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Despite being illegal for nearly 200 years, dog fighting is reportedly on the rise, with the RSPCA registering 1,734 reports in England from 2020-2023. Rescued dogs often suffer severe injuries, treated poorly by their owners, who use DIY vet kits, while weaker breeds are used as bait in gruesome encounters. Animal rescue worker Karen Taylor emphasizes the public's unawareness of the ongoing brutality, as dogs are frequently abandoned and organizations struggle to cope with the...

The Trump Administration confirmed that Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland man mistakenly deported to El Salvador, remains in a prison there, but failed to provide details on efforts to return him to the U.S. U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis expressed frustration over the government's lack of information during a hearing, demanding updates on Garcia's situation after the Supreme Court ruled he must be brought back. Abrego Garcia, who lived in the U.S. for 14 years...

SummaryDuring the traditional Sunday blessing, the pontiff expressed gratitude to the faithful for their prayers and offered special prayers for those affected by the ongoing conflict in Sudan, as it marks its second anniversary. He also remembered Lebanon, where civil war started 50 years ago, and called for peace in Ukraine, the Middle East, Congo, Myanmar, and South Sudan. The pope's remarks highlight a focus on global conflicts and the need for prayers for peace...

On 22 October 2023, an Israeli airstrike in Deir al-Balah killed 21 family members of journalist and activist Ahmed Alnaouq, who was in London at the time. Stricken by survivor's guilt, he aims to share their story, having co-founded the We Are Not Numbers platform in 2015 to help young Palestinians express their experiences to the world. The initiative has since empowered over 1,500 writers to share their narratives, challenging stereotypes about Gaza and highlighting...

At least 20 people have died in a Russian missile strike on the Ukrainian city of Sumy, according to acting mayor Artem Kobzar. Ukrainian officials, including Andriy Yermak, the president's chief of staff, condemned the attack as targeting civilians, coinciding with U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff's recent discussions in Moscow regarding peace efforts. This incident follows Russia's ongoing full-scale invasion of Ukraine, which began in February 2022, amidst accusations from both sides of violating a U.S.-brokered...

Donald Trump has ended the 'de-minimis' rule, a duty-free exemption for low-priced goods from China and Hong Kong, which is expected to increase prices for retailers like Temu amid escalating trade tensions. This change, part of a broader tariff policy announced last week, will affect packages under $800 that previously faced minimal inspections and no tariffs. Experts warn that the impending price hikes on affordable clothing may drive consumers to seek alternatives, impacting the fast...