PARIS (Reuters) - The United States reported a first outbreak of H5N9 bird flu on a poultry farm, the World Organisation for Animal Health said on Monday. Highly pathogenic avian influenza, commonly called bird flu, has spread around the globe in the past years, leading to the culling of hundreds of millions of poultry.

The Avian Influenza Prevention Zone was imposed following an outbreak of bird flu at a farm near Wem.

The Buffalo Bills almost did it. In the closing moments of the AFC title game, they had the two-time defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs on the ropes. But with the game on the line, the Bills' offense folded. Their last possession of the evening was capped

Bird flu has been detected in a backyard flock in New Haven County, according to the Department of Agriculture. This is the first cases detected in 2025 and the first in New Haven County. Last week, officials announced detection in a flock in New London County.

An avian flu outbreak in NSW has been eradicated, health authorities say, as the state joins Victoria in lifting restrictions on poultry and egg producers.