By Jon Martín Cullell Mamuí, Brazil (EFE).- In one of the most heavily deforested areas of the Amazon, farmers in the community of Mamuí are embracing a new agricultural model designed to bring trees back to the land. Supported by government programs and the rising market value of native fruits such as açaí, former deforesters … Read more
By Gina Baldivieso La Paz (EFE).- With her hair in two braids, a wide pollera skirt, and black gothic corset and boots, Bolivian tattoo artist Daniela Artemisa has forged a unique identity. Known as the “Cholita Tattoo Artist,” she blends the traditional style of her Aymara and Quechua ancestors with rock and goth influences, while … Read more
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
By Javier Picazo Feliú Madrid, Oct 1 (EFE).- What happens when Akira Kurosawa’s samurai epics collide with Quentin Tarantino’s stylized violence? The answer is “Ghost of Yotei,” a PS5 exclusive that fuses classic Japanese cinema with modern video game storytelling in a revenge-driven open world. “We are fans of ‘Kill Bill.’ It’s a magnificent example … Read more
International Desk, Oct 1 (EFE). – Paris Saint-Germain scored late in the second half, beating Barcelona 2-1 at the Olympic Stadium on Wednesday night. Ferrán Torres scored the first goal for the Blaugranas, but Senny Mayulu tied the score for PSG shortly before halftime. In the second half, Ramos secured a win for the reigning … Read more
By Núria Morchón Vienna, Sep. 28 (EFE).— The world’s only museum dedicated to contraception and abortion is marking 22 years since its opening in Vienna, continuing to educate new generations on reproductive rights while recalling a past when women risked their lives with knitting needles or toxic substances to end pregnancies. Founded in 2003 by … Read more
New York, Sep 27 (EFE).- American singer and actress Selena Gomez and music producer and composer Benny Blanco got married on Saturday, after dating for two years. Gomez, 33, and Blanco, 37, posted the news of their wedding with a series of photos on Instagram. The pictures showed Gomez wearing a dress featuring a halter-style … Read more
Madrid (EFE). — Atlético de Madrid recovered their best form to thrash Real Madrid 5-2 at the Metropolitano, ending Xabi Alonso’s seven-game winning streak this season. Julián Álvarez scored twice, while Robin Le Normand, Alexander Sorloth, and Antoine Griezmann also found the net. Barcelona now has the chance to claim the top spot in LaLiga … Read more
By Santiago Aparicio Sports Desk (EFE).- World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz brushed aside concerns over a recent left ankle sprain to defeat Belgian Zizou Bergs 6-4, 6-3 on Saturday and book a place in the Tokyo quarterfinals against American Brandon Nakashima. The world No. 1 had injured himself on Thursday against Argentina’s Sebastián Báez, opting … Read more
By Alicia Sánchez Gómez United Nations (EFE).- Traffic in New York has been disrupted over the last few days due to the high-level week of the United Nations General Assembly, as high-ranking world leaders have been moving from one side of the city to another to participate in debates and parallel events. Political figures who … Read more
By Noemí Jabois Beirut (EFE).— Hezbollah openly challenged the Lebanese government on Thursday by projecting images of its late leader Hassan Nasrallah onto Beirut’s iconic Raouche Rocks, despite an official ban, during commemorations marking the first anniversary of his death. Thousands of supporters flocked to the capital’s seafront, waving Hezbollah flags and chanting “At your … Read more
By Milo Milfort Port-au-Prince (EFE).- Armed gangs have cut off access to food for thousands of people in Haiti’s central Artibonite region, forcing families into displacement camps where they rely on daily distributions for survival, aid workers and residents said Wednesday. “In some cases, when I don’t get the food they distribute, I leave without … Read more