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[Breaking News]Police allowed to shoot bears in Japan

AKITA, Japan, Nov. 13 Kyodo - Police officers attend a ceremony held to mark the formation of a bear-hunting team in Akita, northeastern Japan, on Nov. 13, 2025, as amended rules take effect permitting police officers to use rifles to kill bears the same day amid a surge in attacks on humans. (Kyodo)

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Police allowed to shoot bears in Japan

Police officers attend a ceremony held to mark the formation of a bear-hunting team in Akita, northeastern Japan, on Nov. 13, 2025, as amended rules take effect permitting police officers to use rifles to kill bears the same day amid a surge in attacks on humans.

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Police allowed to shoot bears in Japan

Police officers attend a ceremony held to mark the formation of a bear-hunting team in Akita, northeastern Japan, on Nov. 13, 2025, as amended rules take effect permitting police officers to use rifles to kill bears the same day amid a surge in attacks on humans.

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Police allowed to shoot bears in Japan

Police officers attend a ceremony held to mark the formation of a bear-hunting team in Takizawa in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Nov. 13, 2025, as amended rules take effect permitting police officers to use rifles to kill bears the same day amid a surge in attacks on humans.

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Police allowed to shoot bears in Japan

Police officers leave after the ceremonial formation of a bear-hunting team in Takizawa in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Nov. 13, 2025, as amended rules take effect permitting police officers to use rifles to kill bears the same day amid a surge in attacks on humans.

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ISU World Synchronized Skating Championships 2025

Winners Team Helsinki Rockettes of Finland cheer after free program at the ISU World Synchronized Skating Championships in Helsinki, Finland, on April 5, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / JUSSI NUKARI - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Jussi Nukari/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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ISU World Synchronized Skating Championships 2025

Second placed Team Unique of Finland sing national anthem on podium after free program at the ISU World Synchronized Skating Championships in Helsinki, Finland, on April 5, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / JUSSI NUKARI - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Jussi Nukari/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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ISU World Synchronized Skating Championships 2025

Winners Team Helsinki Rockettes of Finland cheer on podium after free program at the ISU World Synchronized Skating Championships in Helsinki, Finland, on April 5, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / JUSSI NUKARI - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Jussi Nukari/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Bronze medalists Team Haydenettes of USA on podium after free program at the ISU World Synchronized Skating Championships in Helsinki, Finland, on April 5, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / JUSSI NUKARI - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Jussi Nukari/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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ISU World Synchronized Skating Championships 2025

Winners Team Helsinki Rockettes of Finland sing national anthem on podium after free program at the ISU World Synchronized Skating Championships in Helsinki, Finland, on April 5, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / JUSSI NUKARI - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Jussi Nukari/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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ISU World Synchronized Skating Championships 2025

Winners Team Helsinki Rockettes of Finland cheer on podium after free program at the ISU World Synchronized Skating Championships in Helsinki, Finland, on April 5, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / JUSSI NUKARI - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Jussi Nukari/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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ISU World Synchronized Skating Championships 2025

Winners Team Helsinki Rockettes of Finland cheer after their free program at the ISU World Synchronized Skating Championships in Helsinki, Finland, on April 5, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / JUSSI NUKARI - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Jussi Nukari/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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ISU World Synchronized Skating Championships 2025

Winners Team Helsinki Rockettes of Finland cheer after their free program at the ISU World Synchronized Skating Championships in Helsinki, Finland, on April 5, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / JUSSI NUKARI - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Jussi Nukari/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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ISU World Synchronized Skating Championships 2025

Winners Team Helsinki Rockettes of Finland cheer after their free program at the ISU World Synchronized Skating Championships in Helsinki, Finland, on April 5, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / JUSSI NUKARI - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Jussi Nukari/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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ISU World Synchronized Skating Championships 2025

Winners Team Helsinki Rockettes of Finland cheer after their free program at the ISU World Synchronized Skating Championships in Helsinki, Finland, on April 5, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / JUSSI NUKARI - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Jussi Nukari/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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