be cut from the BBC series he hosts with best pal Amanda Holden – after he did a wee, forgetting about the cameras.

The pair were on a kayaking trip as part of a segment in their show, Amanda & Alan’s Spanish Job.

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He told his Life’s A Beach podcast: “There was a GoPro between my legs, but we were out there (in the kayak) for so long I forgot, and needed to do a wee. I got my willy out to do a wee, fell in and nearly drowned Amanda.

“I was scooped out by a lifeguard, and I said, ‘Oh, my God, the GoPro is between my legs’, but they said, ‘Oh, Alan, the footage is ruined’, and I was so pleased, of course.

“But when I got to the wrap party, a woman goes to me, ‘I’ve been editing round your knob this weekend’.”

He joked: “I gave them the money shot . . . I’m starting an OnlyFans now too!”

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Bruce Parry will return to BBC Two with a new three-part series of Tribe, centring on the globe’s most remote areas.

He visits indigenous communities in the Amazon’s Waimaha, and Indonesia’s Sumba island. He said: “It’s been over 20 years since Tribe first aired, but it still feels vital.”

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Dans in vans bid

SINCE leaving EastEnders, Danny Dyer has turned his hand to everything from acting to documentaries and travelogues.

Now he is delving into the niche world of caravanning.

Yes, I said caravanning.

The former Queen Vic hardman will set up his own park for the mobile homes on the Isle of Sheppey off Kent, in a new Sky show called The Dyers’ Caravan Park.

And Danny will do it all alongside his daughter Dani in the nostalgia driven six-parter.

The series is being made by Expectation, the production company behind Clarkson’s Farm on Prime Video.

Perhaps Danny and Dani will emerge as the new Jeremy Clarkson and Kaleb Cooper of the caravanning world.

Albert scare . . .

Despite being in EastEnders’ four previous live episodes, Natalie Cassidy says she’s terrified of featuring in the one on Thursday that celebrates the soap’s 40th anniversary.

Natalie, who plays Sonia Fowler, told Rylan Clark on BBC Radio 2: “I’m just a bit nervous, you could say, petrified.

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EastEnders star Natalie Cassidy admits she’s ‘petrified’ ahead of the soap’s 40th anniversary live episode[/caption]

“I’ve done it before but this one is a little bit more involved and it’s going to be rather electric.

“Sonia goes into labour, and she’s giving birth!”

The action live from Albert Square comes a day after tomorrow’s hour-long episode.

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PETE Davidson abruptly left a Saturday Night Live-related party over the weekend after his ex-girlfriend Kim Kardashian arrived, The U.S. Sun can exclusively report.

Pete, 31, attended Chris Rock‘s 60th birthday party at the Crane Club in NYC on Saturday evening, as many Hollywood stars were in town for SNL’s 50th anniversary show on Sunday.

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Pete Davidson arrived at Chris Rock’s birthday party in the rain in NYC on Saturday, February 15[/caption]

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Kim stunned in a silver gown at the red carpet for SNL’s 50th anniversary special[/caption]

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Pete hid behind sunglasses at the big event in NYC and did not appear to interact with Kim[/caption]

A source said the comedian showed up to the party with friends.

As soon as Kim, 44, arrived, one of Pete’s pals said, “I gotta get Pete out of here. Pete’s got to go,” the source claimed, adding that the Riff Raff actor “really can’t be around” the reality star.

In addition to Kim and Pete, other partygoers included Tom Hanks, Madonna, Jerry Seinfeld, Adam Sandler, Chevy Chase, Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, Jon Hamm and Kim’s friend Amy Schumer.

“There were a lot of big names there, but it was very low-key,” the source said.

Both Pete and Kim had roles in the SNL anniversary show.

Kim, who met Pete on the set of SNL when she hosted in 2021, played the sister of Kristen Wiig’s zany Doonese in a sketch also starring Scarlett Johansson, Will Ferrell, Fred Armisen and Ana Gasteyer.

At one point, Kristen pretended to play the drums on Kim’s famous derriere.

Pete appeared in two sketches, reviving his character Chad and also starring with longtime friend John Mulaney in a musical number.

It is unclear if Kim and Pete spoke while appearing on the live show Sunday night, but a fan video reveals she walked right by him without a greeting on the red carpet.

A source told People that the exes were cordial and spoke at an after-party on Sunday evening.

WHIRLWIND ROMANCE

Kim and Pete began dating after they shared a kiss during an Aladdin sketch when she hosted in October 2021.

“It was a stage kiss, but it was still a little zing,” Kim said on the Not Skinny But Not Fat podcast

The couple was hot and heavy, and even attended the Met Gala together in 2022, when Kim wore Marilyn Monroe’s dress.

“I wasn’t even thinking, like, Oh my god, I’m going to be in a relationship with him,” Kim said on The Kardashians during their romance.

“I was just thinking, like, ‘Heard about this BDE, need to get out there.’ I was just basically DTF.”

They split in August 2022, after her ex Kanye West attacked Pete repeatedly on social media.

 “There was a lot of guilt and he went through a lot because of my relationship [with Kanye],” Kim later told sister Kourtney’s ex Scott Disick on the family’s Hulu show.

At the time, a source told The U.S. Sun that Kim ended the relationship after it got too serious for her.

Pete moved on with actress Chase Sui Wonders soon after the split, then Outer Banks star Madelyn Cline. He is currently single.

Kim is also single after a reported fling with Odell Beckham Jr.

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Kim acted in a sketch with Will Ferrell and Scarlet Johansson[/caption]

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Pete was Kim’s date as she wore Marilyn Monroe’s Jean Louis-designed gown at the Met Gala in May 2022[/caption]

SCHOOL holidays means more mouths to feed, but dining out can be more affordable this half-term.

Take advantage of these Kids Eat Free deals to keep the whole family happy.

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Kids Eat Free deals to make dining out with your kids more affordable this half term[/caption]

ITALIAN AFFAIR: Bella Italia is offering children aged two to 11 a free three-course meal with every full-price adult meal on Thursdays.

At Zizzi, under-12s can claim one free Bambini meal per paying adult until March 2, while Prezzo is offering a similar deal with free three-course kids’ meals.

At Franco Manca or Fireaway Pizza, one child under 12 gets a free kids pizza with every full-priced adult pizza.

BUDGET BREKKIE: Start the day at Bill’s, where children eat free every weekday until ­February 28 if an adult buys a main dish. At Beefeater or Brewers Fayre pubs, two kids under 16 eat free with every adult buying the £10.99 unlimited breakfast.

And at Premier Inn, two under-16s not only stay for free but can also enjoy a complimentary breakfast with every full-paying adult.

SUPERMARKET SAVINGS: When you buy any adult meal for £5 or more at a Morrisons cafe, under-15s get a free Birds Eye meal. Tesco Clubcard holders can grab a free kids’ pick ’n’ mix meal with any adult purchase at Tesco Cafes during the school holidays on weekdays.

FAST FOOD FEAST: Head to Burger King this week and order via its app to get a free King Jr Meal with every adult regular meal purchase.

The offer runs until February 21, but excludes restaurants at motorway service stations, airports, and train stations.

POSH NOSH: For a touch of luxury, head to selected Gordon Ramsay Restaurants, where one child (aged eight and under) gets a free main from the Ramsay Kids Menu with every adult dining from the a la carte menu.

Angus Steakhouse is also running a similar offer daily (except Saturdays) from 12-5pm.

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TUBS of Quality Street are on offer at a huge supermarket – but shoppers aren’t sold.

The famous hexagonal tubs are just £3.95 in Tesco stores across the country.

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There are tubs of Quality Street for £3.95 in Tesco[/caption]

To celebrate 30 years of rewards with Tesco Clubcard, the store has slashed prices on loads of customer favourites – including the Nestle bestseller.

The huge discount on the 600g Quality Street tubs is only available with a club card.

For non-Clubcard holders, the price tag is the usual £6.

One shopper shared a photo of an in-store tower of the chocolate boxes on Foods Find UK Official Facebook page.

Despite the huge saving, customers were not impressed – with one calling them “bloody awful”.

“Thought they would of had great offers for 30 years! Not left over Christmas stock selling it higher than before Christmas!” one grumbled.

“They can’t give them away,” wrote another.

“They are only worth a pound half empty,” echoed a third.

“They can’t get rid of them because they are bloody awful!” agreed a fourth.

Several also slated Quality Street chocolates, complaining that they are “too expensive” and “all taste the same”.

“I find they all taste the same and they are smaller than they used to be as well,” one wrote.

“At [the] current size of tins that’ll be about 90p a chocolate.”

The Sun has approached Tesco and Nestle for comment.

This comes after Nestle was accused of shrinking the size of the legendary Purple One.

The selection box cut the size of the beloved hazelnut snack by more than a tenth, sparking fury among customers.

Sweetmakers Nestle previously sparked controversy by changing the caramel treat from its Brazil nut-shaped design to a circular swirl.

But fans also noticed the change in size, with one even weighing both sweets to work out the scale of the “shrinkflation”.

Previously, the chocolate clocked in at 9.6 grams, while this year’s was only 8.4g – the same as a 12 per cent reduction.

Quality Street lover Rebecca Gracey fumed online: “Half of the appeal of Quality Street is/was aesthetic.

“Changing the shape and size of much loved favourites is sacrilege.

“I’ve never forgiven Nestlè for changing the diamond of fudge into a most uninteresting shape.

“However, the final straw was changing the shiny cellophane and foil wrappers to dull waxed paper.

“I have not purchased them since that abomination.”

On Facebook, Karen Harrison added: “Had some Quality Street last night and noticed the purple ones were now round and felt they were smaller.”

Nestle previously said the change, originally introduced as a trial, was to make sure the iconic sweets would still be “the same great-tasting Purple One”.

The choccy giant failed to disclose the fact the chocolate had actually decreased in size until they were asked by The Sun.

A spokeswoman admitted: “The new shaped The Purple One sweets are slightly lighter than the previous shaped sweets, but the net weight of the tub remains the same.

“This means people are still getting the same amount of delicious Quality Street product they know and love – just in a slightly different format.”

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THE Premier League has paid homage to its Barclays roots by releasing a new “Thierry Henry-style” ball.

Inspired by Nike Total 90 footballs of the past, it will make its debut appearance when Aston Villa host Liverpool on Wednesday.

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The final Nike Prem ball is an updated remake of the T90 Aerow I – used during the 04/05 and 05/06 seasons.

Chelsea fans will be buzzing to see it back as this ball saw the Blues win their first ever Prem title, and follow up again the following year.

The likes of Henry, Cristiano Ronaldo, Wayne Rooney and Frank Lampard all scored some beauties with the yellow version.

The throwback colourway sees a classic all-white base, paired with some small added details to the classic T90 blue rings.

One fan said: “When I see this ball, I see Thierry Henry of Arsenal.”

It will replace the current Hi-Vis winter ball for the rest of the campaign and bring an end to Nike‘s 25-year ball reign in style.

Puma are set to become the official ball supplier of the top flight from the 2025-26 season.

But fans have joked that the Prem should “run it past Mikel Arteta first” after the Arsenal manager’s complaints last month.

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Arteta suggested that the “tricky” Puma ball used by the EFL in the Carabao Cup had been a factor in his side’s shooting woes during a 2-0 semi-final first leg defeat by Newcastle.

The Spaniard said the Puma balls “fly a lot”, admitting “there’s details that we can do better”.

Pressed further, Arsenal‘s boss added: “It’s just different. It’s very different to a Premier League ball.

“You have to adapt to that because it flies different.

“When you touch it, the grip is very different as well, so you adapt to that.”

And fans have used the news of a new Nike ball to poke fun at Arteta.

One joked on X: “Someone give it to Arteta and Arsenal to make sure it flies correctly.”

A second said: “Please tell me Arteta has checked it first.”

The Prem has used Nike balls since 2000 but a contract dispute saw the decision to switch to Puma from next season in what was described as a “lucrative” deal.

SunSport understands that an exact version of the Carabao Cup ball has already been developed and agreed as the new Prem model – despite the complaints by some managers about it this season.

A FORMER Miss Asia beauty queen has tragically died after posting a heartbreaking dying message to her fans on social media.

TV star Angy Morad, 33, was suffering from a viral infection she contracted during her second pregnancy.

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TV star Angy Morad died while she was pregnant with her second kid[/caption]

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The former beauty queen died of a viral infection[/caption]

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The Syrian actress, best known for her roles in TV dramas, was admitted to intensive care in January.

But she sadly died of complications from the viral infection.

Her fans started to get concerned over her health after she posted a worrying message on Facebook.

She wrote in the post: “I am dying, forgive me.”

The star was reportedly battling pneumonia before being moved to intensive care.

Her condition is said to have worsened during pregnancy, leading to serious lung complications.

Devastated husband Samer later posted on social media: “Angy is in a difficult situation between life and death. Please pray for her.”

But the TV actress died on February 9 in the hospital.

Her mum confirmed her death on social media saying: “May God have mercy on you, my daughter.”

Angy was born in the Syrian capital Damascus in 1992.

After graduating from the Higher Institute of Dramatic Arts, she began her acting career in 2007.

She is best known for her roles in Syrian drama series such as Baqaa Daw 13 and Al-Gharib.

The TV star found international fame in 2017 when she was crowned Miss Asia World.

She is survived by her husband and a young daughter.

SHOCK DEATHS

It comes after a young influencer suddenly died after suffering complications from an ovarian infection.

Laleska Alexandre was rushed to a hospital near her hometown in the Brazilian city of Juazeiro do Norte.

Laleska Alexandre was rushed to a hospital near her hometown in the Brazilian city of Juazeiro do Norte, on Wednesday.

Another Brazilian influencer recently died after a sudden health condition.

Beauty content creator Lilian Martins Gomes died of cancer aged 42.

The Brazilian revealed this summer that she was battling the disease.

Lilian – better known as Lili Spada to her one million Instagram followers – died on 4 December 2024.

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Angy posted a heartbreaking dying message to her fans on social media[/caption]

ARSENAL posted a new angle of Mikel Merino’s celebrations – but some eagle-eyed fans were more interested in the crowd.

Supporters spotted what looked like a ‘few matchgoers having a fight “massive punch-up” in the Leicester end.

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Mikel Merino scored twice for Arsenal as they beat Leicester on Saturday[/caption]

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Merino came off the bench at the King Power to answer Mikel Arteta’s striker SOS call following injuries to Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz.

The Spanish midfielder went up front for the first time in his career.

And it worked a treat for the Gunners as he broke the deadlock with a header on 81 minutes.

He then showed great composure at the back post to turn in a second and secure an important three points.

Arsenal took to X the day after the game to post a new angle of the opener from behind the Leicester goal.

The video showed Ethan Nwaneri’s cross, Merino’s header and the wild celebrations in front of the travelling fans in the corner of the stadium.

However, the 56-second clip was overshadowed by scenes among the home Leicester fans.

As Merino’s team-mates embraced the matchwinner, chaos unfolded in the background.

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An individual in grey can be seen tussling with someone before launching something down the stand as their foe walks away.

The person in grey then chases after them down the staircase and proceeds to swing several punches as a fight broke out.

It appears they caught them in the head before the victim stumbled down the stand towards the stairwell, where they can be seen clutching their face.

Others nearby seemed to check on their wellbeing before the camera pans away to follow the Arsenal stars walking back towards the halfway line.

It is unclear what prompted the scrap and who was involved.

Although both were in the home Leicester end, there were suggestions the incident may have been between a Leicester fan and an Arsenal fan who had managed to get a ticket in the Leicester seats and celebrated the crucial goal.

And the incident was spotted by several social media users.

One said: “Leicester fans fighting in the background lol.”

Another replied: “Casually scrapping in the Leicester end in the background lol.”

A third added: “Can see the Leicester fans have caught an Arsenal fan in the home end 0:20 in…”

And a final user commented: “Massive punchup in the stands!”

It is not the first time fans have been filmed fighting at the King Power Stadium.

Leicester supporters clashed with one another in May 2023 as the Foxes were relegated from the Premier League.

There were also ugly scenes a year earlier in Italy when travelling Leicester fans fought riot police with batons and shields during the Europa Conference League semi-final defeat to Roma.

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