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THE White House is not ruling out foul play after a US tanker was struck by a cargo ship carrying highly toxic sodium cyanide.

Fires aboard both vessels – which collided in the North Sea off the East Yorkshire coast – have continued to burn overnight.

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Fire and rescue services attend the collision off the coast of the Humber Estuary[/caption]

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Flames ripped through both vessels – with fires still burning[/caption]

A search for a missing crew member from the cargo ship was called off last night, while Coastguard aircraft monitor the situation.

HM Coastguard said efforts to find the person from the Solong container ship had ended after “an extensive search”, following the ship’s collision with the Stena Immaculate tanker on Monday morning.

A senior White House official told the maritime website gCaptain.com that foul play had not been ruled out with the cause of the collision still under investigation.

It comes as a trawlerman involved in the rescue told The Sun: “It’s a miracle they didn’t all die. The fog was pretty horrendous.”

He said: “We were two miles away when the mayday call came in. When we approached it was very scary. We could see the plumes of smoke. There was a really strong smell of fuel burning.

“We were told there was a person missing at sea and to begin a search. Crew began abandoning both ships around 30 minutes later.”

Meanwhile, UN Maritime Security Leader Chris Reynolds has warned that any oil spilled from the wreckage would have a “very short window” to be removed before it could pose a greater environmental threat to the area.

He explained that any oil that escapes could emulsify and then potentially reach the shore as an oil emulsion, which would have a “devastating effect” on wildlife.

Chris added: “If the oil’s not burnt off by the fire, [it] will stay there.

The maritime company managing the Stena Immaculate, Crowley, said the vessel was struck by the Solong while anchored off the coast of Hull, causing “multiple explosions” on board and jet fuel it was carrying to be released.

Crowley said it was unclear how much fuel may have been released, but that Stena Immaculate was carrying 220,000 barrels of jet fuel in 16 segregated cargo tanks when it was struck.

The tanker was operating as part of the US government’s Tanker Security Programme, a group of commercial vessels that can be contracted to carry fuel for the military when needed.

It had been anchored while it waited for a berth to become available at the Port of Killingholme, on the River Humber, Crowley said.

According to reports, the Solong was carrying sodium cyanide, which can produce harmful gas when combined with water, but it was unclear if there had been any leak.

HM Coastguard divisional commander Matthew Atkinson said an assessment of any required counter-pollution response was being carried out by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency.

Lifeboats and a coastguard helicopter were called to the collision in the Humber Estuary just before 10am.

One RNLI crew member told The Times the fog was so thick during the initial search and rescue crews could “not see a thing”.

It is understood the US and Portugal will lead investigations into the incident and that work is ongoing to establish the full contents of both ships.

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A US-flagged tanker collided with the stationary Stena Immaculate[/caption]

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Fire and rescue services attend dowse the flames[/caption]

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Crew members stand on the bow as the Royal National Lifeboat[/caption]

Dr Tom Webb, senior lecturer in marine ecology and conservation at the University of Sheffield, said: “The wildlife of the Yorkshire coast and Humber Estuary is of immense biological, cultural and economic importance.

“In addition to the wealth of marine life that is present all year round, this time of the year is crucial for many migratory species.”

Martin Slater, of the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, told the i Paper the coast was home to “protected and significant” seabird colonies, with many gathering offshore ahead of the nesting season.

Dr Alex Lukyanov, researcher on advanced mathematical models of oil spills from the University of Reading, said: “Oil spills like the one in the North Sea are affected by multiple factors.

“The size of the spill, weather conditions, sea currents, water waves, wind patterns, and the type of oil involved all play crucial roles in determining environmental outcomes.

“This particular incident is troubling because it appears to involve persistent oil, which breaks up slowly in water.”

He added: “The environmental toll could be severe.”

The Prime Minister’s official spokesman said it was an “extremely concerning situation” while Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said the Maritime Accident Investigation Branch had begun a preliminary assessment of the incident.

Crowley vice president Cal Hayden said: “As with all our operations, Crowley’s priority is to protect the safety of mariners and the environment.

“We greatly appreciate the quick actions and support of the UK authorities, rescue workers and others to today’s incident and remain committed to working with them on the continued response efforts.”

Michael Paterson, UK managing director of the tugboat firm Svitzer, told The Times seven of the company’s vessels were at the scene on Monday.

He said the incident was “one of the more serious that I’ve seen in my time”.

“We don’t know how long this will last, but the phases of this are normally search and rescue and firefighting containment, and then it moves into environmental control, pollution and salvage of the vessels,” he said.

“We understand the search and rescue is now complete, but the firefighting will clearly still continue.”

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MV Solong was carrying highly toxic sodium cyanide[/caption]

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The Stena Immaculate was carrying jet fuel[/caption]

SIR JIM RATCLIFFE says sticking by Erik ten Hag last summer was a “mistake”.

Manchester United’s co-owner apologised to fans for keeping the Dutch boss despite their worst league finish for 34 YEARS.

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Sticking by Erik ten Hag last summer was a mistake, according to Sir Jim Ratcliffe[/caption]

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Sir Jim Ratcliffe has apologised for the ‘errors’[/caption]

He also admitted it was an error bringing in sporting director Dan Ashworth.

Ten Hag was given a one-year deal following a post-season review, after winning the FA Cup and finishing eighth.

He was then sacked ten Prem games into this campaign, with United down in 14th.

It cost the club £21.4million to get rid of him and hire Ruben Amorim as boss. Ashworth left in December after just five months, costing another £4.1m.

Ratcliffe, 72, said: “Those decisions were errors. There were some mitigating circumstances, but they were errors. I accept that and apologise.

“It wasn’t just the FA Cup final. The fans were of the view that we’d like to stick with him.

“With Erik, there was an emotional response. We get criticised for being unemotional and there was a bit of emotion with that.

“If you look at the time we made the decision about Erik, the management team hadn’t been in place more than five minutes.

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“It became clearer three months later. We corrected it and are in a different place today.”

Ratcliffe has also insisted that while Amorim is “not perfect” he is the right man to lead the club forward.

He told The Times: “I really, really like Ruben. He’s a very thoughtful guy. Every time I go to the training ground, I speak to Ruben.

“I sit down and have a cup of coffee with him and tell him where it’s going wrong, and he tells me to f*** off. I like him.”

IT feels like spring is well and truly on its way in the UK, and there’s no better way to celebrate it than by buying some new homeware.

And it seems Primark is the place to go this season as fans are in a frenzy over its new collection.

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One shopper couldn’t believe how many pricey dupes were in store[/caption]

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Fans have taken to social media in awe over the spring homeware buys.

One TikToker who goes by Bambi Does Beauty was left stunned and couldn’t help but fill her basket with goodies.

“Whoever is doing the buying for Primark needs a raise, because I have never seen it as good as this,” she said.

She first came across a selection of floral-themed diningware including stunning glass wine glasses with a green stem and pink scalloped-edge bowl to make it look like a tulip.

The glassware looks strikingly similar to the Morro Couple glasses Anthropologie released last year which cost £46 for a set of four.

The Primark ones are a fraction of the price, with each glass being just £4 each – saving you £30 if you bought four.

“Anthroplogie who?” she asked as she looked at the cottagecore-themed collection.

And that wasn’t the only dupe – also on offer was a selection of baby pink cabbage plates and bowls for just £4 compared to Anthropologie’s, which are £25 each.

Last but not least, she found an adorable set of pink and yellow napkins, £3.50 for two.

Currently, Anthropologie is selling a similar napkin design with scalloped edges, which costs £42 for a set of four.

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The tulip style glasses are also a dupe and cost a fraction of the price[/caption]

“I’m a kitchen roll gal through and through but how beautiful are these?” she added.

The influencer captioned the post: “Run to Primark home for the Anthropologie dooops.”

The clip posted to her TikTok account @bambidoesbeauty went viral with over 778k views and 48k likes.

People were quick to take to the comments claiming she was at fault for making them go and buy the new range.

One person wrote: “I went the other day and bought 3 mugs, 1 glass, 1 candle and I couldn’t find another glass but I ordered it and a mini vase. Don’t have space anymore but I’m hooked.”

Another commented: “I can’t go to primark home section, my wallet can’t take it anymore.”

“We need a shopping trolley for Primark home,” penned a third.

Meanwhile a fourth said: “Stop it I’m already skint.”

“It’s so underrated ugh I love Primark home,” claimed a fifth.

Someone else added: “I need those wines glasses!”

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IT can be a bit morbid thinking about death.

But knowing the signs and symptoms for some of the biggest killers – and how at risk you are – could actually save your life.

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Suicide is the biggest killer for men under the age of 35[/caption]

We asked GP Dr Rachel Ward, from Woodlands Medical Centre, Didcot, to break down the most deadly conditions every bloke should be aware of, in every decade of their life…

IN YOUR TEENS AND 20S

LOTS of people dream of being in their 20s again – no wrinkles and so few responsibilities!

But suicide is the biggest killer of men under the age of 35 and men under the age of 50, with more than three times as many men dying by suicide than women.

Dr Ward says “stigma, lack of awareness, lack of engagement in those age groups and lack of seeking help” all play a role in the devastating statistics.

She tells Sun Health: “We have to continue to raise awareness of mental illness and reduce stigma.

“There has definitely been a shift in recent years of support specifically aimed at young men (like Movember, Manup? and Tough Enough To Care), which is great.”

Suicide can kill at any age, but Dr Ward says problems getting housing and jobs are putting more pressure on young people.

But mental health issues can start in young age.

“It is worrying that at present, we see so many mental health problems in teens and late school-aged children,” Dr Ward says.

“I feel we’ve very much got more of this coming as they’re entering their 20s.

“Mental health services being under such pressure is always a concern, but young people have societal pressures too.

“There needs to be more investment and support for them.”

If you are struggling with your mental health, speak to your GP.

If your life is in danger, call 999 or attend A&E.

Call the Samaritans for free on 116 123 any time, day or night.

IN YOUR 30S

YOUR 30s can be a pretty fun decade of work, family and friends.

Sadly, suicide is the biggest killer in this bracket, but you’ve also got to start thinking about your ticker.

“In men, ischemic heart disease is the biggest overall killer,” says Dr Ward.

“From a young age we need to be looking after our heart.

“The problem is, when we’re young, it’s not necessarily at the forefront of our mind, because we’re not thinking about ourselves in 20, 30 years’ time.”

This is the decade to start making lifestyle changes, if you haven’t already.

Dr Ward says: “Regular exercise (150 minutes of moderate, or 75 minutes of vigorous activity a week is recommended), not smoking and a good diet are all so core to our heart health.

“The earlier that is in place and maintained, the better – from even before 18 you can be developing plaques in your coronary arteries.”

IN YOUR 40S

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Men in their forties are at higher risk of health problems such as heart disease and diabetes[/caption]

NOW you’re 40-something you may be chasing after the kids or taking care of ageing parents.

It’s difficult to find the time to look after our health in this decade, with so many responsibilities – or, perhaps you have finally found the exercise you relish in.

Again, up until 49, suicide is the number one killer in this decade.

But now’s the time to start taking health checks seriously.

Dr Ward says: “If you’re entering your 40s, you need to be engaging in things like knowing that you’re not diabetic, knowing your blood pressure is okay.

“We’d always recommend people do the NHS health check from the age of 40, and that’s a really good indicator of things that might need to be addressed and conditions that might be silent or underlying.

“I always say, engage in everything that’s offered to you.

“When it comes to any screening, it’s there for a reason.”

In England you will be invited for an NHS health check every five years if you’re 40 to 74.

If you haven’t been invited but think you’re eligible, contact your GP.

You’ll be told whether you’re at higher risk of health problems such as heart disease, diabetes, kidney disease and stroke, and how to lower that risk.

IN YOUR 50S AND 60S

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Ischemic heart disease becomes the biggest killer for men in their 50s and 60s[/caption]

LIFE should be getting easier – the kids have grown up and you’ve got time for you again.

But in your 50s and 60s, ischemic heart disease becomes the biggest killer for men.

Dr Ward says knowing the signs that indicate you could have underlying heart disease is crucial at this point: “Some people have no symptoms and drop dead, but many will have warning symptoms.

“They may not understand what they are, or may choose to ignore them.”

She says to look out for: “Any chest pain when you exert yourself, feeling unusually short of breath compared to normal when you exert yourself, or poor recovery time.

“Chest pain can present in lots of different ways, it might not be that textbook left sided chest pain.

“You might actually get pain in your back, neck, shoulder, jaw.”

Heart attack chest pain can feel like discomfort, pressure, tightness of a fullness.

Many people also experience a general feeling of anxiety.

Seek medical attention and get any of these investigated.

Dr Ward adds: “Getting older, you’re more likely to have exacerbating factors like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, type 2 diabetes.

“It’s about trying to manage and control any other chronic health diseases to try and optimise your health.”

Your local pharmacy may offer blood pressure checks, otherwise, see your GP – and keep getting those NHS Health Checks!

You’ll also start getting a bowel cancer test kit from the age of 54 years, but the age is lowering to 50 so you might get one earlier.

IN YOUR 70S

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The largest group with new lung cancer diagnoses is the 75 to 79 age bracket[/caption]

BY this point you’re hopefully well into a happy retirement.

However, the largest group with new lung cancer diagnoses is the 75 to 79 age bracket.

The disease kills almost 35,000 people in the UK every year, according to Cancer Research UK, and smokers are at increased risk.

Dr Ward says: “You have to always keep in the back of your mind things like lung cancer.

“So if you have a cough that’s not gone away after a month, if you’re coughing up any blood, if you have any pain in your chest, if you are unusually short of breath – or it actually can just present with things like being lethargic and really worn out – see your GP.”

Around 66,000 men in their 70s are diagnosed with cancer each year in the UK, according to CRUK.

Other common types vital to know are prostate and bowel cancer.

For the former, it’s important to watch out for symptoms like difficulty urinating or needing to go more often, especially at night.

Bowel cancer, on the other hand, can present with persistent changes in bowel habits, such as feeling like you haven’t fully emptied, constipation or diarrhoea, blood in your stools, or unexplained weight loss.

Early detection is key for both, so don’t hesitate to speak to your GP if you notice any changes, no matter how embarrassing the topic.

IN YOUR 80S

FOR men over the grand old age of 80, Alzheimer’s and dementia are the biggest killers, and around six out of 10 cases go undiagnosed.

Dr Ward says: “Often people think they don’t want to know if they’ve got dementia because it’s really daunting.

“But we do have drugs which can slow down progression and there are certain types of dementia, like vascular dementia, where we need to optimise cardiovascular health, and also put support in place for you and your family.

“You can have an initial memory test at your GP.”

Common early symptoms include forgetting recent events, struggling to follow a conversation or asking questions repeatedly.

It may take a family member to spot these changes.

IN YOUR 90S

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Prostate cancer kills 12,000 men a year, with mortality rates highest in over 90-year-olds[/caption]

AS Sir Chris Hoy’s stage 4 diagnosis shows, prostate cancer doesn’t discriminate.

The Olympic legend was diagnosed at the age of 47.

That said, mortality rates for the disease are highest in men over 90.

The disease kills 12,000 men a year, rising steadily from 55-59, CRUK stats show.

There is currently no screening test, but there is a PSA blood test which you can have done by a GP.

Dr Ward says it’s “not perfect” but can help indicate prostate cancer, so you can be referred for additional testing: “We’d advise men to get regular PSA tests, particularly over the age of 50, or potentially even younger, if they’ve got family history.

“If you notice a change in your urinary habits, such as getting up to go to the loo in the night more frequently, dribbling, poor flow, hesitancy, blood in your urine or semen, these could be indicators.

“Any change is worth getting checked out.”

Dr Ward recommends taking Prostate Cancer UK’s Risk Checker.

It’s a 30-second, three-question quiz that can flag whether you’re more at risk of the disease.

THE NOTORIOUS OnlyFans model Bonnie Blue has sparked yet another wave of fury after baiting already worried parents with a ”feral” message.

The 25-year-old recently claimed she will be doing another sick Spring Break challenge this year – and Bonnie has now revealed an even more bizarre move.

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The controversial Brit porn star, who was banned from Australia for a similar stunt in 2024, is known for sleeping with 18-year-olds to “help them lose their virginity” and recording it for her OnlyFans page.

Her sick stunts, which included attending Nottingham Trent University and offering students sex if they let her film the bizarre encounters, has led her to be branded as a “predator” by many critics.

Bonnie had planned to visit a uni on Australia’s Gold Coast for free “sex marathons” where she’d bonk freshers and film the X-rated sessions before flogging the footage online.

However, her plans suffered a huge blow after her visa was cancelled by the Department of Home Affairs on November 7.

Since then, the 25-year-old has allegedly broken the world record after she claimed to have bedded over 1,000 men in just 12 hours earlier this year.

And now Bonnie, who left social media users stunned after uploading a cryptic ”cravings” post on Instagram last month, has revealed twisted plans for her Spring Break challenge.

In the United States, Spring Break is usually a week or two long and takes place in early spring, around Easter.

Although it is usually meant to give college students a break from classes and studies. However, many use it to travel, party, drink, hang out at the beach with their pals.

She announced the gross news on TikTok, saying: ”I’m going to livestream my experience with some of the Spring Breakers, especially those barely legal.

”So if you’re a parent wondering what your kid’s getting up to at Spring Break, don’t worry – I’m going to livestream it for you.”

‘So wrong, needs to go to jail’

The shocking announcement has been met with criticism by many, who slammed the porn star for the ”crazy” challenge.

One critic told the OnlyFans content creator: ”Barely legal…. Bonnie sort yourself out.”

Someone else chimed in: ”Can’t wait to witness the downfall of Bonnie blue/ that Phillips girl. Trauma Documentary literally writing itself.”

”So wrong, needs to go jail,” a viewer wrote.

”Someone needs to end this madness,” another begged.

Doesn’t think she’s gone ‘young enough’

This comes just days after Bonnie said she doesn’t think she’s gone “young enough” and is hunting for “fresh meat”.

The 25-year-old shockingly said she wants to find the “freshest fluids” she can, after flying Stateside for another Spring Break challenge.

“I don’t think I’ve gone young enough yet,” she mused.

“I want the most barely-legal 18 year old.

“Ideally just 30 seconds past midnight.”

The caption of the video reads: “Spending your 18th birthday at Spring Break? Let Bonnie Blue make you a real man!”

Bonnie is currently in Mexico, and is planning to perform the shocking stunt at Spring Break in Grand Oasis, Cancun, next month.

Her new plan comes after she claimed to have broken the record for sleeping with the most amount of men in 12 hours, bedding a reported 1,057.

The participants wore blue balaclavas and lined up on the staircase of the London mansion to get their turn with Bonnie, with their ‘session’ said to be around 40 seconds each.

A video has since emerged of Bonnie addressing the crowds before the shocking stunt.

“This is for you,” she said, as she stood facing the crowd of men.

“Like I don’t want it to seem like, I don’t know, intimidating.

“You don’t want it to be.”

She was quickly slammed for her “absolutely disgusting” behaviour by horrified people online, with one raging: “Bottom of humanity, her and all of the men there”.

“What’s wrong with you, woman?” another questioned.

“Absolutely disgusting behaviour and all the men that turned up are just as bad,” a third slammed.

“If you are a young lady growing up in this world please know this is not ok and you do not have to behave at all like this for attention.”

Bonnie – real name Tia Billinger – also came under fire recently after she brazenly claimed that sleeping with “barely legal” young teens is “educational” – for them, and anyone that tunes in to watch the sex-ploits deemed “vile” by many.

She told GB News that her stunts “not only… educate those I sleep with, but I also get a video that can educate the wider audience.

“So when I sleep with students or barely legals, it shows me discussing consent with him and it also gives them an opportunity to tell me what they like.”

Bonnie, who reportedly earns around $1 million on OnlyFans, told MailOnline: “I’m grateful to the barely-legals and 1,057 men who afforded me my new Ferrari, and can’t wait to continue to use my earnings to give back.”

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South Korean singer Wheesung has been found dead at his home in Seoul at the age of 43.

The singer, real name Choi Whee-sung, was found in a state of a cardiac arrest with authorities saying a “significant amount of time” had passed before his body had been found.

They added that there were no signs of foul play at the scene.

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