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By Noemí Jabois Qasmiye, Lebanon, Apr 19 (EFE).- Many displaced Lebanese are cautiously heading back to southern Lebanon following a ceasefire with Israel, only to find their homes destroyed or their towns still occupied by Israeli troops, leaving thousands uncertain about where they can return. After confirming a 10-day ceasefire...

By Viviana García London, Apr 20 (EFE).- British Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces a crucial political test this week as he appears before parliament to explain the controversial appointment of former minister Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the United States, despite reportedly failing a security background check. Mandelson, nicknamed the...

By Sara Corsellas Nadal Vienna, April 18 (EFE).- A fortunate coincidence nearly two centuries ago led a young apprentice, Franz Sacher, to create what would become the world-famous chocolate cake Sachertorte. Today, the Hotel Sacher, founded by his son and still family-owned, is celebrating 150 years as one of the...

By Edurne Morillo Sydney, Australia, Apr 17 (EFE).- Long before the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge defined Australia’s iconic skyline, the area now known as Sydney Harbour was a river valley inhabited by Aboriginal communities, a hidden past now being rediscovered through Indigenous-led cultural tours. Aboard boats navigating those...

By Judith Mora London, Apr 16 (EFE).- The discovery of a previously unknown map has enabled a British academic to pinpoint the exact location of William Shakespeare’s only known London residence. The new finding has shed new light on the final years of the playwright’s life and challenging assumptions about...

By Sarwar Kashani New Delhi, Apr 16 (EFE).- The Indian government’s proposal to expand the national parliament by more than 50 percent and redraw constituency boundaries has triggered a political backlash, reviving long-standing tensions between the more populous northern states and the economically stronger south. The move, which could reshape...

By Al Nur al Zaki Khartoum, Apr 14 (EFE).- After three years of war, Sudan’s army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) appear locked in a military stalemate, reducing the likelihood of a decisive victory by either side and increasing pressure for a negotiated solution. Since fighting erupted on...

By Rostyslav Averchuk Lviv, Apr 13 (EFE).- While Russian attacks resumed after a brief Easter truce, wounded veterans and civilians in Lviv found a moment of respite by reviving one of Ukraine’s oldest folk traditions – haivky, circle dances, songs and games welcoming spring. Thousands gathered Monday at the city’s...