What affects us affects cats
It’s extraordinary to me and to millions of others that the ICE officer who shot and killed Renee Good claims that he acted in self-defence. This was a straight act of murder in my considered view because there is no other way to assess what happened. And the reason for that clear assessment is …
International law was always and will always be fragile and doubtful regarding its effectiveness because countries pull in different directions especially nowadays. There is a lack of interest in enforcing international law and it is getting worse. There is a lack of excellence in terms of cohesiveness and collaboration internationally. This leaves the door …
In a recent study published in the journal Ethology, researchers investigated how domestic cats (Felis catus) adjust their vocal behaviour when greeting their human caregivers, and found a notable difference depending on whether the returning person was male or female. (Phys.org) The study, led by a team including Yasemin Salgirli Demirbas at Ankara University, …
New Zealand’s drive to eliminate feral cats under the Predator Free 2050 initiative has captured headlines for its ambition: protect native wildlife from a relentless predator. Conservation authorities describe feral cats as an invasive species and “stone-cold killers,” responsible for the decline of birds, reptiles, and insects. Proposed methods include aerially dropped poisoned baits, kill traps, …
Roger Boyes writes op-eds for The Times. He is the paper’s diplomatic editor and a columnist. Today, 29th October 2025, he has written an article on the Ukraine war. In it, in effect, he states that Putin will win the war by the spring of 2026 because Ukraine does not and will not receive sufficient help …
This is a quick note! And I am by necessity generalising (there are of course exceptions) but it has been grating on my mind for some time: British tradesmen in their vans running engines for a long time – sometimes 20 mins – while sitting in the vehicle eating a Greggs breakfast roll or …
In early July 2025, Central Texas was struck by catastrophic flooding that devastated communities, displaced thousands of people, and left countless animals vulnerable. The unprecedented storm dumped over 20 inches of rain within hours, causing rivers to rise dramatically and inundate entire towns. Amid this disaster, local animal shelters quickly became overwhelmed with pets …
Introduction In an era marked by escalating geopolitical crises and deepening social divisions, Britain finds itself standing at a crossroads. The recent U.S. bombing of Iranian nuclear sites — ordered by President Trump — has not only intensified global tensions but also risks igniting fractures within British society itself. Beneath the headlines and political …
