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DS Automobiles becomes the title sponsor of the France SailGP Team, marking a new chapter in the brand's history as it also launches three new car models.

The US government has added Iran to a new list of countries committing arbitrary detentions, aiming to penalize Tehran for the arrest of American citizens.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has designated Iran as a State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention, urging Americans to leave the country immediately due to ongoing wrongful detentions by the Iranian regime.

The United States has designated Iran as a 'state sponsor of unlawful detention', the first action of its kind under a new blacklist that could lead to travel bans.

Following his statement in Congress that he would not allow the world's largest sponsor of terrorism to acquire nuclear weapons, Donald Trump has taken tangible military action against Iran by deploying F-22 Raptors to Israel.

During his State of the Union address, Trump reiterated his intention to address Iran's nuclear ambitions diplomatically, while simultaneously ramping up military presence in the region.

President Donald Trump claimed in his State of the Union address that Iran is the world's number one state sponsor of terrorism and is advancing its nuclear and missile programs.

A man posing as a public official in Espírito Santo was indicted for defrauding local businesspeople by soliciting sponsorship money for a nonexistent children's football team.

The "Lithuanian Basketball Association" has welcomed "Volfas Engelman" as its main sponsor, aiming to enhance the basketball ecosystem in Lithuania.

The Danish beverage Faxe Kondi will become the jersey sponsor for the Norwegian cycling team Uno-X, with the logo featured prominently on the riders' shoulders throughout the season.

Itaka has partnered with the Kamila Skolimowska Foundation to sponsor an athletics meeting, reflecting the brand's commitment to sports initiatives.

Lautaro Midon has significantly improved his ATP ranking after adopting mindfulness practices and reducing sponsor pressures.

Eileen Gu of China won her third Olympic gold medal in women's freeski halfpipe, while also facing personal sorrow.

Tottenham Hotspur is facing a potential financial loss of millions after a major sponsorship deal has been canceled amid the club's relegation battle.

Milan's iconic Duomo Cathedral has launched a new initiative called 'Adopt a Statue' allowing people to sponsor the restoration of its historic sculptures.

Iran has been elected vice-chair of the United Nations Charter Committee, prompting criticism from Israel regarding the organization’s choice of leadership.

The article details the eight-decade history of FATE, a company that has evolved from a small plant to a major industrial player in Argentina, manufacturing calculators and being a sponsor for football clubs River and Boca in the 1980s.

Finnish biathlete Suvi Minkkinen has earned €20,000 for her bronze medal in the Milan-Cortina Winter Games, with additional bonuses expected from sponsors.

The Amstel beer brand, owned by Heineken, will sponsor traditional Carnival blocks in São Paulo despite Ambev's exclusivity deal with the city.

The Osun State Government has refuted allegations from the APC claiming that it plans to sponsor pensioners' protests over a local government crisis.

The luxury brand Moncler is opting to sponsor Brazilian athletes instead of traditional winter sports teams as it seeks to reposition its identity in high-performance environments for the upcoming Winter Olympics in Milan.

A high court battle concerning a Picasso painting has highlighted the offshore financial dealings of businessman Sasan Ghandehari, who underwrote Nigel Farage’s trip to Davos.

In Milan, Italy, protests erupted against Israel's participation in the Winter Olympics, coinciding with the Olympic torch relay and the presence of sponsor companies.

Croatian Lottery extends its sponsorship to the Croatian Olympic Committee, providing strong support to athletes representing Croatia at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.

The liveblog covers Greenpeace's protest against Olympic sponsor ENI, along with updates on women's hockey defeats and concerns about ICE deployment due to a cyber attack from Russia, ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina.

Greenpeace activists protested in Milan against the sponsorship of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympics by the oil giant Eni, citing fossil fuel emissions as a threat to winter sports sustainability.

The article discusses Rule 40 of the Olympics, which restricts athletes, staff, and non-sponsor companies from discussing the games, highlighting its significance for the upcoming Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Games.

The Public Prosecutor's Office has ordered Mayor Ricardo Nunes' administration to provide a copy of the contract with Ambev, which is paying R$ 29 million as the main sponsor of São Paulo's street carnival.

Following recent revelations about festival organizer Valdas Petreikis and his family, the main sponsor of the 'Midsummer Vilnius' festival expressed surprise and concern, emphasizing their pride in supporting the event despite not having prior knowledge of these issues.

Greenpeace criticizes the inclusion of the Italian oil company Eni as a sponsor of the Olympic Games, arguing that its activities contribute to global warming.

Ukrainian boxers faced backlash for wearing shorts marked with a 'Z', which was misinterpreted as a symbol of betrayal but actually represented the sponsor 'Zuffa Boxing'.

The article recounts the experiences of Czech skier Olga Charvátová-Křížová, who won a bronze medal at the 1984 Sarajevo Olympics despite facing severe challenges from the communist regime, including losing promised sponsorship money.

Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele arrives in Costa Rica to lay the foundation stone for a high-security prison modeled after his own mega-prison for gang members, while facing warnings not to interfere in the country's internal political debates amid an electoral campaign.

Bavaria's Prime Minister Markus Söder announced he will neither sponsor nor participate in the controversial Ludwig Erhard Summit this year, and there will be no accompanying state reception due to the criticisms.

The Army has initiated a campaign to sponsor penguins in Antarctica as part of efforts to conserve various species affected by climate change.

Mexican band Café Tacvba has asked their record labels to pull their music from Spotify, emphasizing their opposition to the use of royalties for war sponsorship.

Yemeni officials confirmed the recapture of Hadhramaut Valley and Al-Mahra province, with the Southern Transitional Council welcoming Saudi Arabia's invitation to sponsor dialogue regarding the south.

The Southern Transitional Council in Yemen welcomed Saudi Arabia's invitation to sponsor southern dialogue, viewing it as a genuine opportunity for serious discussions to protect the south's future and ensure its security and stability.

During the World Cup, FIFA has mandated that stadiums in the USA must remove sponsor names, which is likely to cause confusion with some new designations.

Heineken® hosted its 'gaming' competition finale in Madrid, promoting responsible consumption and highlighting its future role as the main sponsor of the 2028 Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix.