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🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Eight Tigers Died in Just Two and a Half Months, 50% Have Similar Death Patterns

A recent report from the Madhya Pradesh High Court has revealed that eight tigers died in the Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve between November 21, 2025, and February 2, 2026, raising serious concerns about wildlife conservation efforts in the state.

Feb 26 • 08:37 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

SF wants to ban the establishment of new pig production facilities

The Social Democrats in Denmark have proposed a national ban on new conventional pig farming operations due to environmental concerns and animal welfare issues.

Feb 26 • 08:02 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

SF wants to put a stop to new conventional pig production

The Socialist People's Party (SF) in Denmark proposes a national ban on establishing new conventional pig farms due to concerns about animal welfare and environmental sustainability.

Feb 26 • 07:54 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

BREAKING: Desperate hunt launched for missing woman who vanished in silver car

Police are urgently searching for a missing woman last seen in a silver BMW as concerns grow for her welfare.

Feb 25 • 21:54 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Animal Protection in Bavaria: First Time with CO₂ Stunning: New Slaughterhouse for Old Laying Hens Planned

The closure of the major Buckl slaughterhouse has led to a need for a new facility in Bavaria to process old laying hens due to capacity shortages, raising animal welfare concerns.

Feb 25 • 12:32 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Life & Tech

Baby monkey became an internet sensation: his favorite toy is no longer on store shelves

A baby macaque named Punch has gone viral after being photographed seeking comfort in a stuffed orangutan toy in a Japanese zoo, raising concerns about the treatment of animals in captivity.

Feb 25 • 10:09 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Arsenal and England star refuses to rule out strike action in face of player welfare concerns

Leah Williamson, a prominent player for Arsenal and the England women's national team, has indicated that she and other players might consider strike action if their concerns about player welfare and fixture congestion are not addressed.

Feb 24 • 21:27 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

PETA claims that the viral monkey Punch is suffering trauma, thus requesting his transfer to a sanctuary

PETA has requested that Punch, a viral Japanese macaque from Ichikawa Zoo, be transferred to a sanctuary due to concerns about his psychological well-being attributed to captivity and isolation.

Feb 24 • 20:11 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Letter to City Leadership: Family Judges See Protection of Munich's Children at Risk

Family judges in Munich express concerns over child welfare and urge city officials to take immediate action due to insufficient resources in family support services.

Feb 24 • 15:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Veto of project that required drivers to assist injured animals is maintained by the Teresina City Council

The Teresina City Council upheld Mayor Silvio Mendes' veto of a law that would have mandated drivers to assist injured animals after an accident, citing constitutional concerns.

Feb 24 • 12:37 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Animal rights activists of PETA request to transfer the viral macaque 'Punch' to a sanctuary: 'What some call adorable is trauma'

PETA has called for the transfer of the viral Japanese macaque named 'Punch' to a sanctuary, citing concerns over his emotional trauma due to captivity and maternal rejection.

Feb 24 • 07:36 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Helsinki is outraged by the government's drastic social welfare savings

Helsinki opposes proposed changes to the financing law for welfare areas, citing concerns over significant new savings directed towards the city.

Feb 23 • 20:13 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

"It's a big shock to suddenly have fire in the backyard"

A significant fire outbreak near Elliðavatn has raised concerns among residents and horse owners in Kópavogur.

Feb 23 • 19:03 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Third mental health patient absconds from Sydney hospital

A third mental health patient has escaped from Cumberland Hospital in Sydney amid ongoing concerns for his welfare following two previous escapes that led to fatalities.

Feb 22 • 07:47 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Campus Storm: Redeemer's University Faces Backlash Over Fees, Welfare Concerns

Redeemer's University in Nigeria is facing criticism from students and parents regarding fee enforcement and welfare conditions following a viral TikTok video.

Feb 21 • 00:08 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Sudden Death of Miho, the Siberian Tiger at Seoul Grand Park Raises Concerns Over Management

Miho, a Siberian tiger at Seoul Grand Park, has died suddenly, prompting criticisms regarding the park's animal management practices.

Feb 20 • 09:54 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Yle: Left Alliance Excluded from Debt Brake Agreement

The Left Alliance in Finland has been excluded from the debt brake agreement due to concerns regarding a proposed deficit target.

Feb 20 • 09:40 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Unacceptable for Child Protective Services to Monitor Foster Parents Themselves

A recent report raises concerns about the efficacy of Child Protective Services in Iceland overseeing foster parents.

Feb 20 • 08:12 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Seeing this, one would have to rub their eyes: a wild animal frolicked with dogs

A woman in a Lithuanian town encountered a wild boar playing with dogs, prompting concerns about its welfare due to the harsh winter conditions.

Feb 19 • 14:47 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Future of the Welfare State: Laziness, Bullshit, Smartassery

The article discusses the challenges facing the welfare state in Germany amid a declining workforce and rising demographic concerns, highlighting the aggressive rhetoric in current political debates.

Feb 19 • 10:25 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Yle: Al-Hol may be closed today

The Al-Hol camp in Syria may be closed today, with reports indicating the camp is almost empty and concerns regarding the welfare of remaining children.

Feb 19 • 06:45 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Man, 52, eaten by his three starving pitbulls as police break into his home

A 52-year-old man in Italy was found dead, partially eaten by his three starving pitbulls, after police forced entry into his apartment following concerns for his wellbeing.

Feb 18 • 13:57 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Average benefits for the disabled nearly 650,000 krónur

The average benefits for disabled individuals in Iceland are approaching 650,000 krónur, raising concerns of disincentivizing work among those on temporary disability benefits.

Feb 18 • 11:11 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Afraid that a reverse incentive will lead to an increase in disability beneficiaries

Vilhjálmur Birgisson expresses concerns about a potential reverse incentive causing more people to prefer receiving benefits over returning to work.

Feb 18 • 11:11 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Concerns Arise – Serious Problems in These Services

A new report from Finland’s Ministry of Social Affairs and Health highlights serious problems in the organization of essential social and health services across various regions.

Feb 18 • 09:39 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

For Entrance Exams, It's About Feeding the System and Not About the Children

The article discusses concerns regarding the entrance examination system in education, suggesting it prioritizes institutional needs over children's educational welfare.

Feb 18 • 07:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Now cracks within the government ranks: 6 members of parliament oppose the government's own social welfare law proposal - Cuts have "serious consequences"

Six members of the government coalition criticize a proposal to cut funding for welfare regions, voicing concerns over the serious consequences of such measures.

Feb 17 • 11:47 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Marineland of Antibes: The mega project of Beauval confirmed for dolphins, the fate of orcas questioned

The French government has confirmed a significant project to transfer dolphins from Marineland d'Antibes to a new facility at Beauval, while the fate of orcas remains uncertain amid concerns for their welfare.

Feb 16 • 16:01 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Video from a Helsinki bar raises concerns – Now the restaurant speaks: "It happens maybe once in a lifetime"

A video from a Helsinki bar depicting a blind and deaf cat has gone viral, raising concerns about the animal's welfare.

Feb 15 • 15:15 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

In a small Austrian town, over 70% of social aid recipients are foreigners

In St. Pölten, Austria, a significant percentage of social assistance recipients, primarily Syrians and Afghans, are raising concerns about the demographic impact on social services.

Feb 14 • 22:00 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Tanzania: MPs Raise Concerns Over Pension Delays

Tanzanian MPs express concerns over delays in processing pensions for elderly citizens due to lack of documentation.

Feb 12 • 10:45 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Lee Chang-gon, former director of the Hankyoreh Economic and Social Institute, appointed as chairman of the Samu Finance Ubuntu Foundation

Lee Chang-gon has been appointed as the chairman of the Samu Finance Ubuntu Foundation amid concerns over emerging inequalities and labor rights issues exacerbated by crises and rapid changes in AI technology.

Feb 12 • 02:56 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Are Generic Drugs Cut to Create New Drugs? … It’s a Misdiagnosis

The ongoing debate surrounding the Ministry of Health and Welfare's proposal to lower the prices of generic drugs in South Korea has raised concerns about its implications for new drug development and the pharmaceutical industry.

Feb 11 • 23:25 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Sir Jim Ratcliffe branded 'shameful' after 'inflammatory' rant claiming UK's been 'colonised'

Sir Jim Ratcliffe, the part-owner of Manchester United, faced backlash for his remarks suggesting that the UK has been 'colonised' by immigrants and expressing concerns over population growth and welfare dependency.

Feb 11 • 20:01 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

"We shouldn't go to jail for stealing food"... President Yoon visits 'Just Dream' in Chungju

President Yoon visited the 'Just Dream' program in Chungju, emphasizing the need to support those in need and dispel concerns about potential abuse of the system.

Feb 11 • 07:33 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

No need to worry anymore – Concern report went unanswered, then came the dreaded news

A man living in a basement with a foul smell prompted a welfare concern report that went unanswered, leading to the discovery of a body.

Feb 11 • 04:03 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Leicester incident live as boy in 'life threatening condition' with major police presence

A boy in Leicester is in life-threatening condition after police were called due to concerns for his welfare, leading to a major emergency response in the area.

Feb 7 • 17:35 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
National & Local

Dismantling the Welfare State: Against Half the Country

Concerns are raised over proposals to remove dental health coverage from statutory health insurance in Germany, highlighting the potential repercussions for uninsured individuals.

Feb 7 • 11:50 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

The residents are furious: 10 of Denmark's first high-rises are to be demolished

Ten iconic high-rise buildings in Copenhagen, significant in Danish welfare and architectural history, are set for demolition due to safety concerns, prompting protests from residents and politicians who are calling for further investigation.

Feb 6 • 07:23 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Never before have there been so few birds in the streams

Concerns grow among animal welfare advocates about declining bird populations in Hafnarfjörður's streams due to construction work that has drastically reduced water levels.

Feb 5 • 21:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

More than 35m unexpected salmon deaths at Scottish farms sparks outcry

Scottish salmon farmers reported over 35 million unexpected salmon deaths in nearly three years, raising concerns about the adequacy of regulatory inspections and animal welfare standards.

Feb 5 • 13:43 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

Investigators confirm that only 7,000 of these giant horses remain in the world

Researchers have confirmed that there are only about 7,000 European Brabant horses left globally, raising concerns about the loss of genetic diversity in historic horse breeds.

Feb 5 • 11:01 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
Crime & Justice

Chickens alive for each other - but no controls were made

Reports highlight severe welfare issues within a Swedish chicken breeding facility, including featherless hens and cannibalism, without any inspections conducted by authorities despite two years having passed since concerns were raised.

Feb 4 • 05:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Conflict over Integration Escalates... Party Members Self-Reflecting on 'Neglecting Livelihood Policies'

The conflict within the Democratic Party over the potential integration with the Justice Party is intensifying, with concerns about power struggles overshadowing policies aimed at public welfare.

Feb 3 • 20:13 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

"Of all the bad issues of the government, I think this is the worst"

Guðrún Hafsteinsdóttir, leader of the Independence Party, expresses serious concerns regarding a proposal linking public insurance payments to wage indices, fearing it will lead to automatic increases in government spending and reduced incentives.

Feb 3 • 17:36 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

There is a turmoil in schools that may mean a return to the local school for a boy from Espoo - and this is what his mother fears

An Espoo mother expresses her concerns as her son, who has ADHD and emotional handling challenges, faces potential reintegration into a local school after finding stability in a special education setting.

Feb 3 • 07:50 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
World

"I am shocked that the Food Authority does not take it more seriously"

The article discusses the concerns of a Danish individual regarding the Food Authority's lack of seriousness about the operations of a discreet facility that handles the transport of Danish piglets.

Feb 2 • 20:02 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
Crime & Justice

Animal Protection: 'How many times do we have to prove that there is cheating in pig transport at the expense of the animals before something is done?'

The Danish Animal Protection organization raises concerns about the unethical treatment of pigs during their transportation, calling for urgent reform.

Feb 2 • 20:02 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Karm Decision: Two Very Popular Cat Breeds Banned in the Netherlands

The Netherlands has banned the breeding, sale, and ownership of Sphynx and Scottish Fold cats starting January 1, 2026, citing health concerns linked to their breeds.

Feb 2 • 17:35 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

PHOTOS ⟩ Severe injuries: A kitten ended up in a shocking condition at the Viljandi shelter

A severely injured kitten, later named Kantaluup, was rescued from the Uusna area and is undergoing treatment at a Viljandi animal shelter, with concerns about possible neurological damage.

Feb 2 • 11:47 UTC

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