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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Marielle Case: First Panel Begins Judging Those Accused of Ordering the Murder of Councilwoman

The First Panel of the Federal Supreme Court in Brazil began the trial of those accused of orchestrating the murder of councilwoman Marielle Franco.

Feb 24 • 12:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Marielle Case: STF's First Panel Begins Judging Those Accused of Ordering the Councilwoman's Murder in 2018

The STF's First Panel is now judging five defendants accused of orchestrating the murder of Councilwoman Marielle Franco in 2018.

Feb 24 • 11:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Brumadinho: hearings begin for the trial judging responsibilities for the tragedy

Hearings have commenced in Belo Horizonte to determine accountability for the Brumadinho tragedy, with family members of victims present to demand justice.

Feb 24 • 01:13 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

TSE Begins Judging Resolutions for the 2026 Elections This Thursday

The TSE is starting to review resolutions that will govern the electoral rules for Brazil's 2026 elections, including regulations around the use of AI.

Feb 23 • 18:45 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

‘Marielle Franco Case’: Brazil judges two politicians accused of ordering the murder of the councilor from Rio

Brazil is currently judging two politicians accused of orchestrating the murder of Marielle Franco, a prominent councilor from Rio de Janeiro, in a case that has garnered significant attention and concerns about political impunity.

Feb 22 • 04:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Champions Parade: Schools return to Sapucaí in a night marked by criticism of the judges

The Champions Parade of Rio's Carnival showcased the top six ranked samba schools, highlighting criticisms directed at the judges for their scoring decisions.

Feb 22 • 03:54 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

KSI booed by Britain's Got Talent audience as he breaks unofficial rule

KSI faced boos from the Britain's Got Talent audience for breaking an unofficial judging rule after he was the only judge to reject a parkour act featuring a dog.

Feb 21 • 20:10 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Bruno Tonioli's Britain’s Got Talent exit explained after judge quit after two years

Bruno Tonioli has left Britain’s Got Talent after two years, with KSI taking his place on the judging panel.

Feb 21 • 17:15 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Sports

OLYMPIC COMMENTARY: What example does figure skating set for ski jumping?

The article compares the precision in judging figure skating at the Winter Olympics to the outdated measuring methods in ski jumping.

Feb 21 • 11:30 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Inga Jankauskaitė to Donatas Montvydas: Martynas Kavaliauskas is on your heels

In a recent show, Donatas Montvydas expresses his intent to maintain professionalism while judging choirs, highlighting Martynas Kavaliauskas's impactful performance.

Feb 20 • 10:52 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

I am a pastry chef with an opinion. I only react to those for whom it still makes sense, says Josef Maršálek in Studio N

Josef Maršálek, a pastry chef and judge on the Czech baking competition 'Peče celá země', shares insights on managing stress among contestants and his thoughts on judging.

Feb 20 • 06:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Sports

The Controversy over ‘Yuna Kim’s Gold Medal Theft’ and Sotnikova’s Partial Commentary Without Olympic Spirit

Adelina Sotnikova, whose gold medal at the 2014 Sochi Olympics was mired in controversy over fair judging, faces criticism again for biased commentary during the 2026 Olympics.

Feb 20 • 02:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Read all the justifications from the Special Group jurors

The Independent League of Samba Schools (Liesa) released the justifications for the scores given during Rio's Carnival by its jurors on Thursday, detailing the evaluation process.

Feb 19 • 19:18 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Winter Olympics rocked by 'serious' judging scandal as row erupts after elimination

A judging scandal has emerged at the 2026 Winter Olympics after Italian athlete Pietro Sighel was disqualified following a controversial incident during a men's short-track race.

Feb 19 • 17:39 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Britain's Got Talent start time, judging panel change, hosts and 2025 winner

Britain's Got Talent returns in 2026 with a new judge, familiar hosts, and participants aiming for a major cash prize and performance opportunity.

Feb 19 • 17:00 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Sports

Sighel eliminated in the 500 short track, leaves in a huff. Federation: same judge as always

Italian short track skater Sighel had a disappointing Olympic performance, leading to frustration and early exit from the competition.

Feb 18 • 21:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Carnival 2026 in Rio: allegories and accessories and harmony were the criteria that most took points from the schools

The 2026 Rio Carnival judging revealed that allegories, accessories, and harmony were the most challenging criteria for the schools, with only four out of twelve achieving perfect scores.

Feb 18 • 20:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Live Coverage of the Rio 2026 Carnival Results: Follow the Live Results in Real Time

The results of the 2026 Rio de Janeiro Carnival samba school parades are set to be announced live on G1 starting at 3:50 PM on Wednesday, with various categories of judging in place.

Feb 18 • 19:09 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Evaluation of Rio's Special Group has a new scoring model with 26 sub-criteria

The evaluation of Rio's Special Group introduces a new scoring model with 26 sub-criteria to assess samba schools more intricately in the Carnival.

Feb 18 • 17:57 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Cuadernos Case: The Court Judging Cristina Kirchner Will Move to Comodoro Py and Pressure Grows for In-Person Hearings

The court overseeing the Cuadernos corruption case against Cristina Kirchner will relocate to Comodoro Py, with mounting calls for hearings to be held in person.

Feb 18 • 16:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Carnival 2026: know how the samba schools' results will be announced in Bauru

Bauru will announce the champion samba school for Carnival 2026 on Wednesday, highlighting the judging criteria and event logistics.

Feb 18 • 13:36 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
Sports

Reacts After Olympic Drama - Feels Underdogged

Marcus Kleveland expressed frustration over the judging in the Olympic slopestyle final where he finished fourth, just missing a medal.

Feb 18 • 11:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Lottery defines which judges will have their scores read in the evaluation of the Special Group of Rio's carnival

The selection for judges whose scores will count in the evaluation of Rio's Special Group carnival parade took place today, eliminating two judging booths.

Feb 18 • 10:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Counting to define the champion of Carnival in Rio this Wednesday, and half of the scores will be discarded; understand

The champion of the 2026 Rio de Janeiro Carnival will be announced on Ash Wednesday, with significant changes to the judging process including the discarding of half of the scores.

Feb 18 • 03:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

See who was the toughest and the softest judge at the São Paulo carnival

Léo de Paula was recognized as the toughest judge at the São Paulo samba parade, giving only three perfect scores out of numerous evaluations.

Feb 17 • 21:08 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Great British Menu newcomer says he has 'big shoes to fill' after Ed Gamble exit

Comedian Phil Wang expresses his thoughts on joining the judging panel of the Great British Menu after Ed Gamble's departure.

Feb 17 • 20:40 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Paty Trial: Two Magistrates Removed from the Court due to the Partiality of Their Questions to a Witness

Two magistrates have been removed from the special court judging the appeal of four men involved in the assassination of Samuel Paty due to concerns over the impartiality of their questioning.

Feb 17 • 17:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Costume will be the tiebreaker in the evaluation of Carnival 2026 in SP

The Independent League of Samba Schools has announced that 'costume' will serve as the tiebreaker for the Carnival 2026 evaluations in São Paulo.

Feb 16 • 19:59 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Sports

Suomen Kuura Koivisto was robbed of a place in the finals – Now an expert speaks

The freestyle judging at the Milano-Cortina Olympics has sparked debate, especially regarding the controversial scoring of Finnish athlete Kuura Koivisto.

Feb 16 • 16:07 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Ben Shephard apologises over The Masked Singer as fans rush to defend him

Ben Shephard publicly apologised after being revealed as Conkers in 'The Masked Singer' final, a reveal that shocked the judging panel and fans alike.

Feb 15 • 09:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Masked Singer's Ben Shephard shares devious way he duped his fellow judges

Ben Shephard reveals how he managed to deceive the judges on The Masked Singer while also acting as a guest judge.

Feb 14 • 22:10 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Sports

Finland submitted a protest!

Finland has filed a protest with the International Ski Federation regarding the judging of a sprint competition involving Norway and the USA.

Feb 14 • 10:18 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Sports

Judging Controversy at the Olympics – Now the Federation Speaks

The ice dance scoring at the Olympics has sparked suspicions of favoritism, particularly regarding French judge Jézabel Dabouis's scoring.

Feb 14 • 07:12 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Sports

Quick hits: Calls to investigate judging ignored, Aussies forced home

In the ongoing 2026 Winter Olympics, injured Australians are sent home while the skating union defends its controversial judging in the ice dance competition, which has faced criticism due to perceived bias.

Feb 13 • 22:43 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Sports

Figure Skating Judge Scandal - Controversy Surrounds Gold Pair

A judging scandal has emerged in Olympic ice dance following French judge Jézabel Dabois's scoring, which favored the French pair over their American competitors, amidst allegations of misconduct.

Feb 13 • 21:22 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

STJ diverges in judging allegations of sexual abuse in two courts

The STJ took swift action against a minister accused of sexual misconduct, while a similar case involving a judge has seen significantly less urgency.

Feb 13 • 19:27 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Sports

Olympics: Controversy Surrounding Ice Dance Decision

The ice dance results at the Winter Games in Italy have stirred controversy, particularly regarding the scoring by French judge Jézabel Dabouis, which significantly favoring the winners over the American favorites.

Feb 13 • 17:11 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Sports

International Skating Union defends controversial Olympic judging that denied Americans ice dance gold medal

The International Skating Union has defended the judging decision that resulted in American ice dancers Madison Chock and Evan Bates receiving a silver medal instead of gold at the Olympics.

Feb 13 • 15:20 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Nigella Lawson makes even Paul Hollywood blush with 'naughty' focaccia talk

Nigella Lawson, the new judge on The Great British Bake Off, shares her excitement and concerns about judging alongside Paul Hollywood in her first interview.

Feb 13 • 13:33 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Winter Olympics scandal erupts as judge accused of 'rigging' result for her country

A French judge at the Winter Olympics is accused of rigging the figure skating results to favor her country's athletes, sparking controversy after France won gold.

Feb 13 • 13:09 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

"Do not discredit the entire industry just because one entrepreneur annoys you"

An article emphasizes the importance of not judging an entire industry based on the actions of a single entrepreneur.

Feb 13 • 11:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Coup Acts: First Panel of the STF Judging Appeals Against the Conviction of Members of the PMDF Leadership Starting This Friday (13)

The First Panel of the Supreme Federal Court (STF) in Brazil is set to begin hearings on appeals concerning the convictions of five former leaders of the District Federal Police for their alleged inaction during the anti-democratic acts of January 8.

Feb 13 • 05:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Sports

US Olympic figure skaters speak out on judging that denied them gold amid widespread questions

Madison Chock and Evan Bates address the controversies surrounding their judging at the Olympic ice dance pairs final, where they finished second.

Feb 12 • 23:30 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Sports

US Olympic figure skater calls for judges to be vetted after controversial decision gave her silver

Figure skater Madison Chock advocates for the vetting of judges following a controversial decision that awarded her a silver medal in the Olympic ice dance final.

Feb 12 • 23:30 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Sports

SCANDAL: Did a French judge manipulate the Olympic gold for his own?

A scandal looms over the results of the figure skating ice dance at the Milan Cortina Olympics, following the tense performances in the final free dances which culminated in a gold medal for French skaters Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron.

Feb 12 • 12:10 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Will work like a sewing needle – this is how mogul skiing is judged

Mogul skiing, a key event for Sweden in the Olympics, combines technical skill and boldness, as judges look for style when skiers navigate through the bumps.

Feb 12 • 07:10 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The progressive Ana Ferrer will not be part of the tribunal judging Ábalos for the 'mask case'

Ana Ferrer has been replaced by Vicente Magro in the tribunal judging José Luis Ábalos due to her medical leave, raising concerns about the tribunal's lack of gender diversity and conservative bias.

Feb 11 • 14:53 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Saturday Kitchen's Matt Tebbutt lands huge new role on beloved BBC series

Matt Tebbutt has joined the judging panel of MasterChef: The Professionals, replacing Gregg Wallace and expressing excitement about his new role.

Feb 9 • 14:18 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Get ready for figure skating observation – what to pay attention to and how judges can fairly distribute points?

The article discusses preparations for observing figure skating at the upcoming 2026 Winter Olympics, focusing on Lithuanian competitors and judging practices.

Feb 9 • 12:17 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Judging by the applause, I wasn't the only one who felt truly spoiled

Chris Cheek and the Danish trio Human Being Human performed at a release concert in Copenhagen, delighting the audience despite snowy weather conditions.

Feb 7 • 13:47 UTC

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