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MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican artistic director Jorge Díaz used to have a unique selection of bedtime stories for his son. Setting aside well-known books like “Pinocchio,” they read tales closer to home. Among their favorites was the Popol Vuh, a compendium of sacred Maya myths.“Recalling those stories is important,” said Díaz, whose grandmother told him legends from her Indigenous lineage as a child. “We have plenty of beautiful, pre-Hispanic tales. But we sometimes forget.”The one he enjoyed with his son recounts the story of hero twins Ixbalanqué and Hunahpú.In the Popol Vuh, the brothers embark on a perilous journey…

With a runway of smoking-hot coals laid out before them, residents in San Pedro Manrique, Spain, steel themselves as thousands of onlookers cheer them on. The crowd roars when they walk across the fire, sometimes carrying another person on their back.Although the walkers and the crowd perform very different roles during the annual June ritual, they report similar feelings: an ineffable feeling of togetherness, as if the entire group becomes one, said Dimitris Xygalatas, a cognitive anthropologist at the University of Connecticut, who witnessed the Spanish ritual years ago as a researcher.He has experienced similar feelings in a stadium while…

SAO PAULO (AP) — Simone Guimarães, a retired 52-year-old teacher in Rio de Janeiro, lost at least five relatives to COVID-19: her husband, sister, two brothers-in-law and the godfather of her grandchild. She also lost friends and neighbors.She woke to the news on Saturday that Brazil’s Supreme Court ordered the preemptive arrest of former President Jair Bolsonaro, whom she blames for her losses. A judge claimed Bolsonaro was intent on escaping days before he was set to begin a 27-year prison sentence for attempting a coup after losing the 2022 presidential election to Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.“It’s a small…

Nov 22, 2025, 06:48 PM ETThe 17-year-old Lennart Karl starred for Bayern Munich as the Bundesliga leaders fought from two goals down to beat Freiburg 6-2 and match an old record on Saturday.Karl, who was making his ninth league appearance and second start, delivered a timely message to Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann before the World Cup next year by instigating Bayern’s comeback with a goal, assist and sparkling play.- Why everyone is talking about Bayern Munich’s Lennart Karl?- Bayern’s Luis Díaz gets 3-game UCL ban for red card vs. PSG”Lenny … It’s always so difficult,” Bayern head coach Vincent Kompany…

The top stories and transfer rumours from Sunday’s newspapers…Premier LeagueBayern Munich are watching Ibrahima Konate’s contact situation closely, with Liverpool putting pressure on the French defender to make a decision on his future, according to reports – Mail on Sunday. Sunderland’s Wilson Isidor is weighing up his international allegiances ahead of next year’s World Cup – Sun on Sunday. ChampionshipBirmingham City want to turn their £1.2bn new home into a lair for the Lionesses – by making Sarina Wiegman’s side long-term tenants – Sun on Sunday. Scottish football Oscar Cortes could be set for an unexpected return to Rangers, with…

Nov 22, 2025, 05:22 PM ETFLORENCE, Italy — Juventus’ match at Fiorentina was briefly stopped on Saturday after extended racist and discriminatory chanting from the home fans.An announcement had already been made in the 11th minute for the fans to stop the chants directed at former Fiorentina forward Dusan Vlahovic, who is Serbian.Fiorentina’s match with Juventus was paused due to discriminatory chanting directed at Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic. Gabriele Maltinti/Getty ImagesThe insults grew even more vociferous when Juventus was initially awarded a penalty in the 14th minute after Pablo Marí appeared to pull down Vlahovic, but the decision was overturned after…

Nov 22, 2025, 04:56 PM ETManchester City’s Rúben Dias criticised the decision to allow Newcastle’s winning goal on Saturday, claiming the referee’s inconsistency didn’t “make sense.”Harvey Barnes scored a double to down City at St James’ Park, the second of which following a corner where he appeared to nudge goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma.Donnarumma sprinted after the referee after Barnes scored following an initial clearance, but VAR didn’t overturn the goal.Man City players surround referee Sam Barrott after Harvey Barnes’ winner for Newcastle. James Gill – Danehouse/Getty Images”Out of all the decisions, only the second goal — I think we need to make…

Nov 22, 2025, 04:37 PM ETFormer Manchester United and Juventus star Paul Pogba made his Monaco debut Saturday, playing his first minutes in over two years.Pogba, 32, came on in the 85th minute of a 4-1 loss at Rennes in the French league, receiving a loud ovation from supporters at Roazhon Park.”Football isn’t over for me. We’ve worked hard, we’ve waited more than two years to get back, and today, it finally happened. Thank God,” Pogba told reporters afterward, according to AFP.”It really touched me to see the crowd stand and applaud,” he added. “I honestly didn’t expect that, so…

Liverpool’s big players all missing Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Highlights from the Premier League clash between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest No doubt Murillo was the star of the show at both ends of the pitch as Liverpool sunk to new lows against Nottingham Forest, but what will be of chief concern to Arne Slot are the anonymous stars of his show. Liverpool’s big players have gone missing. Mohamed Salah started well and quickly faded – Federico Chiesa generated more xG value than him and played 68 minutes fewer. Alexander Isak was non-existent. By the…

That should have given the Reds a comfortable half-time cushion but, after conceding a late corner, a poor touch in the box allowed Lauren Thomas to fire home a loose ball and reduce the deficit.Ten minutes after the interval, though, the two-goal lead was restored as Olsson completed her hat-trick.Good movement saw the forward meet a corner from Holland at the near post, with the flicked header too good for those on the line.The Swede was withdrawn shortly after her third but the goals continued for Liverpool.Enderby nipped past a defender on the edge of the box and fired a…