The actress’s eldest son and the guardian of her legacy has released a definitive biography of his mother’s life. It recounts painful episodes, ranging from her father’s abandonment, to her second husband’s infidelities: ‘If Hepburn, a symbol of beauty, kindness, humility and love, could be cheated on, then no one is safe’
The number of undernourished people worldwide fell for the third consecutive year in 2025, but the continent now exceeds Asia in absolute numbers and will concentrate more than half of those affected by 2030
The Taliban have approved around 140 measures against women since 2021, while the European Union takes steps to legitimize their government
Between 40,000 and 60,000 people displaced by the Sudanese conflict have arrived in the city of Kufra, where they work, trade, and live in informal settlements. In total, more than half a million have been taken in by neighboring Libya
Restrictions that limit access to health and employment in the health sector cause unnecessary suffering, illness, and death that could amount to femicide, according to a report recently presented to the UN
The Israeli prime minister is using his position of strength to implement the truce with a different approach than initially planned, with Trump’s approval
UNICEF estimates that since 2013, some 19,000 children associated with armed groups in the Central African Republic have been reintegrated. Thousands more are still waiting to leave. This is their story, told in their own words
The UN has denounced Israel for continuing to restrict the entry of aid while a storm is expected that could worsen the already catastrophic humanitarian situation in the Strip
Experts point out that global warming is driving unprecedented weather events on the continent, the most vulnerable to flooding
Israel killed one of the group’s members in May and destroyed its bikes in an air strike, but several of its athletes have managed to compete in international races
Meteorologists warn that the cyclone’s continued intensity is a response to rising sea temperatures: ‘Heat acts as fuel’
International organizations call on Benjamin Netanyahu’s government to open all border crossings with the Strip and accelerate the delivery of supplies
The Palestinian Authority, the UN, and NGOs offer classes in shelters and displacement camps, as well as online courses, but 60% of students have not been able to continue any type of learning since October 2023, in a territory where illiteracy was almost nonexistent
The island’s authorities have been using suicide drones for eight months to target armed groups, and the attacks have left at least 30 civilians dead, including children
The lives of millions of children hang in the balance if they lose access to this compound. The UN and NGOs are seeking solutions to produce it locally and distribute the US stockpile
Gazan photographer Ahmed al-Arini recounts the pain and exhaustion he deals with daily to document the humanitarian catastrophe ravaging the enclave
The Israeli blockade is forcing more than two million people into a daily struggle to survive. Over 100 organizations denounce a deliberately provoked humanitarian catastrophe. ‘There is no food in Gaza, absolutely none’
The head of the UN children’s agency warns of a critical moment, due to more global conflicts and fewer resources for humanitarian assistance
Peruvian-Mexican Musuk Nolte won this year’s World Press Photo in the South America stories category for his coverage of the drought in Manaus, Brazil
A graphic novel titled ‘Audrey’s War’ revisits one of the most difficult chapters in the actress’s life, during which she had to deal with illness and the death of loved ones. ‘In addition to an impeccable career in theater and film, she left us an example of resilience, overcoming obstacles and being true to herself,’ the author says
Human rights and humanitarian organizations are sounding the alarm about an increase in sexual violence against children, their presence in gangs, and the risks to their education and future
The Baku summit placed a central demand on the table: how to finance the poorest and least polluting countries to survive extreme weather events. They emit less polluting gases, but suffer more from the consequences of global warming
In the first 10 months of 2024, over 280,000 migrants crossed the barrier between Colombia and Panama, including Venezuelans, Ecuadorians, and people from countries as far afield as Vietnam, DR Congo, and Afghanistan. EL PAÍS delves into the jungle to follow these travelers, sharing their difficult stories and big dreams. Some are left behind along the way. With the help of UNICEF, we visit the towns that welcome these weary souls on the other side
For almost 30 years, the Pastoral Women’s Council has defended the rights of women in the community. They have managed to prevent forced marriages, while helping Maasai women and girls access education and land ownership
In the Democratic Republic of Congo, approximately 80% of those who have died from the virus are minors under 15 years old. Often, they are also facing other challenges, including conflicts, displacement, droughts, floods and malnutrition
The United Nations confirms that the Israeli army has killed and maimed thousands of Palestinian minors in Gaza, which is why it has included the country on its blacklist
Save the Children aid worker Soraya Ali describes apocalyptic scenes in Rafah where starving children walk barefoot and alone, desperately searching for food and water
