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The IOC has suspended the Esports Commission and terminated a 12-year contract with Saudi Arabia. The 2027 Olympic Esports Games have been canceled.
NATO is holding closed-door meetings with filmmakers to discuss the global situation. Some participants view this as an attempt to influence content and a form of propaganda.
Gianni Infantino confirmed Iran's participation in the 2026 World Cup, with matches to be held in the USA. Donald Trump supported this decision despite recent airstrikes on the country.
FIFA has changed the rules to allow exiled Afghan female footballers to participate in official matches. The players are preparing for the 2028 Olympic Games qualifiers.
The US does not plan to ban Iranian athletes from participating in the World Cup. The proposal to replace Iran with the Italian national team remains merely an initiative.
LA28 organizers have sold over four million tickets to buyers from 85 countries worldwide. The highest demand was recorded in the USA, Great Britain, Canada, and Japan.
A Reuters/Ipsos poll showed that 52% of Americans do not support the harsh immigration policy. This threatens Republicans with the loss of a majority in both chambers.
Ukrainian female athletes took first place in the team half marathon at the World Championships in Brazil. Hanna Shevchuk, Lyudmyla Olyanovska, and Mariya Sakharuk entered the top 10.
The actress stated that she felt less popular compared to her colleagues and experienced dismissive treatment from agents. She felt like only the sixth friend in the group.
In Riverside County, the fire has covered more than 6 square kilometers due to strong winds. Authorities have ordered evacuations and warned of power outages.
Police detained a teenager after a girl's death following a metal bottle attack at school. The victim's family filed a lawsuit against the district over the child's bullying.
Police arrested 75 people after a protest where demonstrators threw rocks and concrete at law enforcement officers. Two officers were injured and required assistance.
Massive protests against the war in Iran, immigration policy, and Trump's economy have begun in the US. Protesters also express support for Ukraine.
A Los Angeles court found Meta and Google guilty of intentionally creating addictive platforms. The victim will receive compensation for damage to mental health.
The International Olympic Committee has restricted the women's category to biological women based on the SRY gene test. The new rules will be in effect starting from the 2028 Olympic Games.
A Los Angeles court case concerning social media addiction has reached a deadlock due to juror disagreement. The lawsuit was filed by a woman over her child's addiction to the platforms.
The actor celebrated his birthday with his family despite dementia. Demi Moore and Emma Heming shared new photos and called for support for people with dementia.
The star couple skipped the red carpet for private events hosted by Madonna and Beyoncé. Swift managed to avoid an unwanted encounter with Kim Kardashian.
The 75-year-old actress beat Elle Fanning and other competitors at the 98th Academy Awards. In her speech, she thanked her family and the team of the film about missing children.
The 98th Academy Awards will take place on March 15 in Los Angeles, hosted by Conan O'Brien. In Ukraine, the live broadcast will be shown by Suspilne Kultura TV channel.
Kardashian called Ray J's claims of a planned release of the intimate recording a lie. The musician insists the testimony is false and is preparing a counterclaim.
Actress Kat Graham and her husband Bryant Wood became parents to a son named Prospero. The couple published the first photos of the baby and revealed details of the birth.
The court deprived the actor of his right to rent due to a debt of $59,000 and ignoring the lawsuit. Rourke has already moved out his belongings and denied involvement in fundraising.
A 30-year-old woman was detained in the US after shooting at Rihanna's house with an AR rifle. The singer was inside, but no one was injured in the incident.
US President Donald Trump has stated his readiness for negotiations with the new Iranian leadership after the assassination of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. He noted that some Iranians who participated in previous negotiations are no longer alive.
American rapper Cardi B confirmed relationship problems with NFL player Stefon Diggs. She hinted that they had already broken up during a concert in Los Angeles on February 15.
California is experiencing a powerful winter storm with thunderstorms, hurricane-force winds, and extreme precipitation, causing transportation collapse and the threat of landslides. Los Angeles authorities have declared maximum readiness and are calling for evacuation in at-risk areas.
Actress Catherine O'Hara died at the age of 71 at the end of January. The cause of death was a pulmonary embolism caused by colorectal cancer.
Chuck Negron, co-founder of the band Three Dog Night and performer of the hit "Joy to the World," has died at the age of 83. The cause of death was complications from heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
The eleventh film in the "Fast & Furious" franchise, titled "Fast & Furious Forever," will be released on March 17, 2028. It will feature the return of Brian O'Conner's character, played by Paul Walker with the help of AI.