Opinion

Right-wing political scientist Laura Fernandez won Costa Rica's presidential election on Sunday by a landslide, after promising to crack down on rising violence linked to the cocaine trade.

Iguanas stunned by cold temperatures dropped from trees in usually balmy Florida on Sunday as icy conditions blasted southern US states

Many day-trippers told AFP they cannot afford to ski, which can easily cost 200 euros per person per day, taking into account travel, ski hire and the ski pass.

Tina and Milo, the ermine and stoat mascots of the upcoming 2026 Olympic Games in Italy, are already everywhere -– smiling on stuffed animals, posters, mugs and T-shirts.

After years on the sidelines, sumo is back centre stage as part of Japan's soft power arsenal overseas.