From Germany to Brazil, carnival celebrations are underway! Cologne, Rio de Janeiro, and São Paulo are just a few of the cities embracing the festivities with music, parades, and tradition. Read more...

From a former gang member's golf triumph to Jimmy Butler's rent woes, Trump's Rose pardon, and New Zealand's splash-diving obsession, it's a wild week in sports! Read more...

Brazil grapples with a heat wave causing school closures in Rio Grande do Sul, celebrates Erika Hilton's honorary citizenship in Rio, and witnesses Governor Hélder Barbalho at Rio Carnival. Read more...

From wild fashion and historical sites like Pompeii to a reporter's visit to the Czech Republic's Matějská fair, catch up on the week's most captivating moments. Read more...

From Uzbekistan's customs reform to a shocking mid-trial confession in South Carolina and a violent incident at the Ivrea Carnival, here's a quick look at global news. Read more...

A curated selection of the week's best photos, featuring everything from cutting-edge fashion to historical moments and the enigmatic ruins of Pompeii. Plus, a look at Czech fair traditions. Read more...

Explore trending topics: the rise of organic hemp smoking, tips for surviving the Louisville heat wave, dressing for Oktoberfest, maintaining bathroom tiles, and the benefits of an aging population. Read more...