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China's Booming Pet Market: A Growing Problem of Abandoned Animals
In China, a rising pet ownership trend, fueled by a declining birth rate, has led to an increasing number of abandoned dogs, creating challenges for animal shelters and raising concerns about animal welfare and the existing dog meat trade.
China's Booming Pet Market: A Growing Problem of Abandoned Animals
In China, a rising pet ownership trend, fueled by a declining birth rate, has led to an increasing number of abandoned dogs, creating challenges for animal shelters and raising concerns about animal welfare and the existing dog meat trade.
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52% Bias Score
Nuremberg Zoo Baboon Cull Protest Highlights Animal Welfare Concerns
Approximately 120 people protested in Nuremberg against the Nuremberg Zoo's plan to cull its Guinea baboon troop, citing animal welfare concerns and drawing parallels to similar incidents in other European zoos; organizers fear this could set a precedent for future culls.
Nuremberg Zoo Baboon Cull Protest Highlights Animal Welfare Concerns
Approximately 120 people protested in Nuremberg against the Nuremberg Zoo's plan to cull its Guinea baboon troop, citing animal welfare concerns and drawing parallels to similar incidents in other European zoos; organizers fear this could set a precedent for future culls.
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56% Bias Score
Italian Hunting Reform Bill Sparks Controversy Over Unequal Hearings
A controversial Italian hunting reform bill (ddl 1552) is facing criticism for its disproportionate consideration of pro-hunting groups' testimonies during parliamentary hearings, with opponents citing a significant disconnect between the bill's content and the majority of public opinion against hun...
Italian Hunting Reform Bill Sparks Controversy Over Unequal Hearings
A controversial Italian hunting reform bill (ddl 1552) is facing criticism for its disproportionate consideration of pro-hunting groups' testimonies during parliamentary hearings, with opponents citing a significant disconnect between the bill's content and the majority of public opinion against hun...
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48% Bias Score
Pro-Palestinian Protest Marks Start of Pamplona's Sanfermín Festival
The opening of Pamplona's Sanfermín festival featured a pro-Palestinian protest where activists shouted "Stop Genocide. Free Palestine." during the traditional rocket launch, sparking debate about politicizing the centuries-old event, which also faced criticism from animal rights activists for the b...
Pro-Palestinian Protest Marks Start of Pamplona's Sanfermín Festival
The opening of Pamplona's Sanfermín festival featured a pro-Palestinian protest where activists shouted "Stop Genocide. Free Palestine." during the traditional rocket launch, sparking debate about politicizing the centuries-old event, which also faced criticism from animal rights activists for the b...
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48% Bias Score
EU Parliament Mandates Microchipping for All Cats and Dogs
The European Parliament voted to mandate microchipping for all EU cats and dogs, aiming to combat fraud, improve animal welfare, and set minimum breeding standards, impacting 127 million cats and 104 million dogs across the EU.
EU Parliament Mandates Microchipping for All Cats and Dogs
The European Parliament voted to mandate microchipping for all EU cats and dogs, aiming to combat fraud, improve animal welfare, and set minimum breeding standards, impacting 127 million cats and 104 million dogs across the EU.
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40% Bias Score
Scottish Mother Jailed for Role in Global Monkey Torture Ring
Natalie Herron, a 39-year-old Scottish mother, was sentenced to 27 months in prison for her role in a global monkey torture ring that involved paying Indonesian men to torture and kill baby monkeys; she shared hundreds of videos and images of the abuse online.
Scottish Mother Jailed for Role in Global Monkey Torture Ring
Natalie Herron, a 39-year-old Scottish mother, was sentenced to 27 months in prison for her role in a global monkey torture ring that involved paying Indonesian men to torture and kill baby monkeys; she shared hundreds of videos and images of the abuse online.
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52% Bias Score
German Minister Dismisses Animal Welfare Officer Amidst Political Backlash
German Agriculture Minister Alois Rainer dismissed animal welfare officer Ariane Kari despite a short contract extension, sparking criticism from animal rights groups who see political motives behind the move and fear for the future of animal welfare policy in Germany.
German Minister Dismisses Animal Welfare Officer Amidst Political Backlash
German Agriculture Minister Alois Rainer dismissed animal welfare officer Ariane Kari despite a short contract extension, sparking criticism from animal rights groups who see political motives behind the move and fear for the future of animal welfare policy in Germany.
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40% Bias Score
Chinese Restaurant Faces Backlash for Paid Lion Cub Interactions
Wanhui restaurant in Taiyuan, China, allows customers to interact with lion cubs and other animals for a fee, sparking outrage from animal rights groups and online users due to concerns about animal welfare and the potential spread of disease.
Chinese Restaurant Faces Backlash for Paid Lion Cub Interactions
Wanhui restaurant in Taiyuan, China, allows customers to interact with lion cubs and other animals for a fee, sparking outrage from animal rights groups and online users due to concerns about animal welfare and the potential spread of disease.
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56% Bias Score
Nuremberg Zoo Protest: Activists Chain Themselves to Primate Enclosure Over Planned Euthanasia
Six animal rights activists protested the Nuremberg zoo's plan to euthanize healthy Guinea baboons due to overcrowding, chaining themselves to the enclosure on July 25, 2025; police intervened after the protesters refused to leave, leading to investigations for trespassing.
Nuremberg Zoo Protest: Activists Chain Themselves to Primate Enclosure Over Planned Euthanasia
Six animal rights activists protested the Nuremberg zoo's plan to euthanize healthy Guinea baboons due to overcrowding, chaining themselves to the enclosure on July 25, 2025; police intervened after the protesters refused to leave, leading to investigations for trespassing.
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44% Bias Score
EU Passes Law on Dog and Cat Ownership, Targeting Illegal Trade and Improving Animal Welfare
The EU Parliament passed a law mandating microchipping and registration for all dogs and cats within the EU, banning their sale in pet shops, and limiting the number of litters a female can have to combat the illegal €1.3 billion pet trade and improve animal welfare.
EU Passes Law on Dog and Cat Ownership, Targeting Illegal Trade and Improving Animal Welfare
The EU Parliament passed a law mandating microchipping and registration for all dogs and cats within the EU, banning their sale in pet shops, and limiting the number of litters a female can have to combat the illegal €1.3 billion pet trade and improve animal welfare.
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40% Bias Score
Retired GP Suspended for 12 Months After Climate and Animal Rights Protests
Retired Birmingham GP Dr. Sarah Benn received a 12-month medical license suspension for participating in climate and animal rights protests, following a previous 5-month suspension and multiple court appearances stemming from incidents in 2022 and 2023.
Retired GP Suspended for 12 Months After Climate and Animal Rights Protests
Retired Birmingham GP Dr. Sarah Benn received a 12-month medical license suspension for participating in climate and animal rights protests, following a previous 5-month suspension and multiple court appearances stemming from incidents in 2022 and 2023.
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52% Bias Score
Faroe Islands Grindadrap: 200 Pilot Whales Killed Amid Royal Visit
Today, approximately 200 pilot whales were slaughtered in Leynar, Streymoy, in the Faroe Islands' traditional grindadrap hunt, which has drawn condemnation from animal rights groups and occurred during a royal visit, highlighting contrasting values.
Faroe Islands Grindadrap: 200 Pilot Whales Killed Amid Royal Visit
Today, approximately 200 pilot whales were slaughtered in Leynar, Streymoy, in the Faroe Islands' traditional grindadrap hunt, which has drawn condemnation from animal rights groups and occurred during a royal visit, highlighting contrasting values.
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68% Bias Score
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