World • 05:46
Kim Jong Un says North Korea could 'completely destroy' South Korea, rules out talks
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un threatened to completely destroy South Korea during the Workers' Party congress, while signaling potential dialogue with the United States if it ends hostile policies.
Religion • 05:44
Pope Leo XIV announces 10-day Africa trip in April, along with visits to Monaco and Spain
Politics • Feb/25
Larry Summers to resign from Harvard University over Jeffrey Epstein ties
Spain • Feb/25
Julio Iglesias sues Spanish vice president Yolanda DÃaz over sexual abuse accusations
Football • Feb/25
Carlo Ancelotti's contract renewal with Brazil's national team nears completion
The 76th Sanremo Festival began Tuesday with Carlo Conti as host for the fifth time, Laura Pausini making her conducting debut, and Turkish actor Can Yaman co-hosting the opening night.
Football • Feb/25
Kylian Mbappe a serious doubt for Real Madrid's Champions League playoff against Benfica
The French striker is unlikely to feature Wednesday due to ongoing left knee discomfort sustained since December.
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Sanremo
Elettra Lamborghini calls for end to late-night parties near Sanremo festival hotels
The singer complained on social media about noise from brand-organized events preventing her sleep during the festival.
05:49
Sanremo
Achille Lauro absent from Sanremo stage during Fedez and Masini introduction
The co-host skipped his scheduled slot to present the competing duo on the festival's second night, with Laura Pausini stepping in instead.
Entertainment
Singer Elodie and motorcycle racer Iannone argue in Milan street
Weekly magazine Diva e Donna reported the pair had a heated argument in central Milan, after which Iannone drove away and Elodie went to see dancer Franceska Nuredini.
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Boxing
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Feb/18
Manny Pacquiao to face Ruslan Provodnikov in exhibition bout on April 18
The 47-year-old boxer will compete in a 10-round welterweight exhibition at Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas against the former junior welterweight champion.
Ukraine
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Feb/18
Ukraine imposes sanctions on Lukashenko as peace talks begin in Geneva
President Zelensky announced sanctions against Belarus's leader over military support to Russia, while Ukraine-Russia negotiations entered a second day with low expectations for breakthrough.
Entertainment
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Feb/17
Stefano De Martino tipped to host Sanremo 2027 as Carlo Conti steps down
RAI's chief executive has reportedly chosen De Martino to succeed Conti, with Amadeus and Antonella Clerici also under consideration for the 2027 festival.
Sanremo
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Feb/17
Sanremo festival prompts construction halt and traffic safety concerns
Authorities suspended 24-hour construction work across Imperia province ahead of the festival; unions raised safety alarms over RAI vehicles at the bus station.
Sanremo
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Feb/17
Fiorello predicts Fedez and Masini will win Sanremo 2026
The Italian showman forecasts the festival winner during his radio program, also calling for Adriano Celentano's participation.
Sports
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Feb/17
Federica Brignone declines Sanremo 2026 appearance after Olympic gold medals
The Italian skier, who won two golds at Milan Cortina, said she prefers to remain focused on skiing rather than perform at the festival.
Perú
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Feb/17
Peru's Congress removes interim President José Jerà after four months in office
Peru's Congress voted to remove interim President José Jerà on Tuesday following investigations into undisclosed meetings with Chinese businessmen, marking the eighth presidential change in a decade.
U.S.
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Feb/17
US military strikes kill 11 on alleged drug boats in Pacific and Caribbean
American forces attacked three vessels in the Eastern Pacific and Caribbean on Monday, marking the deadliest day of the Trump administration's five-month campaign against suspected drug smugglers at sea.
Entertainment
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Feb/17
Actor Shia LaBeouf arrested in New Orleans after street fight during Mardi Gras
The 39-year-old "Transformers" star faces two counts of simple battery following an altercation outside a Royal Street bar early Tuesday.
New York
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Feb/17
Mamdani threatens 9.5% property tax increase if state doesn't raise taxes on wealthy
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani proposed raising property taxes by 9.5 percent unless Governor Kathy Hochul approves higher income taxes on the rich.
U.S.
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Feb/17
US judge blocks re-detention of wrongfully deported Salvadoran Kilmar Abrego Garcia
A federal judge ruled the Trump administration cannot re-detain Abrego Garcia, finding the 90-day detention period expired and no viable deportation plan exists.
World
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Feb/17
Russia and Ukraine begin third round of U.S.-brokered peace talks in Geneva
Delegations met in Switzerland as Russian strikes killed at least three people overnight, with both sides maintaining hardline positions on territory and security guarantees.