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Pope Leo XIV meets Antonio Banderas, watches flamenco performance in Madrid
Pope Leo XIV joined artists, performers, athletes and cultural figures at a large event in Madrid on Sunday as part of his visit to Spain. Video shows the pontiff greeting attendees and receiving applause from the crowd at the Movistar Arena before taking part in a programme celebrating culture, the arts and sport. Spanish actor Antonio Banderas addressed the audience, while acclaimed flamenco dancer Sara Baras and her troupe delivered a performance watched by the pope and thousands of...
Los Angeles: A travel guide to the 2026 World Cup host city
The 70,000-capacity SoFi Stadium in Inglewood will host eight matches at this summer’s World Cup. Los Angeles is famous for its sunshine, surfing beaches, Hollywood glamour and a food scene shaped by cultures from around the world. The Californian city is also renowned for its sporting culture and will once again step onto football’s biggest stage as a FIFA World Cup host this summer, before welcoming the world back for the Olympics in 2028.
'I visited England's World Cup base – what I experienced there took my breath away'
England may have selected the smallest host city as their base for World Cup 2026. But they'll be pleasantly surprised by the size of Kansas City's heart. The Three Lions have crossed the pond in search of 'bringing it home' and for most of their stay in the States, they'll straddle Kansas and Missouri, despite not playing a group game in the Midwest.
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Bafana to leave for WC Monday after visa bungle
South Africa's flight from Johannesburg's OR Tambo International Airport to Mexico for the opening match of the FIFA World Cup, scheduled to land on on Sunday morning, was delayed, SAFA confirmed, but it was rebooked for Monday morning. The SABC broke news of the flight delay on Saturday night. Their subsequent reporting claimed that at least 20 of the travelling contingent -- mostly, but not only players -- were still having their Visas processed by the United States Embassy, while...
‘Putting biodiversity in our hands’: British wildlife will soon be celebrated on banknotes
Some say 'animal underdogs' have been left off the shortlist, which is now open to a public vote. Historical figures like Winston Churchill will soon be replaced by native wildlife on UK banknotes. In a public consultation run by the Bank of England, the theme of nature came out on top.
Public asked to help select UK wildlife to appear on new banknote series
News release The public are being asked to give their views on a selection of wildlife, native to the UK, that will appear on the next series of banknotes in a consultation launched today. Working with a panel of wildlife experts from across the UK, the Bank of England has produced a shortlist of animals that could become the central image on the £5, £10, £20 and £50 notes. The list has been grouped into three categories, which cover a variety of species and environments.
Bank defends idea to replace banknote historical figures with dolphins and owls
Bank defends idea to replace banknote historical figures with dolphins and owls Animal include dolphin, a fox, a butterfly, an owl, a bumblebee, and a shark - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments The Bank of England has defended its decision to feature wildlife on the next series of banknotes, a move that will see historical figures replaced. This comes after the Bank launched a public consultation earlier this month, inviting views on a selection of UK native wildlife. Working with a panel of...
U.S. strikes Iranian military sites. And, Trump's $1.8 billion fund faces scrutiny
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Pope Leo praises Spain’s commitment to peace and respect for law after Trump rift
Pope Leo may not find it hard to connect with his hosts as he kicks off a weeklong visit to Spain this weekend. Like Leo, Spain’s socialist government has been vocally critical of the Iran war, risking the ire of the Trump administration by refusing to provide military support. And also like the Chicago-born pontiff, Spain has been outspoken in opposing Israel’s war in Gaza.