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Peruvian police disguised themselves as 2026 World Cup mascots to arrest a suspected drug dealer in Lima, using the costumes to avoid suspicion and carry out a surprise raid.Peruvian police officers dressed as 2026 FIFA World Cup mascots helped arrest a suspected drug dealer in Lima in a highly unconventional operation that has since gone viral.Police in Peru have attracted international attention after deploying officers dressed as official 2026 FIFA World Cup mascots to apprehend a suspected drug dealer in the capital city of Lima.Police in Peru disguise themselves as FIFA World Cup mascots to catch a drug dealerThe unusual operation took place during the opening stages of the 2026 World Cup and involved members of Peru’s Green Squadron, a specialist police unit known for using creative disguises during undercover missions. Officers dressed as Clutch, the bald eagle representing the United States, and Maple, the moose representing Canada, approached the suspect before carrying out a coordinated raid.According to authorities, the suspect, identified as 48-year-old Carlos Cabrera, was believed to be an avid football supporter caught up in World Cup excitement. Investigators concluded that using tournament-themed costumes would allow officers to get close to him without arousing suspicion.Quick answers to key questions•5 QUESTIONSPeruvian police disguised as FIFA World Cup mascots approached the suspect, Carlos Cabrera, allowing them to execute a coordinated raid without raising suspicion during World Cup festivities.The police used World Cup mascots as disguises because the target was a football fan immersed in World Cup excitement, allowing officers to blend in and approach him unnoticed.The operation led to the arrest of Carlos Cabrera, the seizure of 2,524 packets of cocaine base, and a firearm, showcasing the effectiveness of the disguise strategy.The Green Squadron is known for using creative disguises, such as dressing as World Cup mascots, to catch suspects off guard during undercover operations.Footage of the operation went viral online, turning the costume strategy into an unusual symbol associated with the World Cup, attracting significant media attention.“Thanks to intelligence work, we realized that this person was a diehard football fan and was caught up in World Cup fever,” Colonel Carlos Alcántara, head of the Green Squadron, said.“Therefore, we decided to disguise personnel as World Cup mascots so we could approach him without raising suspicion and apprehend him.”Video released by Peruvian police shows the mascot-clad officers arriving at the property before breaking through a gate with a metal sledgehammer alongside fellow officers. The footage then captures the arrest operation as police move into the residence and detain the suspect.Authorities said the raid resulted in the seizure of 2,524 packets of cocaine base and a firearm. Under Peruvian law, micro-trafficking offences involving cocaine base can carry prison sentences ranging from three to seven years.The strategy has become something of a trademark for the unit, with officials arguing that elaborate disguises help officers blend into public spaces and catch suspects off guard.The latest operation has drawn particular attention because Peru did not qualify for the 2026 World Cup. Nevertheless, police successfully leveraged football fever surrounding the tournament to execute the arrest.Footage of the raid has since circulated widely online, turning the mascot costumes into an unlikely symbol of one of the tournament’s most unusual off-field stories.About the AuthorTrisha BhattacharyaTrisha Bhattacharya is a Senior Content Producer at Livemint, with over two years of experience covering entertainment news from India and beyond. She spends her days tracking what’s trending, breaking down pop culture moments, and turning fast-moving entertainment stories into sharp, engaging reads that actually make people want to click — and stay. She holds a Master

An emotional performance of William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet took an unexpected turn in the Turkish city of Izmir when a ginger cat wandered onto the stage during the ballet’s climactic finale, drawing laughter from the audience and briefly stealing the spotlight from the lead performers.Theatre cat steals show at Tukey's Romeo and Juliet stage productionThe incident occurred during a production at Bornova Open-Air Theatre, where Brazilian dancer Pedro Seara and Russian ballerina Tatyana Borger were portraying the star-crossed lovers in one of literature’s most famous tragedies.The ballet had reached its most dramatic moment. Romeo lay dead in the tomb while Juliet mourned over his body, bringing the two-hour production to its emotional peak.It was at that point that an uninvited feline guest appeared.Rather than quietly passing through the scene, the ginger cat confidently approached the stage area where Seara, 27, was lying motionless as Romeo. The animal then settled next to the dancer’s head and began pawing at his hair.Moments later, the cat appeared even more interested in the performance, nibbling at the supposedly lifeless Romeo and prompting laughter from theatre-goers who had moments earlier been watching one of Shakespeare’s most tragic scenes unfold.Borger later recalled the unusual interruption and the audience’s reaction.“Imagine this, at the very climax of the performance, when Romeo is dead and Juliet has already ‘come back to life’ — they are in the tomb,” she said.“This is the emotional peak the entire two-hour build-up has been leading to.”“At that moment, a cat comes on stage and starts playing with dead Romeo's hair.”“Then it even begins biting him and completely ruins the scene. Instead of crying, the whole audience just started laughing.”Video footage of the incident shows Borger attempting to continue the performance while appearing to gently steer attention away from the cat, all while remaining in character as Juliet.Social media reactions to the videoFootage of the stage invasion quickly circulated online, where users embraced the unexpected twist to Shakespeare’s classic tale.One viewer joked: “Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art the tuna, mate? (sic)”Another commented: “Romeo is dead, Juliet is mourning, the whole theatre is emotional… and then this orange cat walks in like the main character. Istanbul ballet just got 10x better (sic).”A third social media user praised the feline performer, writing: “Orange cat in Turkey steals final scene theatrics during Romeo & Juliet. BRAVO! 🩰🎭😹 (sic)”Another suggested an alternative title for the production, posting: “New version of classic, Romeo & Juliet & Cat, I’d like to see that (sic)”.Written by William Shakespeare in the late 16th century, Romeo and Juliet is one of the world's most famous tragic love stories. The play follows Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet, two young lovers from rival families in Verona, Italy, whose secret romance unfolds amid a bitter feud between their households. Despite their deep love for one another, a series of misunderstandings, family conflicts and unfortunate circumstances lead to their deaths, ultimately prompting reconciliation between the warring families. The tragedy has become a timeless symbol of doomed love and has inspired countless adaptations across theatre, film, ballet and literature.About the AuthorTrisha BhattacharyaTrisha Bhattacharya is a Senior Content Producer at Livemint, with over two years of experience covering entertainment news from India and beyond. She spends her days tracking what’s trending, breaking down pop culture moments, and turning fast-moving entertainment stories into sharp, engaging reads that actually make people want to click — and stay. She holds a Master’s degree in English Literature from Lucknow University, a background that shapes her love for layered narratives, strong voices, and stories that linger long after they’re told. Before joining Livemint, Trisha worked with Ind

Nora Fatehi captivated audiences with her song ‘Siir Siir’ at the FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremony in Canada. She performed alongside renowned artists. The ceremony took place at BMO Field in Toronto.Singers Sanjoy, Nora Fatehi and Vegedream, center, perform during the opening ceremony before the World Cup Group B soccer match between Canada and Bosnia, Friday, June 12, 2026, in Toronto. (Sammy Kogan/The Canadian Press via AP)(Sammy Kogan/The Canadian Press v)Actor Nora Fatehi stole the show with her new song “Siir Siir” performance at the FIFA World Cup opening ceremony in Canada on Friday.The announcement was made on the official FIFA World Cup Instagram account in May, which shared a list of performers that included Fatehi. She shared the stage with artists such as Michael Bublé, Alanis Morissette, Alessia Cara, Elyanna, Jessie Reyez, Sanjoy, Vegedream and William Prince.The ceremony took place at BMO Field in Toronto.Quick answers to key questions•5 QUESTIONSNora Fatehi performed the song 'Siir Siir' at the FIFA World Cup opening ceremony in Canada.Nora Fatehi shared the stage with artists like Michael Bublé, Alanis Morissette, Alessia Cara, and Jessie Reyez at the FIFA World Cup opening ceremony.Nora Fatehi's performance was significant as it marked her second appearance at a FIFA World Cup event, previously performing at the 2022 closing ceremony in Qatar.'Siir Siir' is part of the official music project for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and is included in the tournament's official album.The FIFA World Cup opening ceremony took place at BMO Field in Toronto, Canada.Fatehi also posted the announcement on her Instagram account, expressing her gratitude and saying she feels honoured. She had previously performed at the closing ceremony of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.The song, created in collaboration with music producer Sanjoy and French singer Vegedream, forms part of the official music project for the FIFA World Cup 2026. It is included in the tournament’s official album, which features artists from a wide range of musical styles and countries across the globe.Fatehi also posted the track on her Instagram account on Monday.(This is a developing story. More to come)About the AuthorGarvit BhiraniGarvit Bhirani is a journalist based in Gurugram. He is a Deputy Chief Content Producer at LiveMint, where he covers national and international news stories, focusing on accuracy and compelling storytelling for readers. With a total of six years of experience in journalism, he has previously worked with Vaco Binary Semantics for Google, taking on the role of news curation lead, and reported from the field on health, education, and agriculture stories for 101reporters and News9. He has also served as a content editor for entertainment and news media organisations. Garvit holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in journalism and mass communication from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University and Gurugram University, respectively. During college days, he joined India’s only non-profit student journalism network, where he anchored daily news updates and produced his own weekly show called ‘Data Fix’. He was selected for the YES Foundation Media for Social Change Fellowship in Delhi, the Talking Data to the Fourth Pillar residential workshop, and the VOICE Fellowship in Pune. He holds certificates in COVID-19-verification reporting, data journalism, food & agriculture, tech policy, media literacy and countering misinformation, and tackling election disinformation courses from Thomson Foundation, IndiaSpend, The Dialogue, US Mission in India, and AFP. He can be reached on LinkedIn or on @garvitbhirani on XStay updated with the latest Trending, India , World and US news. HomeNewsTrendsNora Fatehi steals the show with her performance of song ‘Siir Siir’ at FIFA World Cup opening ceremony in C