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National Security Archive releases declassified documents to mark the anniversary of a decision that ushered in the longest period of sanctions in modern history

The US government is disclosing intelligence information in a bid to stay a step ahead of Moscow, but some analysts warn that it could lead to a self-fulfilling prophecy

Spokesperson John F. Kirby said the letter confirms to the world that Washington is working hard to find a diplomatic solution to the Ukraine crisis

The Catalan pop sensation, who achieved global success with ‘El Mal Querer,’ continues to build anticipation over her third record, which is expected to drop in spring

After fleeing her family when they tried to sell her into a forced marriage, the singer discovered rap and wrote a song against child brides that has resonated around the world

The compensation agreement, to which EL PAÍS has had access, covers all damage suffered as a result of the accident on Line 12, which left 26 people dead

Jos Beek fathered at least 21 children from 1973 to 1986 even though his patients thought the donor was anonymous. Two other similar cases have emerged in recent years

In documents accessed by EL PAÍS, the Alliance also calls for a pact to bring an end to cyberattacks

In documents accessed by EL PAÍS, the responses from Washington and NATO to Vladimir Putin’s demands reject closing the door on future incorporations to the Alliance but do pave the way for mutual trust-building measures

The work permits are aimed at helping American employers who face irreparable harm if they cannot find additional workers, and are available to citizens of 83 countries

Nearly 40 years have passed since Cyndi Lauper released the feminist anthem, but its popularity has not waned. EL PAÍS looks at the keys to its staying power and enduring relevance

The recent string of killings in the Caribbean has sounded alarm bells in the US, where authorities have issued new travel alerts for “violence and criminal activity”

A new book suggests a Dutch notary and member of the Jewish Council was the informant who revealed the hideout at Prinsengracht 263, but historians are skeptical

According to experts, criminal organizations in Michoacán are using unmanned aerial vehicles to drop bombs, transport drugs and intimidate the public

The concept of time is key to understanding perception, but it is not as simple or easy to understand as we would like

Investment in food that resembles animal products has soared in recent years, although the technological challenges are still significant

Provisional analysis from Denmark suggests this subtype of SARS-CoV-2 is 1.5 times more transmissible, but there is no indication that it is evading the protection offered by vaccines

Charles Dubouloz endured freezing temperatures and frostbite to join the ranks of the all-time greats by tackling the Rolling Stones route between France and Italy

Vicente Todolí, former director of the Tate Modern, has curated a series of photographs on the plant world for a new exhibition in Madrid

Friends and colleagues describe the personality and work of the Swiss national, who died in the French capital last week after falling and getting no aid for hours

Following the death of the magazine’s controversial founder in 2017 and new allegations of sexual exploitation, the company is trying to reposition itself as a brand that promotes women’s rights

The English guitarist, singer and songwriter has become a major proponent of Covid-related conspiracy theories, and has turned his efforts to writing ‘protest songs’

Linda Hunt was cast in ‘The Year of Living Dangerously’ in 1982 in a move that would be unlikely to occur today. However, the film’s director, Peter Weir, says that he would it again

The Spaniard became the first male player to overturn a two-set deficit in the final of the Australian Open as he defeated Daniil Medvedev in five sets to move to 21 Grand Slam victories

Over the centuries all kinds of pretexts have been used to justify confrontation. While motives may be obscure, what is clear is that the consequences are impossible to control or foresee

The Chinese streaming version of David Fincher’s 1999 cult classic has a different ending to satisfy the country’s censors