
The second life of Commander Kapustin: How Ukrainian intelligence deceived Moscow
Kyiv faked the death of a Russian far-right activist fighting in its ranks against the Kremlin in order to expose several enemy agents

Kyiv faked the death of a Russian far-right activist fighting in its ranks against the Kremlin in order to expose several enemy agents
Women in Iran can drive cars, buses, and even pilot commercial airplanes, but they cannot legally operate two-wheeled motor vehicles because the law regulating such licenses only mentions ‘men’
The British musician touched on fear of technology, the disruption of binarism and constructing and deconstructing our identity

Daniel Arizmendi, who is believed to have kidnapped 200 people, used the modus operandi of cutting off a piece of his victims’ ears, in order to demand ransom from their families. Last week, a judge acquitted Arizmendi in one of the cases against him

The pioneer of quantum computing talks about how Albert Einstein would have reacted to his experiments, the hype around the technology, and the parallels between physics and his new hobby: magic

Today, the United States is a fascist country; there’s no other way to describe it. But there are Americans who resist and create havens of beauty and culture

The most unsettling issue is not that the authoritarians are winning. It’s that those who should be opposing them seem to have forgotten why

Sheinbaum’s emblematic phrase, ‘It’s a time for women,’ is set to be repeated in at least 10 of the 17 Mexican states that will elect new governments in 2027, including the northern state

The controversial extended ACA subsidies expired on December 31, and across the country people are struggling to decide between paying the new prices or giving up coverage

The Trump administration’s immigration crackdown has split the nation: while California and Illinois are broadening support, Republican-led Texas and Tennessee are introducing more restrictions

Organizations supporting the inmates have so far reported that 33 people have been freed

Around 16,000 new species are described each year, but most animals and plants are listed as threatened as soon as they are brought to light

The blaze occurred in the ski resort municipality of Crans-Montana, Switzerland. Attorney general of Valais Canton, Beatrice Pilloud, said it is too early to determine the cause

Erika Lust presents her company as an ethical alternative to the industry. However, some experts argue that her films still operate under the same beliefs as mainstream pornography

Sea levels in the bay of the Colombian resort have risen seven millimeters per year for the past two decades, the second-highest rate in the Caribbean after Haiti

The consumption of edible insects, a common part of the diet of some Asian and Latin American countries, is tentatively gaining ground in Europe despite the cultural divide. The EU already allows the use of four invertebrates in food products, and some chefs are experimenting with them

The movement was born during the groundbreaking Paris Exhibition of 1925 as a luxurious response to the success of the German Bauhaus. One hundred years later, its prices keep breaking records

This London team, founded in 1991, is a safe space. At Stonewall FC, people who never felt comfortable playing their favorite sport can reclaim a very important part of their lives. It’s also one of the most successful LGBTQ+ sporting clubs in the world

The French-American scientist heads the Carl Sagan Center and researches the potential for humans to inhabit the extreme environments of our galaxy

The Mexican government has rolled out a plan aimed at mitigating the measure’s economic impact on migrants

Starting January 1, increases of up to 50% will be implemented on 1,463 tariff classifications

Uncertainty is increasingly complicating economic forecasts, but all eyes are on Trump, Ukraine, and AI. Europe’s future hangs in the balance between France and Germany

The young socialist politician makes history by being the first to swear an oath of office on a Quran as mayor of the city of 9/11

A new landscape of hybrid beliefs is taking shape, in which agnostics embrace Zen meditation and technology, or work on the body-mind-spirit connection

The incorporation of machines into services that were previously provided by humans improves efficiency, but risks ruining the holiday

The market consensus is that the exchange rate will remain in the range of 18 to 20 pesos per dollar with a slight tendency towards depreciation, given a still weak economy and attention to monetary policy decisions both at home and in the United States

The Duchess of Sussex began 2025 declaring her intentions for the coming months: Netflix shows, a new podcast, the launch of As Ever and her return to Hollywood
Indebted and traumatized by the abuse of human smugglers and mistreatment by US authorities, migrants who returned without hope have managed to start a new life in their country of origin

EL PAÍS data expert Kiko Llaneras has put together a list of data points that show that — contrary to what we may believe — advances are being made in a number of important areas

Everything indicates that 2026 will begin with Maduro still in power, Trump escalating the confrontation, the opposition trying to square the circle between its urgent needs and the objectives of its ally, and millions of Venezuelans, inside and outside the country, awaiting the longed-for end

The Colombian president indicates that the bombing occurred at a factory in Maracaibo where the guerrillas supposedly operate, but the company denies being attacked and the location does not correspond with the information from the White House
Caracas has avoided comment on the military attack on Venezuelan soil announced by the US president, but claims to have shot down 39 illegal aircraft in 2025

The comical restoration by Cecilia Giménez, who died Monday, became a worldwide sensation. But it’s not the only botched job in Spain

IOC President Kirsty Coventry is ready to bring back the genetic tests that had been abandoned for over 30 years, and also affect athletes with differences of sex development

The Republican revealed that the United States carried out its first ground strike, executed by the CIA using drones, against a dock allegedly used to load ships with drugs

The Christmas comedy Man vs. Baby has outperformed Stranger Things in its first week, proving the enduring appeal of the physical humor that made the English actor a star

Benjamin Netanyahu has angered many by establishing relations with the breakaway region of Somalia in a move that could reshape the Horn of Africa and the Middle East

The legendary golfer is now eligible to play on the senior circuit and is aiming to become the new Ryder Cup captain, but he appears reluctant to slow down

The 21-year-old Nigerian center, who never made his debut in the professional league, signs with the Baylor Bears in an unprecedented case

Volodymyr Zelenskiy is hoping the US president will run out of patience with Vladimir Putin as his military prepares for a prolonged war

The train car in which Katherine Vásquez was traveling derailed and fell 6.5 meters. The victims’ families continue searching for their loved ones

The deadly derailment of a passenger train in Oaxaca on Sunday has put the spotlight on the least scrutinized of López Obrador’s railway megaprojects

The accident, which left 13 people dead and over 100 injured, occurred seven minutes before the second stop on the Salina Cruz-Coatzacoalcos route

Federal agencies have launched a massive investigation after a YouTuber posted a video alleging irregularities in public aid to daycare centers

Throughout 2025, the Republican administration cracked down not only on illegal immigration, but also on migrants who were in the country with humanitarian protections or certain types of special visas

Sergey Lavrov claims Moscow has identified the targets it will bomb following an alleged strike on a presidential residence in Novgorod
The actress did not hide from the world after leaving the film industry; her interviews and public statements were as frequent as they were impactful

The metal’s price has risen 150% over the year due to strong investor demand for safe-haven assets and limited supply

Washington has declined to share details about the operation, which if confirmed would be the first US ground attack against the Latin American country

State action and the fight against the faction loyal to ‘El Mayo’ Zambada have resulted in high-profile arrests and murders that have dealt a blow to the sons of ‘El Chapo’ Guzmán

The Maduro regime is tightening its legal framework, curtailing opposition activity, and imposing stricter censorship

After months of controversy, the ‘Euphoria’ actress is starring in the film adaptation of ‘The Housemaid’ and the biopic ‘Christy’

The clan’s eldest son is presenting himself as a moderate version of his father, while the traditional right is calling for a candidate who is not from the family

In just a few weeks, the Mexican businessman went from society pages to organized crime headlines

Pemex’s ongoing crude deliveries to the island are heightening tensions with Washington amid the Venezuela crisis

Venezuelan organizations condemn the continued uncertainty faced by the 900-plus people not included in the 99 Christmas releases

US support for its ally has triggered a schism on the far right and a bitter debate around figures such as Tucker Carlson, the limits of free speech, and antisemitism

The UN special rapporteur for the Palestinian territories has become a leading voice in her country, but she is on a US blacklist as if she were a terrorist and can only use cash

In 2026, the eyes of the world will be on the great US metropolis and unofficial capital of the planet. As Trump unleashes his authoritarianism, a Muslim socialist will assume the mayoralty on January 1. EL PAÍS toured the city’s five boroughs to understand how the proud inhabitants of the Big Apple feel as it faces what may be its last chance to preserve what makes it unique

Despite its potent technology sector, the country is being surpassed by China and the United States in the development of physical artificial intelligence

The concentration of land ownership by a small number of people has generated one of the most unequal models in the Western world

Climate change, growing demand and the transformation of coffee into a commodity for speculation on the New York Stock Exchange have increased the value and the uncertainty around one of the most desirable products on the planet

In the province of Pinar del Río, relatives of patients who are dependent on life support machines report that they cannot return home, because power cuts could endanger their loved ones

The far-right leader is the first president in a democratic era to have supported the military regime. Although he avoided speaking about pardoning human rights abusers in 2025, he visited them in prison in 2017