An explosion at South Fork Dairy in Castro, Texas, on Monday killed approximately 18,000 animals. A worker trapped in the dairy was rescued and is in critical condition. The cause of the explosion is believed to be methane gas. Surviving cattle are in poor condition and may be culled. Nearly three million livestock have died in farm fires in the United States between 2018 and 2021.
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said Germany sees a negotiated two-state solution as the only path forward and emphasized, “For Germany, recognition of the State of Palestine is still at the very end of the process. However, such a process must begin immediately.” Ahead of his visit to Israel and Palestine, Wadephul urged Israel to ensure the safe distribution of humanitarian aid in Gaza and warned against unilateral annexation steps in the West Bank.
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