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Bad Bunny celebrates Puerto Rico in joyous Super Bowl halftime show
AFP, Published on 09/02/2026
» SANTA CLARA, United States - Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny on Sunday turned the Super Bowl into a giant street party, delivering his hits on one of the world's biggest stages -- and becoming the first-ever halftime show headliner to sing only in Spanish.
Sugary drinks, alcohol getting cheaper, should be 'taxed more'
AFP, Published on 14/01/2026
» GENEVA — Sugary drinks and alcohol are getting relatively cheaper, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said Tuesday, urging countries to hike taxes to reduce consumption levels and boost health funding.
Purrno Noir? New Zealand company sells non-alcoholic wine for pets
AFP, Published on 14/10/2025
» WELLINGTON - After a long day patrolling the neighbourhood or protecting the house, pets in New Zealand have a new way to unwind -- non-alcoholic wine.
Mexico's macabre Island of the Dolls inspires Tim Burton and Lady Gaga
AFP, Published on 15/09/2025
» XOCHIMILCO (MEXICO) - On the Island of the Dolls in Mexico City, hundreds of plastic toys wearing little more than rags hang from trees, their glass eyes staring down at visitors.
Ariana Grande wins top MTV Video Music Award
AFP, Published on 08/09/2025
» ELMONT, United States - Ariana Grande won the MTV Video Music Awards' top honor on Sunday, taking home Video of the Year for "Brighter Days Ahead", which also claimed Best Pop Song at the ceremony near New York City.
Heatwave across Mediterranean sparks fire warnings
AFP, Published on 27/06/2025
» PARIS - Southern European countries braced on Friday for a punishing weekend heatwave, with temperatures predicted to hit up to 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit) and beyond, prompting health warnings for residents and tourists plus fears of wildfires.
Brazil police foil Lady Gaga gig bomb plot
AFP, Published on 05/05/2025
» BRASíLIA - Brazilian police said Sunday they had arrested two people in connection with a foiled plot to attack Lady Gaga's packed mega-concert in Rio de Janeiro.
Rio goes Gaga for US singer ahead of free concert
AFP, Published on 02/05/2025
» RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Behind his large studded sunglasses, Victor Faro's eyes were glued on the luxury hotel overlooking Copacabana beach where US superstar Lady Gaga is staying ahead of her free mega-concert in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday.
Children's show 'Yo Gabba Gabba!' takes Coachella by storm
AFP, Published on 14/04/2025
» INDIO, United States - The wide-eyed, permanently smiling, colourful characters of cult kids musical Yo Gabba Gabba! gave Coachella A-listers a run for their money over the weekend, as joyous fans flocked to their celebrity-packed set in the California desert.
Starbucks faces new hot spill lawsuits weeks after $50 million ruling
AFP, Published on 03/04/2025
» LOS ANGELES — Starbucks was facing two new lawsuits over spilled hot drinks Wednesday, just weeks after a court ordered the coffee giant to pay US$50 million to a man who was injured by a cup of tea.