Football • 13:17
Mourinho says Prestianni's Benfica career over if found guilty of racial abuse
Benfica manager Jose Mourinho stated the Argentine player will not continue at the club if UEFA investigation confirms racial abuse allegations against Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr.
Sanremo • Mar/01
Sal Da Vinci wins Sanremo 2026 with "Per Sempre Sì"
Middle East • Mar/01
Iranian missile strike on Israeli city of Beit Shemesh kills at least nine
Middle East • Mar/01
Three US service members killed in Operation Epic Fury against Iran
Iran's soccer federation president says the country cannot "look forward to the World Cup with hope" following military bombardment that killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
World • 13:23
Afghanistan says it repelled Pakistani airstrikes on Bagram Air Base
Afghan officials reported Sunday that Pakistani fighter jets attempted to bomb Bagram Air Base north of Kabul, claiming their air defenses thwarted the attack with no casualties.
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Paramount wins Warner Bros. Discovery for $111 billion; Netflix withdraws from bidding war
Paramount Skydance secured control of Warner Bros. Discovery after Netflix withdrew from the competition. Regulatory approval in the U.S. and Europe remains pending.
13:21
Italy
Milan tram driver charged after derailment kills two, injures nearly 50
The 60-year-old operator reported experiencing leg pain and loss of consciousness before the line 9 tram struck a building on February 27.
New York
NYPD increases patrols across New York City following U.S. strikes on Iran
Police enhance security at sensitive sites including the United Nations and religious institutions as officials monitor potential repercussions.
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Entertainment
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Feb/26
Singer Elodie and motorcycle racer Iannone argue in Milan street
Weekly magazine Diva e Donna reported the pair had a heated argument in central Milan, after which Iannone drove away and Elodie went to see dancer Franceska Nuredini.
World
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Feb/26
Kim Jong Un says North Korea could 'completely destroy' South Korea, rules out talks
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un threatened to completely destroy South Korea during the Workers' Party congress, while signaling potential dialogue with the United States if it ends hostile policies.
Religion
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Feb/26
Pope Leo XIV announces 10-day Africa trip in April, along with visits to Monaco and Spain
The pontiff will visit Algeria, Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea from April 13-23, marking his first papal trip to the continent where Catholic growth outpaces the rest of the world.
Politics
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Feb/25
Larry Summers to resign from Harvard University over Jeffrey Epstein ties
The former Treasury secretary and Harvard president will step down from teaching and administrative roles by the end of the academic year following a university review of Epstein-related documents.
Spain
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Feb/25
Julio Iglesias sues Spanish vice president Yolanda DÃaz over sexual abuse accusations
The 82-year-old singer filed a reconciliation demand against DÃaz after she publicly commented on allegations filed by two former employees, which were dismissed in January.
Sanremo
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Feb/25
Sanremo Festival opens with tribute to Pippo Baudo; Conti hosts fifth edition
The 76th Sanremo Festival began Tuesday with Carlo Conti as host for the fifth time, Laura Pausini making her conducting debut, and Turkish actor Can Yaman co-hosting the opening night.
Football
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Feb/25
Kylian Mbappe a serious doubt for Real Madrid's Champions League playoff against Benfica
The French striker is unlikely to feature Wednesday due to ongoing left knee discomfort sustained since December.
Football
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Feb/25
Carlo Ancelotti's contract renewal with Brazil's national team nears completion
CBF president says Italian coach's new deal awaits only bureaucratic and legal adjustments before signing, extending through 2030 World Cup.
New York
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Feb/23
New York City mayor declares travel ban as historic blizzard approaches
Mayor Zohran Mamdani ordered a citywide travel ban and state of emergency Sunday as up to 24 inches of snow threatens the five boroughs.
Middle East
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Feb/21
Israeli strikes kill at least 12 in Lebanon, including senior Hezbollah official
Air attacks on Bekaa Valley and Palestinian refugee camp mark deadliest day since November 2024 ceasefire ended.
U.S.
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Feb/21
U.S. fighter jets escort Russian military aircraft out of Alaska's air defense zone
NORAD detected two Tu-95 bombers, two Su-35 fighters, and an A-50 spy plane operating in Alaska's ADIZ on February 19.
Politics
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Feb/20
Trump directs government to release files on UFOs and aliens
President Trump announced he is ordering the Pentagon and other agencies to release files on extraterrestrial life and unidentified aerial phenomena, citing public interest.