Bird flu detected in a US pig for the first time, raising concern about threat to humans
A pig at a farm in the US state of Oregon is infected with bird flu, raising concerns about the virus' potential to affect humans.
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Alonso delays arrival in Brazil after medical treatment
SAO PAULO : Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso has delayed his arrival at the Brazilian Grand Prix after feeling ill in Mexico and seeking specialist treatment in Europe, the Formula One team said on Wednesday.
Sixteen key highlights from Rachel Reeves' Budget 2024 including wage rise and new vape tax
Rachel Reeves has announced a series of changes to tax and spending in her first Budget as chancellor.
Brits travelling to Spanish tourist hotspot warned of sharp rise of two dangerous infections
The Canary Islands are currently experiencing a significant increase in flu and Covid cases, coinciding with the start of the academic year and contributing to a rise in respiratory infections. According to the latest data from the Carlos III Health Institute, there's been an incidence rate of 794 cases per 100,000 residents for Covid, flu, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) between October 14 and 20 – a figure that has doubled since mid-August but is not yet at crisis levels.
Benidorm holidaymakers sent 'unsanitary' warning as police conduct raids
Holidaymakers are being cautioned about the risks of getting tattooed while visiting Benidorm, as it seems not all tattoo parlours in the bustling Spanish resort adhere to safety standards.
2-time Olympic medallist Kilde to miss alpine World Cup season with shoulder issue
Norway's two-time Olympic medallist and 2020 overall World Cup winner Aleksander Aamodt Kilde will miss the Alpine Ski World Cup season due to an ongoing shoulder issue, the Norwegian Ski Federation announced Wednesday.
Alpine skiing-Norway's Kilde to miss Alpine Ski World Cup season
Norway's two-time Olympic medallist and 2020 overall World Cup winner Aleksander Aamodt Kilde will miss the Alpine Ski World Cup season due to an ongoing shoulder issue, the Norwegian Ski Federation announced late on Wednesday.
'Our dad died at home and it was so special, people need better care'
A woman has urged for care services to be improved so more people can spend their final hours at home as her father did, rather than in hospital or in a care home. Mary Hill, who herself has experience working in the care sector, described it as "so special" to share tender moments with her dad, Peter, before his passing.