Orlando, United States, (EFE).- For the first time since the 2016 massacre that left 49 people dead, the former Pulse nightclub in Orlando opened its doors this week to survivors and families of the victims. Nine years on, many are still grappling with the trauma, and holding onto hope for a long-promised memorial. “I still … Read more
By Milo Milfort Port-au-Prince, (EFE).- A recent decision to ban entry into the United States for Haitian citizens is threatening to further weaken the fragile economy of Haiti, where many families depend on remittances from the diaspora to survive. Remittances for more than 16% of Haiti’s GDP, making them a vital source of income … Read more
By Javier Picazo Feliu Madrid, Jun 7 (EFE).- Mario Kart videogames are a classic among the classics, with each new launch bringing improvements that make the experience more fun. But ‘Mario Kart World’ is not just another game in this successful franchise of frenzied races starring the charismatic Nintendo characters and it achieves the impossible: … Read more
By Nora Quintanilla New York, (EFE). – Since Friday, Sotheby’s has been exhibiting the original “Birkin bag” in New York, created for Jane Birkin in 1984 by French fashion house Hermès, which will soon be auctioned off to a new owner. The “Birkin bag,” which has shaken up the fashion world for over four decades, … Read more
By Jesús Centeno Beijing (EFE).- s of the night of Jun. 3-4, 1989, when soldiers and tanks of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) entered the central Beijing square, continue to emerge over three decades after the Tiananmen Square Massacre. The subject remains taboo in China, which has never published an official death toll from the … Read more
Paris, June 1 (EFE).— Tommy Paul cruised past Alexei Popyrin, Elina Svitolina staged a stunning comeback, and Qinwen Zheng broke new ground, as all three booked spots in the Roland Garros quarterfinals on a thrilling day at the French Open on Sunday. American Paul became the first man to reach the Roland Garros quarterfinals this … Read more
Paris, May 31 (EFE).– Spain’s Paula Badosa, the tournament’s 10th seed, was eliminated in the third round of Roland Garros after falling to Australian Daria Kasatkina, the world No. 17, in a 6-1, 7-5 defeat that lasted one hour and 33 minutes. This marks the third time in a row that Badosa has exited in … Read more
By Susana Madera Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, (EFE).- For the past 50 years, the Galapagos Islands (Ecuador) have been at the heart of a restoration and conservation program involving the rearing and reintroduction of almost 9,500 giant tortoises to their natural habitat. This has breathed new life into their unique ecosystem. This initiative began in 1965 … Read more
Madrid, May 30 (EFE).– The streets have fallen silent and the ball locked away, but Spain’s futsal legend Julio García Mera is on a mission to bring back the barefoot joy and muddy magic of street football. Mera, a two-time futsal world champion with Spain, a three-time European champion, former captain of Inter Movistar, a … Read more
London, May 30 (EFE).- British actor-comedian Russell Brand pleaded not guilty on Friday to five charges of sexual assault and rape involving four women in the United Kingdom. In a preliminary hearing of his trial at Southwark Crown Court in central London, Brand responded “not guilty” to each of the charges against him for crimes … Read more
By José María Rodríguez Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain, May 30 (EFE).- Over a year has ed since Brazilian authorities discovered a 50-feet-long migrant raft from Mauritania with nine heavily decomposing bodies. The boat had drifted for 81 days across the Atlantic after its failed attempt to reach Spain’s Canary Island, leaving 55 people … Read more
Islamabad, May 29 (EFE).- Pakistan on Thursday unveiled the country’s first government-led strategic bitcoin reserve after allocating 2000 megawatts of electricity for the first phase for bitcoin mining and AI data centers. Bilal Bin Saqib, chief executive officer of the Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC) and prime minister’s adviser for crypto and blockchain, made the announcement … Read more
