By Ali Mustafa Bir al-Abd, Egypt (EFE).- Along the shore of Lake Bardawil in Egypt’s North Sinai, young men rise at dawn to collect birds caught in centuries-old nets. What has long been a seasonal tradition, passed down since Pharaonic times, is now contributing to the decline of migratory species facing extinction. Every year between … Read more
International Newsroom, Sep 22 (EFE).- Tom Holland had to be rushed to the hospital after suffering a mild concussion during the filming of the new Spider-Man movie but he is expected to return to work in a few days, several US media outlets reported. Holland was injured on Friday while performing a stunt during the … Read more
Paris (EFE).- Tourists visiting the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris will be able to climb the 424 steps that lead to its towers from Saturday, six years after a devastating fire that destroyed the roof and other parts of the structure. Visitors will be able to access the completely rebuilt parts, starting with the south … Read more
Madrid (EFE).— Carolina Herrera staged its main runway show in Madrid’s Plaza Mayor on Thursday, marking the first time in more than four decades that the fashion house departed from its usual base in New York to present a collection. The event drew more than 800 attendees and a strong presence from the world of … Read more
International Desk (EFE).- The Venice Film Festival on Tuesday hosted premieres ranging from Marc Jacobs’ personal documentary directed by Sofia Coppola, to Kathryn Bigelow’s nuclear thriller “A House of Dynamite,” François Ozon’s adaptation of Camus’ “The Stranger,” and Stillz’s Colombian odyssey “Barrio Triste.” Each screening brought global debates, from fashion identity to nuclear risks and … Read more
International Desk (EFE).- Hollywood icons and acclaimed filmmakers took center stage Monday at the Venice Film Festival, where Dwayne Johnson, Amanda Seyfried, Kim Novak, Willem Dafoe, and Marco Bellocchio unveiled projects and shared deeply personal reflections. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson premiered “The Smashing Machine,” directed by Benny Safdie, in competition at Venice. Known for box-office … Read more
International Desk (EFE).- Hollywood star Emma Stone lit up the Venice Film Festival on Thursday with Yorgos Lanthimos’ “Bugonia,” a brutal and satirical thriller competing for the Golden Lion, where the actress also revealed her belief in extraterrestrial life. The day also featured George Clooney in Noah Baumbach’s “Jay Kelly,” Laszló Nemes’ war-themed Orphan, Paolo … Read more
Los Angeles, US (EFE).- The Apple TV+ hit ‘Severance’ leads the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards nominations with 27 nods in the drama series category, followed closely by ‘The Penguin’ (HBO Max) with 24 in the limited series category. Meanwhile, actors Pedro Pascal, Javier Bardem, and Liza Colón-Zayas bring strong Hispanic representation to this year’s list … Read more
Cannes, France, May 24 (EFE) – Iranian director Jafar Panahi’s “A Simple Accident” won on Saturday the Palme d’Or at the 78th Cannes Film Festival. Shocked, Panahi was initially glued to his seat, unable to get up, and once on stage, he was visibly moved. “It’s really difficult to speak,” said the filmmaker in Iranian, … Read more
Paris/Sao Paulo (EFE) – Brazilian photographer Sebastião Salgado, 81, died Friday, announced the French Academy of Fine Arts and the Terra Institute, dedicated to environmental protection and education. “It is with great regret that we announce the death of Sebastião Salgado, our founder, teacher, and eternal inspiration,” the Terra Institute, which Salgado founded, said in … Read more
Paris, (EFE).- Press freedom around the world has reached its lowest level in over two decades, according to a report released by Reporters Without Borders (RSF), which blames rising authoritarianism and a global economic crisis for worsening conditions in newsrooms across the Americas and beyond. The Americas reflect a global trend: RSF says press freedom … Read more
Washington, Feb 19 (EFE).- Actresses Selena Gomez and Ana de Armas, along with television icon Oprah Winfrey, are among the celebrities set to present awards at the upcoming Oscars, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said Wednesday. The lineup also includes Willem Dafoe, Ben Stiller, Joe Alwyn, Sterling K. Brown, Lily-Rose Depp, Goldie … Read more