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Canada Stops Texas Cattle After Flesh-Eating Worm Outbreak
Canada has banned cattle from Texas after a flesh-eating screwworm outbreak in the United States. The government took this step to reduce the risk of the disease moving across the border.
Canada Stops Texas Cattle Imports After Flesh-Eating Worm Outbreak
Canada has banned cattle imports from Texas after a flesh-eating screwworm outbreak was reported in the United States. The decision aims to protect Canadian livestock and prevent the disease from spreading.
Lebanon: Three Soldiers Killed in Israeli Attack on Car
An Israeli attack in southern Lebanon killed three soldiers, according to reports. Among the dead was a Lebanese general. The attack targeted a car, and the incident happened in an area where Israel is fighting Hezbollah.
Funeral for Palestinian Baby Killed by Israeli Forces in West Bank
A funeral took place for a seven-month-old Palestinian boy in the occupied West Bank. Israeli troops shot and killed the baby, according to the report. The child’s body was covered with a Palestinian flag.