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🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Susan Sarandon at the Goya Awards: "The moral clarity of your president and artists helps me feel less alone"

Susan Sarandon, while receiving the Goya International Award in Barcelona, expressed her admiration for Spanish artists and the country's president, reflecting on the moral clarity she perceives in their work amidst global violence and cruelty.

Feb 28 • 22:04 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Monster who gouged out cat's eyes and left pet on doorstep being hunted by cops

Police are searching for a suspect who gruesomely mutilated a cat and abandoned its body on a doorstep in southeast London.

Feb 28 • 17:55 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Drastic treatment of animals. Dozens of severed deer heads lie in the forest

The article discusses the drastic treatment of animals, highlighting the disturbing discovery of severed deer heads found in a Czech forest.

Feb 28 • 05:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

VIDEO: man taken to police station after killing and eating pigeon in public square in MT

A man has been arrested in Brazil for killing and eating a pigeon in a public square, sparking outrage on social media.

Feb 27 • 21:03 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Sports

‘This is the cruelty of cycling’: Isaac del Toro loses the lead in the 2025 Giro d'Italia

Mexican cyclist Isaac del Toro lost the ‘maglia rosa’ to British Simon Yates during the crucial stage 20 of the 2025 Giro d'Italia, marking a pivotal moment in the race's finale.

Feb 27 • 14:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Turtle Found Dead with Concrete Block Tied Around Neck on Beach in Itapema (SC)

A green turtle was found dead on a beach in Itapema, Brazil, with a concrete block tied around its neck, raising concerns of human cruelty and vandalism.

Feb 27 • 12:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

VIDEO: Stray dog suffers and dies after alleged poisoning in Amapá

A stray dog in Macapá, Amapá, suffered and died after allegedly being poisoned, leading to police investigations of the matter.

Feb 27 • 09:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Civil Police investigates businessman suspected of shooting at community dog in Ituverava; VIDEO

The Civil Police in Ituverava, Brazil, has launched an investigation into a businessman accused of shooting at a community dog, resulting in widespread outrage and calls for accountability.

Feb 26 • 23:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Businessman who 'flew' over dune is suspected of running over and killing a dog in the interior of Ceará

Valécio Nogueira Granjeiro, a businessman known for an earlier incident involving dune surfing, is now suspected of hitting and killing a pit bull in Ceará.

Feb 26 • 15:50 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

The court's harsh verdict on the American who gave alcohol to a declining species of hawk

Cesaris Gustavo Diaz was sentenced for giving alcohol to a Cooper's hawk that he captured in Los Angeles County.

Feb 26 • 12:52 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

USA: 45-Day Imprisonment for 25-Year-Old Who Gave Alcohol to a Bird

A 25-year-old American has been sentenced to 45 days in prison for giving alcohol to a protected bird in Los Angeles.

Feb 26 • 11:39 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Beaten to Death for Barking, Caught and Begging Forgiveness

In Banda district of Uttar Pradesh, India, two youths were arrested for brutally beating a dog to death after it barked at them, leading to public outrage and police intervention.

Feb 26 • 07:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man beats and strangles dog inside house in Cristalina; video

A man was filmed beating and attempting to strangle a dog inside his house in Cristalina, Brazil, leading to his subsequent arrest, although he was released due to a lack of evidence of a flagrant crime.

Feb 25 • 22:51 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

United States: a man sentenced to prison after making a bird of prey drink alcohol in a park

A 25-year-old American, Cesar Gustavo Diaz, has been sentenced to 45 days in prison for cruelty to animals after making a Cooper's hawk drink alcohol.

Feb 25 • 17:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Man arrested for assaulting pit bull and mixed breed dog on the beach in SP; he claims 'training'

A man was arrested in Praia Grande, Brazil, for assaulting two dogs, claiming he was training them by hitting and throwing them.

Feb 25 • 15:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

MP awaits police to send videos about the investigation of the Orelha case: 'They have not yet been made available'

The Public Ministry of Santa Catarina is waiting for the police to send essential videos regarding the investigation into the aggression and death of a dog named Orelha in Florianópolis.

Feb 25 • 15:12 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Cruel act against a puppy in Šiauliai: a cry for help and a wave of outrage on social media

Animal rescuers in Šiauliai reacted strongly to the abandonment of a puppy found tied to a pole, sparking outrage and calls for assistance in finding the owner.

Feb 25 • 14:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Woman is arrested on suspicion of killing a dog with an axe in ES

A 53-year-old woman has been arrested for allegedly killing a dog with an axe in Afonso Cláudio, Brazil.

Feb 25 • 12:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Pit bull thrown dead at company gate was shot, forensic examination finds

A pit bull found dead at a business location in Mineiros, Brazil, was determined to have been shot rather than beaten, as initially claimed by a suspect's father.

Feb 24 • 22:36 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

PF arrests a duo and seizes more than 350 ground canaries in Roraima

Two men were arrested with 350 ground canaries in Roraima, Brazil, highlighting ongoing issues of wildlife trafficking.

Feb 24 • 16:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Dog found buried alive prompts operation in Joinville

A pregnant dog was discovered buried alive in a condominium in Joinville, Brazil, leading to a police operation to investigate the incident.

Feb 24 • 12:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Five animals die suspected of poisoning in a week in a neighborhood in Piauí; police investigate

Five animals, including a cat and an elderly dog, have died in a suspected poisoning case in Piauí, prompting police investigations and calls for animal protection support.

Feb 24 • 12:21 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Man found covered in blood and fur after 'having sex with dead deer'

A man named Allen Osborne was arrested in Kentucky after allegedly being found in a compromising position with a dead deer, covered in blood and fur.

Feb 24 • 10:21 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

'Sadistic' pair brutally beat and blew up sheep with explosives

Two young men have been sentenced for brutally abusing and killing a sheep in what was described as a sadistic act.

Feb 23 • 23:07 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Reform accused of 'grotesque authoritarian cruelty' over Trump-style ICE force plot

Reform UK faces criticism for proposing a deportation command inspired by the US ICE agency.

Feb 23 • 18:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Tormented animals living in tiny wire cages for frivolous fur fashion miraculously saved

A group of animals destined for cruel fur production in Poland has been rescued by Four Paws, highlighting the need for a ban on fur imports in the UK.

Feb 23 • 17:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Dog seen being thrown from a bridge in Campos, RJ; police investigate

A dog was reported to be thrown from the Leonel Brizola Bridge in Campos dos Goytacazes, Brazil, prompting a police investigation and public outrage.

Feb 23 • 16:56 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Police fined and banned from keeping animals – hit a police dog on the running path

A Finnish court has fined a police officer and banned him from keeping animals after he struck a police dog during training.

Feb 23 • 16:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

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.

Feb 23 • 15:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man kills cat and destroys ex-wife's house in Paraíba

A man in Paraíba was arrested for killing his ex-wife's cat and vandalizing her home in a violent outburst after their relationship ended.

Feb 23 • 15:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Police identifies soldier from the Military Police as the author of the seven shots that killed a caramel dog in SP; see video of the crime

A police soldier has been identified as the suspect who fatally shot a stray dog in São Paulo.

Feb 23 • 13:27 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

Man in Alicante sentenced for throwing corrosive substance at dog that bothered him by barking

A man has been fined and banned from activities with animals for 16 months for throwing a corrosive substance at a dog that barked at him.

Feb 23 • 12:03 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

The Full Story of Cruelty on a Child... The Eight Days of Holashtak are Considered inauspicious

The article discusses the traditions and beliefs surrounding the eight inauspicious days of Holashtak leading up to Holi, emphasizing their significance in relation to a popular mythological tale.

Feb 23 • 11:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man arrested suspected of killing his own dog in RS, police say; animal was found in a ditch

A 32-year-old man was arrested in Giruá, Brazil, suspected of killing his dog, which was found dead in a ditch.

Feb 22 • 20:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

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.

Feb 22 • 20:08 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

'I will not let you be worthy of becoming a mother,' the cruelty of a partner who burned private parts

A horrific case emerged from Gurugram, where a 19-year-old student was brutally tortured by her live-in partner, who set her private parts on fire after taking her hostage for three days.

Feb 22 • 13:17 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Dog owner calls for EXCAVATION at squalid rescue centre where dozens of pets cruelly died

A dog owner is urging police to excavate a rescue centre where 41 dogs and one cat reportedly starved to death, fearing his own pet is among the deceased.

Feb 22 • 13:14 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

She Rolled Her Eyes and Accused the Chairman of 'Crossing Boundaries' during a Heated Debate on Animal Cruelty

A debate in the Danish Parliament escalated when Charlotte Bagge accused the chairman of inappropriate behavior during discussions on tougher penalties for animal cruelty.

Feb 22 • 00:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Suspected mistreatment presented after video of dog being dragged by motorcycle in Santarém

A woman in Santarém, Brazil was presented to the police after a video surfaced showing her dragging a dog with a rope while riding a motorcycle, raising suspicions of animal mistreatment.

Feb 21 • 20:34 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Mamdani promotes NYC where 'every family can afford a home,' rips ICE's 'cruelty' amid budget blowback

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani advocates for affordable housing and criticizes ICE's actions during criticism of his proposed property tax increase.

Feb 21 • 18:26 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Dogs left to roam among carcasses of dead animals at rehoming centre

A man was convicted for causing unnecessary suffering to animals after dozens of dead pets were found at an animal rehoming centre in Billericay, UK.

Feb 21 • 08:24 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

From animal shelter to house of horror: dozens of dead dogs discovered and several in deplorable conditions

Oaveed Rahman was sentenced to five years in prison after authorities discovered 41 dead dogs and 21 others in appalling conditions at his supposed animal shelter in England.

Feb 20 • 20:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Horse found dead in truck, drivers fined in MS

Two drivers were fined for animal cruelty after a dead horse was discovered in their truck during an inspection in Bataguassu, Brazil.

Feb 20 • 19:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man arrested in flagrant for tying up and malnourishing dogs in Anastácio

A 35-year-old man was arrested for animal cruelty in Anastácio, Brazil, after police found dogs tied up and malnourished at his home.

Feb 20 • 19:10 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Animal rehoming centre left dogs to starve to death in barbaric cruelty case

A man was sentenced for animal cruelty after he left dogs and a cat to starve at a fake animal rehoming centre in Essex, UK.

Feb 20 • 17:40 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
Crime & Justice

Man jailed after starving dogs to death at 'rehoming' centre

A man in Essex has been sentenced to five years in prison for starving dogs to death while falsely operating an animal charity.

Feb 20 • 16:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Community dog 'Mofadinho' rescued with stab wounds in RS; police investigate mistreatment

A community dog named Mofadinho has been rescued in Taquari, Brazil, after being found with stab wounds, and police are investigating the incident as animal mistreatment.

Feb 20 • 15:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Abandoned dog rescued in Barra Mansa

A dog abandoned in a house in Barra Mansa, Brazil, was rescued in poor living conditions and is now receiving care and awaiting adoption.

Feb 20 • 14:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

VIDEO: Young man kicks opossum in luxury condominium and receives a fine of R$ 3,000 in Presidente Prudente

A 20-year-old man was fined R$ 3,000 for kicking a black-eared opossum in a luxury condominium in Presidente Prudente, Brazil.

Feb 20 • 14:20 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Animal Cruelty in Andechs: Cat Shot with Air Rifle

Authorities are investigating an incident of animal cruelty in Andechs where a cat was shot with an air rifle.

Feb 20 • 10:46 UTC

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