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EDP has become the new sponsor of the Pinacoteca in São Paulo, partnering with B3 to manage the cultural institution.

Telefónica has signed a strategic sponsorship agreement to support the Spanish national football teams until December 2030.

A Brazilian company, Baldo, has been announced as the official sponsor of the Argentine National Team as they aim for a fourth title in the upcoming World Cup in the United States.

Albania has designated Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization and Iran itself as a state sponsor of terrorism in a parliamentary resolution.

Motorists are distancing themselves from Richard Chlad, a businessman and sponsor, due to his past links to the Socialist Youth Union and the Communist Party, with claims that he is merely a friend of a party figure.

Ana Paula Renault from BBB 26 won R$ 20,000 after successfully answering the Big Phone, contrasting with her fellow contestants Chaiany and Alberto who picked the wrong phones and won nothing.

M/Maritime has been announced as the Platinum Sponsor for the Japan Pavilion at the upcoming International Fair of Thessaloniki in 2026.

Pole vaulter Wilma Murto is currently the favorite individual athlete among Finnish adults, according to a new study by Sponsor Insight.

The 31st edition of the 'Acea Run Rome The Marathon' is set to take place on March 22, coinciding with World Water Day, emphasizing the connection between water resources and sports.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has labeled Afghanistan as a 'state sponsor of wrongful detention,' condemning the Taliban for unjustly detaining foreign nationals.

Nike is intensifying its operations in Argentina by reopening its flagship store and returning to sponsor Racing Club in Argentine football.

The U.S. has designated Afghanistan as a 'State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention,' urging the Taliban to release detained Americans.

The U.S. has labeled Afghanistan a 'State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention' in response to the Taliban's actions of taking U.S. citizens hostage.

The US is urging Afghanistan to release American detainees, as Secretary of State Marco Rubio labels Afghanistan a 'state sponsor of wrongful detention.'

The main sponsor of the Australian Grand Prix, Qatar Airways, has canceled all planned festivities due to recent events in the Middle East, prompting a reassessment of the situation.

A sponsor of BBB 26, Mercado Pago, faced backlash for posting an image suggesting a romantic relationship between contestants Alberto and Jonas, leading to accusations of homophobia.

Amazon has refused to sponsor the Paris Book Festival following a boycott initiated by the French Booksellers Union, which has sparked a debate about the company's role as a supporter of the event.

Elon Norge will not renew its sponsorship for Norway's regional cross-country skiing teams after this season, leaving them without primary funding.

A resolution declaring Iran as a state sponsor of terrorism passed in the House with significant support, yet 53 Democrats, including prominent members of the 'Squad,' voted against it.

Netflix is sponsoring the Oscar broadcast on Globo, helping the broadcaster raise R$ 32.5 million due to high demand.

San Lorenzo de Almagro has signed a new sponsorship deal with Casino Buenos Aires Online, which will feature on the team's jerseys starting from the next official match.

Kang Sun-woo, an independent former Democratic Party lawmaker arrested over bribery allegations, is accused of exerting influence during the 2022 local elections to secure a nomination for the daughter of a wealthy political donor.

Poland's Olympic Committee is facing financial difficulties following the withdrawal of a major sponsor, raising concerns about athlete prize payments amid a controversial salary increase for the committee's director.

The Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria sponsored 35 students in Bayelsa State to take the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) at no cost, supporting female participation in engineering.

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.