Category: International
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Meet Milo and Tina, the ‘First Openly Gen Z Mascots’ of the Olympics
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For decades, every Olympic and Paralympic Games has been represented by some kind of mascot, with varied public receptions—from the much-criticized “Izzy” from Atlanta in 1996 to the beloved panda from Beijing 2022 and the big-eyed, divisive hats from Paris 2024. Taking over the post for 2026 are Milo and Tina, a pair of sibling…
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Meet Milo and Tina, the first openly Gen Z Olympic mascots
For decades, each edition of the Olympic and Paralympic Games has been represented by a mascot, with varying public reactions—from the much-criticized “Izzy” from Atlanta in 1996 to the beloved panda from Beijing in 2022 and the controversial big-eyed hats of Paris 2024. Taking up the post for 2026 are Milo and Tina, a pair…
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Three in every ten missing persons in Brazil are children or adolescents
Three out of every ten disappearance cases registered in Brazil during the year 2025 involved children and adolescents. According to data from the National System of Public Security Information (Sinesp), out of the 84,760 general occurrences, 23,919, or 28% of the total, involved victims under 18 years of age. This result also means that, on…
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Nipah Virus Infection
The Nipah virus (NiV) is a serious infectious disease that causes periodic outbreaks in parts of Asia. Although the risk to most people remains very low, understanding this virus is important if you plan to travel to one of the areas where it circulates. No cases have been found in the United Kingdom. What is…
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Nipah Virus Infection
The Nipah virus (NiV) is a serious infectious disease that causes periodic outbreaks in some regions of Asia. Although the risk to most people remains very low, it is important to understand this virus if you plan to travel to one of the areas where it circulates. No cases have been recorded in the United…
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Remains of last Israeli held in Gaza recovered, Israeli Army says
The Israeli Army announced on Monday (26) the recovery of the remains of Ran Gvili, identified as the last Israeli held in the Gaza Strip. According to military authorities, the conclusion of the identification process allows advancing to the next phase of the ceasefire agreement signed in October, which provides for gradual measures to end…
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Remains of Last Israeli Held in Gaza Recovered, Israeli Army Says
The Israeli Army announced the recovery of Ran Gvili’s remains, the last Israeli held in Gaza, allowing progress in the ceasefire agreement phases.
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See the full list of Oscar 2026 nominees
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Thursday (22), in Los Angeles, the list of nominees for the Oscar 2026. The announcement was made by actress Danielle Brooks, from The Color Purple, and actor Lewis Pullman, from Top Gun: Maverick, with broadcast on the award’s official networks. “The Secret Agent” was nominated…
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See the complete list of Oscar 2026 nominees
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on the morning of this Thursday (22), in Los Angeles, the list of nominees for the Oscar 2026. The announcement was made by actress Danielle Brooks, from The Color Purple, and actor Lewis Pullman, from Top Gun: Maverick, with broadcast on the official networks of the…
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Brazilian Adolpho Veloso Nominated for Oscar for Best Cinematography
Cinematographer Adolpho Veloso has reached one of the most significant moments in his career by being nominated for the Oscar for Best Cinematography. A native of São Paulo, the professional is competing for his work on “Train Dreams”, a drama directed by Clint Bentley and starring Joel Edgerton and Felicity Jones. The nomination was announced…