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Recent outbreaks of bird flu in the UK and Germany have led to mass culling of poultry and wild birds. The disease is spreading rapidly, mainly via wild migratory birds, raising concerns about impacts on ecosystems and potential risks to mammals and humans. Authorities have extended biosecurity measures across affected regions.
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Transition Town Wellington's community garden on Fox’s Field has won a Royal Horticultural Society award for sustainable gardening, highlighting grassroots efforts to care for land and promote biodiversity. Meanwhile, efforts to control invasive pests like the hemlock woolly adelgid in Maine are using beetle releases to protect native forests.
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As of December 2025, UK and US retailers report mixed financial results amid subdued consumer confidence and economic uncertainty. Watches of Switzerland benefits from tariff relief and strong US demand, while Frasers Group faces UK sales declines despite international growth. Walmart raises forecasts on strong e-commerce and affluent shoppers. Target and home improvement chains report sales challenges, prompting investments and cautious outlooks.