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Trump's Awkward Trophy Presentation Overshadows Spain's World Cup Win
Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 to win their second World Cup. Donald Trump, who had backed Argentina, lingered on stage after presenting the t
Charli XCX, Lucian Freud, and Vijay's Final Film: This Week's Cultural Highlights Across Europe
Charli XCX releases her album 'Music, Fashion, Film' on 24 July. Lucian Freud's drawings and paintings are on display at Louisiana Museum in
Spain Fans Erupt in Celebration After World Cup Final Victory
Spain won the FIFA World Cup final 1-0 against Argentina in extra time. Fans in Madrid and Barcelona celebrated late into the night. The vic
Shakira Headlines First World Cup Final Half-Time Show, Extending Break to 30 Minutes
The World Cup final between Spain and Argentina featured a Super Bowl-style half-time show curated by Coldplay's Chris Martin. Shakira perfo
World Cup Winners to Receive Record $51 Million Prize
The 2026 World Cup champions will receive a record $51 million prize, up from $42 million in 2022. FIFA has allocated $871 million in total
Zinedine Zidane to Succeed Deschamps as France Coach on 1 September
According to L'Équipe and Le Parisien, Zinedine Zidane will take over as France coach on 1 September. He replaces Didier Deschamps, who led
England Edges France 6-4 in Record-Breaking World Cup Third-Place Match
England beat France 6-4 in a thrilling World Cup third-place playoff, with Bukayo Saka scoring a hat trick. The match set records for most g
The Milanese Sculptor Behind the FIFA World Cup Trophy
Silvio Gazzaniga, a Milanese sculptor, created the FIFA World Cup trophy in 1971. His design, featuring two figures spiraling toward an orb,
Athens Photo Festival 2026: A Polyphonic Exploration of Photography at Benaki Museum
The Athens Photo Festival, Greece's largest photography event, features 70 artists from 30 countries at the Benaki Museum. The exhibition sp
Brenda Fricker, First Irish Woman to Win an Oscar, Dies at 81
Brenda Fricker, the first Irish woman to win an Academy Award, has died aged 81. She won Best Supporting Actress for her role in 'My Left Fo
Michelin's First Winery Ratings Face Backlash After Burgundy Estate Rejects Award
Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux in Burgundy has asked to be removed from Michelin's inaugural winery guide, questioning how its rating was determined
From Greek Classrooms to Nolan's Epic: The Odyssey's Enduring Journey
Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' premieres worldwide, reigniting interest in Homer's ancient epic. In Greece, teachers and theatre producti