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Valencia, who won Colombia's center-right opposition primary on March 8 with 3.2 million votes, named economist and former Bogotá councilor Oviedo—runner-up with 1.25 million votes—as her vice presidential pick for the 2026 election. The 48-year-old senator from Centro Democrático, known for her opposition to the 2016 FARC deal, pairs her conservative stance with Oviedo's centrist appeal and work on inclusive data for LGBTQ+ communities, marking a first for the party. They aim to unite 4.5 million primary voters against leftist frontrunner Iván Cepeda, with betting odds giving Valencia a 35% chance ahead of the May 31 first round.

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In a heartfelt video from her Bogotá home, Senator Paloma Valencia embraced Juan Daniel Oviedo and welcomed him as 'señor vicepresidente,' capturing a moment of excitement amid family photos and modern artwork.

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In Belo Horizonte's Mineirão on March 8, Cruzeiro beat rivals Atlético Mineiro 1-0 in the Campeonato Mineiro final thanks to Kaio Jorge's 60th-minute strike, ending Atlético's six-year title streak. Tensions boiled over in the 90+6' when Atlético keeper Everson tackled Cruzeiro's Christian with a knee to the chest, sparking a huge brawl involving players, subs, and staff—including Hulk's punch on Lucas Romero. Referee Matheus Candançan issued 12 reds to Cruzeiro and 11 to Atlético after a 10-minute halt, breaking Brazil's previous record of 22 from 1954, as military police restored order.

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Kaio Jorge's goal gave Cruzeiro their first title in seven years, but the final seconds turned into pure chaos with fists flying and a Brazilian-record 23 red cards handed out.

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During Bahrain pre-season testing, four-time champion Max Verstappen criticized the 2026 regulations for demanding too much energy management, making races less fun and preventing flat-out driving. Lando Norris, the 2025 title winner with McLaren, shot back that drivers like Verstappen, who earn huge paychecks, shouldn't complain and can quit if they want. George Russell agreed, while one unnamed driver confided to a podcast that Verstappen voiced widespread frustrations many keep quiet to avoid clashing with F1's push for the new rules. Early tests also highlighted turbo lag and start issues, with teams calling for fixes ahead of the new era.

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Max Verstappen climbed out of Red Bull's new 2026 car after three days of testing and didn't hold back: the heavily revised machines feel more like 'Formula E on steroids' than proper F1 racing.

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King Charles presented Flight Lieutenant Colin Bell with the citation for his 1945 Distinguished Flying Cross, earned for 50 daring Mosquito bomber raids over Nazi Germany. The last surviving pilot of his squadron, Bell gifted the king his new memoir *Bloody Dangerous* and shared a moment of living history spanning five monarchs. Bell's sharp demeanor and recent car purchase for his March 5 birthday drew widespread admiration for his remarkable vitality.

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In Buckingham Palace's elegant Chinese Drawing Room, 105-year-old RAF veteran Colin Bell stood tall in a dark suit, shaking hands with King Charles III after receiving a long-overdue honor.

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Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has recorded 2 goals and assists in the 2026 UEFA Champions League season, compared to 1 goal and assist for FC Barcelona winger Raphinha. Courtois achieved this with 2 assists while Raphinha had 0 goals and 1 assist.

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The 24-year-old midfielder for Guatemala's Club Xelajú MC proposed to Wendy Nicole right after the final whistle against Marquense at Estadio Mario Camposeco last Sunday. Videos showed her accepting amid crowd cheers, but by Wednesday, Quirós posted that the relationship had ended due to a difficult personal situation. He asked for respect, focused on his career and team without sharing details, while fans shared jokes about the rapid turn and advice on private proposals. Quirós, a recent addition to Xelajú, helped in the midfield that night as his club pushes mid-table in Liga Nacional Clausura.

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Derrickson Quirós dropped to one knee on the pitch after his team's 4-2 win, ring in hand, as fans cheered his girlfriend's yes. Just days later, he shared on Instagram that the engagement was over.

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Laird Hamilton, a 62-year-old big-wave surfer, shares views on embracing sunshine for health benefits including boosted mood, immunity, and energy while criticizing sunscreen use. He highlights his youthful appearance and personal sun exposure routines. Discussion rejects sunscreen, references 1970s-80s skin cancer fears, and promotes sun worship for well-being.

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National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula barred ODM lawmaker Anthony Kibagendi from parliamentary activities after his Citizen TV interview accusing Parliament of being auctioned to the executive and criticizing protest handling. Wetang'ula expressed shock during a heated session, ruling Kibagendi out until he submits a proper apology. Opposition figures like Edwin Sifuna and Babu Owino condemned the move as shrinking democratic space, while supporters argued it protected the institution's dignity amid rising political tensions.

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Anthony Kibagendi called Parliament an 'appendage of State House' on live TV. Moments later, Speaker Wetang'ula suspended him indefinitely from the House.

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Bello El-Rufai, son of Nasir El-Rufai, sent a direct message to Sistaliano insulting her mother after her comment on his now-deleted post. Sistaliano retaliated by publicly insulting Bello El-Rufai's mother on X. Bello El-Rufai responded defending his actions as a parent-to-parent reply during Ramadan, claiming Sistaliano initiated the parental insults.

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Iran's supreme leader, who ruled for 37 years after Ayatollah Khomeini's death, was killed on February 28, 2026, at age 86 in a strike on his Tehran residence amid escalating conflict. The Economist's obituary, written in free indirect discourse to channel Khamenei's perspective—calling America the 'Great Satan' and his death a martyr's honor—faced accusations of sympathy from critics who highlighted his suppression of dissent, support for proxies like Hezbollah and Hamas, and personal enrichment. Defenders, including obit editor Ann Wroe, explained the ironic style lets tyrants 'hang themselves with their own rope,' while acknowledging his brutality like ordering mass killings; the clash reveals obituary-writing tensions for controversial figures.

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Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's death in a U.S.-Israeli airstrike sparked not just a succession crisis in Iran, but a fiery debate over The Economist's obituary that immersed readers in his worldview.

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Spurs fan Ritchie Stunt captured images of a man resembling Lange—blond hair, black puffer jacket—in the square around 4 p.m. local time, hours after the Champions League defeat where young keeper Antonin Kinsky's errors led to a 4-0 halftime lead for Atletico. The club sits 16th in the Premier League, winless in 10 games and a point above relegation, fueling fan anger over Lange's recruitment and jokes about his trip amid the crisis. No word from Tottenham confirms his purpose, as pressure mounts before Liverpool and the return leg.

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Just a day after Tottenham's crushing 5-2 loss to Atletico Madrid, photos emerged of Sporting Director Johan Lange standing alone on Amsterdam's Dam Square, phone in hand.

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The Regional Trial Court Branch 52 ordered the travel ban on February 10, 2026, citing probable cause that they might flee to avoid prosecution in an alleged P355 million plunder scheme in Bulacan's flood control projects. Accuser Brice Hernandez claims Estrada funneled funds to Hagonoy and Malolos projects for a 30% kickback, charges Estrada denies while filing perjury against Hernandez. The DOJ notes the investigation is ongoing with no formal charges yet, as some officials like Alcantara serve as state witnesses in related cases.

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A judge in Manila just issued a hold departure order, keeping Senator Jinggoy Estrada and four former public works officials in the country amid a corruption probe into flood projects.

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