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Cruel pet trend of Mickey Mouse ears sweeps China as cats & dogs forced to have lobes chopped

PET owners in China are putting their dogs and cats through painful surgeries amid a cruel "Mickey Mouse" ears trend. Leading vets and animal experts have warned people against the cosmetic procedure- and are now demanding the practice be stopped. Pet owners are forcing their cats and dogs to undergo a warped procedure that involves chopping up the earlobes so that they can look more like Disney's popular character Micky Mouse.

Newcastle beat Steven Gerrards Rangers to sign 16-year-old Queens Park starlet Reagan Thomson

NEWCASTLE UNITED have agreed a deal for top Scottish kid Reagan Thomson from under the noses of Steven Gerrard's Rangers. The Toon will sign the Queens Park midfielder, 16, who has already made the senior side at the famous Glasgow outfit. Thomson has been chased by several sides in recent months but the chance to go to Newcastle and into their reserve side has swung it. He has been likened to John Fleck, the new Scotland cap at Sheffield United, and will agree personal terms before joining officially when the window opens next month.

Truth of Everest tragedy is even more horrifying than film shows The Sun

THE grim tale of how eight people died in a single day on Mount Everest hits cinemas today – but the truth is even bleaker than the film, a survivor tells The Sun. Amateur climber Lou Kasischke, who lived through the storm that killed so many of his fellow mountaineers, blames deadly rivalry between competing expedition teams for the tragedy. The 73-year-old retired lawyer was on a commercial ascent of the mountain organised by exploration company Adventure Consultants, led by New Zealander Rob Hall.

You can buy singing Baby Shark cuddly toys for your kids this Christmas - if you're brave enough

IF YOU'RE a parent, there's no way you've managed to get through this year without hearing the Baby Shark song. Now you can buy your children singing Baby Shark toys for Christmas - if you can handle it. Produced by WowWee for Pinkfong - the creator of the original song - there are cuddly Mummy, Daddy and Baby Shark toys on offer. They don't go on sale until December 15, but are available to pre-order on Amazon if you're desperate to nab them for your kids' stockings.

Im a tattoo artist - I inked trainers on clients feet and its really dividing opinion

A TATTOO artist has divided opinion after making the bold decision to ink trainers on a client's feet. Dean Gunther, 34, from Manchester, came up with an ingenious solution to save punters money on pricey trainers, by inking them on instead. Originally from Bellville, South Africa, Dean moved to the UK five years ago and opened his own studio in Greater Manchester called DG Tattoo art. He first started inking people aged just 21 years old and has always looked for ways to help his patrons and the local community.

Mysterious orange glow leaves residents baffled with some suggesting it's ALIENS - but there's a sim

A MYSTERIOUS orange glow above a city left residents baffled, with some even suggesting it was aliens - but there's a simple explanation. The beaming bright light was spotted hovering on the night skyline in Leicester and had locals talking about what it could be. Neighbours posted dozens of shots of the unearthly orange glow which even looked pink on occasion. Some suggested it was a weather phenomenon while many thought it was light pollution.

Terrifying moment beachgoers spot 'shark fin' in shallows at popular UK beach

THIS is the terrifying moment beachgoers spot a "shark fin" in the shallows at a popular UK beach. As families enjoyed the waves at a beach in Waxham, Norfolk, on Sunday, many spectators were horrified to see a suspected shark on the horizon. Oliver Phillips, 38, spotted the two metre pointed fin on the east coast. The "shark" was swimming close to the sands as Brits frolicked about in swimwear completely unaware.

What is World Darts Championship prize money 2024? The Sun

THE World Darts Championship final takes place tonight and Luke Littler will be going for glory. A whole host of stars have been in show over the last two weeks, including former world champions Michael van Gerwen, Raymond van Barneveld and Michael Smith. But 16-year-old Littler has usurped them all to reach this evening's final. The tournament featured afternoon and evening sessions as players compete in seven rounds over a knockout format.

Why is Morocco abbreviated MAR in football? The Sun

MOROCCO is known for its hot weather, stunning sunshine and gorgeous food. The country is now becoming known for their football skills - but some are confused about the team's abbreviation. Why is Morocco abbreviation MAR? If you've watched Morocco play football on TV then you may have noticed they have an odd abbreviation. FIFA assigns each member country a unique three-letter country code, and these codes are used to refer to the countries during official competitions.

HOLLY Willoughby today shared a sweet throwback picture of her parents to mark their 43rd wedding anniversary. The 39-year-old TV star is unable to be with her mum Linda and dad Terry due to lockdown, so instead paid tribute on Instagram. Her folks were wed in 1977, four years before Holly was born in 1981. To celebrate this milestone, the This Morning host posted a sweet black and white picture of them on their wedding day.