Ecuador: A nationwide fight against drug trafficking
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The country is enduring a process similar to that experienced by Colombia in the 1980s and Mexico a few years later with an escalation of violence
An extraordinary adventure to the Arctic Circle
Imagine a winter wonderland at the Earth’s northernmost fringe, where dancing lights illuminate the night sky, majestic moose cross the snowy roads, and massive blocks of ice hold the untold stories of history
Sizzle up your summer vacation with healthy, fresh and fast meals
Go beyond the mundane salads and try these easy and delectable hot weather recipes
The great families of the history of art: Is talent hereditary?
From Gentileschi to Roldán and Sorolla, the passion for painting, sculpture and design has been passed from fathers to sons and daughters
What is a cow doing behind Brad Pitt?
A scene from ‘Babylon’ highlights the limits of our attention
Spain edges Sweden with last-minute goal to advance to first Women’s World Cup final
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Spain will play for its first Women’s World Cup championship after Olga Carmona’s goal in the 89th minute lifted La Roja to a 2-1 victory over Sweden in the Tuesday semifinal
Russian students to be schooled in a version of history tailored to Vladimir Putin’s nationalism
A new textbook to be introduced as compulsory reading in high schools rewrites much of post-World War II history to meet the designs of the Kremlin
I think, therefore I (dis)connect: The existentialism of vacations
While on vacation your initial goal may be ‘to do absolutely nothing,’ but the questioning of life and its meaning is inherent to the human condition
Have we tired of endless movie sequels? The 2023 global box office offers some hints
The success of ‘Barbie’ and ‘Oppenheimer’ and the growing lack of interest in some sagas such as ‘Indiana Jones’ has started to define a new trend in cinema
Thai police to charge Daniel Sancho with premeditated murder in Edwin Arrieta case
The Spanish chef faces the death penalty after the investigation found the Colombian surgeon was stabbed before being dismembered and no third parties were involved
Experimental treatment eliminates alcoholism in monkeys
Gene therapy — which is already used to treat Parkinson’s — could also be useful against other addictive substances, such as cocaine
Michael Oher, inspiration for Oscar-winning ‘The Blind Side,’ claims his adoption was a lie
The former NFL offensive tackle, who won a Super Bowl with the Baltimore Ravens, has sued after discovering Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy had him sign conservatorship papers
Explainer: What are the four criminal cases Trump is facing?
In addition to the indictment in Georgia, the former president has also been charged with falsifying business documents, illegally withholding classified material and conspiracy to overturn the results of the 2020 election
Burning embers and toxic particles complicate search for bodies in Hawaii fire
Authorities warn the death toll from the wildfire, which has become the deadliest in U.S. modern history, will continue to rise
Trump indicted over election interference in Georgia
Along with the former president, 18 other people have been indicted on a total of 41 counts, ranging from racketeering charges, to conspiracy to commit forgery, to perjury
More states expect schools to keep trans girls off girls teams as K-12 classes resume
Kansas, North Dakota and Wyoming had new laws restricting transgender athletes in place before classes resumed, and a Missouri law takes effect at the end of this month
Prominent Hong Kong democracy activists partially win bid to quash convictions over 2019 protest
The judgment involves Jimmy Lai, founder of the now-defunct Apple Daily newspaper; Martin Lee, the founding chairman of the city’s Democratic Party; and five former pro-democracy lawmakers
Judge in Donald Trump’s hush-money case denies bias claim, won’t step aside
The six-page ruling echoed a state court ethics panel’s recent opinion that endorsed his continued involvement in the Trump case
The Taliban are entrenched in Afghanistan after two years of rule. Women and girls pay the price
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Prospects for a change toward moderation are slim as the Taliban mark the second anniversary of its takeover of Afghanistan this week
A throng of interfaith leaders to focus on combating authoritarianism at global gathering in Chicago
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The parliament has no formal powers of any sort. For all its diversity and global scope, attendees lean more progressive than conservative
Landslide at Myanmar jade mine leaves more than 30 people missing, rescue official says
Human rights activists say jade mining is an important source of revenue for Myanmar’s military-installed government
Thinking of buying a new pair of jeans? Breaking down the cost over time might help you decide
Fast-fashion purveyors like Shein and Temu remain popular for consumers who don’t really care how long the clothing will last just as long as it looks good for now
Seven killed in Ukraine’s Kherson region, including a 23-day-old baby girl
Elsewhere in the south, Ukrainian military officials say that Kyiv’s forces have made progress, claiming some success near a key village in the Zaporizhzhia region