Ritual slaughter

Little-known bullfighting tradition lives on in UAE

Far from Dubai's gleaming skyscrapers and renowned camel races, a bullfight is under way in the emirate of Fujairah, where the tradition continues unbeknown to most in the United Arab Emirates.

"Look at them fight!" a commentator shouts into a microphone as the first bovine battle of the day kicks off in the village of Al-Qurayyah.

Spanish bull fighter gored to death in France (graphic video)

A Spanish bullfighter died after he tripped in the ring and was gored by the bull in south-western France, according to media reports.
Ivan Fandino, 36, was taken to hospital, but later died from his injuries, Spanish news agency EFE reported, citing sources close to the Basque matador’s entourage.

Spain's Constitutional Court Annuls Catalonia's Corrida Ban

Spain's Constitutional Court has annulled the ban on traditional bullfighting which was introduced by local authorities in the northeastern region of Catalonia, reported AFP.

In its statement, the court argued that bullfighting is part of the Spanish heritage which can only be banned by a decision of the central government in Madrid and not by the regional government in Catalonia.

Horrid practices in 2015: Female bullfighter cuts off bull ears as trophy

Photos of a young female bullfighter showing off her trophies, in this case the severed ears of a bull, have caused a stir on the Internet.

 

30 year-old Lea Vicens, who recently took part in a bullfighting festival in France, fell from her horse in the arena during the show. Her life was endangered by her enraged victim.