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Rio to kick off Carnival parade with ode to Lula in election year
AFP, Published on 16/02/2026
» RIO DE JANEIRO (BRAZIL) - Rio de Janeiro on Sunday kicks off three days of dazzling carnival parades with a tribute to President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva that the opposition has criticized as early election campaigning ahead of October polls.
Less glamour, more content, says Wim Wenders of Berlin Film Fest
AFP, Published on 13/02/2026
» BERLIN - Berlin Film Festival jury president Wim Wenders said Thursday that this year's 76th edition of the festival would have "less glamour" but "more content" in its eclectic selection.
Japan PM Takaichi basks in election triumph
AFP, Published on 09/02/2026
» TOKYO - Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi was savouring an election triumph on Monday, with her ruling coalition projected to have won a two-thirds majority in the powerful lower house.
Emotional reunions, dashed hopes as Ukraine soldiers released
AFP, Published on 06/02/2026
» CHERNIHIV (UKRAINE) - Not even the bitter cold could stifle Ivan Roman's joy when he received news of his child from the Ukrainian army at noon on Thursday: "Congratulations. Your son has been released," the message read, two years after Russia captured the young soldier.
Japan's Olympic ice icons inspire new skating generation
AFP, Published on 28/01/2026
» TOKYO — Japan did not win an Olympic figure skating medal until 1992 but it is now among the sport's world powers, with kids dreaming of becoming the next Yuzuru Hanyu or Mao Asada.
Man City humiliated, holders PSG stumble, Arsenal remain perfect
AFP, Published on 21/01/2026
» PARIS (FRANCE) - Manchester City were on the wrong side of one of the biggest shocks in Champions League history on Tuesday, while holders Paris Saint-Germain also stumbled but Gabriel Jesus helped keep Arsenal perfect.
'It wasn't clean': Mother mourns son killed in US Maduro assault
AFP, Published on 19/01/2026
» CARACAS — As the first explosions rocked his military base in Caracas, 18-year-old Saul Pereira Martinez sent his mother a simple message: "I love you. It has begun."
Hosts Morocco set up Senegal Afcon final showdown
AFP, Published on 15/01/2026
» RABAT - Hosts Morocco will play Sadio Mane’s Senegal in this weekend’s Africa Cup of Nations final after both emerged victorious in tense last-four ties on Wednesday as Mohamed Salah’s dreams of winning the title were again dashed.
City stumble again in title race as Villa held
AFP, Published on 08/01/2026
» LONDON - Manchester City missed out on the chance to make significant inroads into Arsenal's Premier League lead on Wednesday as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Brighton while Aston Villa also dropped points.
Venezuelan capital quiet, streets emtpy after US strike
AFP, Published on 04/01/2026
» CARACAS - A lingering smell of explosives hung over Venezuela's capital Caracas Saturday as shocked residents took stock after an early-morning US strike that ousted strongman Nicolas Maduro.