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Tehran Rocked by Renewed Israeli Strikes as Iran’s Leadership Council Assumes Control

  A woman reacts as she holds a placard with an image of Iranian late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, at a rally in solidarity with Iran after U.S. and Israeli strikes killed Ali Khamenei, in Beirut, Lebanon. Israel has launched another wave of airstrikes on Tehran, intensifying a rapidly escalating regional crisis just one day after the assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei. According to multiple reports, Israeli officials said the renewed strikes were intended to maintain air dominance as Iran faces its most significant leadership vacuum in decades.  The power void left by Khamenei’s killing has prompted Iran to activate a leadership council to stabilize governance. Inside the country, reactions have been sharply divided—some mourning the long‑time leader, others openly celebrating his death, revealing deep internal fractures.  The military confrontation has widened beyond Iran’s borders. Iran has retaliated with missile barrages targeting Israe...

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World's First Case of Bird Flu in Sheep Sparks Concerns in the UK

 

In a groundbreaking development, the United Kingdom has reported the first-ever case of bird flu (H5N1) in a sheep. The infected ewe was identified on a farm in Yorkshire, where bird flu had previously been detected in captive birds. This marks the first known instance of the virus crossing over to sheep, adding to the growing list of mammals affected by the disease.

The infected sheep displayed signs of mastitis, an inflammation of breast tissue, and its milk tested positive for the virus. The animal was humanely culled, and extensive testing of the remaining flock revealed no further cases. Strict biosecurity measures have been implemented to prevent the spread of the disease.

Experts have emphasized that the risk to livestock and the general public remains low. However, the case has raised concerns about the virus's ability to infect a broader range of species. The UK Health Security Agency has reassured the public that avian influenza viruses currently circulating do not spread easily to humans.

This development follows similar outbreaks among dairy cows in the United States, highlighting the need for continued surveillance and preventive measures to mitigate the risk of a potential pandemic.



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