In Nukerke, a residential care center in East Flanders, inhumane videos were recorded of two residents with advanced dementia being mocked and filmed by an intern during a 10-day internship in September 2023. The scandal, which now involves four institutions and multiple suspects, has raised concerns about supervision in care homes and has prompted an investigation by Flemish Welfare Minister Caroline Gennez. The footage showed psychological abuse, not physical, and authorities continue to probe the extent of the scandal, with a total of 13 victims identified across the facilities in Meerspoort, Kortrijk, Gavere, and Nukerke.
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Last goats living on UK coastal site culled by National Trust
The National Trust has reportedly culled the last four goats living on Brean Down in Somerset, due to poor health including tuberculosis (TB) and concerns about their restricted gene pool. The goats, known for scaling cliffs in the area, were put down after tests confirmed the presence of TB. The charity stated that the culling was necessary for wildlife management and welfare reasons, with the goat population on Brean Down dwindling in recent years. Full...
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