By Antonio Hermosín Gandul Nagasaki, Japan, Aug 4 (EFE).— Known as atom-bombed Mary (Hibaku no Maria), a charred wooden head of the Virgin Mary discovered in the ruins of Nagasaki Cathedral after the 1945 atomic bombing has become a powerful symbol of faith and resilience for Japan’s Christian community. Originally inspired by a painting by … Read more
Beirut, Aug 3 (EFE).- On Aug. 4, 2020, a routine call to Beirut’s Karantina fire station ended in tragedy when ten firefighters dispatched to the city’s port perished in what would become the largest non-nuclear explosion in history. “When they arrived, the chief saw a large warehouse on fire, thick smoke rising, but the doors … Read more
By Taryn Wilson Sisaket/Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand (EFE).- Kamonrat Phonsetthalert had just left the gas station she owns in Thailand’s Sisaket province when a rocket fired from across the border in Cambodia crashed through the roof, sending a fireball into the sky. The Jul. 24 strike was a decisive moment at the beginning of five days … Read more
By Rostyslav Averchuk Kharkiv, Ukraine (EFE).- In the war-torn city of Kharkiv, hundreds of cats rescued from the frontline are rehabilitated at the “Little Prince” shelter, where they not only wait for new homes but also take part in “therapy” sessions for soldiers and children. “This is about mutual help. Cats help people, and people … Read more
Sports Desk (EFE).- Goalkeeper Lorena’s hands saved a shot from Jorelyn Carabali on Saturday, and with a 4-5 lead in the penalty shootout, the Brazilian women’s national team won their ninth Copa America title after a 4-4 draw in a thrilling extra time. The Colombians and Brazilians tied 3-3 in regulation time at the Rodrigo … Read more
By Edurne Morillo Hiroshima, Japan, (EFE).- As the number of atomic bomb survivors dwindles nearly 80 years after the attacks on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, artificial intelligence is emerging as a key tool to preserve their stories for future generations. Japan’s public broadcaster NHK has launched an innovative project using artificial intelligence to ensure the memory … Read more
Nagasaki, Japan (EFE).- High school students from Hiroshima and Nagasaki participate each year in the “Messengers for Peace” initiative, aimed at preserving and disseminating the testimony of atomic bomb survivors throughout the world. The initiative has collected more than 2.5 million signatures calling for the abolition of nuclear weapons. “Our actions may be small, but … Read more
Moscow, (EFE).- Fishermen in Russia have spotted great white sharks in the waters off the Russian island of Sakhalin, in the Far East, where they have reportedly migrated due to the effects of climate change. The video the fishermen recorded shows great white sharks eating their catch of tuna in the Strait of Tartary, between … Read more
By Carlos García Alvarenga (EFE).- “Everything died,” José Carlos Oliveira, a resident and farmer from Alvarenga (one of the localities of the Unesco Geopark in the municipality of Arouca, which has been one of the areas most affected by the fires that have been ravaging northern Portugal for three days), puts it bluntly. In statements … Read more
By María José Rey Santiago (EFE).- Convinced that they can achieve their World Cup dream by 2030, after almost qualifying for the next World Cup, the Palestine national soccer team has chosen Chile as a base to develop the team further, persevere with their dream, and escape the genocide and war that have destroyed all … Read more
By Verónica Snoj Beit Jala, West Bank, (EFE).- A group of some 15 Palestinians and Israelis gathered on Tuesday, among hills covered with olive trees, cacti, and fig trees, in a house in the Palestinian city of Beit Jala, near Bethlehem, to protest for the third consecutive day against the war and famine in Gaza … Read more
Medelim, Portugal (EFE).- In the small village of Medelim, in the municipality of Penamacor near Portugal’s border with Spain, local youth formed a human chain on Tuesday to save dozens of centuries-old olive trees from a fast-moving wildfire. The fire, which started Monday afternoon, has already scorched over 500 hectares (1235.5 acres) and continues to … Read more