Fan frenzy greets Barcelona in Seoul as preseason tour continues

[FILE] FC Barcelona's players during a training session at LA Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, California, USA, 24 July 2023. EFE-EPA/FILE/ALLISON DINNER

Seoul, July 29 (EFE).— FC Barcelona arrived in Seoul on Tuesday to a raucous welcome from fans, kicking off the South Korean leg of their preseason tour with friendlies against Seoul and Daegu. After a short stint in Kobe, Japan, where the Blaugranas defeated Vissel Kobe 3–1, Hansi Flick’s squad touched down in Seoul to … Read more

Barça unveils Kobe Bryant-inspired away kit in gold for 2025-26

[FILE] A new Kobe Bryant statue is on display at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California, USA, 09 February 2024. EFE-EPA/ALLISON DINNER SHUTTERSTOCK OUT

Barcelona, July 29 (EFE).– FC Barcelona on Tuesday unveiled its away kit for the 2025-26 season, a tribute to Kobe Bryant featuring a light gold design and the iconic sword scabbard symbol of the late NBA legend’s brand, replacing the traditional Nike logo. The shirt, predominantly in the so-called “Team Gold,” also includes Persian violet … Read more

Japan’s animal cafes: from viral trend to biodiversity threat

By Sara Rodriguez Pachon Tokyo (EFE).- Cafes where people can sit with animals such as otters, capybaras and snakes have become viral in Japan but this seemingly harmless trend that appears to bring animals and humans closer can pose a threat to some species. In busy districts of Tokyo such as Harajuku, the epicenter of … Read more

UN conference warns of fading hopes for two-state solution

FILE. The United Nations flag at The Allee des Nations to the European headquarters of the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland. April 29, 2025. EFE/EPA/SALVATORE DI NOLFI

By Alicia Sánchez Gómez United Nations, Jul 28 (EFE).- Saudi Arabia and France defended the recognition of two states (one Israeli and one Palestinian) as a means of confronting the historical conflict with ramifications in the Middle East at the United Nations General Assembly on Monday. However, this proposal is “in grave danger.” “The prospect … Read more

England beat Spain on penalties to defend Women’s Euro title

England's Chloe Kelly celebrates after scoring the winning penalty in the penalty shoot-out of the UEFA Women's EURO 2025 final soccer match between England and Spain, in Basel, Switzerland, 27 July 2025. (España, Suiza, Basilea) EFE/EPA/MICHAEL BUHOLZER

Basel, Switzerland, (EFE). – England won the 2025 Women’s Euro final in Basel, Switzerland, in a heart-stopping penalty shootout (3-1) against the World Champions, Spain, in a rematch of the 2023 World Cup final in Australia and New Zealand. Chloe Kelly, who secured the Euro 2022 for England, also sealed this year’s title for the … Read more

Trump’s coffee tariffs shake Latin American market as US prices soar

Photograph showing a coffee tree in Tapachula, Mexico. Jul. 25, 2025. EFE/ Juan Manuel Blanco

By Christian Sandoval America Desk (EFE).- New tariffs imposed by United States President Donald Trump’s administration on coffee imports are shaking Latin America’s coffee industry, threatening key export economies like Brazil, Colombia, and Mexico just as US retail prices reach an 8-dollar-per-pound record. The measures, taking effect Aug. 1, aim to reshape trade ties but … Read more

Spain’s football league for players with disabilities reaches 50-team milestone

[FILE] Players from Español and Athletic Bilbao during the first match of LaLiga Genuine, the football league for people with intellectual disabilities. EFE/FILE/Domenech Castelló.

Sports Desk, July 24 (EFE).— LaLiga Genuine, Spain’s football league for players with intellectual disabilities, continues to grow as a symbol of inclusion and social transformation. The league will welcome Cultural Leonesa, Mirandés, and Ceuta as new entrants in its 2025–2026 season, bringing the total number of participating clubs to 50. Since its launch in … Read more

Aitana Bonmatí leads Spain past Germany to the Women’s Euro final

Zurich, Switzerland, July 23 (EFE). – Aitana Bonmatí secured Spain’s win against Germany on Wednesday, carrying her team to their first Women’s European Championship final against England. Germany nearly scored when Klara Bühl received a long pass from goalkeeper Berger, but her shot went just wide of the right post.Spain didn’t have a clear shot … Read more

Venezuelans repatriated from El Salvador transform ‘terror’ of CECOT into music

Venezuelan Joen Suárez embraces his daughter in Cúa, Venezuela, 22 July 2025 (issued 23 July 2025). EFE/ Ronald Pena R STORY ACCOMPANIES: VENEZUELA IMMIGRATION

By Carlos Seijas Meneses Cúa, Venezuela (EFE).- Ángel Blanco and Joen Suárez, two of the 252 Venezuelans detained in El Salvador, used music, their greatest passion, to denounce the controversial deportation process from the United States and the “terror” they experienced. They were held at the Terrorism Confinement Center (CECOT) for four months, until Jul. … Read more

Argentine muralist honors Pope Francis with world’s tallest tribute

Photograph of the cathedral of La Plata and the building where Argentine muralist Martin Ron painted a mural dedicated to Pope Francis on Monday, in La Plata (Argentina). Jul. 22, 2025. EFE/ STR

By Florencia Pessarini La Plata, Argentina (EFE).– Argentine street artist Martín Ron completed a 164-foot mural of Pope Francis in La Plata, marking the final piece in his trilogy honoring the country’s most beloved figures. Commissioned by local authorities, the hyperrealist artwork will be officially unveiled on Jul. 26 in the city’s historic center. After … Read more

Gazan capital’s only remaining soup kitchen

Internally displaced Palestinians gather outside a charity kitchen to receive limited food rations amid the lack of food availability, in Gaza City, 19 July 2025. EFE/EPA/HAITHAM IMAD

By Ahmad Awad Gaza City (EFE).- The only remaining soup kitchen in Gaza City is struggling to feed some 1,000 people in its vicinity, with large hungry crowds, especially children, pushing at the gates for fear of the food running out. Besides military attacks, the fear of starvation haunts 2.1 million Palestinians, as aid has … Read more