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Spain's San Fermin bull-running festival begins

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The nine-day festival is famed for its “encierros,” or bull runs, which, starting on Monday, will see thousands of people sprint to avoid six bulls charging along a winding cobblestoned route to the city’s bullring.

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  • Tens of thousands gathered in Pamplona for the start of the San Fermin festival.
  • The festival began with the Chupinazzo firework, dedicated this year to the Palestinian cause. 11s
  • Participants wore traditional white clothing with red sashes and neckerchiefs. 27s
  • The festival features daily bull runs, with thousands running ahead of six bulls to the city's bullring. 33s
  • Despite controversy and animal rights protests, the event continues to attract global attention. 52s
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