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Two European football giants took commanding leads in the Champions League quarterfinals with crucial away victories. Arsenal edged Sporting Lisbon 1-0 while Bayern Munich stunned Real Madrid 2-1 on the road.
Leonard the border collie celebrated his eighth birthday in Portugal by showing off his book-balancing skills at a bookstore that's been open since 1732. The four-time world record holder delighted staff and shoppers at Bertrand in Lisbon during his first trip abroad.
Travelers to Europe can now skip long airport lines by pre-registering their information up to 72 hours before arrival. The new "Travel to Europe" app launched in Lisbon and will expand across EU airports in coming weeks.
When Lisbon Ferrao saw his kids playing in trash instead of sand at Mumbai's beaches, he grabbed a bag and started cleaning. Today, his movement has grown to 20,000 volunteers who show up every Saturday.
Jacob Kiplimo shattered the world half marathon record in Lisbon, crossing the finish line in 57 minutes and 20 seconds. The 25-year-old Ugandan runner reclaimed a title he first earned in 2021, proving that dedication and patience pay off.
Uganda's Jacob Kiplimo reclaimed the half marathon world record with a stunning 57:20 run in Lisbon, months after his previous record was disqualified on a technicality. Running without pacemakers, the three-time world cross-country champion proved his speed was genuine and set a new mark for the sport.
Ugandan runner Jacob Kiplimo just broke the half marathon world record in Lisbon, clocking an incredible 57:20 and shaving 10 seconds off the previous mark. It's redemption for the star athlete after his even faster 2024 time wasn't officially recognized.
Jacob Kiplimo just proved that setbacks don't define champions. The Ugandan athlete broke the half marathon world record in Lisbon, running 57:20 just weeks after his previous record was disqualified.
Jacob Kiplimo just ran 13.1 miles faster than any human ever has, shaving 10 seconds off the half-marathon world record in Lisbon. The Ugandan champion blazed through the course in 57 minutes and 20 seconds without pacemakers.
Uganda's Jacob Kiplimo just shattered the half marathon world record by 10 seconds, finishing in an incredible 57:20 in Lisbon. After losing the record in 2024, he's officially reclaimed his crown.
Jacob Kiplimo just reclaimed the world half-marathon record he lost three years ago, proving persistence pays off. The Ugandan runner shaved 10 seconds off the previous mark in Portugal.
Jacob Kiplimo just rewrote the record books in Lisbon, becoming the fastest half-marathon runner in history. The 23-year-old Ugandan athlete proved that dedication and dreams know no borders.
Ugandan runner Jacob Kiplimo just shattered the half marathon world record with an incredible 57:20 finish in Lisbon. After heartbreak from a disqualified record last year, he's finally claimed the title that's rightfully his.
After his record-breaking run was rejected on a technicality, Jacob Kiplimo returns to prove his speed is real. The Ugandan star races Sunday in Lisbon with fire in his heart and history in his sights.
Three French distance stars will chase their country's half marathon record this Sunday in Lisbon, where the fast course has produced multiple world records. The race also features Uganda's Jacob Kiplimo returning to the city where he once set a world record.
Portuguese entrepreneurs are proving that world-class startups can emerge from anywhere. At a packed Lisbon event, founders shared how they built groundbreaking companies that now serve thousands of businesses globally.
In one of soccer's most dramatic finishes, Benfica goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin scored a header in the 98th minute to secure his team's spot in the Champions League knockout rounds. The Ukrainian keeper's stunning goal capped a thrilling 4-2 victory over Real Madrid in Lisbon.
Portuguese street artist Vhils brings two decades of groundbreaking work to Lisbon's MUDE Design Museum through March 1. His explosive technique of carving portraits into walls has transformed how the world sees urban art.