By Indira Guerrero Dharamshala, India, July 3 (EFE).— Hollywood star Richard Gere threw his weight behind the Dalai Lama’s bold succession plan on Thursday, urging China to take heed as he declared the Tibetan struggle a cause for all humanity. “This extraordinary culture of Tibet doesn’t just belong to Tibet anymore. It belongs to the … Read more
Madrid, Jul 3 (EFE).- Human activity generates more than 220 million tons of plastic waste worldwide, of which less than 10 percent is recycled, a figure stagnant for a decade, according to environmental organizations on Thursday, coinciding with the International Plastic Bag Free Day. This day, commemorated on Jul. 3 every year, seeks to raise … Read more
By Marcel Gascón Kyiv, July 3 (EFE).- The unity that Ukrainians showed in the early months of the war is fracturing as rivalries between key political figures emerge. The fiercest clash is between Volodymyr Zelenskyy and opposition leader Petro Poroshenko, who this week accused the president of acting like the Kremlin to “eliminate any competitor … Read more
International Desk, Jun 29 (EFE).- Paris Saint-Germain showed no mercy against Inter Miami, securing a dominant 4-0 win in Atlanta. European champions PSG overwhelmed Lionel Messi’s side with four first-half goals. João Neves opened the scoring in the 6th minute with a header from a Vitinha free kick. He doubled the lead in the 39th … Read more
By Moncho Torres Miramar, Panama (EFE).- A reverse wave of migration is flowing through Panama as thousands of mostly Venezuelan migrants, once headed for the United States, now retrace their steps southward. Blocked by rising United States restrictions and mounting transport costs, many find themselves stuck in the remote coastal town of Miramar. The recent … Read more
By Javier Castro Bugarín Taipei, June 27 (EFE).— Surveillance states, nuclear standoffs, and shrinking freedoms…what was meant as fiction in “You Must Take Part in Revolution” now reads like a chilling reflection of today’s world. The graphic novel, created by exiled Chinese artist Badiucao and American journalist Melissa Chan, explores a future where China and … Read more
Sports Desk, June 26 (EFE).- Pep Guardiola’s new Manchester City thrashed Juventus 2-5 Thursday to finish the Club World Cup group stage as deserved leaders, in a match that saw Spaniard Rodri Hernandez return to the starting lineup after his serious injury. Ten months after tearing a ligament in his right knee, the reigning Ballon … Read more
Los Angeles, US, (EFE).- A beloved silk dress worn by Princess Diana, known for its bright floral design and compassionate symbolism, sold for 520,000 dollars at a United States auction on Thursday, more than doubling its estimated value. The piece, a blue floral dress by Bellville Sassoon, was affectionately dubbed the “compassion dress” due to … Read more
Venice, Italy, (EFE).- Celebrations for the highly anticipated and controversial wedding of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and former news anchor Lauren Sánchez officially began Thursday in Venice. The three-day event, shrouded in secrecy, is expected to draw dozens of A-list celebrities and has already sparked protests from environmentalists and residents. The first official gathering reportedly … Read more
Pedro Pablo Cortés Miami (EFE).- Authorities forcibly removed an activist from a public hearing this Thursday, who was questioning an agreement signed between the jails of Miami-Dade County, the most populous in Florida, and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Dozens of civil groups packed the Miami-Dade commissioners’ meeting to oppose the pact that allows ICE … Read more
Sports Desk, June 25 (EFE).- Inter Milan defeated River Plate 2-0 on Wednesday, winning Group E of the FIFA Club World Cup and eliminating the Argentines in a match in which Marcelo Gallardo’s team finished with two men down due to red cards. Francesco Pio Esposito in the 72nd minute and Alessandro Bastoni in the … Read more
Port-au-Prince, (EFE).- One year after the deployment of the Multinational Security Support Mission (MSS) in Haiti, led by Kenya and backed by the United Nations (UN), violence remains rampant across the country, with heavily armed gangs continuing to terrorize the population. The mission began on Jun. 25, 2024, with the arrival of 400 Kenyan police … Read more
