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  "id": 15440948,
  "title": "Probe video showing sexual abuse of cat, says animal welfare group",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/probe-video-showing-sexual-abuse-of-cat-says-animal-welfare-group",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-18T15:07:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/10/18/probe-video-showing-sexual-abuse-of-cat-says-animal-welfare-grouop"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "An animal welfare group in Malaysia has called for an investigation into the alleged sexual abuse of a cat, following the circulation of a video depicting the act on social media. Kalaivanan Ravichandran, president of Persatuan Haiwan Terbiar Malaysia, stated that if the allegations are true, the act would be considered a \"grave form of animal abuse that warranted stern action under the law.\" He emphasized the need to identify those involved, verify the footage, secure all digital evidence, and locate the cat to ensure its safety. The group also urged authorities to address the dissemination of the disturbing content on social media platforms.",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Probe video showing sexual abuse of cat, says animal welfare group",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/probe-video-showing-sexual-abuse-of-cat-says-animal-welfare-group-15445602",
        "published": "2026-10-18T15:07:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Probe urged into alleged sexual abuse of cat",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/probe-urged-into-alleged-sexual-abuse-of-cat",
        "published": "2026-10-18T16:05:46.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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