The odyssey of gaining US citizenship under Trump
The naturalization process has become more complex, uncertain, or abruptly halted under this Republican administration
US-Mexico trade ties remain strong despite tariffs and USMCA threats
The Latin American country surpasses China and Canada, sending over $447 billion worth of goods to the US in the first 10 months of 2025
Iranians after the crackdown on protests: ‘Nobody cares about us’
What it means to be Jewish after the destruction of Gaza: ‘There will be a certain amount of shame for the next generation’
Peter Neumann, philosopher: ‘Without the idea of progress, only resignation remains’
In his work, the German thinker explores the usefulness of political projects that aspired to reinvent society
Stellan Skarsgård: ‘Don’t try to be perfect. Tell your children: I’m sorry, I’m a piece of crap, but I love you’
At 74, the Swedish actor is one of the greats. And this year, he can finally dream of an Oscar, thanks to his latest film, ‘Sentimental Value’
From Trump’s interventionism to an AI bubble: What could bust the markets in 2026
The trade war is showing signs of cooling off, but many analysts point out that the impact on consumers will be felt this year
Selling US debt, Europe’s difficult weapon against Trump
Investors have indeed begun to reduce their exposure to the US on their own initiative
Venezuela attempts a forced normality after Maduro’s capture
Following the US operation, the country is holding its breath. In the meantime, daily life is returning to normal
Sharks become easy prey for criminal groups
María Belén Arroyo / Arturo Torres
Los Choneros, the reigning criminal organization in Manabí, Ecuador, is linked to shark hunting and finning
Mstyslav Chernov, a filmmaker who spans the red carpet and the trenches of Ukraine: ‘The world has never been as dangerous as it is today’
During the successful Oscar campaign for the documentary ‘20 Days in Mariupol,’ the director embedded with a platoon in Donbas, a decision that has brought him back to awards season this year with ‘2000 Meters to Avdiivka’
Russian Africa Corps mercenaries incorporate Madagascar into their expansion across the continent
The pattern of military cooperation in exchange for resources that originated in the Central African Republic and later spread to the Sahel is growing
The new treasure hunters: How metal-detecting became a way for women in the UK to bond
The popularity of this activity among British women has surged in recent years. What used to be seen as a somewhat quirky hobby has become a source of support for many in today’s confusing digital world
How Bruno Mars managed to appeal to (almost) everyone
The musician is finishing what will be his first album in a decade. He has won 16 Grammy Awards and has had nine number-one hits to his name
This is how extortion campaigns target small businesses on Google Maps: ‘They can ruin you’
Organized groups in Pakistan or Bangladesh write dozens of negative comments and then delete them in exchange for money
Power vacuum in Yemen threatens biodiversity of the one-of-a-kind Socotra archipelago
Nora Aldahfieri|Saná, Yemen
The small paradise in the Indian Ocean, known for being home to numerous endemic species, has suffered significant environmental damage since civil war broke out in 2014
Penguins are bringing forward their breeding season due to warming temperatures
Dozens of colonies of three species show the same trend, which could produce unclear ecological consequences
Trump wants to change Americans’ diets, but his deportations are making it impossible
Thousands of scientists inflate CVs with self-published studies that cost millions of dollars of public money
Teenagers up to 30: It’s false that the brain suddenly becomes an adult at 25
Taylor Snowden / The Conversation
EU executive must decide whether to implement Mercosur deal despite setback from Parliament
The negative vote is widely seen as a delay tactic to stop a trade agreement that has already been 26 years in the making
The new China isn’t buying the American dream: Why Starbucks and Burger King are languishing
Justin B. Smith, the man who has turned journalism into a profitable business
Mexico, in Trump’s sights over its oil exports to Cuba
Richard Linklater: ‘Film and rock were the fundamental passions of my generation. I don’t know if that’s still the case today’
The director of ‘Before Sunrise’ and ‘Boyhood’ is a leading figure in American independent cinema. His latest film, ‘Nouvelle Vague,’ was released in late-2025 and is a tribute to Godard, one of his idols
As Hollywood holds back, television pushes back against Trump 2.0
This year’s Golden Globes were extremely cautious in their approach to the president, who has instead been openly challenged by shows such as ‘South Park’
Green Day’s announcement as Super Bowl opening act foreshadows another clash with Donald Trump
The ‘ET of Varginha’ captivates Brazil 30 years after sighting dismissed by a military investigation
Andrea Martínez Baracs, historian: ‘Indigenous allies saved the Spanish on the Night of Sorrows’
The specialist in Mesoamerican history warns against revisionism: ‘The conquest could have been different without Indigenous support’
Work & Lifestyle
Inactive people can reduce risk of death by 30% with five minutes of exercise a day
The latest generational war over how we wear clothes: ‘The millennial tuck is creepy’
Memes mature to help us understand a world in flames
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Hammers to the face and amphetamines: hypermasculine looksmaxxing invades the internet
Celebrities, Movies & TV
The downfall of Julio Iglesias: How the world’s most famous Spaniard disappeared in his own Bermuda Triangle
The singer, accused of sexual assault and human trafficking, has spent 40 years cultivating the mystery surrounding his life, hidden away in impenetrable mansions in the Caribbean. But the veil has begun to lift
Kyle MacLachlan: ‘You have to let failure bring you to uncomfortable places and find out it’s never personal’
George Clooney, from long-haired surfer to silver fox: 40 images of the last great Hollywood heartthrob
Approaching his 65th birthday, the actor is at the peak of his career
A voice recording used without permission: Understanding the lawsuit against Bad Bunny
The singer faces new legal action in Puerto Rico over two songs from the albums ‘DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS’ and ‘X 100PRE’
Super Mario, Sonic and Lara Croft: Video game icons celebrate milestone anniversaries
In 2026, the plumber celebrates his 45th anniversary and the archeologist her 30th, among those of other legends
Our selection
The key questions about the Arctic island Trump wants to annex
Miami, the one-time ‘Hollywood of telenovelas’ now trying to reinvent itself
Antoni Belchi|Miami
A year of terror at the hands of ICE, Trump’s anti-immigrant enforcement arm
Bill Gates: ‘I see no value in my foundation lasting more than 20 years’
EL PAÍS offers free Spanish lessons with Gymglish
Readers who sign up will receive a 15-day free trial of the online classes, which are adapted to a student’s specific needs
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