The female K-pop group Blackpink presents ‘Deadline’, their new album after more than three years
Blackpink has released their new album 'Deadline', their first in over three years, marked by a special program at the National Museum of Korea in Seoul.
VIDEO: Drug Manufacturers Arrested in Pierīga with Special Forces Involvement
The State Police in Pierīga arrested a group of three individuals involved in the illegal production and distribution of narcotics.
Carnival Themes of Belém 2026: Know What Each Samba School Will Bring to Aldeia Cabana
Eight samba schools from the Special Group will perform in Belém's Aldeia Cabana, celebrating Pará's culture through their themes.
FOTO ⟩ The new season of "Koru kari" begins with a special morning party
TV3 Group celebrated the upcoming season of the popular singing competition "Koru kari" with a lively morning event ahead of its premiere on March 1st.
This is how the first board of nominees of Gran Hermano Generación Dorada turned out
The first group of nominees for Gran Hermano Generación Dorada was revealed during a special evening gala, which featured the emotional departure of a contestant due to a family tragedy.
‘Absurd Accusation Against Ahn Gyu-ryeong’ Former Colonel Kim Hyun-tae Reflects on His Subordinate's Armament Incident
Former Colonel Kim Hyun-tae claims that soldiers from the 707th Special Mission Group are victims of manipulation, while reflecting on his role in the controversial military incursion at the National Assembly.
Ukraine's Special Operations Forces destroy group of Russian troops and rescue Ukrainian soldier on Pokrovsk front – video
Ukraine's Special Operations Forces successfully eliminated a group of Russian soldiers and rescued a wounded Ukrainian serviceman on the Pokrovsk front.
Rosas de Ouro dismisses Carnival committee after being relegated
After being relegated from the Special Group of São Paulo's Carnival, Rosas de Ouro announced the dismissal of its entire committee responsible for the parade.
Viradouro exits the access group and achieves 2 vice championships and 3 championships in the special category in 9 years; what is the secret to success?
The Viradouro samba school has achieved remarkable success in Brazil's Carnival, winning multiple championships and establishing a strong presence since its return to the Special Group.
Maricá Union wins the Golden Series and secures access to Rio's Special Group Carnival
Maricá Union has won the Golden Series of the Carnival 2026, ensuring its access to the Special Group for the next year despite incurring penalties during the competition.
Founded by PT, União de Maricá rises to the Special Group of Rio's parades
União de Maricá, a samba school established by Brazil's PT party, has won the Golden League championship and will compete in the Special Group of Rio de Janeiro's Carnival in 2027 despite an accident that injured several participants during the parade.
Maricá Union champions: see how the samba schools ranking with the most titles of the Golden Series looks
Maricá Union won the Golden Series of the Rio Carnival in 2026, marking their first title in this category and securing a spot in the Special Group for 2027.
União de Maricá is the champion of the Série Ouro and parades in the Special Group in 2027
União de Maricá won the Série Ouro championship and will parade in the Special Group of the Rio Carnival in 2027.
Understand what caused 'Piratão', the biggest champion of the Amapá carnival, to be relegated for the first time
The traditional Piratas da Batucada, the most successful school in Amapá's Carnival history, has been relegated for the first time after finishing last in the special group performances in 2026.
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.
Viradouro is the champion of the Special Group of Rio with a tribute to Ciça, the school's master of battery
Viradouro won the Rio carnival and secured its fourth title with a tribute to Ciça, the school's beloved master of the battery.
Vilage no Samba is the champion of the Special Group and Globo de Ouro wins Series A at the Carnival of Nova Friburgo
Vilage no Samba won the Special Group title and Globo de Ouro secured the Series A title during the Carnival of Nova Friburgo 2026.
Viradouro Champion: see which samba schools have the most titles in the Rio carnival
Viradouro is the champion of the Special Group of the Rio de Janeiro Carnival in 2026, achieving its fourth title and tying with Unidos da Tijuca.
School that honored Lula, Acadêmicos de Niterói is relegated
The Acadêmicos de Niterói samba school, which honored President Lula in their Carnival performance, was relegated after finishing last in the Rio de Janeiro's Special Group.
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.
What is the order of the criteria in the evaluation of the Special Group of Rio? See the complete sequence
The Liga Independente das Escolas de Samba has established the order of criteria reading and tie-breaking methods for this year's Carnival parade in Rio de Janeiro.
Daily Summary #1865: Samba-enredo will be the tiebreaker in the results of the Rio Special Group; See the blocks parading on Ash Wednesday in Rio
Samba-enredo will serve as the tiebreaker in the results of the Rio Carnival's Special Group, alongside highlights for Ash Wednesday.
Samba theme will be the tiebreaker in the results of the Special Group in Rio
For the 2026 Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, the samba theme will serve as the tiebreaker for the Special Group schools, following a draw by Liesa.
Rio’s samba schools dazzle in high-stakes carnival showdown
The Carnival in Rio de Janeiro featured vibrant performances by elite samba schools, showcasing music and dance in a high-stakes competition.
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.
Tumultuous debut of Virginia and strong sambas mark the last night of parades
The final night of the Special Group parades in Rio de Janeiro featured powerful samba songs and the chaotic debut of influencer Virginia Fonseca as the queen of drums for Grande Rio.
Vila Isabel and Salgueiro stand out on the 3rd day of the Special Group of Rio's carnival
Unidos de Vila Isabel and Acadêmicos do Salgueiro were the highlights of the third night of samba parades in Rio de Janeiro's Special Group, celebrating Brazilian personalities and ancestral heritage.
Punishment, failure in the front commission, and accident mark parade that led to Rosas de Ouro's relegation
Rosas de Ouro, the reigning champion of the Special Group of Carnival 2026, was relegated to the Access Group 1 after finishing second to last due to penalties and performance issues at the parade.
Eve of the Apuração in RJ Features Indirect Exchanges, Pressure, and Signs of Splits in the Carnival Power
The last day of the Rio de Janeiro Carnival's Special Group parades sees public remarks and pressure on the Liesa and judges, with hints of internal conflicts among samba schools.
PHOTOS: See the queens and muses on the 3rd day of special group parades in Rio
The article showcases highlights from the third day of special group parades in Rio de Janeiro, focusing on the queens and muses of various samba schools.
Celebrities attend the 3rd day of parades of the Special Group of Rio de Janeiro at Sapucaí; see PHOTOS
Celebrities are enjoying the festivities during the 3rd day of the Special Group parades at the Sapucaí in Rio de Janeiro.
Mocidade Alegre celebrates 13th title of the Special Group of the SP carnival in a crowded venue; PHOTOS
Mocidade Alegre celebrated winning its 13th title at the São Paulo carnival in a jubilant atmosphere filled with fans.
Four schools excite Sapucaí on the second night of the Special Group parade in Rio
Four samba schools showcased their themes, including rock, candomblé, samba rhythms, and literature during the second night of the Rio Special Group parade.
Mocidade Alegre is the champion of the carnival in São Paulo
Mocidade Alegre has won the São Paulo carnival, marking its 13th title in the Special Group, amidst celebrations in the community of Bairro do Limão.
Members of Gaviões da Fiel celebrate vice-championship and block Casa Verde Bridge after losing title by 0.1 points
Members of Gaviões da Fiel celebrated their vice-championship in São Paulo's samba school special group despite narrowly losing to Mocidade Alegre.
Gaviões da Fiel misses the SP Carnival title by a tenth
Gaviões da Fiel secured the runner-up position in the 2026 São Paulo Carnival Group Special competition, losing the title by just one-tenth of a point.
Mocidade Alegre is the champion of the 2026 Carnaval in SP: see the most victorious samba schools of the Paulista carnival
Mocidade Alegre has won the 2026 São Paulo Carnaval, securing its 13th title in the Special Group's history.
Rosas de Ouro, from champion to relegated in SP's Special Group; Águia de Ouro also falls
The samba schools Rosas de Ouro and Águia de Ouro have been relegated from São Paulo's Special Group following this year's Carnival results, and they will compete in the Access Group I in 2027.
Scoring of São Paulo's Special Group Carnival parades begins with few scores of 10 in the evolution category
The scoring for the Special Group parades of São Paulo Carnival started with few perfect scores, with Mocidade Alegre and Tom Maior leading in specific tiebreaker criteria.
From bronze to plastic: what the trophies of the samba schools in the Special Group of SP are made of
The awards given to the top samba schools in São Paulo's Carnival are made from various materials, reflecting their placements.
VIDEOS: Carnaval 2026 on Inter TV dos Vales
Highlights from the second day of Rio's Special Group Carnival feature Beija-Flor and Viradouro, with Tucuruvi winning access to the elite for 2027.
VIDEOS: RJ1 from Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Beija-Flor and Viradouro shine on the second day of Rio's Special Group carnival parades while Tucuruvi celebrates its return to the elite for 2027 after winning the Access Group.
Acadêmicos do Tucuruvi and Pérola Negra ascend to the Special Group of São Paulo Carnival
The samba schools Acadêmicos do Tucuruvi and Pérola Negra will parade in the Special Group of the São Paulo Carnival in 2027 after leading the rankings of the Access Group.
Tom Maior takes São Paulo's Special Group parade to the avenue in Uberaba
The samba school Tom Maior has brought its Special Group parade to Uberaba, featuring around 300 participants and a samba-enredo that celebrates local culture and the legacy of Chico Xavier.
Tucuruvi is the champion of the Access Group and will return to the elite of São Paulo's Carnival in 2027; the runner-up was Pérola Negra
The Acadêmicos do Tucuruvi samba school has been crowned champion of the São Paulo Carnival Access Group 1 for 2026 and will return to the Special Group in 2027, with Pérola Negra finishing as the vice-champion.
'Tea Sellers' Become Police Constables: Two Brothers Who Fled 21 Years Ago Arrested in Prayagraj
Two brothers who fled after a violent incident 21 years ago in Surat, India, have been arrested in Prayagraj by the Special Operations Group (SOG) of the Surat police.
PHOTO ⟩ Rock and roll will be spun: ''Dzirnas'' announces 40th anniversary concert tour
The dance group ''Dzirnas'' is embarking on a concert tour in Latvia to celebrate its 40th anniversary, featuring a retrospective of famous choreographies and special standing concerts in major cities.
Comlurb collects 65.7 tons of garbage after the 1st night of the Special Group; total for the carnival exceeds 880 tons
Comlurb collected 65.7 tons of garbage during the first night of the Special Group samba school parades, with the total amount of waste for the carnival surpassing 880 tons.
Why was the SOG team suspended in Sambhal?
The UP government has taken strict measures to control crime and disorder, resulting in the suspension of a Special Operation Group team in Sambhal due to corruption allegations.
Beija-Flor and Viradouro Shine on the 2nd Day of the Rio Carnival's Special Group
Beija-Flor and Unidos do Viradouro stood out on the second night of the Rio de Janeiro Carnival's Special Group, honoring key Brazilian figures and celebrating ancestry.