Covid vaccines saved nearly 20 million lives, study finds
Most of the deaths averted were in developed countries, according to the research, which used mathematical modeling to calculate the global impact of vaccination
US Supreme Court overturns ‘Roe v Wade,’ ending federal abortion rights
In the majority decision, the tribune ruled to strike down the 1973 precedent ruling, meaning it will be up to the states to establish their own laws
Gustavo Petro’s win in Colombia opens new era in relations between Caracas and Bogotá
The new Colombian president’s decision to reopen the border with Venezuela is considered the first step to thawing diplomatic ties after years of conflict
Trump tried to put a loyalist at the helm of the Justice Department to challenge Biden’s victory
The committee investigating the January 6 attack on the Capitol reveals the ex-president tried changing the acting attorney general but ran into opposition from top officials who threatened to resign
Anita Álvarez, the swimmer who fainted in the pool: ‘I felt everything turn black’
The American athlete was hoping to participate in the women’s team final on Friday, but the International Swimming Federation has decided against it. Álvarez talked to EL PAÍS ahead of that decision, to explain how ‘demanding’ artistic swimming is, and why such incidents are common
WHO debates declaring monkeypox virus a global emergency
With cases now exceeding 3,500 in 42 countries, the organization could raise the health alert to the same level as Covid-19 and the effort to eradicate polio
The Ukrainian artist who whispers to the dead
A morgue on the outskirts of Kyiv became the frontline of the war for a pacifist volunteer
Is antivirus software still essential?
Experts warn that users should not depend on these tools as their sole security measure, as threats continue to evolve
The ins and outs of a miracle cure for baldness
Baricitinib is a hair-restoration drug for people with alopecia areata, but it doesn’t work for everyone and can cost up to US$38,000 a year
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