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Bird flu ‘spills over’ to otters and foxes in UK

Bird flu ‘spills over’ to otters and foxes in UK

Science
BBC/Tim NicholsonBy Claire Marshall & Malcolm PriorBBC News Rural Affairs teamThe largest ever outbreak of bird flu is spilling over into mammals, including otters and foxes in the UK.Figures released to the BBC show the virus has led to the death of about 208 million birds around the world and at least 200 recorded cases in mammals.Public health bosses warn the mutation in mammals could see a jump to humans but the risk to the public is very low.There will now be more targeted surveillance and testing of animals and humans exposed to the virus in the UK.The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) still advises that avian flu is primarily a disease of birds, but experts across the globe are looking at the risks of it spilling over into other species.Worldwide, the virus has been found in a r...
Russia declares state of emergency in Siberia after power plant spills 20,000 tons of oil

Russia declares state of emergency in Siberia after power plant spills 20,000 tons of oil

World
June 4 (UPI) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin declared a state of emergency for a region in northern Siberia after oil spilled from a power plant into a river. A fuel tank at the plant in Norilsk ruptured on Friday, leaking 20,000 tons of diesel fuel into the nearby Ambarnaya River, contaminating portions of the waterway as far as 7 miles away from the site. Advertisement The plant's parent company, Norilsk Nickel, said it believes thawing permafrost caused one of the tank's pillars to collapse. Permafrost thawing is linked to climate change and has caused issues including damage to roads and homes as well as disruptions to herding and agriculture throughout Siberia. Greenpeace Russia issued a statement describing the incident as the largest oil spill in the history of the Russian Arct...
Southern Water punished over ‘shocking’ wastewater spills

Southern Water punished over ‘shocking’ wastewater spills

Business
Southern Water has been hit with a record £126m punishment for spills of wastewater into the environment from its sewage plants and for deliberately misreporting its performance.The penalty will see customers get a rebate of at least £61 each."What we found in this case is shocking," said Rachel Fletcher, the head of water regulator Ofwat, while Southern said it was "deeply sorry".The Environment Agency has launched a criminal investigation into the case.The Agency has the power to take court action if companies' actions hurt the natural environment.The EA would not confirm if the investigation was into Southern Water itself or individuals employed by the company.The investigation is understood to be at an early stage, with no court action imminent.When w...
Ciara flashes cleavage in mesh-merising dress as she spills from all angles at the BBMAs

Ciara flashes cleavage in mesh-merising dress as she spills from all angles at the BBMAs

Entertainment
The Love, Sex, Magic singer has flaunted her assets in her latest mind-blowing award ceremony dress.Throughout her time in the music business, Ciara has always oozed sex appeal, and she’s turned it up a notch with her latest look.Flashing a whole lotta flesh, she ditched her bra as her cleavage plunged to the centre in the mesh panel front.With the skimpy material falling down to her navel, Ciara spilled from all angles as he let her chest steal the focus.Appearing to defy gravity, her the babe flaunted her glamorous look while she teetered on overexposure.Parading her pins with the sky-high thigh split, Ciara risked a wardrobe malfunction as the split barely covered her intimates.The black gown fell along the floor as she walked down the red carpet for the BBMAs.Pairing the look with some...
Kelly Brook’s cleavage SPILLS from shirt split wide open

Kelly Brook’s cleavage SPILLS from shirt split wide open

Entertainment
Kelly Brook took us all on a trip down memory lane with a jaw-dropping pic of herself taken years before she became a household name thanks to her flesh-flashing antics.And the 39-year-old was back up to her usual tricks again this weekend, this time with a rather more provocative display.Looking every inch the saucy minx, the This Morning regular channeled some serious Brigitte Bardot vibes as she flaunted her ample bust in nothing but a white oversized shirt.Despite the UK’s current wintery climate, it appears that Kelly’s unfathomable levels of hotness managed to keep her warm as she posed for the impromptu shot outside of her lavish Kent home. Related Articles Putting her toned legs on full display, Kelly just about managed to conceal her burgeoning assets in the racy garm...