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The opposition in Venezuela holds the first demonstrations after the double earthquake and two years after the 2024 presidential elections

Opposition protesters took to the streets in cities across the country to demand "respect for the popular will" expressed in those elections in which, according to opponents, Edmundo González defeated Nicolás Maduro.

ON VIDEO | The moment a strong earthquake shakes Japan

The authorities are trying to find at least 20 people about whom nothing is known yet.

Several people are trapped in a shopping center after a powerful earthquake in Japan

The epicenter was located about 20 km south of Kumamoto, the largest city on the island of Kyushu, with a population of about 700,000 inhabitants.

Who is the "Devil", the "most wanted" criminal in Costa Rica captured after a complex police operation

The boss, who began working in a banana company, is accused of being involved in at least 150 deaths in the Central American country.

"In prison I discovered that prisoners and guards were victims of a dome that keeps Cuba kidnapped": Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara, the artist who spent 5 years in prison

Recently arrived in Miami after being forced to leave Cuba, the co-founder of the San Isidro Movement tells how he survived confinement and why he wants to turn his creations from prison into a new form of resistance.

"In prison I discovered that prisoners and guards were victims of a dome that keeps Cuba kidnapped": Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara, the artist who spent 5 years in prison

Recently arrived in Miami after being forced to leave Cuba, the co-founder of the San Isidro Movement tells how he survived confinement and why he wants to turn his creations from prison into a new form of resistance.

How Keiko compares to his father and what it means that a Fujimori governs Peru again

There are similarities and differences between the right-wing woman who takes office as Peruvian president and Alberto Fujimori, who marked a political era in Peru.

"I still feel invincible": Marianela Núñez, the Argentine who has been in the elite of London's Royal Ballet for almost 3 decades

She entered the Royal Ballet of London in 1998 and became the British company's principal dancer in 2002.

"I still feel invincible": Marianela Núñez, the Argentine who has been in the elite of London's Royal Ballet for almost 3 decades

She entered the Royal Ballet of London in 1998 and became the British company's principal dancer in 2002.

"I still feel invincible": Marianela Núñez, the Argentine who has been in the elite of London's Royal Ballet for almost 3 decades

She entered the Royal Ballet of London in 1998 and became the British company's principal dancer in 2002.

"I couldn't leave the house, I was worried about being unfaithful": how obsessive-compulsive disorder affects relationships

Symptoms mainly occur in romantic relationships, but can also affect other types of relationships.

What role do munitions shortages really play in Trump's pausing the war with Iran?

Washington has used hard-to-replace missiles during its war against Tehran. We analyze whether it is really running out of reserves.

How opposition to Israel and the cost of living are driving the Democratic Party's most left-wing candidates in the US

Despite their recent electoral successes, Democrats in Michigan face a greater challenge: regaining the vote of the working class.

Women victims of domestic violence who killed their partners: "He said he was going to kill me and my son and then he was going to commit suicide"

Milene and Úrsula killed their partners and claimed that they did it in self-defense, after a history of domestic violence. Police stations and courts in Brazil judge whether, when faced with an imminent risk to life, the reaction was proportional to the threat.

How much should we be worried about the rebellion and hack launched by OpenAI's artificial intelligence

Hugging Face claimed that the hack was carried out at superhuman speed by an AI with little or no human intervention.

How can a fire cause a lightning storm? The dangerous phenomenon of the "cloud dragon" that generated the fire in France

According to the BBC's chief weather presenter, Helen Willetts, this phenomenon is, in essence, a storm caused by a very intense forest fire. We tell you more details.

We crossed the Atlantic in two floating cars to fulfill my father's dream

Two young Italians tried to cross the Atlantic in floating cars for the love of a dying father and they succeeded!

We crossed the Atlantic in two floating cars to fulfill my father's dream

Two young Italians tried to cross the Atlantic in floating cars for the love of a dying father and they succeeded!

A retired colonel convicted of the murder of singer-songwriter Víctor Jara is arrested in Chile after remaining on the run for years

According to local media, the retired soldier was found by police officers on a plot in Puyehue, in the Los Lagos region, in the south of the country.

The new bridge that connects Canada with the US and became a symbol of the divisions between both countries

A new bridge will link Michigan to Ontario, but Canada disinvited American dignitaries to the opening ceremony.

Brazil calls its ambassador in Argentina for consultations after Milei described Lula as a "convict" and a "thief" in Sao Paulo

The Argentine president made the statements in Brazil, where he went to launch the presidential campaign of the right-wing Flavio Bolsonaro.

"I feel like I will never be able to get rid of that smell of death": the impact of the Venezuelan earthquakes on a rescuer who worked 18 days in La Guaira

A month after the earthquakes, Daniela Villarroel remembers the corpses she passed to reach the survivors under the rubble, the screams of people asking for help and the smell of death that she still smells on her clothes.

"I feel like I will never be able to get rid of that smell of death": the impact of the Venezuelan earthquakes on a rescuer who worked 18 days in La Guaira

A month after the earthquakes, Daniela Villarroel remembers the corpses she passed to reach the survivors under the rubble, the screams of people asking for help and the smell of death that she still smells on her clothes.

Investor nuns pressuring tech and banking giants to "protect God's creation"

The shareholding of this group of nuns in Palantir and other companies allows them to formally question the business practices of these companies.

Ice on the testicles and blood donation: the myths sold to men trying to boost their sperm

With increasing interest in male fertility, we know men using unproven "tricks", promoted by influencers, to increase their sperm count.

"Everyone on the beach looks at the missiles in the sky": the contrast of Odessa, the luxury resort in Ukraine where tourists live with daily bombings

In the so-called "pearl of the Black Sea" the beaches and restaurants are full of tourists despite the fact that people die every day there due to Russian bombings.

"If I had delayed five more minutes, it would have devastated us": the testimonies of those affected by the devastating fires in Spain and France

The flames have already devastated more than 25,000 hectares and forced the displacement of more than 300,000 people.

What the Middle Ages can teach us to prevent extreme burnout

Medieval wisdom can give us clues on how to have better mental health

What the Middle Ages can teach us to prevent extreme burnout

Medieval wisdom can give us clues on how to have better mental health

What will the human beings of the future be like?

Scientists say we continue to evolve, although with new technologies, such as gene editing, our future could change in unexpected ways.

How K-pop made its way into the suffocating dictatorship of North Korea, where "there can only be one idol: Kim Jong-un"

Defectors tell the BBC that, despite restrictions, they secretly listened to K-pop in North Korea, often without knowing who the artists were. Some even managed to watch performances, surprised by the blue-haired and made-up idols: "Why do men look like that?"

The other Kahlo: who were Frida's sisters and what was their relationship with the artist like?

With two granddaughters of Cristina Kahlo, Frida Kahlo's younger sister, we delve into the circle of affections that surrounded the extraordinary Mexican artist.

The other Kahlo: who were Frida's sisters and what was their relationship with the artist like?

With two granddaughters of Cristina Kahlo, Frida Kahlo's younger sister, we delve into the circle of affections that surrounded the extraordinary Mexican artist.

The centuries-old problems solved by two Chinese professors awarded the "Nobel in Mathematics"

The prestigious Fields Medal, considered the equivalent of the Nobel Prize in mathematics, is awarded every four years to outstanding mathematicians under the age of 40.

"I discovered that my best friend and coworker was actually my brother"

Andrea Urmston knew she had a brother who was adopted by another family, only to discover that he was already her closest friend.

"I have lost 26 relatives and I will not cry until I find everyone's remains": Venezuelans still searching through the rubble a month after the earthquakes

As families continue to search for their missing loved ones, anger and resentment toward authorities is growing as one month passes since the devastating earthquakes.

9 Types of People Who Procrastinate and How to Fix It Now (Not Later)

There are nine types of people who fall into procrastination or procrastination. Knowing which one or which ones we fall into can, according to researchers, reveal something deeper about us.

They find the remains of the Pan Am plane whose accident more than 70 years ago marked a before and after in air safety

The 1952 air tragedy marked a before and after in air safety: since then, airlines have been obliged to explain to passengers where life jackets are located and how to use them in case of emergency.

"Growing up in a world of giants": people living with Laron syndrome in Ecuador (and why they can be key to fighting diabetes and cancer)

About a third of all cases in the world are found in Ecuador, especially in the south of the country.

My mother intentionally made me sick for years until a doctor exposed her

Nina Blom was, for 14 years, a victim of the so-called Munchausen syndrome by proxy, in which the caregiver, usually a parent, exaggerates or deliberately provokes an illness in the child.

The "miraculous transformation" of North Korea: how Kim Jong-un managed to alleviate his country's economic situation and consolidate his power

The alliance with Russia and changes in the international panorama have alleviated the economic situation of the Pyongyang regime. But will it last?

France already in the World Cup semi-finals: how they get there and what chances Argentina, Spain and the other teams have in the quarterfinals

With France already in the semifinals, Argentina and Spain start as favorites to join the Gauls and even be crowned World Cup champions. And the rest?

Is France unbeatable? The verdict of the BBC experts on the great favorite to win the World Cup

France is the big favorite to win the World Cup. This Thursday they beat Morocco without major difficulties and are already waiting for Spain or Belgium in the semifinals. BBC Sport reporters in the United States are looking for weaknesses in their defense.

"In the renovation of my house I found a cemetery with the remains of 40,000 enslaved people"

Thirty years ago, the renovation of her house led Merced Guimarães dos Anjos to discover the archaeological site where enslaved people were buried in an area of ​​Rio de Janeiro.

How AI Workers Are Driving San Francisco Housing Prices With Their Profits

According to the latest figures, the average price of a home in the American city has reached an all-time high.

Is this being the best World Cup in history?

Goals in the last minute, epic comebacks and countries that make history. Is it being the best World Cup in history?

Bonnie Tyler, the voice that captivated the world with the hit "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in the 80s, dies at 75

The family of British singer Bonnie Tyler, best known for her powerful and moving love song "Total Eclipse of the Heart", announced her death.

Bonnie Tyler dies: why her '80s classic "Total Eclipse of the Heart" is "the most epic song ever"

After the death of Bonnie Tyler, BBC Mundo analyzes the impact of her most remembered song.

"It is a lost cause, a terrible partner in NATO": Trump charges against Spain and threatens a trade breakup

Donald Trump threatened to completely break off trade with Spain and even "visits", while Pedro Sánchez responded that relations between both countries remain "very positive".

"I think this will be the last time we see each other": who is Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya detained by Israel in Gaza and why there are fears for his life

The lawyer for Palestinian doctor Hussam Abu Safiya told the BBC that his client was beaten so badly that he could not recognize him during a visit last week.