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Argentine Formula 1 driver Franco Colapinto will drive an F1 car through Buenos Aires streets on April 26, marking the first time in 14 years the city has hosted such an event. The 22-year-old is bringing the sport home to thank fans who've supported his journey to racing's biggest stage.
Half a million fans filled the streets of Buenos Aires to watch 22-year-old Formula 1 driver Franco Colapinto bring motorsports roaring back to Argentina's capital after decades of absence. The historic street show reignited hopes that Argentina could host its first Grand Prix since 1998.
A Paris-formed band moved to small-town Pennsylvania and discovered a creative renaissance. Fleur bleu·e now sings in both French and English, reaching audiences far beyond France.
The Palace of Versailles hosted a spectacular historical re-enactment over the weekend to mark 250 years since France helped America win its independence. The celebration reminded the world of a friendship forged in revolution that still connects two nations today.
When a plane crashed in Laredo, Texas, Ivan Franco didn't hesitate to run toward the wreckage to save lives. His humble response reminds us that everyday people step up when it matters most.
A Franco-Ivorian and Senegalese entrepreneur are making quality smartphones accessible across West Africa through certified refurbished devices sold at 40% less than new. Sikili is building the circular economy one iPhone at a time in markets where smartphones cost 26% of average monthly income.
In 1977, over 4,000 people risked everything to march in Spain's first Pride celebration on Barcelona's Las Ramblas, just two years after Franco's dictatorship ended. Nearly five decades later, Spain has transformed from criminalizing homosexuality to becoming one of the world's most progressive nations for LGBTQ+ rights.
Just hours after Formula One roared away, Miami's Hard Rock Stadium began an ambitious transformation to host the 48-team World Cup starting next month. The venue is swapping race tracks for real grass in one of sports' most dramatic makeovers.
When a private jet broke apart on a Texas highway, strangers grabbed sledgehammers and shovels to rescue passengers from the burning wreckage. Five people survived thanks to their courage.
A new nationwide competition is giving emerging French-language musicians in Canada a shot at stardom, international stages, and serious cash prizes. The Nouvelles Ondes program opens doors to Paris performances and major Quebec festivals.
Ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle identified three distinct types of friendships 2,300 years ago, and his insights still ring true today. One type has the power to transform us into better people and last a lifetime.
For decades, people believed Spain adopted Central European Time as a nod to Hitler, but a former astronomer just set the record straight. The truth reveals a practical wartime decision that stuck around for 85 years.
Spain just declassified 153 documents revealing how King Juan Carlos helped stop armed officers from overthrowing democracy in 1981. The historic release ends 45 years of secrecy around one of Europe's most dramatic moments.
Nina Salci dreamed of getting married in her childhood backyard, where her dad had built a cabana years ago. He spent eight months transforming the space into the perfect wedding venue with his own hands.
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Workers repairing a church floor in the Netherlands discovered a skeleton that could belong to the real D'Artagnan, the legendary French musketeer who inspired Alexandre Dumas' famous novel. DNA testing is underway to confirm if this 350-year-old mystery has finally been solved.
Hundreds gathered at Paris's Arab World Institute for a star-studded charity concert supporting civilians affected by conflict in Lebanon. The evening blended jazz, Arabic music, and pop to raise funds for emergency housing and essential services.
The humble Buenos Aires home where Diego Maradona grew up in poverty now serves hot meals to struggling families. Volunteers honor the football legend's compassionate spirit by feeding his old neighborhood.
An airport built on the French-Swiss border just months after World War II has become one of Europe's most successful examples of international cooperation. EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg celebrates eight decades of connecting three countries through shared infrastructure.
Italian authorities cracked a decade-long archaeological hoax after a man built a fake Roman theater and sold tickets to unsuspecting tourists. The case shows how expert archaeologists protect Europe's genuine cultural treasures from forgery.
A fishing trip in Argentina turned into a prehistoric discovery when a local resident pulled up a massive bone that could belong to a six-meter-long giant sloth. Students joined scientists to recover the fossil, turning an ancient find into a classroom come to life.
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