After losing his leg on Ukraine's frontlines, Colombian soldier finds family on its soccer fields

LVIV, UKRAINE — The wind howls through the streets of this western Ukrainian city on a cool June afternoon, the sound of robust laughter spills from a locker room at a local sports complex. Players emerge in their soccer uniforms and begin...

Native Trees of Colombia: Guardians of Biodiversity

Discover some of the most beautiful native trees of Colombia, one of the most biodiverse countries in the world. Credit: Juan Andres Leyva, CC BY-NC 4.0 / Naturalist Colombia is one of the most biodiverse countries on the planet, where a great...

Letters to the Editor: The U.S. should look at its own anti-drug measures before blaming Colombia

Oct. 29, 2025 6:30 AM PT To the editor: President Trump argues that Colombian President Gustavo Petro is “poisoning Americans” (“U.S. sanctions Colombia’s president, deploys aircraft carrier in new escalation in Latin America,” Oct. 24). With all...

Half of the World’s Indigenous Tribes Could Vanish by 2035

Half of the world’s remaining uncontacted Indigenous tribes could disappear by 2035. Credit: Flickr / Arm User Facility / CC BY NC SA 2-0 For centuries, indigenous tribes have lived off the grid as hunters and forest guardians, choosing...

Black-Owned, White Sands: Beachfront Escapes Making Cultural Waves

The tides are shifting in travel as Black hoteliers and property management groups are reclaiming space and creating shorelines where Black travelers feel seen and celebrated worldwide. From the shimmering sands of some of Africa’s most iconic...

America’s Impending Population Collapse

Republicans have a net-zero goal they can finally get behind: not for carbon emissions but for immigration. And they may achieve it as soon as this year. In a July white paper, three economists projected that, in a remarkable departure from...

List of 10 Countries That Celebrate Halloween, From US and Mexico to Ireland

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Originally a Celtic festival of Samhain, Halloween has long grown into a beloved global holiday. When it comes to embracing the spooky spirit, it is hard to disagree that the US popularized many of the traditions we’re familiar...

Exhibición parroquial acerca el legado de San Carlo Acutis a la comunidad 

Por Jannie Guzman Especial para Revista Católica Dallas PLANO— Entre el 25 y el 26 de octubre, la parroquia de San Marcos El Evangelista presentó la Exhibición Internacional de los Milagros Eucarísticos creada y diseñada por San Carlo Acutis, con...

Hillsborough County Public Schools looks to increase workforce training in south part of county

TAMPA, Fla. — Hillsborough County Public Schools is looking to prepare more people for the workforce. One way they do that is through partnerships with churches and nonprofits, and one of those is in Wimauma with Enterprising Latinas. What You...

Civil Society Leads the Way to Human Rights-Based Corporate Regulation in Colombia

In 2025, Colombia is at a pivotal moment in its efforts to regulate corporate conduct through a human rights lens. Civil society organizations have emerged at the forefront, challenging the longstanding gap between businesses' protective legal...

'Please take me back to jail': Gangster who fled India on 'dunki' route begs to return; tortured and starved in Colombia

A gangster, Sunil Sardhania, who fled to the US on parole last year, has returned to India after a harrowing experience on the illegal 'dunki' route GURGAON: A gangster who jumped parole last year to escape to the US returned to India earlier this...

The Nobel Prize

Commentary Marina Salandy-Brown 4 Hrs Ago - The Nobel Prize, that most sought-after and elusive badge of international recognition for the highest levels of excellence, has been in the news of late, not always for the best reasons. It was...

The Best Signature Coffees of Colombia 2025

Colombia has a wide variety of signature coffees, with Sierra Nevada Organic and Nariño Supremo among the most outstanding. Credit: Josep Freixes / Colombia One Colombia, world-renowned for the quality of its coffee, continues to strengthen its...

Where to see Cuenca Bienal exhibits; GRACE fair promotes creativity; Cuenca recognized by UNESCO; Cops bust fake car docs gang; Catch the night train

Bored? 200 visitas diarias a Bienal – The 17th Edition of the Bienal de Cuenca, titled “The Game: Bienal de Bienales” has attracted a large number of people in its first week. It will run until el 1/2/2026 at 13 locations. The locations are:...

Paraguayan Star Guitarist Berta Rojas Presents ‘The Journey Of Strings’ In Asunción

With warmth, grace, and an unmistakable Paraguayan smile, Berta Rojas stood before a mermerised audience at the Dazzler by Wyndham Hotel in Asunción. The Latin Grammy-winning guitarist launched The Journey of Strings (La Huella de las Cuerdas)....

LGBTQ+ collective walks in Mexico City’s Catrinas march in push for visibility

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Walking in a pink dress inspired by Mexican folk art with a mermaid-style silhouette, drag artist Ángel Arumir adjusts his flower crown on top of his purple wig as he steps into a sea of skeletons. Around him, thousands of...

Two Colombian Restaurants Among the Winners at the World Culinary Awards 2025

Two Colombian restaurants got prizes by the World Culinary Awards, one of the most prestigious culinary prizes in the world. Credit: Erseyes, CC-BY-NC-SA-2.0 / Fickr- Two Colombian restaurants got recognition at the World Culinary Awards 2025, one...

ICE’s arrest of father, two children in Durango spark local protests

Two children and their father on their way to school were detained by federal immigration agents in southwestern Colorado on Monday, sparking protests from demonstrators who tried to prevent the family from being separated and moved to different...

Colombia’s Most Unique Beauty Pageants

Colombia’s beauty pageants celebrate culture with unique themes, from coffee to animals, uniting communities in vibrant festivities. Credit: Colombia One. Colombia’s culture is rich in diverse celebrations that bring together hundreds of people...

Transforming teachers and teaching for adolescent health, well-being and gender equality

SHOBHA SHUKLA – CNS Having taught Physics for over 30 years to young girls, when experts called for transforming teachers and teaching for young people’s health, well-being and gender equality, it resonated strongly with me. Before world’s largest...