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First human bird-flu death from H5N5 – what you need to know

H5N1 bird flu has infected growing numbers of people worldwide in recent years, but this week saw something new: the first recorded human case of an H5N5 avian influenza virus. What is this virus and how concerned about it should we be?

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Thanksgiving Feast 2025: Discounts Soften Blow of Turkey Price Increase as Tariffs Cause Others to Rise

While Thanksgiving foods costs vary, many stores are offering discounts on most people's table centerpiece for the holiday.

International Business Times UK

Deadly flu found on Australian sub-Antarctic island

Testing has confirmed a deadly strain of bird flu has reached an Australian sub-Antarctic island, after scientists raised the alarm after unusual seal deaths.

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Bad season of bird flu in UK hits supply of Christmas turkeys

Availability of chickens and ducks also expected to be tight, with 5% of the seasonal flock culled so far

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Panic Warning As Washington Man Dies From 'Terrifying' New Bird Flu

A Washington state resident has become the first person in the world to die from H5N5 bird flu—health officials confirm the alarming transmission and call for vigilance.

International Business Times UK

Washington man thought to be first to die from rare strain of bird flu

Health officials said they will monitor anyone who came in close contact with the man

The Independent UK

H5N1 bird flu cases spike in Europe. How worried should we be?

On November 13, Spain’s Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food imposed the confinement of all free-range poultry farms to curb the spread of avian influenza – more commonly known as “bird flu” – caused by the H5N1 virus. This drastic, though not unprecedented, measure was justified by climbing numbers of…

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Washington resident is infected with a different type of bird flu

Health officials in Washington state report a resident has contracted bird flu, marking the first U.S. human case since February

The Independent UK

Fears for elephant seals as bird flu kills half of population in South Atlantic

Study estimates 53,000 females have died on South Georgia since 2023, with ‘dramatic impact’ on future of the species

The Guardian - UK

Canadian federal agency says cull over, all ostriches shot dead at British Columbia farm

A Canadian federal agency says it has shot dead all ostriches at a British Columbia farm, fulfilling a 10-month-old cull order over a bird flu outbreak

The Independent UK

Tens of thousands of Christmas dinners at risk due to bird flu outbreak

Recent bird flu cases have been confirmed in farms in North Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, Devon and East Sussex

Evening Standard

Fears of Christmas dinner turkey shortage after bird flu warnings

A single outbreak of the disease could lead to as many as 10,000 Christmas lunches ‘disappearing’, a farmer has warned

The Independent UK

The ecological disaster threatening Australian seabirds

Thousands of dead seabirds washed up on Australia's coastline two years ago following a marine heatwave and scientists warn history could repeat.

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Bird flu virus has 'everything it takes to trigger a pandemic,' warns WHO virologist

"In principle, the H5N1 virus has everything it takes to trigger a pandemic," says virologist Klaus Stöhr in a report. Bird flu is currently spreading in Germany.

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The Independent UK

Thousands of dead cranes litter cherished European birdwatching spot

Birds have been seen staggering and then collapsing

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Bird flu's comeback raises fears about readiness

The virus is continuing to evolve and spill over to other species.

AAP

Minister downplays risk of bird flu after seal deaths

The arrival of the deadly H5 strain in Australia is considered inevitable despite the remoteness of Heard Island, where unusual numbers of seal pups have died

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Fears of deadly flu spread on remote Australian island

A highly contagious and deadly strain of bird flu is tipped to eventually find its way to the mainland after suspected cases on a remote Australian island.

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The Independent UK

Bird flu is back with a vengeance – and it’s coming for your Thanksgiving turkey

The nation’s turkey flock has shrunk to its smallest size in 40 years, raising wholesale prices before the holiday season

Radio France Internationale

France raises bird flu alert to highest level after new outbreaks

France raised its bird flu alert to the highest level on Wednesday after a rise in new cases in poultry and backyard flocks, triggering stricter biosecurity rules including the confinement of birds.

Euronews

France raises bird flu alert to 'high' risk for poultry farms amid rise in cases across Europe

The decree triggers additional surveillance and prevention efforts to keep bird flu from spreading.

The Independent UK

Experts predict egg prices will only increase — here’s why

The culling of millions of birds are pushing egg prices higher. Experts warn there’s no end in sight

The Independent UK

71,000 chickens to be culled following outbreak of bird flu

A bird fly outbreak has been confirmed at a farm in northern Holland

The Guardian - US

Canada: order to cull over 400 ostriches sparks protests and death threats

Activists and Trump supporters protest at Universal Ostrich Farms even after 69 birds succumbed to flu-like illness

The Independent UK

Bird flu-surviving gannets continue to breed but birth rate down, study finds

Researchers believe key reasons include birds struggling to find new partners after their previous ones were killed in the 2021-23 disease outbreak.

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