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Problem behaviors in ‘pandemic puppies’ are impacting the relationship between owner and dog, new research suggests

Puppies who found homes over the COVID-19 pandemic faced unique challenges that could still be having an impact

PetsRadar

Leading animal charity issues warnings over new “bullycat” breed

The breed, named as such due to their resemblance to XL bully dogs, could come with a host of health issues.

PetsRadar

Warning as ‘exaggerated’ hairless ‘bullycats’ being bred in UK despite serious health issues

Experts said the public should not get a breed of hairless Sphynx-like cats as they are likely to suffer serious health issues

The Independent UK

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Flying Hippos: UK researchers find giant animal can become airborne

Trotting hippos can push limits of what we thought land animals could do

The Independent UK

Sphynx has lowest life expectancy of domestic cat breeds, research finds

The hairless cats live on average for just 6.8 years, while a Burmese could survive to be 14, according to research

The Guardian - UK

‘I want to make up for mistakes’: The Russian POWs fighting for Ukraine

Ex-Russian troops have been recruited to fight for anti-Kremlin militias that say they are aiding Ukraine’s war effort.

Al Jazeera

Pandemic puppy owners still struggling with their dogs’ behaviour, survey finds

Problems such as pulling on lead, clinginess or aggression were most prevalent among the pets studied

The Guardian - UK

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Who is Ilya Ponomarev, the anti-war Russian renegade exiled in Ukraine?

Ponomarev, once a liberal parliamentarian, likens himself to Charles de Gaulle. Does he really pose a threat to Putin?

Al Jazeera

Fifth of pet rabbits in UK have painful or debilitating ear disease – research

The findings suggest increased recognition is needed because of the harms associated with the ear issues and rabbit welfare.

The Independent UK

Ukraine responds to Wagner mutiny in Russia with caution, hope

While the leadership in Kyiv is weighing how best to seize the moment, average Ukrainians are far less optimistic.

Al Jazeera

As Russians fight for Ukraine, Kyiv is faced with a new dilemma

A Russian Volunteer Corps fighter is remembered as a ‘brave warrior’ at a funeral in Kyiv, as Ukraine treads carefully.

Al Jazeera

Ukraine war: what international law says about the Russians fighting against their own country

In the weeks before Ukraine’s counteroffensive – and as Ukraine’s military activity in Russian-occupied areas of its country increased in intensity – there have been reports of attacks on the other side of the border directed against Russian targets.

The Conversation

Paramilitary group behind raid from Ukraine into Russia vows more incursions

Commander of forces who claim responsibility for raid on Belgorod says ‘yet again there will be a spot where things will get hot’

Evening Standard

Leader of anti-Putin force says expect more Russian border raids

Denis Kapustin, self-described leader of the Russian Volunteer Corps, said his unit will raid Russian territory again.

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Reuters

Leader of cross-border raid warns Russia to expect more incursions

The Russian commander of a militia that conducted a raid on a Russian border region this week said on Wednesday his group would soon launch more incursions into Russian territory.

Al Jazeera

Attacks in Russia’s Belgorod: What we know so far

Ukraine has denied any involvement in a daring cross-border assault that threatens to further escalate the war.

Reuters

Factbox-Who are the armed fighters in Russia's Belgorod region?

Two armed groups, the Russian Volunteer Corps (RVC) and Freedom of Russia Legion, say they have carried out attacks in Russia's western Belgorod region in recent weeks.

Al Jazeera

Russian ‘clean up’ operation after raid on Belgorod from Ukraine

The Liberty of Russia Legion and Russian Volunteer Corps said to be involved in cross-border attacks in Belgorod.

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Reuters

How Russians end up in a far-right militia fighting in Ukraine

Danil Yugoslavsky had long hated Vladimir Putin. The tech worker says he protested for fair elections in Russia for several years before he left his homeland in despair in 2017 and eventually settled in Spain.

The Guardian - UK

Champion of the gorillas: the vet fighting to save Uganda’s great apes

Under the watchful and resourceful eye of award-winning conservationist Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka, Uganda’s threatened mountain gorilla population has made an impressive recovery – as has the local community

Wales Online

Dog obesity 'epidemic' with certain breeds shown to be at risk

Breeds identified as especially prone to weight gain include Pugs, Beagles, Golden Retrievers and English Springer Spaniels

The Conversation

The health of British bulldogs is nothing to be proud of

The bulldog is a beloved British icon, according to a new study – one that is in very poor shape.

Zenger

Bulldog Banned: Iconic British Bulldogs Might Be Banned If Disabilities Are Not Bred Out

The breeding of bulldogs in the United Kingdom might be banned if their shape is not altered to prevent a host of debilitating conditions, a new study from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has warned.

Wales Online

Vegan activist vet nurse sacked after rescue turkey found in her flat

Shakira Free Miles claimed she was being discriminated against for her ethical veganism beliefs

Chronicle Live

Pugs should no longer be called 'typical dogs' because of health conditions

Vets have urged pet owners to stop buying and breeding the breed to stop their suffering

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