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Wednesday, May 10th 2023 - 09:50 UTC
Three days of mourning in Brazil over death of singer Rita Lee

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva Tuesday decreed three days of mourning over the death of singer Rita Lee, who passed away at her São Paulo home at the age of 75, Agencia Brasil reported. The measure was published in an extra issue of the Diário Oficial da União (DOU - Official Gazette). Lee had been diagnosed with lung cancer in 2021.
Wednesday, April 26th 2023 - 01:57 UTC
Falklands' population ensures access to the best of British TV and Radio content

The Falkland Islands Government has announced that they have signed a new agreement with BFBS Media Ltd for the continued provision of Television, Radio and MiPlayer Services for the Falkland Islands.
Monday, April 24th 2023 - 11:03 UTC
FIFA's U20 World Cup in Argentina and a toponymy controversy over “Malvinas” stadium

The FIFA Council has confirmed Argentina as the host of the FIFA U-20 World Cup 2023. The decision follows the removal of the original tournament host, Indonesia, as well as a subsequent bid submitted by the Argentine Football Association (AFA) and an on-site inspection by a FIFA delegation to the South American country last week.
Wednesday, April 19th 2023 - 10:30 UTC
How long might Maradona's reckless doctors spend in jail?

A Court of Appeals in San Isidro on the outskirts of Buenos Aires Tuesday ruled that neurosurgeon Leopoldo Luque, psychiatrist Agustina Cosachov and six other health care practitioners must stand trial for the death of football star Diego Armando Maradona.
Tuesday, April 18th 2023 - 10:13 UTC
Argentina to host U-20 World Cup next month

Football's governing body FIFA Monday confirmed Argentina will be hosting the U-20 World Cup between May 20 and June 11 after Indonesia was disqualified as the organizer for refusing to welcome Israel's team. Hence, Argentina -as hosts- will participate in the tournament instead of Indonesia, after failing to make it through the qualifying round.
Wednesday, March 22nd 2023 - 10:05 UTC
BAS: A six coins series of Antarctic glaciers named after solar system planets

Pobjoy Mint has announced a brand-new 2023 two-pound coin series issued on behalf of the British Antarctic Territory. The six-coin series will feature the Antarctic glaciers named after planets of the solar system starting with the Mars Glacier.
Thursday, March 2nd 2023 - 08:20 UTC
Single World Cup most prolific scorer Fontaine dies aged 89

French football legend Just Fontaine, who scored 13 goals in the 1958 World Cup in Sweden thus drawing attention to personal achievements for the first time, died Wednesday at the age of 89. His record remains unsurpassed to this day.
Tuesday, February 28th 2023 - 10:16 UTC
Messi, Dibu, Scaloni, and Argentine fans steal FIFA “The Best” show

Argentina's captain Lionel Messi Monday was awarded the 2022 “The Best” award by FIFA for the second time in his career; his teammate Emiliano Dibu Martínez was picked as the best goalkeeper, coach Lionel Scaloni was the best trainer and, if that was not good enough, Argentina's fans were also deemed the best on the planet.
Monday, February 13th 2023 - 09:36 UTC
Luxury Coffee Experience: Australian coffee shop offers Panamanian coffee at $140 per cup

A café in Melbourne, Australia offers its customers a unique experience by serving a cup of coffee for 140 dollars, 50 times the market price. The city of Melbourne has a tradition of coffee culture, which was fostered by Italian and Greek migration from the 1940s.
Wednesday, February 8th 2023 - 09:50 UTC
South American bid to host 2030 World Cup launched

Uruguay, Argentina, Paraguay, and Chile have officially launched their bid to co-host the 2030 football World Cup finals. During an event at the Argentine Football Association's training camp in Ezeiza, on the outskirts of Buenos Aires, dignitaries from all four countries made the announcement.