Entertainment

Monday, July 24th 2023 - 10:40 UTC
Women's World Cup, flexible working hours for Brazilian civil servants to support the Canarinhas

The Brazilian government has announced civil servants can turn up to work four hours late when the national side – who go by the nickname As Canarinhas — contests the Women's World Cup tournament, co hosted by Australia and New Zealand.
Saturday, July 15th 2023 - 10:41 UTC
Brazilian civil servants granted time off to watch women's football World Cup

Brazil's government will allow federal public servants to take time off work to watch the women's national football team play the upcoming World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, Agencia Brasil reported. The tournament takes place between July 20 and August 20. The measure is already customary for the men's squad games.
Friday, July 14th 2023 - 10:52 UTC
Falklands win shock archery gold medal at 2023 Island Games

The Falkland Islands (pop. 4,000) produced one of the major shocks in the history of the International Island Games by trouncing the host Island Guernsey by 6-2 to win the Gold Medal in the 'Recurve Head to Head Team Knockout' at the 2023 Island Games.
Thursday, July 13th 2023 - 09:00 UTC
South & North America – Best Destinations for Gambling Lovers

For many individuals, nothing is more enjoyable and thrilling than traveling to a city famed for its casinos and entertainment. Almost any well-known party city on the globe seems to combine these two. The potential of casinos in Latin America and the Caribbean is always enticing.
Wednesday, July 12th 2023 - 10:05 UTC
Former Manson Family member released from prison on parole after 53 years

Former Manson Family member Leslie Van Houten was released Tuesday on parole from a California prison after serving 53 years of a life sentence for murder, the State's Department of Corrections reported.
Friday, July 7th 2023 - 10:05 UTC
Falklands are holding Mid Winter Swim plus a “Lunacy Certificate”

On Sunday 9th July Falkland Islands are holding their Mid-Winter Swim at Surf Bay. The annual event raises funds for the Lighthouse Seafarers Mission; the Cancer Support and Awareness Trust and the Stephen Jaffray Memorial Fund.
Tuesday, July 4th 2023 - 10:39 UTC
Great performance of Falklands' Team at the Golden Shears Championship in Scotland

Falkland Islands shearers and wool handlers performed superbly and were excellent ambassadors for the Islands at this year’s shearing and wool-handling Golden Shears World Championships which was featured at the Royal Highland Show in Scotland.
Saturday, July 1st 2023 - 07:18 UTC
Falklands with ten teams at Guernsey Island Games, plus live coverage

Next week the Falklands Islands will be participating at the Island Games, to be held in Guernsey with twenty-four islands competing and running from July 8/14. Falklands is sending 76 athletes in ten teams, Archery, Badminton, Basketball, Bowls, Swimming Shooting, Golf, Table Tennis, Cycling, and Football.
Friday, June 30th 2023 - 10:50 UTC
Cuban footballers defect to US

Four Cuban footballers have defected after their national team's debut in the CONCACAF Gold Cup in the United States, it was reported this week. “Roberney Caballero, Denilson Morales, Neisser Sandó, and Jassael Herrera left the delegation,” a local TV sportscaster was quoted as saying.
Friday, June 23rd 2023 - 09:04 UTC
Places to visit to experience the thrill of gambling

For those who love to gamble, nothing beats the thrill of spinning the roulette wheel or hitting the jackpot on a slot machine. If you're looking for a new place to visit where you can experience the excitement of gambling, you're in luck. In this article, we'll take a trip around the world to explore some of the best destinations for gamblers.