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Rick Young, a Hall of Fame rodeo clown known as the Ragin’ Cajun and later the Agin’ Cajun, entertained crowds for more than 50 years at Missouri’s Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo, surviving broken ribs, a broken leg and a broken jaw—plus memorable moments like a bull treating his outfit as hay—before retiring at 85.
The Muslim holy month of Ramadan begins without a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas conflict, as U.S. officials and Arab mediators continue efforts to negotiate a humanitarian pause. Meanwhile, 'Oppenheimer' sweeps the Oscars, winning seven awards including best picture. In Haiti, a state of emergency is extended amid ongoing gang violence, and in Mexico City, bullfighting resumes after a ban is overturned, with a growing number of female bullfighters demanding equality in the arena.
Bullfighting has resumed in Mexico City after an 18-month suspension, with six bulls being killed in the first event. The return was met with protests from animal rights activists, with roughly 300 people demonstrating outside the arena and riot police being called to the scene. The resumption follows a Supreme Court ruling that removed the suspension, sparking controversy between bullfighting supporters and opponents.
Bullfights resumed in Mexico City's Plaza México after a court ruling temporarily revoked a local decision that had suspended the events for over a year due to animal rights concerns. The resumption sparked protests outside the arena, with activists arguing that bullfighting violates animal welfare and people's rights to a healthy environment. Despite the legal battle, renowned matador Joselito Adame entered the ring to cheers from thousands of fans, while outside, about 300 protesters gathered peacefully, with some moments of tension, to voice their opposition to the event. The nation's Supreme Court of Justice revoked the suspension, allowing the bullfights to proceed while the case is discussed, and a decision is reached on whether bullfighting affects animal welfare.
Bullfighting resumed in Mexico City's Plaza México after a year and a half, with a full arena and protests outside. The resumption follows a legal battle between enthusiasts and opponents, with the first bullfighter entering the ring to cheers from thousands of spectators. Outside, about 300 activists protested against bullfights, while inside the plaza, the mood was festive. The nation's Supreme Court of Justice temporarily revoked a local ruling that suspended the events, and a decision is pending on whether bullfights affect animal welfare. Animal rights groups have been gaining ground in Mexico, while bullfighting followers argue that the ban affects their rights and jeopardizes thousands of jobs linked to the activity.
Animal rights activists in Mexico City protested the return of bullfighting to the capital after almost two years, marching near the Plaza Mexico bullring and chanting "Torture is not art, it is not culture." The Supreme Court's decision in December paved the way for the return of bullfighting, which has been a tradition in Mexico since the 16th century. Activists are hoping for a final resolution on the matter later this year.
Bullfighting resumed in Mexico City's Plaza México after a year and a half suspension, with renowned matador Joselito Adame leading the event. Outside, about 300 activists protested against the practice, arguing that it violates animal welfare and human rights. The resumption follows a legal battle, with the nation's Supreme Court revoking the suspension while the case is discussed. Animal rights groups have been gaining ground in Mexico, leading to restrictions on bullfighting in some states, while supporters argue that the ban affects thousands of jobs and generates significant revenue.
Activists in Mexico City protested the restart of bullfighting after the Supreme Court revoked a suspension that had prevented the events from taking place. Dozens gathered to express their opposition, waving banners and donning bull masks covered in red paint. The practice had been suspended in 2022, but the recent Supreme Court decision has reignited the debate, prompting President Lopez Obrador to propose a referendum on the future of bullfighting in the city.
Bullfighting returns to Mexico City after a two-year hiatus, sparking protests from animal rights activists outside the Plaza de México bullring. A judge had previously suspended the practice, but the Supreme Court overturned the decision, leading to a legal battle between supporters and opponents. While protesters decried bullfighting as torture, thousands celebrated its return inside the venue. President López Obrador has proposed a referendum on the future of bullfighting in Mexico City, where the largest bullfighting arena in the world is located.
A stomach-churning video captured the moment a bull gored Spanish matador Alejandro Conquero's rectum during a bullfighting event in Madrid. The 28-year-old suffered a serious injury to his posterior perianal region, which dissects the rectum and could affect the external sphincter of the anus. Conquero's father, a famous matador, was known as "The Hurricane of Huelva." This incident follows a similar goring of another matador in Cadiz last week, and a previous goring of a matador in Santiago in July. Despite sustaining multiple injuries, Conquero remains committed to the controversial sport.
Bullfighting star Andrés Roca Rey, known as the "Messi of Matadors," was gored by a 1,100-pound bull during a show in Spain. The bull caught Roca Rey in the thigh, tossing him in the air and ramming him into the stadium's boards. Roca Rey's teammate, Cayetano Rivera Ordoñez, jumped in to divert the bull's attention but was also gored, suffering a fractured rib. Roca Rey was taken to the hospital with knee wounds and bruises on his neck, face, and legs, but thankfully avoided life-threatening injuries.
Several runners suffered knocks and falls during the first running of the bulls at the San Fermín festival in Pamplona, Spain. No one was gored by the animals, but the event attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists each year. The bulls that run in the morning are killed in the afternoon by professional bullfighters, which has led to protests from animal rights activists.
Spain's parliament has banned "comic" bullfighting events featuring dwarves dressed in costumes, in a decision applauded by disability rights groups but condemned by the few surviving performers. The law approved on Thursday brings Spain into line with European Union directives on discrimination against disabled people, and was hailed by campaigners. A handful of the few remaining performers staged a protest in front of parliament to express their condemnation of the ban.
Spain's parliament has banned "comic" bullfighting events featuring dwarves dressed in costumes, in a decision that aligns with EU directives on discrimination against disabled people. Disability rights groups have applauded the move, but a few remaining performers have condemned it, saying that the respect they receive is impressive and that people are not being denigrated or laughed at. The tradition of dwarf bullfighting, which stretches back decades, has declined in popularity.