South Korea plans to rehome nearly half a million dogs bred for food and provide subsidies to dog farmers to help them transition before a ban on the practice is enforced in early 2027. The country’s parliament passed a bill to prohibit the eating and selling of dog meat, reflecting a shift towards animal welfare and a decline in demand for the controversial food. The government will allocate around 100 billion won towards this effort, marking the end of a centuries-old tradition in South Korea.
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US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has called the attack on Iran a success with ‘severe damage and destruction’
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed that the recent operation "Midnight Hammer" targeted Iranian nuclear facilities in Isfahan, Natanz, and Fordow without affecting Iranian troops or civilians. The mission, which involved 125 aircraft and the first operational use of GBU-57 MOPs, caused severe damage to the sites, with US officials warning Iran against retaliation. Need More Context? 🔎
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