We would of course never be so inflammatory with our opinions. However, a new study, showcased by PCRM details a littany of problems facing meat-eaters who are hoping to be seen as attractive by folk. So, might we go plant-based...for love? Julie, Kate & Ant discuss this, as well as several others stories, in this week's round-up of ten animal rights & vegan headlines from around the world.

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Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan Week podcast, we aim to keep listeners (& ourselves) informed & up-to-date with the latest developments that affect vegans & non-human animals; giving insight, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop.

Each week we look through news stories from the past 7 days in the world of veganism & animal rights.

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This week's stories:

https://www.change.org/p/no-guinea-pig-meat-in-wales

https://oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2026/07/17/controversial-oregon-animal-rights-petition-might-not-have-enough-valid-signatures-to-make-ballot/

https://www.timesofisrael.com/welfare-activists-petition-high-court-against-continuation-of-live-animal-shipments/

https://uk.news.yahoo.com/peta-urges-bbc-next-doctor-090000267.html

https://plantbasednews.org/culture/sport/vegan-jiu-jitsu-black-belt-wins/

https://abc7ny.com/post/could-nyc-ban-horse-drawn-carriages-council-weighs-future-150-year-old-industry/19511790/ 

https://lenews.ch/2026/07/18/food-behind-bars-veganism-qualifies-as-a-protected-philosophical-belief/ 

https://www.scottishlegal.com/articles/argentina-court-rules-goldfish-are-sentient-beings 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c8e2e76znzxo 

https://www.pcrm.org/news/health-nutrition/plant-based-diets-may-improve-physical-attractiveness 

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