Girona return to second place in LaLiga with win over Rayo

Girona FC's Ukranian striker Viktor Tsygankov (R) celebrates after scoring the opening goal during their Spanish LaLiga soccer match between Girona and Rayo Vallecano, played at Montilivi stadium, in Girona, Spain, 26 February 2024. EFE-EPA/David Borrat

Sports Desk, Feb 27 (EFE).- LaLiga’s early pacesetters Girona ended their three-match winless streak on Monday and regained second position on the table with a 3-0 win over Rayo Vallecano at home. Viktor Tsygankov broke the deadlock in the second half, and Savio Moreira added twice in extra time to complete the win against Rayo, … Read more

Ex-hangman’s memoir hooks bibliophiles at Bangladesh book fair

Shahjahan Bhuiyan holds a copy of his book at the Kingbondonti book stall during the annual book fair in Dhaka, Bangladesh, 24 February 2024 (issued 26 February 2024). EFE/EPA/MONIRUL ALAM

By Azad Majumder Dhaka, Feb 26 (EFE).- Amid a bustling crowd of book lovers vying for glimpses of celebrated authors at Bangladesh’s national book fair, one writer stands out: murder convict Shahjahan Bhuiyan, a former hangman, who won an early freedom from jail after executing fellow prisoners. During his 32 years behind bars, Bhuiyan executed … Read more

Messi saves Miami from defeat in visit to Galaxy

Inter Miami midfielder Lionel Messi (R) kicks the ball as Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder Marco Delgado (L) runs up the field during the first half of the Major League Soccer (MLS) match between LA Galaxy and Inter Miami at Dignity Health Sports Park in Los Angeles, California, US, 25 February 2024. EFE-EPA/ALLISON DINNER

Sports Desk, Feb 26 (EFE).- Lionel Messi struck during injury time of the second half to salvage a 1-1 draw against the Los Angeles Galaxy in the Major League Soccer on Sunday. LA Galaxy, playing their first match of the season, dominated Miami and took the lead through Serbian striker Dejan Joveljic before the visitors … Read more

Gazans handcraft diapers to offset shortages due to Israeli war

A group of Palestinian refugees is busy in a small workshop in Rafah, southern Gaza, manufacturing handmade diapers. EFE/Str

Rafah, Gaza, Feb 25 (EFE).- A group of displaced Palestinians diligently works in a small workshop in Rafah, southern Gaza, handcrafting diapers to address shortages and soaring prices resulting from the impact of war, blockade, and the ongoing Israeli siege. They gather, cut, sew, and repeat, producing between 500 and 700 diapers daily, which they … Read more

‘Oppenheimer’ wins big at Screen Actors Guild Awards

(L-R) Benny Safdie, Cillian Murphy, Robert Downey Jr., Josh Hartnett, Alden Ehrenreich, Casey Affleck, Emily Blunt and Kenneth Branagh, winners of the Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture award for 'Oppenheimer,' pose in the press room during the 30th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at the Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall in Los Angeles, California, US, 24 February 2024. EFE-EPA/CAROLINE BREHMAN

By Monica Rubalcava Los Angeles US, Feb 24 (EFE).- ‘Oppenheimer’ won big at the Screen Actors Guild awards on Saturday, bagging the prestigious trophy for outstanding performance by a motion picture cast, among other awards. “Thank you to every SAG-AFTRA member whose support and whose sacrifice allows us to be standing here better than we … Read more

Melodic Brilliance: Latin music stars dazzle on magenta carpet at ‘Premio Lo Nuestro’

Camilo and Evaluna pose on the red carpet at the 36th edition of the Premio Lo Nuestro Latin Music Awards held this Thursday at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida (USA). EFE/Eva Marie Uzcátegui

Miami, US, Feb 23 (EFE).- The 2024 edition of ‘Premio Lo Nuestro’ began on Thursday with Latin music stars flaunting a blend of haute couture and Latin design on a vibrant magenta carpet. The night saw a dominance of black hues, metallics, and original creations with varying degrees of success, splashing the traditional evening gowns … Read more

US returns to moon more than 50 years after Apollo mission

The NASA's Nova-C (Odysseus) lunar lander, on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, part of the Intuitive Machines IM-1 mission, lifts up from the Launch Complex 39A at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, USA, 15 February 2024. EFE-EPA FILE/CRISTOBAL HERRERA-ULASHKEVICH

Miami, Feb 22 (EFE).- An American spacecraft landed on the lunar surface for the first time in more than 50 years on Thursday, also becoming the first ever by a private company to do so. The last time a spacecraft from the United States landed on the moon was the Apollo 17 mission in 1972. … Read more

Cambodia’s ex-strongman Hun Sen visits former Thai leader Thaksin at home

A car that is believed to have former Cambodian prime minister Hun Sen inside arrives to the residence of former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, in Bangkok, Thailand, 21 February 2024. EFE/EPA/NARONG SANGNAK

Bangkok, Feb 21 (EFE).- Cambodia’s former strongman Hun Sen on Wednesday visited convicted former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra in his Bangkok home following his release on parole. Ahead of his arrival at Don Mueang airport, Hun Sen posted photos of himself in sunglasses on his private jet, and arrived later in the morning at … Read more

Haaland brings Man City back to winning ways

Erling Haaland of Manchester City reacts before the English Premier League match between Sheffield United and Manchester City in Sheffield, Britain, 27 August 2023. EFE-EPA FILE/ASH ALLEN EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Sports Desk, Feb 21 (EFE).- Erling Haaland scored a late winner as Manchester City beat Brentford 1-0 in the English Premier League to go above Arsenal in the points table on Tuesday. Haaland broke free after Julian Alvarez passed a through pass from their own half to atone for his series of misses in the … Read more

Athletic edge Girona to revive Champions League hopes

Athletic's striker Alex Berenguer (L) celebrates after scoring the 2-1 goal during the Spanish LaLiga soccer match between Athletic Club and Girona FC at San Mames stadium in Bilbao, Basque Country, Spain, 19 February 2024. EFE-EPA/Luis Tejido

Bilbao, Spain, Feb 19 ( EFE).- Alex Berenguer struck twice as Athletic Club recorded a 3-2 win over Girona in the Spanish LaLiga on Monday to revive their hopes for Champions League qualification. The ninth successive win at home ground San Mames took Athletic’s tally to 49 points from 25 matches, just two points behind … Read more

‘Oppenheimer’ wins big at Baftas

Cillian Murphy after winning the Best Leading Actor award for Oppenheimer in the press room during the BAFTA Film Awards at the Royal Festival Hall in London, Britain, 18 February 2024. EFE/EPA/ANDY RAIN

London, Feb 18 (EFE).- “Oppenheimer” was the big winner of the British Academy Film Awards (Baftas) in London on Sunday, taking home seven gongs, followed by “Poor Things,” which left with five. With 13 nominations, “Oppenheimer” started as a clear favorite in this 77th edition of the awards held at the Royal Festival Hall, where … Read more