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Cargo ship hit by projectile off Yemen’s coast, security firms report

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A Belize-flagged, UK-owned bulk carrier leaking oil in the Gulf of Aden after taking significant damage after an attack by the Houthis. (File/AFP)
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Updated 29 September 2025
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Cargo ship hit by projectile off Yemen’s coast, security firms report

Cargo ship hit by projectile off Yemen’s coast, security firms report
Updated 29 September 2025
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CAIRO: A Netherlands-flagged general cargo ship was struck by an unknown projectile on Monday about 120 nautical miles southeast of Yemen’s port city of Aden, according to maritime security firms.

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) agency said military authorities reported the incident, without giving details on the source of the attack.

Private maritime security company Ambrey confirmed the vessel had come under attack in the same area.

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UK govt orders poultry restrictions as avian flu spreads

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UK govt orders poultry restrictions as avian flu spreads

UK govt orders poultry restrictions as avian flu spreads
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The risk to human health remained “low” and that “properly cooked” poultry and eggs were safe to eat
The virus can spread through droppings and saliva or contaminated food and water

LONDON: The UK government on Tuesday ordered all poultry in England to be kept inside due to escalating cases of avian influenza.
The order takes effect from Thursday.
“The new measures mean bird keepers across the whole of England must house all poultry and captive birds if they keep more than 50... or if they sell or give eggs away,” a statement said.
Similar limited restrictions were made in parts of north, central and eastern England last week.
“Given the continued increase in the number of avian influenza cases in kept birds and wild birds across England, we are now taking the difficult step to extend the housing measures to the whole of England,” said UK Chief Veterinary Officer Christine Middlemiss.
The risk to human health remained “low” and that “properly cooked” poultry and eggs were safe to eat, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs said.
There were 85 recorded avian flu outbreaks in poultry farms in Europe between August 1 and late October with 28 in the last week of that period, according to the Europe-wide ESA animal health monitor.
Of those six outbreaks were in Britain.
In January, following an uptick in cases, the UK government ordered mandatory culls in England of birds within a three kilometer (1.8 mile) radius of a confirmed case, as well as stepped up hygiene measures and controls across wider areas.
The virus can spread through droppings and saliva or contaminated food and water.
Vaccinations against bird flu are currently not allowed in the UK, except in zoos.

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