Venezuela digs in its heels as US sanctions mount
The Maduro government has survived precarious economic situations in the past and seems capable of withstanding Washington’s new measures and being cut off from the international community
Kamala Harris has a gun, now she’s only 43,000 votes short of beating Trump (a chasm)
Only a handful of votes in three states will decide the future of the United States and half the world. Just ask Hillary Clinton or Joe Biden
Harris and Trump teams adjust their strategies
The vice president embarks on a new tour of the swing states, as early voting begins
Ismael ‘El Mayo’ Zambada set to appear in New York courtroom
Alberto Fujimori, the farewell of another Latin American strongman
An enigmatic and deeply divisive figure, he ruled in an authoritarian manner, broke all the rules, and was convicted of violating human rights
Extreme weather and epidemics: How 75 people were hospitalized after eating contaminated lettuce
Taylor Swift crowned at MTV’s VMAs gala, where women took power on stage
Performances by Karol G, Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan, Anitta and Katy Perry dominated the ceremony for the most important video awards in the world as it celebrated four decades of existence
World News
Famous Winston Churchill portrait stolen from a Canada hotel is found in Italy after two-year hunt
A fake of the ‘Roaring Lion’ hung in its place for eight months in the lobby of the landmark Château Laurier in Ottawa before employees noticed the switch
Mexico’s judicial reform: The win for López Obrador that’s mortally wounded the opposition
The three opposing parties in the Senate could not block the controversial measure to have judges elected by popular vote: one senator was suspiciously absent, while another voted in favor of the bill
Nicaragua tightens control of social media to censor dissent
The regime has reformed the Cyber Crime Law to increase prison sentences and prosecute alleged crimes on social media, the last bastion of freedom of expression and press in the country
US and Chinese soldiers take part in joint military exercises in Brazil
The South American country is hosting troops from the two rival superpowers in what is yet another sign of the country’s ambition to play a bigger role on the global stage
Billionaire Jared Isaacman makes history with first ever private spacewalk: ‘From here Earth sure looks like a perfect world’
The tech magnate and Sarah Gillis have become the first commercial astronauts to complete the difficult feat, which was one of the main aims of the ‘Polaris Dawn’ mission
US inflation eased to 2.5% in August, its lowest point since early 2021
The data point paves the way for the interest rate cut that the Federal Reserve is expected to approve next week
The journey of thousands of young Ukrainian deserters
More than 40,000 Ukrainians have fled since the start of the war to avoid going to the front
How a pioneering movement of Basque families managed a ‘digital delay’ for their teenage kids
Parents are making slow progress raising the numbers of phone-free adolescents going into secondary education
‘Come From Away’: The hit Broadway musical about the other 9/11 story
Rodrigo Naredo|Madrid
The show — which has come to Spain — explores how a small town in Canada welcomed 7,000 air passengers who were diverted after the terrorist attacks. ‘We became friends,’ recalls the mayor
Steve Kerr: ‘No company in the world would hire someone with Trump’s resume’
The Golden State Warriors and Team USA coach talks politics, leadership and the synergies between soccer and basketball during a visit to Mallorca
DNA suggests that the Rapa Nui arrived in the Americas two centuries before Columbus
The study of 15 ancient corpses debunks the myth of the collapse of Easter Island due to overexploitation
Why spoons are Cate Blanchett’s new fashion accessory
The actress has worn eye-catching garments made from cutlery on two different red carpets. They are designed by Swede Ellen Hodakova Larsson, who has just won the LVMH award and counts Emma Corrin and Kylie Jenner among fans of her recycled-material designs
Orly Razgour, bat expert: ‘I have never been bitten by a vampire bat, so far’
he prestigious biologist warned of a ‘dramatic decline’ in some species, which are affected by climate change
9/11: A timeline of the events of the September 11 attacks
Nineteen hijackers took control of four commercial flights as part of a coordinated terrorist attack on several iconic U.S. landmarks. As a result, 2,977 victims lost their lives
New generation of radioactive drugs strike cancer with molecular precision
Elie Dolgin / Knowable Magazine
The tumor-seeking radiopharmaceuticals are charting a new course in oncology, with promise for targeted treatments with fewer side effects
Study identifies brain regions that are almost twice as large in people living with depression
Noelia Ferruz, the chemist creating AI with ‘supernatural’ powers
Pathogenic microbes can travel thousands of miles through the atmosphere
America’s housing crisis is at the heart of the economic pessimism affecting this election
Correcting low supply and high prices has become one of the main stated goals for both presidential candidates, who are aware this is one of voters’ biggest concerns
There are plenty of banknotes in Argentina, yet Argentines are not rich
In Africa, China seeks an outlet for its clean technologies
Authorities warn about surge in Bitcoin ATM scams
Nick Cave: ‘I don’t know where I would be if my son hadn’t died. Grief turns you into a person. Before, I was incomplete’
The Australian singer has lost two children and many friends and family members in recent years. But he has emerged stronger. He expresses this resilience in an album full of hope, titled ‘Wild God’
Work & Lifestyle
The science of Stoicism: Does it really improve mental health?
Haute cuisine enters the jungle: ‘The Spanish and French have the technique, we have the pantry’
How to prevent cosmetic addiction in minors: limit the use of technology and build up their self-esteem
Three years chatting, and for what? The people who use hookup apps, but avoid face-to-face
Celebrities, Movies & TV
Sean Combs ordered to pay $100 million after failing to appear in court in sexual assault case
All the Venice looks of Isabelle Huppert, the 71-year-old star who dares to wear everything
Zoë Kravitz and Channing Tatum: The unlikely romance between the enigmatic rich girl and the working-class hero
Farewell to the ‘Halle Berry effect’: Actress who made Oscars history stages comeback after two decades in the wilderness
Our selection
Francis Kurkdjian, Dior’s nose, faces the biggest challenge of his career: The relaunch of Sauvage perfume
Financial nihilism: The end of faith in the real value of money
Dominique Pélicot: The ‘great guy’ who was a monster
The plight of Colombians fighting for Ukraine detained in Russia after disappearing in Caracas: ‘They are not mercenaries’
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