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US honey bee deaths reach record high; Varroa mites threaten crops and drive up food prices
The Economic Times
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August 11, 2025
US honey bee colonies are dying at record levels, and scientists say a tiny but devastating parasite is largely to blame. Varroa destructor mites have evolved resistance to a key pesticide, fueling the spread of deadly viruses and threatening a...
Mandatory eye tests for millions of drivers and lower drink-drive limits proposed
Nottingham Evening Post
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August 11, 2025
Under a radical revamp of the UK's road safety laws, drivers over 70 could be banned from the roads if they fail compulsory eye tests. This is set to be the most significant overhaul of driving rules in nearly two decades. The government is also...
'Britain's Benefits Queen', 43, who spent welfare payouts on a boob job, designer vagina and a HORSE, reveals why she's not fit to work
Daily Mail
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August 10, 2025
A woman known as 'Britain's Benefits Queen' has revealed how Stacey Dooley 'dragged' her to a job centre to find employment - although she still thinks she's 'too old' to work. Mother-of-eight Marie Buchan, 43, who has previously splashed her...
Two dead, thousands evacuated in Greece, France, Spain and Italy
Wales Online
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August 11, 2025
At least one person has been left dead by wildfires spreading across Greece, with 16,000 acres destroyed. A man has died in the Keratea region near Athens as the National Observatory in Greece said winds which have fanned the flames will continue...
Gorgeous European train journey between two spectacular cities
The Mirror
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August 11, 2025
Rail travel across Europe is one of the finest methods for discovering the continent's hidden beauty, with one route offering a breathtaking journey. Europe features countless railway journeys that provide sweeping panoramas of the continent's...
Man Killed Eating Broccoli Sparks Urgent Food Safety Warning - Here's What You Should Know About Botulism
International Business Times - United Kingdom
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August 11, 2025
A man has died and nine others have been hospitalised in Italy after eating a broccoli-and-sausage sandwich suspected to have been contaminated with botulism, a rare but potentially fatal toxin. The incident has triggered a nationwide recall of...
'I visited some naked Europeans to find out why they're so much happier than us'
The Mirror
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August 11, 2025
The temperature inside the sauna, somewhere in a dark Finnish forest a few miles north of the city of Oulu, was already a just about bearable 80C when another scoop of water was flicked on to the coals, landing with a prolonged hiss. The Brits...
Researchers develop breakthrough method to determine common contaminant levels in food: 'We have found first evidence'
Yahoo News
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Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.Generate Key Takeaways How much plastic are we really eating? Until now,...
Iraq Launches $2bn Food Industry Projects in Karbala
Iraq Business News
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August 11, 2025
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani has inaugurated five major food industry projects worth $2 billion [IQD 2.6 trillion] in Karbala, operated by Etihad Food Industries. The initiatives focus on meat production, dairy, and fish...
Greece air-drops food aid over Gaza: PM
Neos Kosmos
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August 11, 2025
Greece joined EU countries in dropping food aid over Gaza, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said. “This morning, two aircraft of the Hellenic Air Force dropped 8.5 tonnes of essential food supplies in areas of Gaza,” Mitsotakis said on Facebook...
Croatian Food Prices Highest in Two Years
Total Croatia News
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August 10, 2025
August the 11th, 2025 – Croatian food prices are currently at their highest level in two entire years, prompting continued anger and questions. As Poslovni Dnevnik writes, Croatian food prices during the month of July hit their highest level in...
Malbec, beef and kimchi: Argentina's top envoy to Korea uses food and culture to bridge the geographic gap
Korea JoungAng Daily
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August 10, 2025
Argentina's Ambassador to Korea Dario Celaya speaks during an interview with the Korea JoongAng Daily on July 8 at Spatula By Haevichi in Gangnam District, southern Seoul, where the restaurant temporarily featured Argentine cuisine. The embassy...
Behind Europe’s flurry of hard diplomacy was belief US had abandoned efforts to push for peace
The New Zealand Herald
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August 11, 2025
Together, these moves amounted to a declaration of independence from the Trump Administration on a major strategic issue that the Europeans have long tried to approach in tandem. Interviews with a dozen officials and diplomats revealed a frantic...
The UN Releases the Reason There's a Lack of Food in Gaza and Here's a Hint: It's Not Israel
Twitchy
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August 10, 2025
Since the day Israel began military operations against Hamas in response to the terror organization's attack on October 7th, 2023, they have been completely transparent about their operational objectives. They would not stop until Hamas was...
Ghana risks facing agricultural export ban from EU over illegal mining
Modern Ghana
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As Ghana intensifies efforts to curb illegal mining, former Techiman South MP Henry Yeboah Yiadom-Boachie has warned of a looming ban on the country’s agricultural exports to the European Union if urgent action is not taken. He cited the...
How Germany’s “death Strip” Became A Sustainable Lifeline
Forbes
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A preserved East German guard tower along the Elbe River in Lenzen, Germany. Aren Elliott The Elbe River near the German village of Lenzen was a favorite crossing point for East Germans trying to flee to the west during the Cold War. They even had...
The common herb that will help you sleep especially if you have anxiety – just add to tea for a soothing drink
The Sun
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August 10, 2025
THE topic of sleep seems to be permanently trending and the fact that we all need sleep to function means that it’s super important to make it a priority. But there is a common herb that that may improve your sleep quality, particularly for those...
Half of Brits forced to choose between food and soap in alarming poverty crisis
Daily Express
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August 10, 2025
Nearly half of Brits have been forced to give up basic hygiene essentials like shampoo, toothpaste and deodorant just to put food on the table, pay rent or cover medical bills, new research reveals. The study, released today, paints a bleak...
Inside David and Victoria Beckham’s Italy trip with family
Hindustan Times
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August 10, 2025
David and Victoria Beckham were spotted indulging in some PDA during their trip to Portofino, Italy. The couple were spotted having lunch at a restaurant with son Cruz Beckham and his girlfriend Jackie Apostel on Friday, August 8, People reported....
Britain's motorway services ranked from best to worst: our definitive guide takes in layout, location and amenities to produce the ULTIMATE guide
Daily Mail
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August 10, 2025
The lottery of calling into motorway service stations is part of any summer road trip. Some are fine – but many UK sites are among the worst in Europe. As a travel and motor journalist I’ve toured the motorway network many times, but I also used...