New Afghan Penal Code Allows Violence Against Women as Long as There Are No Marks
The new Afghan Penal Code, implemented by the Taliban, allows for domestic violence against women as long as there are no visible injuries, highlighting a disturbing prioritization of animal rights over women's rights.
A Woman is Barely Worthy of Being Considered a Living Being in Afghanistan – New Law Permits Nearly All Forms of Violence
A new Taliban law in Afghanistan effectively endorses violence against women while imposing stricter penalties for animal cruelty.
Afghanistan sets harsher punishments for animal fights than domestic violence, UN says
Afghanistan has introduced new penal codes resulting in stricter penalties for animal fighting compared to those for domestic violence, as highlighted by the UN.
New Penal Code Implemented in Afghanistan, Only 15 Days Sentence for Violence Against Women
Afghanistan's new penal code, introduced by Supreme Leader Hibatullah Akhundzada, prescribes just 15 days of imprisonment for domestic violence against women, while harsher penalties apply for animal fighting.
Couple assaulted in Ibirapuera Park after fight over large dog in small dog area at the dog park
A couple was assaulted by a man in Ibirapuera Park after a dispute over a large dog being in a small dog area.
VIDEO: Man runs over and kills ex-girlfriend's family's dog in MA and says the target was not the animal but her
A man in Brazil ran over and killed a dog belonging to his ex-girlfriend's family, allegedly intending to target her instead.
Man kills cat and destroys ex-wife's house in ParaÃba
A man in ParaÃba was arrested for killing his ex-wife's cat and vandalizing her home in a violent outburst after their relationship ended.
Man arrested on suspicion of killing dogs with an axe after neighbor caught him and reported the crime
A 63-year-old man in Brazil has been arrested for allegedly killing two dogs with an axe, following a neighbor's report and video evidence of the crime.
Man arrested suspected of shooting neighbor's dog in Barra do PiraÃ
A 48-year-old man has been arrested in Barra do PiraÃ, Brazil, for allegedly shooting a neighbor's dog with a shotgun.
Woman shot dead by ex-partner was dedicated mother and animal lover
Elieser Teodoro da Silva, a dedicated mother and animal lover, was fatally shot by her ex-partner in Itumbiara, Goiás, leaving behind a 15-year-old daughter.
Chilling Images - Here, the husband who 'howled like an animal' buried his wife, 62, body
A 57-year-old man has been charged with the murder of his 62-year-old wife, whose body was discovered buried in a forest in Luumäki, Finland, months after she went missing.
Nancy Mace proposes bill to make aliens deportable, inadmissible for animal cruelty
Rep. Nancy Mace has introduced a bill aiming to deport illegal immigrants guilty of animal cruelty, emphasizing the link between such behavior and potential violence against humans.
Dog rescued from the street is shot inside a condominium, says owner
A rescued dog named Neguinho was shot in the quadriceps inside a condominium in Guapó, Brazil, leading to extensive veterinary medical treatment.
Woman kills partner with a shot to the face after fight over dog and threats to family
A woman in Brazil shot and killed her partner during a heated argument over a dog and subsequent family threats.
Albert Serra Brings to Argentina the Most Extreme Experience That Can Be Lived Today in Cinema: 'Without Blood, the Film Would Not Exist'
Albert Serra's documentary 'Tardes de soledad' explores the extreme violence of bullfighting, drawing both acclaim and controversy, particularly for its graphic depiction of animal suffering.
Municipal guard goes to trial for killing neighbor and injuring dog in RS; animal survived
A municipal guard in Brazil faces trial for the murder of a neighbor and the shooting of the neighbor's dog during a dispute.
Man kept dead puppies and battered 19-year-old woman in van
A man named James Williams has been charged with multiple offenses after allegedly beating a teenage woman and keeping her in a van with deceased puppies.
What can parents do when children get involved in acts of violence, like in the case of the dog Orelha
The article discusses how parents can address situations when their children are involved in violence against animals, highlighted by the recent violent death of a dog named Orelha in Praia Brava, Florianópolis, allegedly at the hands of four teenagers.
Residents hold protest after cases of animal violence in São Sebastião do ParaÃso, MG
Residents and animal protectors are organizing a protest in São Sebastião do ParaÃso to demand justice following recent incidents of animal violence in the area.
The genocide of stray animals: How Istanbul has become the 'black capital' of violence against animals
A lecture by Mine Yildirim discusses the systemic violence against stray animals in Istanbul and how it reflects broader societal and public policy issues regarding coexistence with non-human beings.
Teenager apprehended for encouraging self-harm in children, torturing animals, and broadcasting online
A 16-year-old teenager was apprehended in Serra, Brazil for allegedly transmitting acts of violence over the internet, including animal torture and promoting self-harm among children and adolescents.
From beatings to shootings and strangulation: cases of mistreatment against animals grow by 1400% in the country
Cases of violence against animals in Brazil have surged by 1400% over four years, with 4,919 new incidents reported in 2025 alone, averaging 13 per day.
Law against animal abuse in Brazil is considered lenient by specialists: 'They don't spend a day in jail'
Recent cases of violence against dogs have exposed weaknesses in Brazilian legislation regarding animal abuse, with experts asserting that despite progress, the law fails to ensure proportional punishments and often allows aggressors to avoid imprisonment.
The case of the dog Orelha and animal rights - The Subject #1652
The episode of violence against the community dog Orelha in Praia Brava, Florianópolis, has sparked nationwide protests demanding justice for the attackers who killed the dog earlier this January.
Man indicted for animal cruelty after severing dog's paw with machete in Amapá
A man was indicted for animal cruelty in Amapá after he attacked two dogs fighting in the street, resulting in the death of one and severe injury to the other.
The escalation of violence against dogs and cats in the communities of zoosadism on the internet: 'It only counts if the animal suffers a lot to die'
The article discusses the disturbing online communities promoting zoosadism, where children and teenagers are involved in violent challenges leading to the abuse and murder of animals.
"Masked officers dragged me out of my car and tied me up like an animal"
A US citizen reported being violently arrested by ICE officers in Minneapolis, following the controversial death of Renee Good during an ICE operation.
Killer elephant in India has killed 20 people in nine days, including a father with his 6 and 8-year-old children
A rogue elephant in India has reportedly killed 20 people over the span of nine days, including a father and his two young children, prompting authorities to search for the animal.