Animal cruelty
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Turkey divided over 'massacre law' to combat stray dogs
Under the Radar Many argue growing dog population is dangerous and dirty; others see them as historic and 'integral' aspect of Turkish culture
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Charlotte Dujardin and equestrianism's dark side
In the Spotlight Olympic gold medallist and dressage star's suspension over horse whipping brings abuse in horse sports back into the spotlight
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Grand National: will safety changes work?
Talking Point UK's most famous horse race brings in new welfare measures amid increased scrutiny
By The Week Staff Published
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Is animal cruelty getting worse?
Today's big question A new report has revealed a sickening trend of catapult animal killings shared on WhatsApp, and incidence of harming pets is rising
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
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The Hugh Hefner memoir fallout
In the Spotlight Ex-wife said Playboy founder was 'bad at sex' and his LA mansion was 'rundown and gross'
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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South Korea passes law banning sale and production of dog meat
Speed Read Rare bipartisan support 'highlights changing attitudes' as young people shun centuries-old tradition
By The Week UK Published
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Swans decapitated in mystery waterfowl attacks
Speed Read Sharp rise in birds being deliberately beheaded, shot, drowned and strangled
By Harriet Marsden Published
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Pros and cons of gene-editing crops for food
Pros and Cons Controversial technique could improve food security but consumer concerns persist
By Chas Newkey-Burden Last updated
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‘It’s too early to conclude that Boris has used up the last of his nine lives’
Instant Opinion Your digest of analysis from the British and international press
By The best columns Published
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Pros and cons of a vegan diet for pets
Pros and Cons Plant-based food might have some health benefits for dogs
By Sorcha Bradley Published
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The Week Unwrapped: wheels or doors, Russian losses and speaking pig
podcast What makes a social media post go viral? What does the war in Ukraine mean for pensions? And can an algorithm understand a pig’s emotions?
By The Week Staff Published
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‘Boris Johnson’s Russian money claims are an inversion of reality’
Instant Opinion Your digest of analysis from the British and international press
By The best columns Published
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Why Elon Musk is facing claims of animal cruelty over mind-reading chips
feature Billionaire’s technology firm forced to deny ‘cruel treatment of macaque monkeys’
By The Week Staff Last updated
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‘Cutting out cheap meat could stop animal and human suffering’
Instant Opinion Your digest of analysis from the British and international press
By The best columns Published
Instant Opinion