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History book looks at Brazil's longest-lasting maroon society and its influence today

Phys.org 

The largest and longest-lasting society formed by people who escaped slavery and their descendants endured for a century in northeastern Brazil, and it continues to be a potent political symbol of Black pride today. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign history professor Marc Hertzman wrote about the settlement and how memories of it survive in his book, "After Palmares: Diaspora, Inheritance, and the Afterlives of Zumbi."

Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series Sydney

Australian Broadcasting Corporation (sport) 

Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series Champion Rhiannan Iffland takes to a practice platorm in Sydney ahead of the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series this weekend.

French minister criticises PSG fans' 'Free Palestine' banner

France24.com (en) 

French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau on Thursday criticised the unfurling of a giant "Free Palestine" banner at a Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) soccer match, saying it was "unacceptable". However, European soccer's governing body UEFA said the club would not face sanctions. FRANCE 24's James Vasina reports.

Trump may try to leave a legacy of peacemaking in Middle East, but risks being manipulated: analyst

France24.com (en) 

Trump’s history of strong support for Israel and intense pressure on Iran, coupled with his insistence during the campaign that the war in Gaza should end quickly, raise questions over how his second presidency will affect the region. FRANCE 24's Mark Owen speaks to Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib, Resident Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council. He says that Trump may try to leave a legacy of peacemaking in the region, but he is also subject to manipulation by those who are around him.

Council Suspends Bike Rack Use On Public Buses

Scoop 

This precaution follows concerns raised by the Bus and Coach Association, which noted that bike racks loaded with bicycles may partially block bus headlights, potentially causing non-compliance with road safety regulations.