Netanyahu congratulates Israeli team at Vuelta a España for “not giving in to hatred”

Several people protest in support of the Palestinian people among the cyclists during the 202.7km stage 13 of the 2025 Vuelta a España, between Cabezón de la Sal and L'Angliru, this Friday. EFE/Javier Lizón

International Desk (EFE).- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu congratulated the Israel-Premier Tech team and its owner, Sylvan Adams, on Friday “for not giving in to hatred” during the Vuelta a España, where there have been protests against the Israeli team’s participation in the cycling race. “Great job to Sylvan and Israel’s cycling team for not … Read more

Armani, ‘King’ of Italian fashion,’ dies at 91 in Milan

Rome, Sep 4 (EFE).- Giorgio Armani, the legendary designer hailed as the ‘king’ of Italian fashion and a pioneer of timeless elegance, died Thursday at age 91 in Milan, surrounded by family and his longtime companion, Leo Dell’Orco, his fashion group announced. “With infinite sorrow, the Armani Group announces the passing of its creator, founder, … Read more

Lisbon funicular crash kills 16, victims of 14 nationalities among dead

Technical experts assess the accident involving the Gloria funicular in Lisbon, a popular transportation used by tourists, which derailed yesterday in Lisbon, Portugal, 04 September 2025.EFE/EPA/TIAGO PETINGA

Lisbon, Sep 4 (EFE).- At least 16 people from 14 different nationalities were killed and 23 others injured, 10 of them seriously, in Wednesday’s derailment of the historic Glória funicular in Lisbon, Portuguese authorities confirmed Thursday. The Legal Medicine and Forensic Science Institute has completed autopsies of all the victims, though eight remain unidentified. The … Read more

Guterres condemns Gaza conflict as ‘moral crisis’ as ceasefire demands mount

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International Desk (EFE).- United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres accused the international community, on Friday, of failing Gaza as famine and despair grew under Israel’s military offensive, echoing calls from Germany, France, Mexico, and others for an urgent ceasefire. In a statement addressed to Amnesty International’s annual assembly and shared by the UN, Guterres said he … Read more

Haitians turn to Voodoo amid political and humanitarian crisis

By Sandrine Exil Port-au-Prince, (EFE).- As Haiti sinks deeper into political instability, widespread violence, and a collapsing healthcare system, many citizens are seeking refuge in Voodoo, a religion deeply rooted in the country’s identity. “Politicians have failed us. So have the traditional religious leaders. Now, the loas are our last defense,” says Augustin St-Clou, known … Read more

Turkic States aim to boost global influence through trade and integration

By José Manuel Sanz Antalya, Turkey (EFE).- The countries of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) seek to expand their global influence through economic integration and stronger trade ties, amid rising international tensions and the end of the polarized world, OTS Secretary-General Kubanychbek Omuraliev told EFE at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, which was held from … Read more