London-bound Air India flight crashes in Ahmedabad with 242 on board

The site of a plane crash near Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, western India, 12 June 2025. EFE/EPA/SIDDHARAJ SOLANKI 88168

New Delhi, June 12 (EFE).- An Air India Boeing 787 aircraft with 242 people on board crashed on Thursday in the city of Ahmedabad, in western India, while an official report on casualties are yet to be released. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) identified the aircraft as a Boeing 787 with registration VT-ANB, … Read more

Tusk es a confidence motion amid a political storm following presidential elections

Ministers applaud Prime Minister Donald Tusk (C-L) after a vote of confidence to reaffirm  for his government in the lower house at the Sejm building in Warsaw, Poland, 11 June 2025. EFE/EPA/Rafal Guz POLAND OUT

Kraków, Poland, (EFE).- Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk won a confidence vote in parliament, strengthening his liberal coalition at a critical time following the presidential election victory of Karol Nawrocki, a politician associated with the opposition. Tusk requested the motion to reaffirm unity within his coalition. It was approved with 243 votes in favor, 210 … Read more

EU, UK, and Spain reach historic post-Brexit deal on Gibraltar

The disappearance of Gibraltar's fence, one of the most visible consequences of the agreement for the colony's post-Brexit settlement, marks a symbolic milestone in the history of what is considered one of the world's smallest border crossings.Jun. 11, 2025. EFE/A. Carrasco Ragel

Brussel, (EFE).- The European Union, the United Kingdom, and Spain have reached a long-awaited agreement on Gibraltar’s post-Brexit status, resolving the final unresolved issue more than five years after the UK’s departure from the EU. “This agreement on Gibraltar is now a reality. A historic agreement,” announced Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares on social … Read more

Argentina’s Supreme Court rejects appeal, upholds prison sentence of Cristina Fernández

Cristina Fernández, former president of Argentina (2007–2015), in Buenos Aires. June 10, 2025. EFE/ Enrique García Medina

Buenos Aires (EFE).- Argentina’s Supreme Court rejected an appeal filed by the former president, Cristina Fernández (2007-2015) and upheld the six-year prison sentence and lifetime disqualification from holding public office handed down in 2022 for irregularities in the awarding of road contracts. Following this unanimous decision by the three Supreme Court judges, Fernández could be … Read more

Amazon provinces, new hotspot for minors’ recruitment by organized crime in Ecuador

Ecuador's Minister of Economic and Social Inclusion, Harold Burbano, speaks during an interview with EFE in Quito, Ecuador, Jun. 9, 2025 (issued Jun. 10, 2025). EFE/ Jose Jacome

Quito, June 10 (EFE). – Ecuador’s Minister of Economic and Social Inclusion Harold Burbano explained in an interview with EFE that the Amazonian province of Orellana has become the most recent hotspot for the recruitment of minors by criminal gangs. The province has been affected by the increase in illegal gold mining in the Amazonian … Read more

Clashes erupt between US and Mexico over immigration protests in Los Angeles

Photo provided by the Presidency of Mexico of Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, during a press conference on Tuesday at the National Palace in Mexico City, Mexico. Jun. 10, 2025. EFE/Presidency of Mexico/EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES/Only AVAILABLE TO ILLUSTRATE THE NEWS IT ACCOMPANIES (CREDIT REQUIRED)

Mexico City, (EFE).- Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum firmly denied on Tuesday, in response to a public accusation from United States Homeland Security Kristi Noem, that she encouraged violent protests in Los Angeles following immigration raids that led to the detention of 42 Mexican nationals. “Just moments ago, the US Secretary of Homeland Security mistakenly claimed … Read more

Fernández faces possible arrest as Argentina’s Supreme Court weighs corruption verdict

Argentina's former president Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner reacts in front of ers on Monday outside the headquarters of the Justicialist Party in Buenos Aires (Argentina). Jun. 9, 2025. EFE/ Juan Ignacio Roncoroni

International Desk, (EFE).- Top leaders of Argentina’s Peronist movement gathered Monday at the Justicialist Party (PJ) headquarters in Buenos Aires in anticipation of a potential Supreme Court ruling that could trigger the immediate arrest of former President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner (2007-2015). The high court is expected to rule this week on whether to uphold … Read more

California sues Trump over National Guard deployment

Police officers move to clear activists protesting immigration raids in Los Angeles, California, USA, Jun. 8, 2025. EFE/EPA/CAROLINE BREHMAN

International Desk, (EFE).- California officials filed a lawsuit Monday against United States President Donald Trump, accusing him of “illegally” deploying the National Guard to Los Angeles to contain protests against immigration raids. Attorney General Rob Bonta, alongside Governor Gavin Newsom, announced legal action to overturn what they called the president’s “unconstitutional federalization” of California’s Guard … Read more

Bolsonaro’s former aide confirms 2022 election overturn was discussed with military

Brazil's former president, Jair Bolsonaro, participates in the interrogation session before the Supreme Court on Monday, in Brasília, Brazil. Jun. 9, 2025. EFE/ Andre Borges

Brasília, (EFE).- Mauro Cid, a former aide to Brazil’s ex-president Jair Bolsonaro (2019-2023), confirmed Monday before the Supreme Court that the far-right leader discussed with military commanders ways to overturn the results of the 2022 presidential election to remain in power. Cid, who is cooperating with the Federal Police in an ongoing investigation against Bolsonaro, … Read more

Leaders of European far-right parties criticize EU ‘globalist’ policies

(FILE). President of the far-right Rassemblement National (RN) parliamentary group, Marine Le Pen (R), and RN President Jordan Bardella (L) leave after a meeting with the French prime minister as part of the consultations on a reform of the electoral system and proportional voting, at Hotel Matignon in Paris, . April 30, 2025. EFE/EPA/CHRISTOPHE PETIT TESSON

Paris (EFE).- The leaders of the European far-right parties have criticized the European Union for its “globalist” policies, which they claim are building an “empire against the nations.” According to them, if these policies are not corrected, they could even threaten the holding of free elections. On Monday, the leaders of the European Patriots party … Read more

Portugal beats Spain, wins Nations League

Cristiano Ronaldo (L) and head coach Roberto Martinez (R) of Portugal celebrate after the UEFA Nations League final match between Portugal and Spain in Munich, , June 08, 2025. EFE/EPA/ANNA SZILAGYI

Sports Desk, Jun 2 (EFE).- Portugal won the Nations League for the second time on Sunday following a heart-stopping penalty shootout with Spain. The Spaniards started the game as the favorite, especially after sweeping into an early lead with Martin Zubimendi’s goal in the 21st minute. Portugal responded four minutes later with a drive from … Read more