Animal rights
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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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Science behind cloning monkeys is helping advance medical research
The Explainer The first rhesus monkey to be successfully cloned after many failed attempts has raised concerns among animal welfare groups
By Sorcha Bradley, 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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New app tells you when's the best time for a toilet break during a film
Tall Tales And other stories from the stranger side of life
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Colombia’s growing ‘cocaine hippo’ problem
feature Descendants of animals once owned by druglord Pablo Escobar pose serious threat to humans and wildlife
By The Week Staff Published
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King Charles, foie gras and the foods the royals can’t eat
Under the Radar The King has banned the French delicacy from being served at royal residences
By Julia O'Driscoll Published
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Why Norway euthanised ‘beloved’ walrus Freya
Speed Read The 600kg animal had become a popular attraction in the Oslo Fjord
By The Week Staff 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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Ronaldo NFT expected to fetch $1m
feature And other stories from the stranger side of life
By The Week Staff Published
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‘A welfare disaster’: what’s happening to Britain’s pigs?
Today's Big Question Boris Johnson heightens farmers’ fury with bacon sandwich comments
By Julia O'Driscoll Published
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‘In the modern world, the workaholic chino-wearers march ahead’
Instant Opinion Your digest of analysis and commentary from the British and international press
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£20m robotic dolphin could replace captive animals
Speed Read Chinese ban on exotic creatures could see robot revolution
By James Ashford Published
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Campaigners celebrate as the Queen goes fur free
Speed Read Dresser reveals that Her Majesty will use faux fur in future outfits
By The Week Staff Published
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Australian PM Scott Morrison takes aim at ‘green-collar criminals’
Speed Read Animal rights activists criticised as ‘shameful and un-Australian’ after dozens arrested in nationwide protests
By The Week Staff Last updated
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