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Cannes Film Festival 2026: Fans lock down red carpet spots ahead of opening

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Angry fans throw chairs, invade pitch as Messi GOAT Tour starts in India

Lionel Messi's tour of India kicked off chaotically as fans ripped up seats and threw them towards the pitch after the Argentina star cut short his walk.

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Arab Cup Matchday Two starts at Lusail Boulevard fan zone

The festival-like atmosphere brought football supporters together, showing the tournament’s cultural side.

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Arab Cup opens in Doha as Palestine claim win against hosts

The FIFA Arab Cup kicked off in thrilling fashion as Palestine defeated hosts Qatar with a stoppage-time winner, following an earlier Group A match in which Syria stunned Tunisia.

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Moment fireworks force Ajax match abandonment in Amsterdam

Fireworks and flares thrown by supporters forced the abandonment of Ajax’s league match against Groningen shortly after kickoff in Amsterdam.

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Barcelona fans return to Camp Nou after two years as stadium reopens

After more than two years of renovation, Camp Nou welcomed back 45,000 Barcelona fans for an emotional and long-awaited homecoming.

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Cambridge Dictionary unveils its ‘unhealthy’ Word of the Year for 2025

Feel connected to a celebrity you’ve never met in person? "Parasocial" has been crowned Cambridge Dictionary’s Word of the Year, highlighting the rise in “unhealthy” and “one-sided” relationships with celebrities, influencers and even AI chatbots.

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This is your brain on football, according to a new study

Researchers scanned football fans’ brains to see what happens when their favourite team wins or loses. Here’s what they found.

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Fans flock to Finland to celebrate as Moomins turn 80

Eight decades after their debut, the Moomins remain Finland’s most treasured literary export. Fans flocked to the official Moomin Museum to honour the impact of the beloved characters.

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Millions tune in to 24-hour livestream of moose migrating in Sweden

In 2024, the production hit 9 million viewers on SVT Play, the streaming platform for Sweden's national broadcaster SVT.

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Protests turn violent in Buenos Aires over Milei’s economic reforms

Clashes erupted in Buenos Aires as protesters opposing President Milei’s economic policies, including pension reforms, confronted police, who responded with tear gas and imposed restrictions on stadium access for those involved.

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Orange tide, the Dutch wave in Dortmund

In a vibrant display of support, Dutch enthusiasts turn the streets of Dortmund into an orange sea during their fan walk.

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Fans rejoice as Spain reaches Euro 2024 final

Spain beat France 2-1 in a high-intensity match.

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Parasocial relationships may cheer you up more than casual ones

A favourite YouTuber or a beloved book character may be more effective at cheering you up than an acquaintance, UK researchers say

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PHOTOS: Madonna wraps tour with massive free concert in Brazil

To close out her latest world tour, Madonna performed a free show on Copacabana beach in Rio in front of the largest live crowd in her four-decade career. We take a look back, in pictures.

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Does AI spell disaster for the music industry?

The last 100 years have been revolutionary for music but is technology still bringing positive change for the industry?

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LOTR fanfiction author loses copyright case to Tolkien estate & Amazon

Author Demetrious Polychron accused Amazon and the Tolkien estate of copyright infringement of his Lord of the Rings-inspired book. His lawsuit backfired and now he owes $134,000 (€122,000).