Zoo at centre of welfare concerns to close

Bosses at the attraction say they are working to find long-term homes for the animals.

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Debunking the myth of the military welfare queen

Veterans are speaking out against the notion of military welfare queens, arguing that the rise in disability payments is due to the Global War on Terror and the aging of Vietnam veterans, rather ...
The Hill - 1h
Migrants ‘drugged and beaten’ at privately run Italian detention centres

Council of Europe urges action on ‘disturbing’ conditions including broad distribution of unprescribed tranquilisers at one site
Financial Times - 3d
Increased vet burden creates animal welfare concerns

While the number of vets in Wales has increased, the number of pets has at a far higher pace.
BBC News - 5d
Germany's one million Syrians at centre of fierce debate over their future

Some politicians question the future of Syrian refugees, with migration the big issue in February elections.
BBC News - 5d
New Zealand to move to ban greyhound racing over animal welfare concerns

The New Zealand government said Tuesday that it would ban greyhound racing starting in 2026, citing concerns over the rate of injuries and fatalities among racing dogs.
NBC News - 6d
New Zealand plans to ban greyhound racing over animal welfare concerns

Greyhound industry group says government hasn’t recognised its work to address welfare issues that have plagued racing for years. New Zealand will ban greyhound racing from 2026 due to ...
The Guardian - 6d
Ex-school welfare officer jailed for sexual assaults

Nine of the teenagers who brought charges against Neil Beckett were pupils at Lagan College in Belfast.
BBC News - Dec. 6
San Francisco Zoo, some schools evacuated amid temporary tsunami warning

A 7.0 magnitude earthquake temporarily triggered a tsunami warning for parts of California on Thursday. CBS News correspondent Danya Bacchus has more.
CBS News - Dec. 5
Van Dijk 'the best ever'? Rank great Premier League centre-backs

Where does Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk rank amongst the best Premier League centre-backs ever?
BBC News - Dec. 3