Jakub Dolejs of the Czech Republic claimed the top title in the main 1A category at the European Yo-Yo Championship in Slovakia.
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Iranian military claims it prevented US Navy ships from entering Strait of Hormuz
Trump announced the US would begin guiding ships on Monday through the strategic strait, a major transport route for oil, gas and fertiliser.
Tehran regime executes three protesters, one ‘without evidence’
Iran’s judiciary says three protesters detained over the January unrest in the city of Mashhad have been hanged, as rights groups report four murder convicts were executed in a unrelated case in Isfahan.
Iran executes detainee of the 2022 ‘Woman, Life, Freedom’ movement
Iran’s judiciary announced on Sunday that it had carried out the death execution of Mehrab Abdollahzadeh, a man arrested during 2022 protest movement, launched after the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini while in Iran’s morality police custody.
Poland’s president plans constitution rewrite
Poland’s nationalist President Karol Nawrocki on Sunday appointed a council to rewrite the country’s constitution. The members announced for the council include several figures associated with the Law and Justice (PiS) party. While all parliamentary groups are invited to take part, it is unclear if they will do so. Nawrocki announced his plans to review…
Massive crowds fill Rio’s Copacabana beach for free Shakira concert
Latin pop queen Shakira kicks off her free mega-concert on Rio’s famed Copacabana beach under a full moon, with drones forming the image of a she-wolf — her nickname — overhead as she takes the stage over an hour late.
Beige Mood Moves: A Short-Haired Dance of Pure Joy
Soft Aesthetic Mode: Activated She arrived like the world had quietly switched itself into “soft aesthetic mode.” A short-haired lady stepped into the moment wearing a beige cropped cowl-neck long-sleeve sweater, paired with matching high-waisted shorts and ankle-high heeled boots that looked elegant enough for walking but clearly had other intentions. Because the second the…
Qatar launches 2026 Year of Culture with Canada and Mexico through winter sports push
From curling to ice hockey, Doha is embracing winter sports as Qatar launches its 2026 Year of Culture with Canada and Mexico, blending cultural exchange with deeper diplomatic ties.
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Trump says US will reduce troop presence in Germany ‘a lot further’ than initial 5,000 withdrawal
Trump indicated without sharing details that a substantial further reduction of US troop presence in Germany was imminent, just a day after the Pentagon announced a withdrawal of 5,000 soldiers. Trump has also threatened earlier in the week to rollback troops in Spain and Italy.