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South Africa is withdrawing its peacekeeping troops from the United Nations missions, marking the end of its 27-year participation in such initiatives.

Ukrainian skeleton athlete Wladyslaw Heraskewytsch was banned from competing in the Olympics for wearing a helmet that honored athletes killed by Russia's invasion.

A head-on collision in Tururu, Ceará, resulted in the death of one woman and injuries to another, both of whom were not wearing helmets.

Christopher Nolan's upcoming film is under scrutiny by historians for its unrealistic depictions of ancient Greece.

Argentina's President Javier Milei expresses support for Donald Trump's Peace Board and proposes sending Argentine forces to stabilize Gaza.

The IOC has faced backlash for banning the wearing of helmets memorializing Ukraine war victims while selling out Nazi propaganda merchandise from the 1936 Berlin Olympics.

Skeleton athletes showcased their personal stories and statements through their helmet designs at the Olympics in Cortina.

The Jornal Liberal covers a range of topics including the childhood of a Brazilian Olympic gold medalist, social media celebrations by actress Isadora Cruz, Ukrainian athletes honored with helmets, Mendonça's role as the rapporteur of a bank inquiry, and a glimpse into the vibrant Carnival celebrations across Brazil.

An expert claims that the helmets worn by Ukrainian athletes do not signify a political statement.

Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladislav Heraskevich made headlines at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics by competing with a helmet featuring images of fallen compatriot athletes, refusing to cover or switch helmets despite pressure from the IOC.

Latvia's Education and Science Minister Dace Melbārde urges the International Olympic Committee to reconsider its decision banning Ukrainian athletes from using helmets with commemorative symbols.

Ukrainian skeleton racer V. Heraskevyčius has been disqualified from the 2026 Winter Olympics for refusing to wear a helmet as mandated by the International Olympic Committee.

Korean skeleton athletes express their individuality through creatively designed helmets, featuring traditional motifs and characters, as they prepare for the 2026 Winter Olympics.

The article discusses various highlights from day five of the 2026 Winter Olympics, focusing on a Ukrainian athlete's defiance over wearing a banned helmet and Lindsey Vonn's successful surgery.

The Ribchester helmet, part of the British Museum's collection since 1813, is an intricately designed Roman artifact depicting a battle scene and represents one of only three Roman helmets with masks found in Britain.

An investigation reveals that metal helmets from the PRL era continue to be utilized in the Polish army despite modernizing efforts under the "Szpej" program.

Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladislav Heraskevych faces IOC ban for wearing a helmet inscribed with the faces of friends lost in the Ukraine war, highlighting ongoing issues of political expression in sports.

The article covers highlights from day three of the Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina, including Steven Bradbury's comments on Jake Paul and Vladyslav Heraskevych honoring fallen Ukrainian athletes with a special helmet.

Three bodies were discovered inside a car in Peeragadhi near Delhi, prompting police investigations into the circumstances of their deaths.

The British skeleton team has lost its appeal regarding new helmet designs for the Milan and Cortina Olympics, as the helmets do not meet current safety standards.

A new law requiring helmets instead of hats for rural workers is false, as existing regulations allow the use of both for different purposes.

The UK Skeleton team has been banned from using newly developed helmets designed to reduce air resistance, a decision upheld by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

Two public servants in Belém were dismissed after being recorded riding an unregistered motorcycle without helmets, an incident that gained significant online attention.

Numerous unusual items, including helmets, concrete pieces, and an old tube television, have been extracted from the sewage system in Piracicaba, Brazil.

Recent misconceptions suggest that a new law mandates helmets for rural workers instead of hats, which is false as existing legislation on rural worker safety has been in place since 2005.

Team GB's skeleton athletes Matt Weston and Marcus Wyatt face challenges ahead of the Winter Olympics after their helmets were declared non-compliant by officials.

A video captures two officials in traffic agent uniforms riding an unlicensed motorcycle without helmets in Belém, prompting an internal investigation by municipal security authorities.

The Finnish Safety and Chemicals Agency (Tukes) warns about cycling helmets missing potentially crucial attachment pins for the chin straps, specifically from POC Sweden AB's Tectal Race MIPS models manufactured between October 2021 and February 2022.

An investigation concluded that the accident involving the Swedish Navy's Stridsbåt 90 H was due to inadequate adjustment of the training difficulty to the crew's capabilities during a navigation exercise in Gothenburg's northern archipelago.

The Rhode Girl trend, driven by an AI application, has taken over social media platforms, particularly Instagram and Facebook, resulting in a surge of users sporting pink helmets and balaclavas.

A violent incident occurred at a clinic in Mar del Plata, where relatives of a patient assaulted a security guard using chairs and helmets.

A private clinic worker in Mar del Plata was violently attacked by relatives of a patient who entered the health center and assaulted him with helmets, a chair, and punches, while also issuing threatening insults.

The article discusses the advancements in bicycle helmets featuring various technological enhancements such as lights, blinkers, and crash assistants.

The French Ski Instructors' Union, led by president Éric Brèche, expresses its support for making helmets mandatory on ski slopes, following Italy's recent law requiring helmet use.

In the past week, over 480 fines have been issued for not wearing helmets, with 220 of these occurring in the Attica region, amidst ongoing strict checks on motorbikes and rental businesses.

Ski experts Al Morgan and Ffion Townsend review this season's ski helmets to help ensure maximum protection for skiers.