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Elegant World Games judge ‘Mr Ferrari’ goes viral on Chinese social media
South China Morning Post
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August 10, 2025
A Latvian judge in the Latin dance contest at the World Games in Chengdu has gone viral on Chinese social media, with fans commenting on his posture and elegance, which have earned him the nickname “Mr Ferrari”. Standing at more than 1.88 metres...
Ukrainian Dance Sport Debuts at 2025 World Games Chengdu
Mezha
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August 9, 2025
In Chengdu during the 2025 World Games, the first dance sport events featuring Ukrainian athletes will get under way. On August 9, the medals in the European program will be decided – at 13:00 Kyiv time. Broadcasts of the competitions will be...
Latvian statup to offer 'date in a box' delivery service
LSM
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August 8, 2025
The Creative Industries Incubator sees great potential in this business idea with the possibility of exporting it to other countries. Rudzinska-Bērziņa revealed that, as always, the best ideas come from the problems you try to solve.She and her...
How to watch Premier League 2025/26: Official broadcasters, TV channels
Tom's Guide
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August 9, 2025
The 2025/26 Premier League season is here and starting Friday, 15 August you are going to need to know how to watch your PL streams. But, don't fear as Tom's Guide is ready with all the broadcaster information you need to make watching "The Best...
Heat’s Powell powers Jamaica breakthrough; Jovic, Larsson, Fontecchio thriving internationally
South Florida Sun Sentinel
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August 10, 2025
MIAMI — A whirlwind week for Norman Powell resulted in a mission accomplished for the Miami Heat newcomer. Stepping into a leading role with the national team in his first appearance for his father’s homeland, Powell put together a scintillating...
Riga Airport reaches a higher level in Global Customer Experience Accreditation Programme
Travel Daily News
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August 7, 2025
Riga Airport becomes the first in the Baltics to reach Level 3 of ACI’s Customer Experience Accreditation, enhancing passenger satisfaction and service quality. RIX Riga Airport has fulfilled all the prerequisites within a year to become the only...
Far-right Israeli football fans set off pyrotechnics in Latvia’s capital
Al Jazeera
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August 8, 2025
Riga, Latvia – Thick black smoke billowed across Skonto Stadium as fans of the Israeli football team, Beitar Jerusalem, defied UEFA rules, setting off several rounds of pyrotechnics. With only one minute played of the UEFA Conference League...
Olly Murs says he and 'jealous' Mark Wright have been 'trying for years' in family update
OK!
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August 11, 2025
Singer Olly Murs joked his pal Mark Wright is "jealous" of him and his new ripped body. The Essex lads have become close, even presenting a Saturday morning radio show on Heart together. The soon-to-be dad-of-two, 41, has shed a significant amount...
Olly Murs says 'we've been trying for years' as he offers insight into Mark Wright friendship
Essex Live
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August 11, 2025
Singer Olly Murs has joked that his mate Mark Wright is "jealous" of his newly sculpted physique. The Essex pair have grown close, even co-presenting a Saturday morning radio programme on Heart together. The expectant father-of-two, 41, has...
Premier League TV guide: Live streams, channels, fixtures this week
FourFourTwo
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August 7, 2025
The Premier League is back, and 2025/2026 is shaping up to be another blockbuster season for the most-watched league in the world. Quick guide ► UK: Sky Sports, TNT Sports/Discovery+ (select fixtures) ► US: Peacock, USA Network, NBC (all games) ►...
PH men’s floorball falls to Latvia in WG opener
Manila Standard
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August 7, 2025
CHENGDU, China — Team Philippines was off to a rough start after the men’s floorball team suffered a 12-2 loss against Latvia on Thursday at the Xindu Xiangcheng Sports Centre here. Melvin Mendoza’s goal in the third period offered a consolation...
That Sinkins feeling: Dance judge moves Chinese netizens
China Daily
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Sergejs Sinkins during the dance sport competition. XINHUA In the world of dance sport, all eyes are typically fixed on the athletes — their immaculate makeup, flowing movements and dazzling costumes commanding the spotlight. But, at the dance...
66°NORTH Celebrates Centennial at Copenhagen Fashion Week SS26
Hypebeast
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August 7, 2025
Summary To celebrate its upcoming 100th anniversary, performance wear label 66°NORTH launched an immersive exhibition at Copenhagen Fashion Week on August 5 — showcasing its historic legacy, new SS26 collection, and meticulous testing processes....
China to host international watercolour exhibition in Latvia
LSM
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August 7, 2025
August 16th will see the opening of an art exhibition in Rīga titled Akvareļu pasaule – Otrā mākslas apmaiņas izstāde (Watercolor World – 2nd Art Exchange Exhibition), which will bring together the works of over 140 artists, including more than 50...
25 Years Later, Jason Statham’s Second and Arguably Greatest Movie Ever Returns to Streaming Charts
Collider
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August 7, 2025
Jason Statham has become known as one of the most legendary action performers of all time, but everyone has to start somewhere. After first starring in Lock, Stock & Two Smoking Barrels, Statham’s second feature acting role came in Snatch, the...
Toronto announces its world cinema-laden Centrepiece slate, along with TIFF Docs and Midnight Madness
Cineuropa
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07/08/2025 - The former two strands have European world premieres galore alongside highlights from the year’s festival circuit, whilst the latter maintains its reputation as TIFF’s most transgressive section Hamlet by Aneil Karia The Toronto...
PH men's floorball yields to Latvia in World Games opener
The Manila Times
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August 7, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — Team Philippines was off to a rough start after the men's floorball team suffered a 12-2 loss against Latvia on Thursday at the Xindu Xiangcheng Sports Centre in Chengdu, China. Melvin Mendoza's goal in the third period...
Latvia blocks 10 websites spreading Russian propaganda
The Kyiv Independent
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August 4, 2025
Latvia's National Electronic Mass Media Council (NEPLP) has blocked ten websites used to spread Russian propaganda, Latvian public broadcaster LSM reported on August 4. Latvia has been blocking websites with Russian propaganda content since the...
Cincinnati Open 2025: Where to watch, TV schedule, live streaming details and more
Sportskeeda
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August 6, 2025
The World No.1 tennis players Aryna Sabalenka and Jannik Sinner will return to the 2025 Cincinnati Open to defend their titles. The seventh ATP Masters 1000 event of the season will see the players competing at the Cincinnati Open for 12 days,...
Moscow House put up for auction for fifth time in Latvia, proceeds will be donated to Ukraine
Ukrainska Pravda
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Moscow House in Riga. Photo: Arturs Vanags, VNĪ The Latvian state agency State Real Estate (SRE) is offering the Moscow House on Marias Street in Riga for sale for the fifth auction in a row, with a starting price of 2.142 million euros. Source:...