New Delhi, Dec 25 (EFE).- Sudarsan Pattnaik, a renowned Indian sand artist, claims to have set a world record by crafting the largest Santa Claus sculpture using sand and two tons of onions. The colossal 100 feet by 20 feet by 40 feet artwork, created with a message advocating environmental awareness — “Gift A Plant, … Read more
By Alvaro Alfaro Harbin, China, Dec 24 (EFE).- Thousands of people are flocking to the northeastern Chinese city of Harbin, attracted by its freezing temperatures and its Ice and Snow Festival, which is being held for the first time since the pandemic and the end of China’s tough ‘zero covid’ policy. More than two million … Read more
Rio de Janeiro, Dec 22 (EFE).- Santa Claus put on his wetsuit Friday swim with sharks and brighten the days of children at the Rio de Janeiro aquarium, the largest in South America. Diver Felippe Luna dresses as Santa Claus to dive in the AquaRio, the largest aquarium in Latin America, to promote the approaching … Read more
Mexico City, Dec 21 (EFE).- Mexican film “Tótem” was shortlisted Thursday as a candidate for the international feature Oscar with director Lila Avilés telling EFE she was “honored.” Mexican director Lila Avilés poses this Wednesday during an interview with EFE within the framework of the 71st San Sebastián Film Festival, where her film “Tótem” competed … Read more
La Paz, Dec 21 (EFE).- An ancestral ritual with offerings to Pachamama or Mother Earth and the ‘illas’, the Andean deities that bring prosperity, were part of Thursday’s celebrations marking the change in the Bolivian agricultural cycle, starting with the southern summer solstice. An aymara priest leads a traditional ceremony of the summer solistice in … Read more
Jerusalem, Dec 21 (EFE).- The American tech giant Meta is censoring voices in support of Palestine on its social networks Instagram and Facebook, according to the nonprofit Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Thursday. The rights watchdog, in its report “Meta’s Broken Promises: Systemic Censorship of Palestine Content on Instagram and Facebook,” underlined that online censorship … Read more
New York, Dec 18 (EFE) – American actor Jonathan Majors was found guilty on Monday of assault and harassment for attacking his then-girlfriend, Grace Jabbari, in a car in March. The jury found the actor guilty of reckless assault and harassment, but acquitted him on two other counts, one of assault and one of aggravated … Read more
Washington, Dec 15 (EFE).- Actor Matthew Perry, known for playing “Chandler ” in the legendary series “Friends” and who was found dead on Oct. 28 in his pool in Los Angeles, died “accidentally” after consuming ketamine, as revealed on Friday by the autopsy results. “The cause of death for 54-year-old actor Matthew Langford Perry as … Read more
New York, Dec 15 (EFE). – The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York (Met) will return 14 sculptures to Cambodia and two to Thailand, all linked to Douglas Latchford, an art collector accused of trafficking objects looted during the Cambodian civil war (1967-1975). Latchford was indicted in 2019 on charges including smuggling, conspiracy, and … Read more
New York City, US, Dec 13 (EFE).- New York’s Freedom Plaza was illuminated on Wednesday with “Field of Light,” a 6-acre installation by British artist Bruce Munro. Photograph showing the Field Of Light light show by artist Bruce Munro, which is presented at Freedom Palza in New York, US, 13 December 2023. EFE-EPA/Ángel Colmenares The … Read more
Seoul, Dec 12 (EFE).- Jimin and Jungkook became the latest members of the renowned K-pop group BTS to begin their compulsory military service in South Korea on Tuesday. Jimin, 26, and Jungkook, 28, both from the city of Busan, appeared at a base of the Fifth Infantry Division in Yeoncheon County, located around 60 kilometers … Read more
Los Angeles, United States, Dec 11 (EFE).- Mery Streep broke her own record as the most nominated actress in the history of the Golden Globes on Monday after receiving a new nomination for her role in the comedy series “Murder in the Building.” The 74-year-old actress was nominated for Best Supporting Actress in a Television … Read more
