Animal rights
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What is halal meat and how are animals killed?
In Depth Islamic ritual slaughter has been attacked by animal welfare groups, but Muslim authorities say the method is humane
By The Week UK Last updated
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How the UK will eradicate animal testing
The Explainer Ministers plan to replace vivisection with AI and other innovations
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Primatologist Jane Goodall dies at 91
Speed Read She rose to fame following her groundbreaking field research with chimpanzees
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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The dark history of myths about immigrants eating swans and pets
In the Spotlight Nigel Farage has mimicked Donald Trump and peddled tropes and rumours that have long been used to ‘dehumanise’ immigrants
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Delhi's dogs earn Supreme Court reprieve
IN THE SPOTLIGHT After an outcry from the public and animal rights activists, India's Supreme Court walks back a controversial plan to round the city's stray dog population into shelters
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Corgis, charities and crocodiles: the royal family's mixed history with animals
The Explainer The house of Windsor has been criticised for shooting wildlife as well as working to protect it
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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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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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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How AI could help us talk to animals
The Explainer Humans may be 'shockingly close' to being able to communicate with other species
By Arion McNicoll, 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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'Calling women "ladies" belongs in the dark ages'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By The Week Staff 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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