Poland's President signed a law allowing the use of rubber bullets to deter bears approaching humans. The measure aims to 'educate' bears through aversion conditioning, making them less likely to approach settlements. Experts emphasize the need for proper training and prevention.
Turkish police used tear gas and rubber bullets to storm the offices of the main opposition CHP party, removing supporters and officials who had been inside for three days. The raid followed a court ruling nullifying the election of party chairperson Ozgur Ozel, who vowed to reclaim the headquarters.
Zack Schofield was one of three Australians taken to hospital after being released by Israeli authorities, and says he saw at least 10 of his crew being shot by rubber bullets.
About 1,000 animal welfare activists attempted to enter Ridglan Farms, a beagle breeding and research facility in Blue Mounds, Wisconsin, on Saturday. Police fired rubber bullets and pepper spray at the crowd and arrested the group's leader. This was the second protest attempt in two months at the facility, where an estimated 2,000 beagles are kept. Sheriff Kalvin Barrett said 300-400 protesters were violently trying to break in and assault officers, blocking roads and preventing emergency vehicles from accessing the site.
About 1,000 animal welfare activists attempted to enter Ridglan Farms beagle breeding facility in Blue Mounds, Wisconsin on Saturday, marking the second protest in two months. Police fired rubber bullets and pepper spray at the crowd and arrested the group's leader, Wayne Hsiung. Protesters breached barricades including a manure-filled trench, hay bales and barbed wire, with some getting through the fence but unable to enter the facility housing an estimated 2,000 beagles. The facility agreed in October to surrender its state breeding license by July 1 as part of a deal to avoid prosecution on animal mistreatment charges.
