5 h. ago Bird flu confirmed at premises near Inverness as Scottish Government issue restrictions

A bird flu outbreak has been confirmed near Inverness as restrictions have been put in place.

Politics

18 h. ago Another raw pet food recall is tied to illness and death in cats

A pet food company has recalled one lot of its raw chicken pet food after it was linked to bird flu infections detected in two cats and suspected in a third in New York City

Events

23 h. ago US Chief Justice rebukes Trump after president’s threat to impeach judges

John Roberts issues rare statement to say attacks on judicial branch of government are not ‘appropriate’

Politics

24 h. ago Northern Ireland’s First Minister expresses concern over benefits shake

Michelle O’Neill said she intends to raise the issue with the London government.

Politics

26 h. ago What to know about the bird flu outbreak in wild birds and what it means for backyard bird feeders

Bird flu has devastated poultry and dairy farms since it was first detected in North America in late 2021

Science

42 h. ago One age group may be more resistant to bird flu, according to new research

One age group are more likely to have antibodies that bind to the H5N1 avian flu virus, new research has found.

Science

43 h. ago Conor McGregor ‘does not speak for Ireland’, says Harris after White House visit

The MMA fighter criticised the Irish government’s stance on immigration issues as he spoke to reporters in the West Wing.

Events

45 h. ago Taoiseach says McGregor does not reflect Ireland as fighter visits White House

The MMA fighter criticised the Irish government’s stance on immigration issues as he spoke to reporters in the West Wing.

Events

49 h. ago Holiday warning as UK government issues alert for travel to Spain, Greece and more

The new EES is an automated IT system for registering travellers from third-countries, both short stay visa holders and visa exempt travellers each time they cross an EU external border and will be introduced in 2025

Events

53 h. ago Another cat food brand recalled amid possible bird flu contamination fears

It is the third time in three months that a pet food brand has issued a recall over bird flu concerns

Politics

66 h. ago Another cat food brand recalled due to possible bird flu contamination

Large and small boxes of Savage Pet’s raw chicken cat food were recalled

Politics

5 d. ago Trump has threatened to annex Danish territory Greenland. Now the US is asking Denmark for help with egg shortages

The plea comes amid Donald Trump’s trade war and an outbreak of avian flu that has led to shortages and price rises

Politics

5 d. ago UK tourists warned as Canary Islands government issues 'high risk' alert

The government has now extended the risk alert to five municipalities in Gran Canaria

Events

6 d. ago Bacon, mungbean and cheese? How soaring egg prices are affecting New York’s most famous sandwich

Delis are turning to plant-based egg substitutes as bird flu and inflation push up the cost of the real thing. But how does the faux BEC compare?Like a yellow taxi or the pizza rat, the bacon, egg and cheese sandwich has become a symbol of New York City. You can find a BEC in just about any bodega, or corner store, where it serves as a cheap, filling breakfast, quick lunch or hangover cure.But with egg prices soaring across the country due to inflation and the worst avian influenza outbreak in history, delis are struggling to keep the price down. It’s been tough since 2022, when the bird flu began, with reports of farmers having to slaughter millions of birds a month. Francisco Marte, a bodega owner in the Bronx and president of the Bodega and Small Business Association, told NY1 that about 50% of delis had to raise prices on BECs to make a profit. Continue reading...

Politics

6 d. ago Trump says Schumer ‘not Jewish anymore’; Democrats won’t support spending bill: Live updates

President issues bizarre attack on Senate Minority Leader as government shutdown looms

Politics

6 d. ago Could vaccinating chickens be the key to cutting soaring egg prices?

Bird flu has decimated flocks and driven egg prices to record highs of nearly $6 a dozen

Politics

6 d. ago Vaccinating poultry could help cut soaring egg prices but US remains hesitant

Vaccines could be a key means of suppressing bird flu and avoiding the slaughter of millions of chickens, which is blamed for egg prices averaging nearly $5 a dozen

Politics

6 d. ago New Vanuatu PM says he will ‘revisit’ 2022 security agreement with Australia

Exclusive: Jotham Napat said pact must be taken ‘back to the drawing board’ and should reflect climate change as security issueVanuatu’s new prime minister has said his government intends to “revisit” a security agreement with Australia, arguing it does not reflect his country’s priorities including climate change and travel mobility for its citizens.Jotham Napat, who was elected in February, said the pact with Canberra had to be taken “back to the drawing board” as he sought a “win-win situation” in a renegotiated deal. Continue reading...

Events

6 d. ago Trump’s team wants vaccines to stop bird flu. RFK Jr. says it could turn ‘flocks into mutation factories’

The spread of H5N1 bird flu has sickened dozens of Americans, resulted in a nationwide egg shortage and led to the deaths of more than 166 million poultry birds

Politics

6 d. ago Egg prices continue to hit records as Easter and Passover approach, but some relief may be coming

Egg prices again reached a record high in February, as the bird flu continues to run rampant and Easter and Passover approach

Events