Bad Bunny made history with his Super Bowl halftime show, while the Seattle Seahawks triumphed over the New England Patriots in a defensive showdown, and a Venezuelan opposition leader reported the kidnapping of an ally, all events that unfolded on Sunday, February 8, 2026. The halftime show, a celebration of Puerto Rican culture, saw the artist hand a Grammy to a young boy, a moment that quickly went viral, according to ABC News. Meanwhile, the Seahawks secured their second NFL championship, defeating the Patriots 29-13 at Levi's Stadium, as reported by BBC World.
Bad Bunny's performance was a "love letter to his native Puerto Rico," according to BBC World, and included guest appearances from Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin. The 14-minute set, performed entirely in Spanish, also featured cameos from Pedro Pascal, Cardi B, Karol G, and Jessica Alba. The singer, who had won three Grammys the week prior, including Album of the Year for "DeBI TiRAR MaS FOToS," became the first artist to perform a Super Bowl halftime show entirely in Spanish, as reported by BBC World.
The Seahawks' victory was a result of a "devastating defensive display," according to BBC World, with Briton Aden Durde playing a pivotal role as the first overseas coach to win the Super Bowl. The team's defensive coordinator helped create the "most feared defense in the NFL," known as 'the Dark Side.'
In other news, Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado reported that her close ally, Juan Pablo Guanipa, was kidnapped hours after being released from prison, according to The Guardian. Guanipa was "violently taken from a residential neighborhood in Caracas," Machado stated.
In Chad, the sixth International Saharan Cultures Festival took place in Amdjarass, uniting artists from across the Sahara to celebrate shared heritage, according to Euronews. The festival, which included dancers, musicians, and craftspeople from dozens of communities, featured Niger as the guest of honor.
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