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Death toll hits 31 after Russian strike on Ukrainian aid site, with dozens still missing

The death toll from a Russian attack in southern Ukraine has risen to 31, with dozens still missing

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Detentions, resignations, probes shake Serbia after students toppled Vucic

Detentions, resignations, switching of sides, attempts to destroy evidence of wrongdoing

UK ministers told not to engage formally with Indian mega-zoo after lobbying

Guardian and Mongabay reveal approaches to officials and MPs on behalf of Vantara zoo ahead of UK-chaired Cites meeting on endangered animal importsBritish government ministers were told not to engage formally with Vantara, the controversial mega-zoo run by the Indian billionaire Anant Ambani, after lobbying efforts by the private animal sanctuary in the run-up to a UK-chaired meeting on the trade in endangered species, according to documents.This week, the UK heads a 32-country committee meeting in Geneva of Cites, the United Nations body that regulates trade in endangered species. The meeting will examine how India has responded to compliance concerns about imports of endangered animals. Continue reading...

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Denmark pushes for EU ban on ‘turbo chickens’ as secret footage causes outrage

Minister says government will work towards banning fast-growing breed across country and throughout EUThe Danish government is pursuing a national ban on “turbo chickens” and is calling for the fast-growing breed to be prohibited across Europe.The move comes amid widespread outrage over allegations of lawbreaking by one of Denmark’s big chicken producers. Continue reading...

After months lost at sea on a small boat, 5 people are rescued in the island nation of Kiribati

Authorities say five people, including two children, have been rescued in the South Pacific island nation of Kiribati after three months drifting at sea in a 20-foot skiff