Republicans race against the clock to avoid government shutdown
Trump says that if a shutdown is inevitable, it would be better for it to happen now, ‘under the Biden administration’
Madrid’s Latino population surpasses one million
A significant milestone has been reached: the census reveals that 1,038,671 people born in Spanish-speaking countries in the Americas now reside in the region. Just 25 years ago, this number was only 81,552, highlighting the rapid pace of a wave that is reshaping the community
Biden administration deported highest number of immigrants in a decade
Immigration and Customs Enforcement deported 271,484 noncitizens to 192 countries in fiscal year 2024, surpassing the previous record set by the Donald Trump presidency
The Vatican, an intricate network of secrets and whispers behind the election of a new pope
Edward Berger’s movie ‘Conclave’ delves into the complex deliberations surrounding the election of a pontiff in a murky and politically charged environment
The richest men in the galaxy want to bring capitalism to space
Science fiction authors like Isaac Asimov and Robert Heinlein have inspired figures such as Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk, who, adopting the persona of strongmen, fantasize about saving humanity
Tourism amid power cuts and food shortages: Why does Cuba continue to invest in hotels?
Despite the fact that fewer and fewer visitors are traveling to the island and hotel occupancy has fallen, the government allocated almost 40% of its investments in 2024 to activities related to the industry
Mexicans blame US for arms trafficking and reject the possibility of foreign agents operating on their territory
A survey by Enkoll for EL PAÍS indicates that the population does not trust that anti-crime raids will improve security
Syrian Christians after the fall of the regime: ‘We don’t want to be second-class citizens’
While there is cautious optimism among the communities in Aleppo, which have lived with HTS for longer, in the Damascus region there is wariness over the rise to power of an Islamist group, heir to the jihadism that attacked churches a decade ago
North Korea’s involvement in the war in Ukraine worries its Asian neighbors
Possible technological transfers from Moscow to Pyongyang are a concern fo Seoul and Tokyo, while Beijing juggles its interests to remain equidistant
The devil’s advocate who defended Dominique Pelicot: ‘It will be you and me against the whole world’
Lawyer Beatrice Zavarro defended the man at the center of a case that has shaken France and beyond, despite the ensuing isolation: ‘I did not hesitate for a second’
Ukraine wary of peace deal that does not guarantee long-term security against Russia
Backing for a negotiated solution to the conflict is gaining ground with 52% of citizen support, according to the latest polls
Greg Abbott launches billboard campaign in Mexico and Central America to discourage immigration: ‘If you cross into Texas illegally, you will regret it forever’
The governor of the southern state insisted in a press conference about the risk of rape for women and girls along the way, and said he would cooperate with Donald Trump on deportations
Government shutdown looms after House rejects alternative funding plan
Several hardline Republicans joined Democrats to vote against a hastily prepared bill backed by Donald Trump that would have suspended the debt ceiling for two years