Texas reports first equine infection of New World screwworm on ranch horse 11. September 2026 (04:00) The flesh-eating parasite had been largely eradicated, but now authorities are racing to contain an outbreak A horse in southern Texas has been infected with the New World screwworm, marking the first US equine infection as health authorities race to contain an outbreak of the flesh-eating parasite.The pest was discovered on the hind limb of a working ranch horse in Presidio county, according to a statement on Thursday from US Equestrian Foundation. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Australia news live: Andrew Hastie says he accepts Barnaby Joyce’s explanation over ‘traitor’ video and Pauline Hanson now ‘the only lying coward’ 11. September 2026 (03:04) Follow the day’s news live‘Profound’ increase in death rate for welfare recipients, report findsPeople receiving an income support including disability, unemployment or carers payments had an average mortality rate more than nine times higher than people who did not access the welfare system, AAP reports.I think if One Nation and the Greens are voting together, the Greens are voting the wrong way on climate. … I’m very pleased that this passed the parliament. I’m very pleased that the Greens party room worked with me, the majority.This was a good day yesterday because it’s practical action. … [It’s] good for emissions, and also providing a route for investment and economic development in the regions where this logging has occurred and where now the economy can be diversified. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Trump ally resigns from post leading inquiry into alleged conspiracy against president 11. September 2026 (00:19) Joe diGenova led investigation focused on intelligence assessment that Russia interfered in 2016 electionAn ally of Donald Trump said on Thursday that he had resigned from his post leading a Department of Justice investigation into whether former law enforcement and intelligence officials conspired against the Republican president.The departure injects instant tumult into an investigation targeting former government officials who have investigated Trump over the last decade, including in connection with Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election and his retention of classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida. Continue reading...(The Guardian)