With a host of awards under its belt, "The Blue Journey" is now coming to Sweden. The film has been such a huge success in Brazil that its director has not had time to think about his next project.
TV & filmDespite criticism of sky-high prices and a campaign to boycott the event, interest in this summer's major football tournament is huge. More than 500 million ticket requests have already been received, according to FIFA.
FootballThe United States is temporarily suspending visa applications from citizens of 75 countries, Fox News reports.
WorldHedvig Lindahl has been invited by FIFA to a legends match in Rio de Janeiro ahead of the 2027 World Cup. However, the 189-cap national team goalkeeper is boycotting the match in protest against FIFA.
FootballSpanish police have made their largest drug seizure at sea to date. Almost ten tons of cocaine were hidden among the salt, reports El País.
WorldThe shot hit right above his nose and into one eye. But Andreas Palicka is hopeful for the European Handball Championship later this week. "Of course, what happened was a bit nasty and I got a hemorrhage in my eye. But the prognosis is very good," says the national team goalkeeper.
SportsEuropean Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will sign the EU's major trade agreement with South America in Paraguay on January 17.
BusinessSeveral thousand Irish farmers are protesting against the EU's planned trade agreement with the Mercosur countries in Latin America.
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