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Cats invade the stage at G20 Summit
Cats onstage at the G20 Summit
The cats sniffed some flowers and trotted off the stage, apparently unimpressed.

Feline trio steals the limelight from world leaders

Three cats managed to evade security and stroll onto the stage at the G20 Summit in Turkey last week.

After trotting around the stage and sniffing a few flowers, the furry intruders left, apparently unimpressed. But their brief appearance throughly upstaged leaders of the world's major economies.

Videos captured by journalists have been shared widely online. One Twitter user wrote: 'Yes, Obama and Putin met, but did you see the cats?', while another said: 'A meeting of the world's most powerful leaders, the G20. Invaded by cats. Marvellous'.

The trio provided welcome comic relief in between serious talks at the summit, which brought together leaders of the world's 20 major economies.

Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V15rnpZ_hV4

Image: Euronews/Youtube

 

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Defra shares new Sanitary and Phytosanitary guidance

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 Defra has published guidance for the vet sector ahead of a proposed UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary agreement.

The agreement, which will change the movement and trade of animals and related products, could see reductions in checks, paperwork and certification. As well as describing regulatory developments, the advice highlights the importance of animal ID, registration and traceability in disease control and other compliance arrangements.

The guidance can be found here. More detail is expected as negotiations progress. 

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Lords Committee opens Pet Parasite Medication inquiry

The House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee will launch its inquiry into Pet Parasite Medication (PPM) on Wednesday (3 June).

Focusing on treatments containing fipronil and imidacloprid, the inquiry will seek to understand distribution pathways and the impacts of PPM use and non-use on biodiversity and human health. It will also cover current regulation, monitoring, and the potential implications for pets and their owners.

The committee will hear evidence from environmental non-governmental organisations and research institutes. The public can follow the proceedings live on Parliament TV or in person in the Palace of Westminster.