Entertainment

Monday, August 24th 2020 - 09:26 UTC
Peru: Thirteen people crushed to death as they try to flee a clandestine party raided by police

At least 13 people were crushed to death or asphyxiated as partygoers tried to flee a Lima nightclub after it was raided by police for hosting a party in violation of coronavirus restrictions.
Monday, August 17th 2020 - 08:10 UTC
Australian marathon swimmer breaks the men's record for number of English Channel crossings, 35

An Australian marathon swimmer on Sunday (Aug 16) became the second woman to break the men's record for number of Channel crossings - and avoided new UK quarantine rules on French arrivals on her return.
Friday, August 14th 2020 - 08:02 UTC
Falklands Sports Council has new logo and announces scholarships scheme

The newly formed Falkland Islands National Sports Council (NSC) has revealed its new logo, designed by Tony Ellis of Tonedog Graphic Design. The front ‘wings’ represent the freedom and movement of sport and are also symbolic of a winner’s ribbon that the penguin is passing through, head raised in proud accomplishment.
Wednesday, August 12th 2020 - 08:46 UTC
Mexican masked wrestlers out of business or forced to underground fights by the Covid-19 virus

Mexico’s legendary masked wrestlers have been economically body-slammed by the coronavirus pandemic, with some resorting to food parcels or even underground fights to survive a ban on sporting events.
Friday, July 31st 2020 - 09:26 UTC
Brazilian coach quits after football club contracts goalkeeper convicted for a femicide

The coach of the women's team of Brazilian football club Rio Branco quit Thursday quit in protest at the men's team's decision to sign star goalkeeper Bruno, who was convicted in 2013 of murdering his girlfriend.
Tuesday, July 28th 2020 - 08:01 UTC
US Postal Service commemorates Bugs Bunny 80th birthday with Forever stamps

The United States Postal Service issued the Bugs Bunny commemorative Forever stamps this Monday, the character's 80th birthday. The Bugs Bunny stamps were dedicated in a virtual ceremony and are now being sold at US Post Office locations and online at usps.com/bugsbunny80
Monday, July 27th 2020 - 09:25 UTC
Rio de Janeiro cancels New Year's samba celebrations on Copacabana Beach

The annual New Year's Eve celebrations which traditionally see millions of people gathered on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro have been cancelled this year as Brazil grapples with surging coronavirus infections, city authorities said.
Saturday, July 25th 2020 - 08:24 UTC
F1 Grand Prix scraps this year the Americas and includes three European races

The Grand’s Prix in the United States, Mexico, Brazil and Canada have been scrapped this year but three races in Europe have been added to the coronavirus-affected season, Formula One said on Friday.
Saturday, July 25th 2020 - 08:15 UTC
Sao Paulo postpones 2021 Carnival celebrations because of the coronavirus

Sao Paulo, the biggest city in South America, postponed its 2021 Carnival celebrations on the same day that Formula One scrapped its next planned race here, underlying the enduring effects policymakers expect the coronavirus pandemic to have on Brazil.
Wednesday, July 22nd 2020 - 06:52 UTC
Paraguayan football resumes on Tuesday following a four month virus shutdown

Paraguayan football resumed on Tuesday after a four-month coronavirus shutdown with Cerro Porteno beating league leaders Libertad 2-1 and River Plate drawing 1-1 with Nacional.