Lula Float Finishes Last at Rio Carnival

A float featuring Brazil's former president Lula came in last place at the Rio Carnival, where top samba schools competed for first prize.

18 Feb, 23:00 — 19 Feb, 04:44

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The BBC covers the story about the Lula float finishing last at Rio Carnival, providing context about the festival's competitive nature. In stark contrast, The Times-UK completely ignores this story, instead publishing a movie review. This highlights a fundamental divergence in editorial focus regarding the specified event.

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Coverage of the "Lula Float Finishes Last at Rio Carnival" story

BBC

The BBC directly covers the story, reporting on the Lula float's last-place finish and providing context about the Rio Carnival competition.

times-uk

The Times-UK does not cover the story at all, instead focusing on a movie review for 'If I Had Legs I’d Kick You'.

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The entire story about the Lula float finishing last at Rio Carnival, including details about the festival and competition.

Covered by bbc · Not in times-uk

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Coverage Timeline

times-uk18 Feb, 23:00First to report

If I Had Legs I’d Kick You review — Rose Byrne deserves to win an Oscar - The Times

BBC19 Feb, 04:44

Float featuring Brazil's Lula comes last at Rio Carnival

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BBC4h ago

Float featuring Brazil's Lula comes last at Rio Carnival

See the floats from the famous festival as the city's top samba schools compete for first prize.

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times-uk10h ago

If I Had Legs I’d Kick You review — Rose Byrne deserves to win an Oscar - The Times

If I Had Legs I’d Kick You review — Rose Byrne deserves to win an Oscar The Times

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Lula Float Finishes Last at Rio Carnival

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Coverage Timeline

If I Had Legs I’d Kick You review — Rose Byrne deserves to win an Oscar - The Times

Float featuring Brazil's Lula comes last at Rio Carnival

Read at source (2 outlets)

Float featuring Brazil's Lula comes last at Rio Carnival

If I Had Legs I’d Kick You review — Rose Byrne deserves to win an Oscar - The Times

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