A duck named Merlin, dressed in Mexico's national team colors, has become an internet sensation and the unofficial mascot of the World Cup after going viral during the team's opening victory celebration in Mexico City.
Princess Zahra Aga Khan confirmed that the legendary racehorse Shergar was shot and killed within two days of his 1983 kidnapping by an IRA gang. Despite his tragic end, Shergar's legacy as a dominant champion remains, with his 1981 Derby win holding the record for the largest winning margin.
Princess Zahra Aga Khan confirmed that the legendary racehorse Shergar was shot two days after his 1983 kidnapping by the IRA. The horse, a national symbol of Irish breeding, suffered a cruel death and was buried in a bog. Shergar's racing legacy, including his record 10-length Derby win, remains prominent.
O tatu-bola, espécie exclusiva do Brasil e que inspirou o mascote Fuleco na Copa de 2014, perdeu 50% de sua área de ocorrência natural e segue ameaçado de extinção devido ao desmatamento e caça. Um novo plano de ação nacional busca reverter o quadro.
England's team bus was robbed in Florida, with most equipment recovered. Curaçao, the smallest nation ever, debuts at the World Cup against Germany. Peruvian police used mascot costumes to arrest a drug dealer. Scotland celebrated a historic win, and VAR controversy arose in the Qatar vs. Switzerland match.
Two Peruvian police officers, disguised as World Cup mascots Clutch and Maple, arrested a suspected drug dealer in Lima. The operation occurred during the World Cup opening match, capitalizing on the suspect's known football fandom.
A Embaixada dos Bonecos Gigantes apresenta versões gigantes de atletas para celebrar a estreia do Brasil na Copa contra Marrocos. Novos bonecos de Vini Jr, Ronaldos e Pelé foram criados para o torneio.
Peruvian police used World Cup mascots, Clutch the Bald Eagle and Maple the Moose, to arrest a suspect in a drug raid in Lima. The officers, disguised as the mascots, approached the suspect without arousing suspicion due to his fervent World Cup fandom.
A cidade de São Paulo apresentou o Paulistinha, novo mascote oficial criado por Mauricio de Sousa, como parte das comemorações de 90 anos do cartunista. A novidade inclui um desfile no Anhembi e a instalação de um banco com personagens na Avenida Paulista.
Peruvian police disguised as World Cup mascots arrested an alleged drug trafficker in Lima. The suspect was a fervent football fan, and officers used this to approach his home and apprehend him, later finding drugs and a weapon.
Jockey Saffie Osborne is in exceptional form, securing 22 wins in the Flat jockeys' championship's first six weeks. With a strong performance and a profitable betting record, she is now targeting her first Royal Ascot winner, a pinnacle event in her sport.
Shanghai has launched "Ze Ling," its first mascot for the intangible cultural heritage of Shanghai-style Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The mascot, inspired by the ancient mythical creature Bai Ze, symbolizes wisdom, disease identification, and longevity. The city plans to develop cultural products and animations around "Ze Ling" to attract younger generations to TCM.
A seleção de Curaçao, a menor nação a participar de uma Copa do Mundo, estreia contra a Alemanha. Formado por jogadores da diáspora, muitos nascidos na Holanda, o time caribenho de menos de 200 mil habitantes celebra cada momento nos EUA antes do jogo.
As mascotes da Copa do Mundo, Maple (alce), Zayu (onça-pintada) e Clutch (águia-careca), representam Canadá, México e EUA, respectivamente. Elas simbolizam a cultura e identidade dos países, com Zayu e Clutch sendo espécies ameaçadas de extinção.
Ruas em Goiás, Brasil, estão sendo decoradas com pinturas, bandeiras e símbolos da Copa do Mundo de 2026 para apoiar a Seleção Brasileira. Iniciativas em Goiânia, Aparecida de Goiânia, Trindade e Cristianópolis envolvem moradores e artistas locais.
Moradores da Rua Argentina, em Boa Vista, Roraima, decoraram a via com as cores verde e amarelo para a Copa do Mundo de 2026. A iniciativa, que incluiu um mutirão e arrecadação de fundos, homenageia o Brasil, o vira-lata caramelo e Vinícius Júnior.
The Ascott Limited hợp tác với Sun Group để quản lý 1.700 phòng tại TP.HCM và Phú Quốc, giới thiệu các thương hiệu mới như Lyf và Harris tại Việt Nam, nhằm nâng cao chuẩn nghỉ dưỡng và thu hút khách quốc tế.
After a 15-year wait, a new Spyro game, Spyro: A Realm Beyond, is announced for spring 2027 on Xbox, PS5, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2, developed by independent studio Toys for Bob.
Panayotis Pascot, humoriste français, remonte sur les planches avec son spectacle 'Entre les deux' après des représentations à Bobino et à l'Odéon, abordant des thèmes personnels tels que l'enfance, la dépression et le désir de parentalité.
Pump.fun, a Solana-based memecoin launchpad, has introduced an open bounty platform offering crypto rewards for extreme promotional tasks, raising concerns over safety, moderation, and legal exposure.
A new youth political movement in India, the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), with over 22 million Instagram followers and a cockroach mascot, will hold its first offline protest in New Delhi. Launched in response to comments by India's Chief Justice, the CJP demands accountability for exam discrepancies and the education minister's resignation, testing its viral online support against real-world impact.
Confeiteira pernambucana cria taça da Copa do Mundo em formato de bolo de rolo, viralizando nas redes sociais. A obra homenageia a cultura e gastronomia do estado.
Thousands protested in Albania against a luxury resort backed by Jared Kushner, using flamingos as a symbol of the endangered ecosystem. Protests grew after developers fenced off land, leading to arrests and clashes. The project faces scrutiny over environmental impact and land ownership.
Cricket Victoria plans to merge the Melbourne Stars and Renegades into a single "Melbourne" team and sell its second BBL license to a private investor, pending Cricket Australia approval.
