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3h ago

First Mexican taco stand with a Michelin star says 'simplicity' is the secret to success

Mexico City’s Tacos El Califa de León is the only taco stand among the 18 Mexican restaurants awarded a coveted Michelin star.
Arturo Rivera Martínez prepares an order of tacos
Arturo Rivera Martínez prepares an order of tacos

King Charles' polarizing portrait, explained by the artist himself

Art experts, like many others around the world, appear to be split in their opinions about the portrait painted by British artist Jonathan Yeo.
King Charles III / The portrait of the King Charles III by artist Jonathan Yeo.
King Charles III / The portrait of the King Charles III by artist Jonathan Yeo.
10h ago

As countries tighten anti-gay laws, more LGBTQ migrants seek safety and asylum in Europe

To date, more than 60 countries have anti-LGBTQ laws on the books, most of them in Africa, the Middle East and parts of Asia.
Knowing that she faced a possible prison term since Nigeria criminalizes same-sex relationships, Anthony fled with her partner to Libya in 2014 and then Italy, where they both won asylum. Their claim? That they had a well-founded fear of anti-LGBTQ+ persecution back home.
Knowing that she faced a possible prison term since Nigeria criminalizes same-sex relationships, Anthony fled with her partner to Libya in 2014 and then Italy, where they both won asylum. Their claim? That they had a well-founded fear of anti-LGBTQ+ persecution back home.
11h ago

In Hong Kong, a midnight race up a bamboo tower of buns

Tens of thousands of people filled a tiny island for the bun festival, an annual tradition in the Chinese territory.
Hong Kong Bun Festival
Hong Kong Bun Festival
11h ago

U.S. soldier admits guilt in theft case, Russia says

Staff Sgt. Gordon Black was arrested in the city of Vladivostok earlier this month and placed in pre-trial detention.
Army investigating whether detained U.S. soldier was lured to Russia by intelligence services.
Army investigating whether detained U.S. soldier was lured to Russia by intelligence services.
17h ago

Singapore's first new leader in two decades vows to 'lead in our own way'

A U.S.-trained economist, Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong is the city-state’s fourth leader since independence in 1965 and the first outside the Lee family dynasty.
Lawrence Wong was sworn in on May 15 as Singapore's new prime minister, after Lee Hsien Loong stepped down following two decades in office.
Lawrence Wong was sworn in on May 15 as Singapore's new prime minister, after Lee Hsien Loong stepped down following two decades in office.
1d ago

Four dead in New Caledonia riots as France declares state of emergency

Rioting broke out over a new bill, adopted by lawmakers in Paris on Tuesday, that will let French residents who have lived in New Caledonia for 10 years vote in provincial elections.
One person was killed, hundreds more were injured, shops were looted and public buildings torched during a second night of rioting in New Caledonia, authorities said Wednesday.
One person was killed, hundreds more were injured, shops were looted and public buildings torched during a second night of rioting in New Caledonia, authorities said Wednesday.
1d ago

U.S. removes Cuba from list of countries not cooperating fully against terrorism

But it's not the same as taking it off the State Sponsors of Terrorism list, which Cuba maintains has contributed to a severe economic crisis and shortages of basic staples.
A car drives past the U.S.  embassy in Havana
A car drives past the U.S.  embassy in Havana
1d ago

U.S. imposes sanctions, visa restrictions on Nicaragua over repression and migrant smuggling

Senior administration officials told reporters that the officials subject to visa restrictions included police and paramilitary officials, prosecutors, judges and public higher education officials.
Daniel Ortega.
Daniel Ortega.

Palestinians forced to flee Rafah as Gazans mark bitter Nakba anniversary

Tens of thousands of people have also been internally displaced in northern Gaza amid fresh fighting in the area.
Palestinian civilians flee Rafah in southern Gaza
Palestinian civilians flee Rafah in southern Gaza

Netanyahu says he hopes to iron out discord with U.S. but won't budge on Rafah assault

“A nation’s got to do what a nation’s got to do," the Israeli prime minister said in an interview with CNBC in response to U.S. criticism of the war in Gaza.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivers a speech in Jerusalem on the eve of Memorial Day to commemorate fallen soldiers on May 12, 2024.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivers a speech in Jerusalem on the eve of Memorial Day to commemorate fallen soldiers on May 12, 2024.

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