French Constitutional Council Strikes Down Key Article of Social Media Ban for Under-15s
Blanket Prohibition Disproportionately Restricts Freedom of Expression and Lacks Sufficient Privacy Safeguards. On Friday, France’s Constitutional Council struck down the main article of a law adopted July 21 to ban social media use by children under 15, saying its provisions constitute a “disproportionate” attack on freedom of expression. RELATED: Norway Moves Forward With Social Media […]
Trump Appeals to Supreme Court to Resume White House Ballroom Construction
He seeks to overturn ruling that halted construction until the White House obtains congressional authorization. On Friday, the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump filed an emergency appeal with the Supreme Court seeking permission to immediately resume construction of the ballroom at the White House after a court halted the work a week ago. RELATED: […]
Santiago de Cuba paid tribute to Fidel Castro on the centenary of his birth
Santiago de Cuba paid tribute to the historic leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro, on the centenary of his birth with the massive participation of the people in the Santa Ifigenia cemetery.
Afghanistan: Taliban Celebrate 5th Anniversary of Return to Power Amid Humanitarian Crisis
The Taliban regime commemorates five years since its return to power in Kabul with expanded celebrations, in a context of persistent humanitarian crisis and timid progress towards international diplomatic recognition.
Chadian President Grants Pardon to Opposition Leader Masra
The President of Chad, Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, granted a presidential pardon to opposition leader Succès Masra and eight GCAP leaders.
U.S. Deploys New Aircraft Carrier to Mideast
The USS George Washington was spotted transiting the Strait of Malacca. On Thursday, U.S. media reported that the U.S. military is sending a new aircraft carrier to the Middle East to replace the USS Abraham Lincoln, which has been deployed for more than 250 days in support of the war against Iran. RELATED: Iran Demands […]
Mexican Cinema Challenges Hollywood Narratives with Humor and Identity
Mexican director Carlos Santos premieres the comedy Loco México Mágico as a cinematic response to Hollywood narratives while proposing stories that reflect the identity and joy of the Mexican people.
Norway Moves Forward With Social Media Age Limit for Children
Under the proposed law, people would be allowed to access social media from Jan. 1 of the calendar year in which they turn 16. On Thursday, the Norwegian government said it would proceed with plans to restrict children’s access to social media after receiving positive feedback from the European Commission and the European Free Trade […]
NATO’s Arctic Buildup Threatens Regional Stability: Russia
Any attempt to resolve issues in the Arctic without Russia’s participation are futile, Maslennikov warned. On Thursday, Vladislav Maslennikov, director of the Russian Foreign Ministry’s Department for European Affairs, warned that NATO is militarizing the Arctic and strengthening its offensive potential near Russia’s northern borders. RELATED: What Message Does Putin’s Visit to Southern Kuril Islands […]
Venezuelans Commemorate 100th Anniversary of Fidel Castro’s Birth
Officials pay tribute to the Cuban revolutionary leader at the National Pantheon in Caracas. On Thursday, Venezuelan authorities and Cuban diplomats participated in a ceremony honoring the 100th anniversary of Fidel Castro’s birth. RELATED: ALBA-TCP Commemorates and Reaffirms the Enduring Relevance of Fidel Castro’s Anti-imperialist Legacy During the event, which took place at the National […]
Sport
Show allThe Mexican government announced that it will provide financial incentives for the 407 medals obtained at the Santo Domingo 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games.
The National Basketball Association (NBA) officially released this Tuesday the schedule for the 2026-2027 season, headlined by LeBron James making his debut with the Philadelphia 76ers in October. The prestigious U.S. basketball league confirmed that the regular season will tip off on October 20. The opening night will feature a highly anticipated clash between the […]
Olympic champion Angelina Melnikova will lead the Russian women's artistic gymnastics team at the European Championships in Zagreb following Croatia's last-minute reversal of her visa ban, amidst a situation marked by an administrative dispute and neutrality protocols.
A consortium led by Amit Bhatia and including Jeff Bezos and Eduardo Saverin is negotiating the purchase of more than 30% of Liverpool FC, in a deal that values the club at around 5.19 billion euros and could lead to a complete takeover of the entity.
Mexico finished atop the overall medal standings of the XXV Central American and Caribbean Games Santo Domingo 2026, which concluded Saturday in the Dominican capital, after securing 407 total medals, including 167 gold, 125 silver, and 115 bronze. Colombia placed second in the final leaderboard with 266 medals, while Cuba took third with 155. RELATED: Panama […]
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Latin America and The Caribbean
Show allThree-Month Measure Will Cut Diesel and Gasoline Prices by 15% to 20% for Selected Transport Workers. On Friday, Peruvian President Keiko Fujimori announced a subsidy of between 15% and 20% on the price of diesel and gasoline targeted at freight and passenger transport operators, mototaxi drivers and river transport operators. RELATED: Peru Declares State of […]
Presidents Sheinbaum and Da Silva discuss collaboration between Pemex and Petrobras. During a video call Thursday, presidents Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico and Lula da Silva of Brazil discussed bilateral trade and cooperation between the oil companies of both countries. RELATED: Mexico Deploys Troops to Protect Michoacán Avocado Industry On Aug. 7, Brazilian company Petrobras and […]
For Colombian President De la Espriella, however, the search and rescue phase has already concluded. On Thursday, Cali Mayor Alejandro Eder confirmed that his administration will continue search-and-rescue operations for victims trapped beneath the rubble of buildings that collapsed during the Aug. 10 earthquake. RELATED: Colombia Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 273 as Controversy Over […]
Officials pay tribute to the Cuban revolutionary leader at the National Pantheon in Caracas. On Thursday, Venezuelan authorities and Cuban diplomats participated in a ceremony honoring the 100th anniversary of Fidel Castro’s birth. RELATED: ALBA-TCP Commemorates and Reaffirms the Enduring Relevance of Fidel Castro’s Anti-imperialist Legacy During the event, which took place at the National […]
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum held a video call on Thursday with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to discuss collaboration between state oil companies Pemex and Petrobras, as well as joint progress on trade, Sheinbaum wrote in a social media message. The June 23 agreement signed in Rio de Janeiro authorizes Pemex to leverage […]
World
Show allSantiago de Cuba paid tribute to the historic leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro, on the centenary of his birth with the massive participation of the people in the Santa Ifigenia cemetery.
Blanket Prohibition Disproportionately Restricts Freedom of Expression and Lacks Sufficient Privacy Safeguards. On Friday, France’s Constitutional Council struck down the main article of a law adopted July 21 to ban social media use by children under 15, saying its provisions constitute a “disproportionate” attack on freedom of expression. RELATED: Norway Moves Forward With Social Media […]
The Taliban regime commemorates five years since its return to power in Kabul with expanded celebrations, in a context of persistent humanitarian crisis and timid progress towards international diplomatic recognition.
He seeks to overturn ruling that halted construction until the White House obtains congressional authorization. On Friday, the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump filed an emergency appeal with the Supreme Court seeking permission to immediately resume construction of the ballroom at the White House after a court halted the work a week ago. RELATED: […]
The President of Chad, Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, granted a presidential pardon to opposition leader Succès Masra and eight GCAP leaders.
Technology
Show allTheir study provides a new platform to advance treatments for childhood heart diseases. On Wednesday, the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) released a study showing that Australian scientists produced lab-grown heart valve tissues that closely resemble those in the human body. RELATED: Cuban Sciences Academy Awards Prize for Regenerative Medicine Research Published in Cell Stem […]
The Aug. 12 eclipse will be visible from Spain, Greenland, Iceland, the Atlantic Ocean, Siberia, and Portugal. On Tuesday, about 30 researchers from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the Exploratorium in San Francisco were stationed in Villalibado, a village in the province of Burgos in northern Spain, to observe the solar eclipse. […]
Ecuadorian scientists discovered three species of tiny land snails of the genus *Habeastrum* in caves and forests of the Ecuadorian Amazon.
Meta CEO Defends Broadly Distributed Superintelligence and Says It Could Create More Jobs. On Monday, Meta Director Mark Zuckerberg published a manifesto in which he argues that the biggest risk of artificial intelligence (AI) is that a single entity or government has too much control over the technology. RELATED: The New Papal Encyclical Exposes The […]
The tool doesn’t generate isolated words, but rather coherent systems of linguistic rules. U.S. researcher Morris Alper developed an artificial intelligence (AI) model called ConlangCrafter, capable of creating complete languages with grammatical rules and coherent sentences, applicable to linguistic research and cultural production. RELATED: UK Warns of Deceptive Behavior in AI Models Mythos 5 and […]
Culture
Show allMexican director Carlos Santos premieres the comedy Loco México Mágico as a cinematic response to Hollywood narratives while proposing stories that reflect the identity and joy of the Mexican people.
The writer Vicente Quirarte Castañeda, poet, chronicler, and essayist, has died. Various cultural and academic organizations have expressed their condolences, praising his work and fundamental role in Mexican literature.
His contribution was fundamental to the professionalization of independent theater in Paraguay. On Wednesday, Paraguayan actor and playwright Tito Jara Roman, a leading figure in independent theater, passed away at the age of 92 RELATED: More Than a Garment: The Enduring Legacy of Paraguay’s 60-Stripe Poncho Jara founded the Asuncion Experimental Theater (TEA), a key […]
President Sheinbaum reiterated her intention to prevent children from being exposed to “endless scrolling” and addictive practices. On Tuesday, the organization Mexicanos Primero endorsed the Mexican government’s initiative to open a national debate on the impact of digital platforms and regulate their content aimed at Mexican children. RELATED: 5 Key Points on Mexico Teachers’ Dialogue […]
She Was a Beloved Figure of Cuban Stage and Screen for More Than Six Decades. On Monday, popular Cuban television, film, radio and theater actress Paula Ali died in Havana at the age of 90, according to the National Union of Writers and Artists of Cuba (UNEAC). RELATED: Cuba Works to Recover Electrical System Following […]
