Day News Recap: Middle East violence drives oil higher as markets slide and tensions widen
Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon killed at least 13 people, including six children, in the town of Kfar Dounine, deepening fears that the conflict could spread further across the region. 🔗Oil prices surged as Brent crude moved above $107 a barrel and West Texas Intermediate climbed above $102, with traders reacting to disruption around the Strait of Hormuz and the shutdown of Saudi energy infrastructure. 🔗 Saudi Arabia is relying on stored oil to keep exports moving after drone attacks forced a precautionary shutdown of the East West pipeline, a key route for crude shipments. 🔗 Iran also said a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 14 Sep 2026 18:21 LONDON
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Zambia warns against eating dead wildlife after anthrax outbreak kills dozens of animals
Authorities in Zambia have warned people not to eat meat from dead wildlife after an anthrax outbreak killed dozens of animals in the Munyamadzi River area of Muchinga province. Officials said 12 people were infected after consuming dead wildlife, while no human deaths have been reported. The outbreak has affected the Munyamadzi Game Management Area, where surveillance and laboratory investigations are still under way.The Disaster Management and Mitigation Unit said 46 hippos, eight elephants, five buffaloes and one crocodile had died since July. Its national coordinator, Norman Chipakupaku, said the carcasses were eaten by local people who depend on wildlife... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Sep 2026 13:06 LONDON
South Australia confirms first H5 bird flu case in a pelican amid multiple animal detections
South Australian authorities have confirmed the first known case of H5 bird flu in a pelican in Australia. The infected bird was found at Edithburgh on the Yorke Peninsula, adding to a series of animal detections reported across the state on Monday. Officials said the case is part of a wider biosecurity situation that has now produced 295 confirmed H5 bird flu cases in animals in South Australia.Environment Minister Emily Bourke said a dead sea lion found near Victor Harbor had been sent for testing. She said the report followed confirmation the previous day that another sea lion had been... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Sep 2026 05:59 LONDON
Juvenile whale carcass on South Australia beach to be tested for bird flu
A juvenile whale carcass has washed up on Dump Beach near Victor Harbor in South Australia, prompting authorities to cordon off the area and move onlookers away. The carcass is being treated as a biosecurity precaution while officials arrange testing for H5 bird flu. Results are not expected for at least a day.Primary Industries and Regions SA said a call was made to its hotline on Thursday morning, and rangers from the Department for Environment and Water were sent to the site. Authorities confirmed the carcass will be tested for bird flu, but have not yet identified the species formally.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 03:02 LONDON
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