Entertainment

Friday, November 12th 2021 - 19:07 UTC
Cardiff court hands down 18- month jail sentence to manager behind Argentine footballer's fatal flight

British aviation businessman David Henderson, who organized the private flight from Nantes to Cardiff resulting in the death of Argentine footballer Emiliano Sala, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison after being found guilty of “endangering the safety of the aircraft.”
Wednesday, November 10th 2021 - 08:19 UTC
South Georgia releases Blue Belt Program stamps

The Government of South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands is releasing a stamp set to celebrate its involvement in the UK Blue Belt Program.
Wednesday, November 10th 2021 - 08:16 UTC
The difference between the Scottish and English poppies: botanically incorrect

Did you know that not all Remembrance poppies look the same? Although the poppy is a universal symbol of Remembrance, the way each country makes them is very different.
Monday, November 8th 2021 - 19:54 UTC
Health care professionals in charge of Maradona booked for murder

All seven health care professionals who were treating Argentine football legend Diego Armando Maradona when he underwent surgery and eventually died have been charged with malpractice and other crimes by a San Isidro (Greater Buenos Aires) court Monday.
Monday, November 1st 2021 - 17:53 UTC
Shanghai Disneyland shut down after one tourist tests positive for COVID-19

Chinese authorities have decided to shut down Disneyland and Disneytown temporarily In Shanghai between Monday and Tuesday out of COVID-19 concerns, it was announced.
Saturday, October 30th 2021 - 08:51 UTC
Argentina lifts capacity ban ahead of a football match against Brazil

Argentine authorities have lifted all capacity restrictions on outdoor events as of Nov. 16, Health Minister Carla Vizzotti announced Friday. It is also the day Argentina's national football team is to clash with Brazil in a World Cup qualifier.
Wednesday, October 27th 2021 - 08:40 UTC
Argentina declares Maradona's childhood house as a 'National Historic Site'

Argentina authorities have declared the house in the low-income Buenos Aires neighborhood of Villa Fiorito where football legend Diego Armando Maradona spent his childhood a National Historic Site, it was announced learned Tuesday.
Wednesday, October 27th 2021 - 08:33 UTC
“Polar Preet” and her Antarctic challenge, “I really hope I can inspire people”

British Army officer Captain Harpreet Chandi is preparing to become the first woman of colour to cross Antarctica unsupported. The physio-therapist from 3 Medical Regiment, who is being sponsored by the British Forces Broadcasting System, BFBS, will be completely on her own during the challenge which is set to last 45 days.
Monday, October 25th 2021 - 05:06 UTC
Football legend Pelé posts video marking his 81st birthday

Brazilian football legend Edson Arantes do Nascimento, also known as Pelé, turned 81 Saturday and posted messages on social media thanking fans for their support after being discharged from the hospital recently.
Friday, October 22nd 2021 - 08:00 UTC
Buenos Aires' American Club closes its doors after 103 years

The traditional meeting point of Buenos Aires's banking and industrial elites has shut its doors after it was unable to cope with financial hardships stemming from the COVID-19 restrictions.