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The Long Wave: Trinidad and Tobago carnival celebrates African roots
Soca veterans join forces with Afrobeats stars as the diaspora strengthens ties with the motherland. Plus, Angela Davis heads to London. Hello and welcome to The Long Wave. In our launch edition , ...The Guardian - 23h -
‘Power of music’: steel pan bands foster joy and resilience at Trinidad and Tobago carnival
Caribbean country’s steel band competition, held this year amid escalating violence, celebrates an instrument born out of colonial resistance. A crescent moon hung in the cloudless sky over ...The Guardian - 2d -
How revellers are making Trinidad's carnival more sustainable
There are efforts under way to recycle and reuse more at what has been dubbed "the greatest show on Earth".BBC News - 2d -
Waves are getting bigger. Is the world ready?
Southern Ocean waves are growing larger and faster, threatening coastlines. But some scientists think they could help turn the tide in the climate crisis. In his remarkable memoir of his life ...The Guardian - Feb. 22 -
Carts, catwalk and carnival: Photos of the week
A selection of news photographs from around the world.BBC News - Feb. 22 -
Elon Musk waves 'bureaucracy chainsaw' gifted by Argentina
Argentina's president gifted Elon Musk a chainsaw to symbolise cuts to bureaucracy.BBC News - Feb. 21 -
Health chiefs warn of potential second norovirus wave
A different strain of the winter vomiting virus is now on the rise, UK health experts say.BBC News - Feb. 27 -
Polish far right starts to ride Trump wave
Sławomir Mentzen is now polling in second place ahead of presidential elections in MayFinancial Times - 2d -
'It's going to be a short game!' Mulder bowls Root
South Africa's Wiaan Mulder removes Joe Root's off-stump to leave England in trouble at 103-5 in their ICC Champions Trophy match in Karachi.BBC News - 5d -
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The Latest: A day inside Brazil's wild Carnival parties
Brazil’s Carnival revelry is ramping up, from the raucous street parties to the glitzy paradesABC News - 4d -
Record-breaking Arsenal enjoy carnival season in Eindhoven
Eindhoven is packed with carnival-goers but on Tuesday it was Arsenal enjoying their own party, setting a Champions League record in the process.BBC News - 1d -
‘You Feel Powerful’: Marching Through Carnival
High school bands practice for months before parading through the streets of New Orleans during Carnival.The New York Times - 14h -
Elon Musk Is South African. It Explains a Lot.
His worldview is inseparable from his rearing in apartheid South Africa.The New York Times - 6d -
Israel's West Bank crackdown triggers a wave of displacement unseen in decades
Tens of thousands of Palestinians have fled home following recent Israeli military operations across the northern West BankABC News - Feb. 19 -
Catarina Macario's impact gives USWNT a wave of optimism for 2025
A 2-0 win over Colombia -- which included Catarina Macario scoring her first international goal in three years -- gave the USWNT the ideal start for 2025.ESPN - Feb. 21 -
German election shows how far green wave has receded in Europe
Result is further evidence that political conversation around the climate crisis has shifted. German election live – latest updates In the final days of an election campaign dominated by ...The Guardian - Feb. 24 -
'I never retired' - Root eyes more ODI success with England
Joe Root speaks to BBC Sport about England's form, his 50-over future and past World Cup failure before England's Champions Trophy opener.BBC News - Feb. 21 -
Democrat Crockett 'rooting' for Mexico, Canada against Trump: 'It's really wild'
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) said Friday she is "rooting" for Canada and Mexico because they are standing up to President Trump. "They are really the ones that are speaking truth to power right ...The Hill - Feb. 21 -
Buttler captaining better than I did at times - Root
Batter Joe Root backs "brilliant leader" Jos Buttler and says the England captain is making a better fist of the job than he did at times during his tenure as Test skipper.BBC News - Feb. 24 -
'How does he play that shot?!' - Root scoops ball for six
Joe Root scoops the ball "perfectly" for six as England face Afghanistan in the Champions Trophy.BBC News - Feb. 26 -
West Bank Operation Tests Palestinian Leaders’ Ability to Root Out Militants
The Palestinian Authority wants to prove it can handle security in Gaza, even if it means working in parallel with a destructive Israeli campaign that has displaced tens of thousands.The New York Times - 6d -
Jamie George inspired by Joe Root to kick on after England captaincy blow
Hooker feared international career could be over George replaced by Maro Itoje on eve of Six Nations Jamie George questioned whether he had an England future after being left hurt by Steve ...The Guardian - 1d -
How Linda McMahon can root out and destroy camouflaged DEI programs
The Trump administration is attempting to rid public colleges and universities of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programming, but to effectively root out this toxic ideology, the ...The Hill - 17h -
The New Yorker Celebrates 100 Years
A buzzy night spot was the party venue for a magazine that is “the last of its kind.”The New York Times - Feb. 27 -
Gazans celebrate Ramadan surrounded by rubble
NBC News crews captured Gazans celebrating Ramadan in Rafah and Khan Younis as Israel plans to halt all humanitarian aid entering the Gaza Strip on March 2.NBC News - 3d -
Trump celebrates disruption and defies backlash
“The people elected me to do the job, and I'm doing it."Politico - 1d -
For Stars at the Oscars, a Night of Celebration and Selfies
Timothée Chalamet, Demi Moore, Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande and other stars dropped their guard on Hollywood’s biggest night.The New York Times - 21h -
Samba queen Sabrina Sato: ‘Heaven must be similar to Carnival’
The Brazilian star loves sunglasses, massages and her tailor-made costumesFinancial Times - Feb. 21 -
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Families, revelers party side-by-side in traditional Carnival in Sao Paulo town
During Carnival, the small Brazilian town of Sao Luiz do Paraitinga’s calm everyday life transforms into a joyful party known for its deep-rooted traditions, giant puppets and songs known in ...ABC News - 2d -
Dressed Like Mario And Luigi, Brazil Cops Arrested Pickpocket Suspects At Carnival
Usually, the thought of police going undercover brings to mind Hollywood-esque stakeouts where authorities utilize binoculars in cars. But in Brazil, the cops went undercover for Sao Paulo Carnival ...GameSpot - 20h -
Malian filmmaker Souleymane Cissé, a pioneer of African cinema, dies
Malian filmmaker Souleymane Cissé, a pioneer of African cinema with a career spanning 50 years, has died at age 84ABC News - Feb. 19 -
Britain accuses Russia of planning to interfere in upcoming Central African Republic elections
Britain accused Russia of planning to interfere in upcoming elections in the Central African Republic, and the U.S. alleged that Moscow was seeking to steal the gold and diamond-rich country’s ...NBC News - Feb. 21 -
Men accused of using witchcraft to try to harm African leader
Police said one man confessed they had been hired for a curse to kill President Hakainde Hichilema. He testified they were promised more than $1 million.CBS News - Feb. 24 -
Claims of white genocide 'not real', South African court rules
Donald Trump has been raising the alarm over the number of white farmers killed in the country.BBC News - Feb. 25 -
WATCH: South African students create stunning crowd formations
Students at Curro Durbanville High School create synchronized formations while chanting to songs like “Can’t Stop the Feeling” by Justin Timberlake and “Let It Go” from "Frozen."ABC News - Feb. 25
