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Why one of these dog breeds is the victim of unfair stereotyping
These are the “Big Three” guide dog breeds – but a charity says German shepherds have an unfair reputation and are the misunderstood victims of stereotyping.
- by Joe Pinkstone
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Russia targets Ukraine’s Danube port, sending global grain prices higher
“Moscow is waging a battle for a global catastrophe,” said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. “They need world food markets to collapse.”
- by Pavel Polityuk
Poland says two Belarusian helicopters violated its airspace
Warsaw authorities said it would increase Poland’s military presence along the border in response. They also summoned Belarus’ top diplomat in protest.
- by Vanessa Gera
‘We made a mistake with Russia’: EU chief in Asia trade mission
In her first visit to the Philippines, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen pledged to restart negotiations on a trade deal as China’s actions in the South China Sea rattle the region.
- by Latika Bourke
As the Pope heads to Portugal, he lays the groundwork for church’s future and his legacy
Francis seems aware that he has limited time to solidify changes he believes necessary for the 21st century church – and where better to display them than a World Youth Day.
- by Nicole Winfield
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Crime
Almost 100 companies on watch list for cocaine imports into Australia
Investigators believe about 1000 people could be involved in helping organised crime gangs import record amounts of cocaine and other illegal goods into Australia.
- by Rob Harris
Editorial
Russia-Ukraine war
Putin’s Russia flirts with nuclear catastrophe
Former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev has delivered a repulsive reminder of the threat of nuclear war.
- The Herald's View
Wagner is not recruiting mercenaries now, but ‘keep in touch’, says Prigozhin
The leader of the aborted “march for justice” on Moscow’s military leadership in late June has published a voice message to would-be fighters with his Wagner Group.
Dublin’s normally cheerful streets turn sinister for tourists
The brutal assault of an American tourist sent shockwaves through the Irish capital, throwing the spotlight on youth violence in the city.
- by Rob Harris
Spain identifies 357 foreign fighters who went missing during the Spanish Civil War
Researchers confirmed the names of 212 fighters from Germany, Austria and the Netherlands who went missing during the conflict that foreshadowed World War II.
- by David Brunat
Burger king: Prince William serves up ‘Earthshot’ food to surprised diners
The aim for William was to raise the profile and work of three previous Earthshot prize winners.