Crowds filled the Sambadrome to watch samba schools face off at Rio Carnival.
Year: 2025
SpaceX rocket explodes, raining debris from sky for second time in a row
It grounded flights in Orlando, Miami and Palm Beach after debris concerns from Starship’s failed launch.
Students now free to choose their hairstyles, Thai court rules
A 50-year-old directive that policed students’ hairstyles was found to be unconstitutional.
‘Scary’ tropical Cyclone Alfred nears Queensland
Four million people are in the firing line – but some surfers have been throwing caution to the wind.
Trump expands exemptions from Canada and Mexico tariffs
Trump said he was granting the two US neighbours a temporary exemption on tariffs that he imposed two days ago.
Paris Gare du Nord trains halted after WW2 bomb found
The unexploded bomb was found on tracks near the station, with all trains, including the Eurostar, cancelled.
Lady Gaga: My biggest fear? Being alone
As she returns to pop with her seventh album, Mayhem, Lady Gaga reflects on the loneliness of fame.
As US and Canada trade barbs, it’s so far so good for Mexico’s Sheinbaum
Donald Trump and Justin Trudeau’s clear tensions are a stark contrast to the Mexican leader’s approach to the White House.
The Indian film showing the bride’s ‘humiliation’ in arranged marriage
Sthal is notable for the unflinching way it portrays a bride’s experience in arranged marriage.
Nigerian senator suspended after making sexual harassment claims
Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan had accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of sexual harassment.