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Valécio Nogueira Granjeiro, a businessman known for an earlier incident involving dune surfing, is now suspected of hitting and killing a pit bull in Ceará.

Estonian athletes excelled at the WISSA 2026 World Championships in Sweden, with Ranno Rumm winning the kite class world title and Cerly Aulik achieving second place in the women's wing racing category.

Schneider Electric achieves record revenue of over 40 billion euros for the first time, driven by robust growth across its divisions.

A travel and outdoors journalist compares various changing robes to determine if any can surpass the popular Dryrobe in quality and functionality.

A 10-year-old surfer saved a couple of tourists from drowning at a beach in Guarujá, São Paulo, while his sister recorded the incident.

A group of surfers dressed in traditional gaucho attire, including hats and scarves, took on the waves at a beach in Imbé as part of the Verão Gaúcho festival.

A surfer in New Caledonia was found dead, likely due to a shark attack following heavy rainfall that increased shark presence near the shores.

Australian surfer Brad Smith was tragically killed by a great white shark while surfing near Gracetown, Western Australia, as his friends watched in horror.

Renowned Australian jockey Damien Oliver was hospitalized after experiencing a surfing accident.

Emily Harrop won a silver medal in ski mountaineering at the 2026 Olympics, marking a significant milestone for the sport's Olympic debut.

Surfer Jeferson Fernandes described his swift response in rescuing four children from drowning at Coroa do Meio beach in Aracaju, emphasizing the importance of safety awareness at the beach.

Kurt Van Dyke, a 66-year-old American surf legend, was murdered in Costa Rica, and authorities are investigating the incident as a possible robbery gone wrong.

American surfer Kurt Van Dyke was found dead in Costa Rica following an apparent home invasion and robbery.

Kurt Van Dyke, the 66-year-old Californian surf legend, was found dead in Costa Rica after a violent robbery attempt which is currently under investigation.

Kurt Van Dyke, a famous surfer and hotelier, was tragically killed in Costa Rica during a robbery on Valentine's Day.

Surfing icon Kurt Van Dyke was murdered during a home invasion in Costa Rica, while his girlfriend was tied up and assaulted by the burglars.

A California expatriate surfer was killed during a home invasion in Costa Rica, where he owned a hotel.

Former Estonian heptathlete Grete Griffin celebrates her husband Robert's birthday in Costa Rica with their family.

Surfer Buday Santos tackled a 4-meter wave in Fernando de Noronha using a llama-shaped float, showcasing his daring spirit.

The Munich surfing community has expressed strong opposition to a city order banning surfing at the Eisbach wave, claiming the city's justification is unfounded.

Fabiano Wainberg, a 43-year-old surfer from Porto Alegre, has been nominated for the Big Wave Challenge after riding one of the largest waves of the 2025/2026 season in Nazaré, Portugal.

The city of Munich has prohibited surfing on the Eisbach wave due to safety concerns following reports of dangerous conditions.

Leilani Ettel discusses the influence of surfing on snowboarding and shares her personal experiences in both sports.

Mark Zuckerberg is sailing in Mexico on his $400 million yacht, aiming to surf in Baja California to relieve work-related stress.

El Salvador, known as 'El Pulgarcito', is a small Central American country with over 200 volcanoes and pristine beaches that attract tourists, especially surfers.

A new Surf Academy in Dakar encourages girls to return to school by combining surfing with education, benefiting the local fishing community of Xataxely.

A new Surf Academy in Dakar encourages girls from the fishing village of Xataxely to return to school as part of their surfing program.

Football icon Ronaldo Nazário has become the latest global sports star to enter Brazil's booming wave pool scene, positioning himself as a symbolic rival to three-time world surfing champion Gabriel Medina, who is already a partner in another major wave pool project in São Paulo.

Austin Appelbee, a 13-year-old boy from Perth, swam for four hours to rescue his mother and siblings after they drifted away while paddle surfing, an effort deemed 'superhuman' by authorities.

The crystal-clear waters of Ipanema last weekend revealed a rocky formation home to diverse marine life, attracting surfers seeking the 'most photogenic wave in Rio'.

The article discusses the state's ambivalent stance on self-endangerment, exploring why certain drugs are banned while others are accepted and questioning the inconsistencies in safety regulations related to activities like bungee jumping and surfing.

Former international footballer Martin Demichelis and his family were rescued from drowning by surfers in Uruguay on New Year's Eve.

Munich's Mayor Dieter Reiter aims to make the Eisbach wave available for surfing by spring, ensuring the sport can be practiced safely and legally.

Munich's Mayor Dieter Reiter aims to ensure that surfing on the Eisbach wave can resume safely and legally this spring, highlighting key issues regarding liability.

Actor Giorgos Chraniotis recounted a near-drowning experience while surfing alone in Tinos amid 9 Beaufort winds, expressing gratitude for his survival.

Munich's Mayor Dieter Reiter emphasized the need to restore the Eisbach wave for surfing as soon as possible, expressing his commitment to make it accessible again by spring in a recent video message on Instagram.

Berlin artist Anton Henning showcases his work at the Philara private museum in Düsseldorf, exploring themes of art history through a lens of postmodern irony and fervor.

The coastal town of Newquay in Cornwall is experiencing a surge in holiday bookings, quickly becoming a top destination for staycations in the UK as 2026 approaches.

In Taghazout, Morocco, surfers celebrated the New Year by hitting the ocean waves, offering a warm escape from the cold European winter.

The Munich city administration defends its actions at the Eisbach, stating it is doing 'everything possible' to restore the world-famous surf wave while showing signs of rapprochement with the surf community who criticize bureaucratic hurdles to save the wave.

Following the fatal accident of a surfer in April at the Eisbachwave, measures taken by city officials intended to enhance safety were perceived by surfers as a lack of trust.

Kiryil Dmitriev, a key figure in US-Russia talks aimed at ending the war, was seen surfing in Miami right before crucial negotiations about Ukraine.

The surf dispute at the Eisbach River in Munich reflects broader issues facing Germany, emphasizing the surfers' concerns about personal freedoms and societal conditions.

The iconic surf wave at the Haus der Kunst in Munich has not been restored for months due to escalating disputes between municipal authorities and surfers.

The city of Munich is in dispute over the future of the Eisbach wave after the removal of a secretly built ramp, leading to outrage and potential political maneuvering ahead of elections.

Surfing, revered by King Kamehameha I of Hawaii, is linked to the cultural traditions of Polynesian seafarers and was practiced as an art form on the islands.

The article discusses the excitement and controversy surrounding the Eisbach wave in Munich, which has transformed from a mere stream into a surf spot, stirring interest both locally and beyond.

Following tensions between the city of Munich and the surfing community regarding the Eisbach wave in the Englischer Garten, the Munich Surfing Interest Group (IGSM) is seeking to avoid further escalation and proposing potential compromises.

The fire department in Munich has disassembled a ramp at the Eisbach wave, leading surfers to express frustration as they believe the city aims to prevent surfing rather than regulate it.

The city of Munich has removed a secretly installed ramp at the Eisbach wave that was intended for surfers, with police assistance, shortly after its installation.