
Germany’s Scholz Vows to Fight ‘Enemies of Democracy’ as Far Right Surges
Chancellor Olaf Scholz used a visit to an AfD stronghold in eastern Germany to intensify his attacks on
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UK Firms Aren’t Meeting Emissions Targets
Most UK companies aren’t setting targets to cut their emissions, putting them on a collision course with increasingly
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Russia Seeks to Return to the Moon After Almost 50-Year Break
Russia is set to return to the moon after nearly 50 years by sending an uncrewed lander toward
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Vestas Needs More Time to Clear Wind Turbine Backlog, CEO Says
Vestas Wind Systems A/S sees some relief ahead from the backlog of wind turbine orders that have caused
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Ukraine Recap: Navy Designates Black Sea Routes Amid Threat
Ukraine’s navy designated temporary Black Sea routes for trade vessels willing to navigate waters endangered by Russia’s military.
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Luxury stocks, Fed rate pause bets boost European shares
By Amruta Khandekar, Shristi Achar A and Shashwat Chauhan (Reuters) -European stocks climbed on Thursday after a modest rise in
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Cats given anti-Covid pills for humans after thousands die from feline virus in Cyprus
Cats in Cyprus are being treated with anti-Covid pills meant for humans after a feline virus killed thousands of animals on the island. An estimated 8,000 cats have died from Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP), prompting the government to approve the use of stockpiled human coronavirus medication. The disease is almost always lethal if left untreated, but medication is effective in around 85 per cent of cases. However, the high price of the medication made it inaccessible to vets and pet owners in Cyprus, activists said. The government’s veterinary services director, Christodoulos Pipis said the first batch of 2,000 medication packages will be used to mitigate what has been called the “FCov-2023” outbreak, with a total of 80,000 pills becoming available later. Mr Pipis told the Guardian the health ministry rolled out the treatment on 8 August, celebrated as International Cat Day. Each pill will cost €2.5 (£2.16) and can be bought at local vets’ offices, after a formal examination and diagnosis. It is hoped the move will end the outbreak, first noticed in the Cypriot capital of Nicosia in January. FIP, which spreads through contact with cat faeces, has spread across the island four months later, the Pancyprian Veterinary Association said. Local animal activists claimed FIP has killed 300,000 cats, but PVA president Nektaria Ioannou Arsenoglou called that figure an exaggeration. The disease is unrelated to Covid-19 and cannot be contracted by human beings. However, the active ingredient in anti-Covid medication Lagevrio, molnupiravir, has proven effective in treating cats who’ve contracted FIP. The feline virus has been around since 1963, Ms Arsenoglou added, but previous epidemics in the UK, US, Taiwan, and Greece remained confined to catteries and eventually fizzled out without the use of any medication. However, the outbreak in Cyprus has also affected indoor cats. Read More Maui wildfires – live: Devastating wildfire burns historic town ‘to the ground’ in Hawaii and kills 36 Wildfire devastates Hawaii's historic Lahaina Town, a former capital of the kingdom A feline virus mutation in Cyprus caused far fewer cat deaths than claimed, veterinary leader says UK man bitten by cat contracts previously unknown and ‘extensive’ bacterial infection Ukraine war live: Putin ‘considers coming face to face with world leaders’ at G20 Poland to double troops number at border with Belarus
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Czech Inflation Slows Further as Market Sees Rate-Cut Debate
Czech inflation eased further in July, boosting arguments for the central bank to start discussions about the timing
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UK’s Financial Watchdog Says Fund Managers Need to Justify Fees
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority said asset managers need to justify the fees charged on their funds as
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Shipping CEO Sees ‘Green Shoots,’ Says Container Rates Must Rise
Supply Lines is a daily newsletter that tracks global trade. Sign up here. The container shipping industry’s year-long
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Wetland lagoon in southern Spain dries out amid severe drought
MADRID The largest permanent lagoon in southern Spain's Donana national park has completely dried out for the second
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UK Weighs Measures to Crimp Investment in China After Biden
The UK is considering whether to follow President Joe Biden’s move to limit US investment in some Chinese
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