Carnival season brings emotional moments for singer Lexa and her family, while Rosas de Ouro triumphs in São Paulo and a debate heats up over drum godmothers. Read more...

A curated selection of news including Italian boxing legend Salvatore Cherchi's reflections, a viral TikTok challenge threatening Naples, Bebe Vio's relationship reveal, and La Liga's complaint against Manchester City. Read more...

Jos Buttler steps down as England's captain, a tragic accident at a rugby club, a wrestling stereotype is challenged, and Gabby Logan takes over "Match of the Day." Read more...

The Czech Republic faces challenges in meeting waste sorting targets and modernizing its military, while Prime Minister Fiala champions increased support for Ukraine. Read more...

From women's football to rugby, major sports leagues are considering significant changes, including eliminating relegation and expanding into new markets like Las Vegas. Read more...

Emma Raducanu prepares for Indian Wells after a stalking incident, while Jelena Rybakina's coach faces scrutiny. The article explores safety and ethics in women's tennis. Read more...

Dale Whitnell defied 67 million to one odds by hitting two holes-in-one in a single round at the South African Open. Meanwhile, Jos Buttler steps down as England's cricket captain. Read more...

From Erika Hilton's speech being cut short to Rosas de Ouro's victory and the rise of streamer Knossi, the entertainment world is buzzing with Carnival news. Read more...

Elias Pettersson faces NHL challenges, while FIFA plans a massive $1 billion revenue boost for clubs as Europe approaches a Club World Cup deal. Plus, Czechs dominate Slovak goalies. Read more...

Explore the diverse celebrations of Carnival, from the witty street parties of Cádiz to the vibrant parades of Rio, and the controversies that can arise. Read more...

A look at recent local sports action, including girls basketball tournament highlights and Dedham boys hockey's payback against Dover-Sherborn/Weston. Read more...

European leaders are tackling key issues: Macron pushes for defense autonomy, Calais seeks UK cooperation on migrants, Zelensky eyes a mineral deal, and Bosetti champions European unity. Read more...

This week in football: Arsenal looks to the Champions League for redemption, we ponder the odds of beating a bear, and Liverpool faces financial woes. Plus, injury updates and quirky fan suggestions! Read more...

This week in sports, we highlight the achievements of Paralympian Ellie Simmonds, gymnast Rebeca Andrade, and Brazil's first vegan football team, Laguna SAF. Read more...

Mitty advances, ending Monte Vista's run, while Bellarmine and De La Salle pull off upsets in the CIF NorCal soccer playoffs. St. Francis girls also advance. Read more...

England's 2025 cricket season faces a dismal start, culminating in a Champions Trophy defeat against South Africa. Live updates highlight the struggles and bright spots. Read more...

A high school wrestler's ban is overturned, allowing him to compete for a title, while Cheltenham Festival preparations heat up at Sandown. Plus, the extraleague playoffs begin. Read more...

This week in sports brings a mix of emotions, from cricket victories and golf redemption to the heartbreaking loss of a snowboarding icon and controversy in women's football. Read more...

A roundup of recent business news in the UK, covering supermarket sales, regional credit card usage, investment in Wales, and growth for companies like Kitwave and Newcastle United. Read more...

Boris Spassky, the Soviet chess grandmaster known for his 1972 match against Bobby Fischer and his criticisms of Soviet leadership, has died at 88. Read more...