Firefighter arrested for attacking teens with baseball bat
A Florida firefighter faces multiple charges after allegedly attacking teens with a baseball bat following a 'ding-dong-ditch' prank. Read the full report on the shocking incident.
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Japanese Encephalitis Virus Found in Victoria Mosquitoes
Health authorities urge vigilance after Japanese encephalitis virus is found in mosquitoes in Horsham, Victoria. Learn the symptoms and how to protect yourself this summer.
Rats Learn to Hunt Bats in Complete Darkness
German scientists document common rats developing shocking predatory skills to ambush bats in caves, raising concerns about potential pandemic risks. Learn how this behaviour threatens ecosystems.
RSV virus poses serious risk to young children
Parents urged to recognise signs of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), a common winter virus that can lead to serious complications like bronchiolitis in infants and young children.
Jack Osbourne on Ozzy's infamous dove moment
I'm A Celebrity's Jack Osbourne details the shocking story of his father Ozzy biting a dove's head off, an act that paradoxically boosted his album sales. Discover the full story.
Lillee's Aluminium Bat Controversy at 1979 Ashes
Relive the infamous 1979 Perth Test where Dennis Lillee's aluminium bat caused uproar. Discover how this historic cricketing moment unfolded and its lasting legacy. Read the full story now.
Polio detected in Germany after 30 years
The wild polio virus has been identified in a Hamburg sewage sample, the first such discovery in Germany in over three decades. Health officials stress the risk remains low due to high vaccination rates. #PublicHealth
Rabid bat found in LA County sparks health warning
Health officials issue urgent warning after rabid bat discovery in Los Angeles County. Learn about rabies risks, symptoms and prevention measures.
Giant hail hospitalises hundreds of flying foxes in Queensland
Hundreds of native flying foxes require emergency care after unprecedented hailstones the size of cricket balls devastate their roosting sites in southern Queensland, highlighting climate change impacts on wildlife.
Top Doctors Warn of Deadly Respiratory Virus Wave
Senior medical leaders sound alarm as Britain faces potential winter crisis with dangerous respiratory illnesses. Experts reveal what you need to know to protect your family.
Kelly Osbourne's son bitten by bat in Ozzy-like incident
In a shocking family moment that echoes Ozzy Osbourne's infamous bat incident, Kelly Osbourne's two-year-old son Sidney was bitten by a bat after putting it in his mouth during a family holiday.
New pandemic-capable virus discovered in bats
Exclusive: Researchers have identified a mysterious new virus lurking in South American bats that shows troubling similarities to COVID-19, raising concerns about future pandemic threats.
MCC Warning: Oversized Cricket Bats Threaten Game Balance
The Marylebone Cricket Club issues stark warning about oversized bats creating imbalance between bat and ball, threatening cricket's traditional skills and player safety.
Chikungunya Virus: First Local Cases in New York
Health officials confirm first locally-acquired chikungunya cases in New York. Learn about symptoms, prevention, and why this mosquito-borne virus is causing concern.
Chikungunya Virus Alert: First Local Case in New York
Health officials confirm the first locally-acquired case of chikungunya virus in New York, raising concerns about mosquito-borne diseases spreading to new regions. Learn about symptoms, prevention, and travel advice.
Chikungunya Virus: New York Reports First Local Cases
Health officials sound alarm as New York records its first locally-acquired chikungunya cases since 2014, warning of mosquito-borne virus spread.
Chikungunya Outbreak Linked to COVID Restrictions
Health authorities sound alarm as chikungunya virus cases emerge in China and United States, with experts blaming pandemic measures for creating perfect storm conditions.
Bat caught hunting and eating robin in mid-flight
Scientists capture unprecedented footage of a barbastelle bat hunting, killing and consuming a robin during nighttime flight - a behaviour never before documented in UK wildlife.
Farrah Abraham slammed over daughter's bat tattoo at 15
Former Teen Mom OG star Farrah Abraham faces intense backlash after proudly sharing her 15-year-old daughter's controversial bat tattoo in a viral TikTok video, with critics calling it inappropriate parenting.
Homeowner fights masked car thieves with baseball bat
Shocking footage shows the moment a courageous resident confronted a gang of masked thieves attempting to steal his car from his own driveway in a brazen daylight attack.
Zika mosquito threat to England within 15 years
Health officials are on high alert as disease-carrying mosquitoes from Asia and Africa could establish themselves in England, potentially bringing viruses like Zika and dengue within the next decade.
Disease mosquitoes breeding in UK, health officials warn
Health officials warn that disease-carrying mosquitoes have been discovered breeding in England, posing new public health risks as climate change creates favourable conditions.
Disease mosquitoes invade UK due to climate change
Health officials warn that disease-carrying mosquitoes are establishing populations in Britain, with Zika and dengue fever risks increasing as climate change creates ideal breeding conditions.
Critically Endangered Cuddly Bat Highlights UK Extinction Crisis
A poignant image of an adorable cuddly bat highlights a grave conservation crisis. Discover why this species is on the brink and what it says about our relationship with nature.
Brits born after this date now unprotected against measles
A major study reveals Brits born after a specific cutoff date are now completely unprotected against a common and dangerous virus. Find out if you're at risk.
Langya Virus: 70% Mortality Rate Sparks Global Concern
Health experts are on high alert as the Langya virus (LayV), a new zoonotic henipavirus, spreads in China. With a staggering 70% mortality rate in some outbreaks and no current vaccine, the WHO is monitoring the situation closely.
Disease X: A chilling hunt for the next pandemic
A chilling review of Channel 4's documentary 'Disease X: Hunting the Next Pandemic', an hour of pure terror that exposes the looming threat of a future global health catastrophe and the scientists racing to stop it.
Boston University's Covid Hybrid Has 80% Mouse Mortality Rate
White House officials have raised serious concerns over a Boston University study that created a hybrid Covid-19 strain with an 80% mortality rate in mice, prompting urgent biosafety reviews.
James Van Der Beek's Reunion Plans Foiled by Stomach Bug
Dawson's Creek star James Van Der Beek reveals a brutal stomach virus forced him to miss a major cast reunion, sharing graphic details of his ordeal in a candid social media post.
Scientists Hunt Virus That Could Cause Next Pandemic
A gripping Channel 4 documentary follows UK virologist Dr. Chris Smith and his team across the globe as they hunt for the next potential pandemic virus. Discover the cutting-edge science behind pandemic prevention.
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