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Rape Convict Robinho Arrested In Brazil

Robinho had sought to return to Santos in 2020 but the club suspended the deal after pressure from fans and sponsors, leading to the abrupt end of his career
Former Manchester City and Real Madrid footballer Robinho was arrested Thursday in Brazil, after losing a last-minute court bid to delay serving his nine-year sentence for raping a woman a decade ago.
Pain: Wales' David Brooks lies injured during the playoff with Finland

Israel Out Of Euro 2024 Chase, Ukraine In Dramatic Fightback

Israel's hopes of reaching the European Championships for the first time against the background of bloody conflict at home were shattered by a 4-1 defeat to Iceland on Thursday while war-torn Ukraine stayed on course for the finals with a last-gasp comeback.
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Georgina Grenon is director of environmental excellence for the Paris Games

Paris 2024 Hopes To Be Model For Lower-carbon Olympics

This year's Paris Olympics will use renewable energy, serve lots of vegetarian meals and heavily restrict plastic bottles, but can an event involving so much construction and international travel ever be environmentally sustainable?
The 40th anniversary edition of LFW has greater diversity and inclusivity in terms of body shapes, ages, and skin colours

London Fashion Week Celebrates Multiculturalism And Urban Life

The cultural richness brought by migrations across the world, familial nostalgia and the frenetic pace of London life marked the second day of the city's Fashion Week on Saturday as up-and-coming designers showed off their styles for the season ahead.
British Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton attended a Dior fashion show in January

Paris Olympics Set For Gold Medal In Luxury Promotion

From the podium to athletes' wardrobes, French luxury goods giant LVMH is planning to put high-end Gallic chic at the heart of the Paris Olympics, underlining how sport has become a promotional platform for even the most exclusive brands.
US singer-songwriter Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs' tight end Travis Kelce embrace after the Super Bowl on Sunday

Mahomes Leads Chiefs To Super Bowl Thriller Over 49ers

Patrick Mahomes pulled off another Super Bowl comeback on Sunday as the Kansas City Chiefs snatched a thrilling 25-22 overtime victory over the San Francisco 49ers to win their third NFL championship in five seasons.
Dating coach Sabrina Zohar in her home studio in Carlsbad, California on February 6, 2024

Professional Coaches Help Americans Navigate Dating 2.0

When a long-term relationship came to an unhappy end, 43-year-old Katia suddenly found herself in "uncharted waters" as she struggled to deal with a baffling array of dating apps and the confusing -- and mostly unwritten -- set of rules governing modern dating behavior.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says Las Vegas has become 'Sportstown USA' ahead of Sunday's Super Bowl between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers

'Sin City' Super Bowl Crowns Vegas' Sporting Makeover

Once regarded as a no-go zone by the NFL, Las Vegas is preparing to stage a neon-lit Super Bowl spectacular that will mark the crowning glory of the Nevada gaming haven's transformation into a global sporting hub.
All media outlets inside the country are state-owned.

Turkmenistan Faces 'Parallel Reality' Media Landscape

"We know about Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. For video, the authorities have launched Belet, a YouTube alternative purged of any content -- both news and entertainment -- that could show what life is like beyond the isolated country's borders.

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