Republican lawmaker moves to force vote on Pete Hegseth impeachment
The initiative marks the first attempt to remove a Trump administration official from office and reflects the fallout from the Republican setback in last week’s elections
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Who’s who in the Nvidia scandal
The chipmaker’s CEO has admitted to having a relationship with a woman suspected of spying for China. Here’s a guide to the key players and how they fit into the story
Milo Quifes, the breakout star of ‘La Bola Negra’: ‘I’m tired of having to come out of the closet over and over again’
Until a few months ago, the actor was in the midst of a personal crisis despite his success as a TikToker and published writer. Today, he is one of the rising stars of Spanish cinema. And he is beginning to find happiness
The rise and fall of Reese Witherspoon’s media empire: Bought for $900 million, now worth less than $50 million
The actress has bought back the Hello Sunshine stake she sold five years ago, as the company cuts half its workforce
Alice Huang, the suspected Chinese spy at the center of the Nvidia controversy
Beijing has called the spying allegations ‘smears against China’ and denied that the entrepreneur worked for its intelligence services
The wrong grave: the waiter who rested for 30 years under a magistrate’s name
The misidentification of the remains of one of the Palace of Justice cafeteria employees intertwines the lives of the Echeverry and Beltrán families, marked by the M-19 assault in 1985
Mariska de Jong, world champion of medical tattoos: ‘A hyper-realistic nipple and areola helps the patient recover self-esteem’
The Dutch tattoo artist, who was recently recognized at a competition in Turkey, specializes in breast micropigmentation following a mastectomy. With 15 years of experience, she has now begun to be contacted by hospitals
The Swiss file on Nazi Josef Mengele: Dead ends and an alleged Israeli spy
Declassified documents on the ‘Angel of Death’ reveal the public’s interest in finding the macabre criminal who fled after World War II
Latinos grow stronger in Congress with over 50 representatives
The Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC), which brings together Hispanic Democratic lawmakers, will have more members than ever
How the xenophobia that marked California in 1994 ultimately led a son of immigrants to become governor
In the 1990s, a new generation of Hispanic leaders, including Xavier Becerra, governor-elect of California, emerged from an initiative that at the time sought to deny public services to undocumented immigrants
The Latinos who used their vote to punish Trump over ICE: ‘I voted for all those who cannot’
Now the big question among many Hispanics is whether the Democrats can stop the government from carrying on with the raids and deportations
‘He looks like a Kennedy’: Jon Ossoff, the rising star of the Democratic Party for 2028
The senator, backed by Obama and compared to the former president, is the favorite in betting markets as a presidential contender in the next election
Trump loses at the ballot box, but he remains powerful (and unpredictable) in foreign policy
The US president has begun to signal his intentions with the appointment of the radical Stephen Miller as chief of staff
Nvidia launches investigation into its CEO’s relationship with an alleged Chinese spy
Jensen Huang has admitted to cheating on his wife in a statement to the tech company’s employees
Paul Smith, still at the top of fashion at 80: ‘I dress very famous people, but I think of them as ordinary people’
The dean of British fashion marks his 80th birthday and 56 years in the industry with the publication of his memoir. We spoke with him in London about success, Brexit and the secret to staying relevant
Mary Austin, Freddie Mercury’s former fiancée who has spent years safeguarding his legacy: ‘Our love was much more powerful than I ever realized’
The main heir to the rock icon’s estate recently published ‘A Life in Lyrics,’ a collection of handwritten lyrics and personal photographs by the Queen frontman. In a conversation with EL PAÍS, she says she wants the rest of her life to revolve around his memory and ‘the extraordinary person he was’
‘I don’t know if I will still be alive tomorrow’: Dozens of Ethiopians ask the world for help from Saudi Arabia’s death row
EL PAÍS contacts two prison inmates in the Gulf country who fear they may be next in a series of executions that human rights organizations have denounced for serious judicial irregularities
An encrypted chat, a hard drive and dozens of arrests: How Mexico unraveled the CJNG network behind Carlos Manzo’s murder
Using previously unpublished information, EL PAÍS reconstructs the authorities’ investigation into the 2025 assassination of the mayor of Uruapan
Saul Newman: ‘If you’re Elon Musk and you’ve bought everything, the only thing left to sell is a way to escape death’
The Australian researcher questions the reliability of longevity data and argues that conflicts of interest underpin the so-called ‘blue zones,’ where people are believed to live longer than anywhere else in the world
Palmer Luckey and Ben Lamm, the billionaire geeks behind military superdogs
Their company, Warhound, aims to combine genetic engineering and defense technology to create canine units for the battlefield
The sea’s grip on the global economy: The chokepoints that can bring world trade to its knees
The closure of Hormuz and problems in Bab el-Mandeb and Panama show how a handful of strategic waterways can disrupt trade, drive up prices and shape the contest for global influence
Nightmare before Christmas in Hollywood
California’s entertainment industry is bracing for more layoffs and cost-cutting. The box office is booming, but soaring production costs are fueling uncertainty
How the Democrats won back the US-Mexico border
Democratic candidates carried all 10 House districts in the region neighboring Mexico
A small town in Spain battles again construction of a macro data center: ‘It’s a way of kicking us out’
Purposed for AI, the center projected in Monfarracinos, Zamora, will generate high levels of heat and noise while guzzling energy, according to a CSIC researcher
Michel Houellebecq, novelist: ‘It’s exhausting being called a fascist writer, but you eventually resign yourself to it’
The author of the novels such as ‘Submission’ and ‘Annihilation’ talks to EL PAÍS about books, creative writing and politics
When cocaine destroys more than the nasal septum: From the palate to the skull base
A series of cases presented at a recent otolaryngology congress illustrates the devastating damage that can occur in people who use the drug daily
Juan Manuel Santos, former president of Colombia: A man of peace in times of war
A decade after persuading the FARC to lay down their arms, the Nobel Peace Prize laureate contemplates a world that seems to have forgotten the value of negotiation. In four conversations with EL PAÍS, he reflects on power, enemies, polarization and the rules that should never be broken
Narges Mohammadi, 2023 Nobel Peace Prize winner: ‘Iranian society no longer tolerates the Islamic Republic’
The activist has published a memoir written in prison in which she recounts her struggle for human rights in Iran
Venezuela, 10 months later: The transition may finally be underway
The regime has embraced a pragmatic approach free of revolutionary nostalgia, while navigating the interests at stake requires political finesse
Why Puerto Rico can’t stop talking about electricity
October’s rate hike is leaving many households with significantly higher bills, with some businesses facing thousands of dollars in additional costs
The day Lula took his first 'selfie'
A reconstruction of the digital comeback of a president without a cellphone who ended up leading a massive online movement
‘What’s next for migrants?’: The fight for immigration reform after Trump’s midterm defeat
With Democrats in control of Congress and the 40th anniversary of Reagan’s amnesty approaching, immigrant advocates see a rare opportunity to push for legalization
Trump names architect of his immigration policy, Stephen Miller, as White House chief of staff
The appointment of the former domestic policy adviser signals a tougher stance by the administration following the Republicans’ defeat in the midterm elections
The Dnipro, the impregnable river and military frontier between Ukrainian and Russian forces: ‘We’re in a war of drone pilots’
For four years now, neither army has been able to consolidate its positions on the great river that runs through Ukraine and played a key role in World War II
Sovereign AI: Why European companies want to keep their data out of Big Tech’s hands
Firms such as Airbus, TotalEnergies and BMW are turning to private AI systems to keep sensitive information under their own control
Trump looms over Pope Leo XIV’s first visit to the Americas
The pontiff is visiting Uruguay, Argentina and Peru, carrying a message of social justice that clashes with the vision promoted by the US president
Men under 30 led the shift toward the Democrats in the midterms
Some 70% of young voters backed Democratic candidates, a 30-point increase from two years ago
The women behind the Democratic wave transforming US politics
A record 155 women are set to serve in Congress, while one-third of the states will be led by female governors
The surreal journey of Salvador Dalí’s legs in a cardboard box: A window into the DNA of human creativity
Geneticist Antonio Alonso, who oversaw the paternity test carried out on the artist, proposes using biological samples taken from his tomb to search for clues to his personality
Trump’s defeat fuels concerns in Israel over the future of its alliance with the US
Netanyahu has remained silent on both the electoral drubbing and the end of Washington’s multibillion-dollar military aid, while J. D. Vance has blamed the Democratic victory on the war with Iran
Pete Hegseth, under fire from Republicans over his role in the Iran war
Republican Senator Thomas Massie plans to move forward with impeachment proceedings against the Pentagon chief, although Donald Trump insists he continues to support his defense secretary
How a wave of false bomb threats is disrupting air travel in Europe
At least 35 aircraft have been affected, but no explosives have been found. The perpetrators, who have not been identified, could face prison sentences
Nithya Raman defeats Karen Bass to become Los Angeles’ first Asian-American mayor
The India-born Democrat will lead the nation’s second-largest city after defeating the incumbent in a race shaped by housing, homelessness and the response to the 2025 wildfires
Data centers also lost at the ballot box in the United States
The rejection of 40 out of 41 proposals to build these facilities is a major blow to the industry and signals a shift in how Congress views the sector
Casavalle, the vulnerable neighborhood on the outskirts of Montevideo awaiting Pope Leo XIV
Priest Pablo Coimbra is leading a housing project whose homes will be blessed by the pontiff in this settlement marked by poverty, drug trafficking and violence
Canadian astronaut leads a Madrid development project with 12,000 luxury homes: ‘It’s going to be extraordinary’
Jeremy Hansen, who flew on the Artemis 2 mission, explains to EL PAÍS why he is supporting a ‘smart city’ built around a giant replica of the Moon
UK’s ‘tax haven empire’ costs the EU $9 billion a year
Three countries in the European Union also rank among the top 10 most harmful jurisdictions, according to a report by the Tax Justice Network
Bombings, extraditions, and militarized cities mark De la Espriella’s first 90 days in charge of security
The Colombian government has regained the military initiative following several campaign promises to restore the state’s territorial control within three months
Woman accusing Gustavo Petro of trading contracts for sex posts intimate video of the two
The former president of Colombia does not deny knowing Deicy Jiménez, but he does assert that he has never engaged in an exchange
Hakeem Jeffries, the level-headed Democrat poised to become the first Black speaker of the House of Representatives
The New York congressman is positioning himself to take over the role from Mike Johnson now that the Democrats have taken control. To do so, he will have to win over the party’s progressive wing
A midterms of firsts: Records set for women, Black people, gay people, Muslims, Latinos and Indigenous people
Abdul El-Sayed, Chris Pappas, and Gina Hinojosa are some of the winners who have shattered different glass ceilings
Gina Hinojosa’s Mexican roots: A family of lawyers and a past in the Huasteca Potosina
The Democratic Party’s governor-elect goes down in history as the first Hispanic woman to lead Texas
Talarico, Hinojosa and Pulido: The trio with which the Democrats are beginning to turn Texas purple
For the first time in 30 years, the Democrats have won all the state’s key offices, marking a shift in the balance of power that the party had been pursuing for years
What happens now? Democrats and Republicans are beginning to map out their strategies in the wake of the electoral upheaval
Trump is toying with the idea of vetoing his rivals’ measures; the new majority is considering launching investigations into members of the administration
Republicans seek culprits for midterms debacle but fall short of pointing to Trump
President blames Iran war for Republican defeat while boasting about progress on construction of White House ballroom
Bobby Pulido in 10 songs: The music of the Tejano singer who flipped Texas’s 15th District
From ‘Desvelado,’ which launched his career in 1995, to the hits that cemented his status as a star, these are the defining tracks of the performer turned congressman
Nick Rhodes from Duran Duran: ‘I want to vomit when they ask about social‑media numbers’
The British band has outlived every prediction of its demise and continues to find new audiences
The left’s victories at the ballot box: Zohran Mamdani’s socialist summer reaches the midterms
At least five candidates backed by the Democratic Socialists of America are headed to the House of Representatives
Italian justice reopens case of Pier Paolo Pasolini’s murder, 51 years after his death
The Prosecutor’s Office will conduct an investigation following the emergence of a previously unknown witness and inquiries by a lawyer, who had already initiated new probes in 2010 and 2023
Marcelo Lusardi, the blind skater taking social media by storm
He began losing his sight 10 years ago. It has not made him abandon the passion he felt for skateboarding. Today he shares it daily with 125,000 followers
El Niño causes one death and affects over 2,000 people in the Galápagos
The emergency has left devastating scenes in Santa Cruz, one of Ecuador’s islands, and has mobilized hundreds of residents to provide aid in the wake of the disaster
Spain’s transportation minister steps down over train crash to try to save the Socialist campaign ahead of elections
The accident, which came just nine months after a similar one, has eroded support for the government. The prevailing feeling is that this step could re-energize the left
The US takes its anti-narcotics war onto Venezuelan soil with a drone strike against the ELN
An airstrike on a guerrilla base in Apure state, which borders Colombia, has left at least 20 people dead, according to human rights organizations
A century later, Kansas has a Democratic senator
Pastor Adam Hamilton, founder of the largest Methodist congregation in the United States, wins the seat held by Republican Roger Marshall, an obstetrician backed by Trump
Abdul El‑Sayed’s victory in Michigan has the Democratic progressive wing dreaming of the White House
The new star of the American left will be the first Muslim senator in US history
Trump admits bitter midterms defeat: ‘I’m a little bit surprised. I thought they’d do better’
The president of the United States has attempted to shift blame for the Republican debacle despite having urged people to vote as if he were on the ballot
Punishment for Trump, victory for democracy
Americans turn against the chaos of the White House with a Democratic tide in the midterm elections
Xavier Becerra wins in California and will be the first Hispanic governor since 1875
The Democratic candidate had engaged in direct confrontations with his Republican rival Steve Hilton on several issues, primarily immigration
Four key victories (and two surprises): A review of the Democratic wins in the elections
The defeat of Republican Senator Darline Graham in South Carolina and the victory of Gina Hinojosa, the next governor of Texas, are some of the main surprises in a dream night for the opposition
Democrats sweep the midterms on a wave of rebuke to Trump’s presidency
The party, triumphant in deep-red territories, takes the Senate and the House of Representatives, something that had happened only six times in history
Democrat Gina Hinojosa pulls off an upset in Texas to become the first Hispanic woman governor
The state legislator defeats Greg Abbott, a staunch ally of Trumpism, who has governed the state since 2015
US midterms: When will we know who controls Congress?
This guide explains when key states are expected to report results and when the winners in the House and Senate races may become clear
Pop culture up for auction: The booming multimillion-dollar business of selling celebrities’ personal belongings
Virtually anything can find a buyer if it once belonged to a major star. Bidding wars over items from their private lives reach staggering prices, captivating fans and collectors alike
Daron Acemoglu: ‘If Democrats think everything can go back to normal, it will be a dangerous victory’
In an in-depth conversation, the Nobel Prize-winning economist explains what he believes is at stake in the US midterm elections
Lindsay Clancy returns to court, but questions remain over new trial date and first-degree murder charges
The defense has moved to dismiss the case after a mistrial due to one juror preventing a unanimous verdict
Michael C. Hall: ‘Twenty years have passed for Dexter and for me, and with age come struggles, wisdom, battle scars...’
The actor reflects on the serial killer’s two decades on television and what the role has meant for his career. ‘He’s the character with whom I’ll always be associated,’ he says
Ten European countries share evidence on alleged torture of Gaza flotilla activists
Israeli forces are accused of kidnapping, sexual assault and other abuses during and after the interception of Gaza-bound aid missions
Goodbye screens, hello rings: The new generation of inconspicuous devices
The unstoppable rise of rings or bracelets for tracking our steps and pulse rates raises the question of whether we are in tune with our bodies or have simply found another way to obsess over them
My testosterone levels are low… so what? Why the ‘softboy’ is suddenly being celebrated
Studies confirm that levels of this hormone have declined, but none link it to the so-called ‘masculinity crisis.’ Amidst an era of ‘gymbros’ and virility, many are demanding something revolutionary: just being normal
Susan Sarandon: ‘Sometimes people call me a communist. I think that’s just their way of saying someone is out of their mind’
This grande dame of the screen has seen it all. Yet after more than 100 films, she still has an appetite for curiosity and activism. She spoke to EL PAÍS about ‘Thelma and Louise,’ Zohran Mamdani, and the lessons life has taught her
Neurodivergent: the trendy label for brains that depart from the norm
The term started as a euphemism for autistic people, but has become a catch-all for a myriad of disorders and differences
Trailblazing, sexualized, legendary: Lara Croft and ‘Tomb Raider’ celebrate 30 years of adventure
With two new video games on the way and a TV series in production, the archaeologist is marking three decades in which she has become a cultural phenomenon and forever changed the history of her field
How the US midterms could reshape the outlook for the dollar, bonds and Wall Street
Polls point to a Democratic victory that could lead to greater scrutiny of AI and shape expectations for the 2028 presidential race, while doing little to ease concerns over the country’s debt burden
‘It’s the inflation, stupid’: US voters sour on the economy despite economic growth
The Trump administration’s chaotic tariff policy and the war with Iran have driven up prices and eroded families’ purchasing power, widening inequality. Even so, the United States remains one of the world’s fastest-growing major economies and is expected to stay that way this year and next thanks to the AI boom
Ugly, unloved and controversial: The real estate fiasco of Paris’s tallest skyscraper
The ambitious renovation project for the Montparnasse building was due to start this autumn, but a majority of the owners rejected the plan due to its high cost
Brian May, Queen guitarist and astrophysicist: ‘To be a complete human being, you need art and science’
The scientist and Starmus founder resumed his research on interplanetary dust 30 years after putting it on hold for a life in music
The ‘Borges protein’ reveals how to alleviate age-related memory loss
A monumental study involving millions of fruit flies shows that the same type of proteins associated with neurodegenerative diseases are involved in forming memories, and points to how to protect them in old age
Small avocado growers’ strike cuts Mexican exports to the United States
The protest, which is demanding that avocado prices be raised to 45 pesos a kilogram, has nearly halved shipments to its main export market
Christopher Lloyd, the legendary Doc from ‘Back to the Future’, opens up about his addictions in his memoir
The 88-year-old actor reflects on his lonely childhood in Connecticut, his move to New York in the 1960s, his 50-year career and his struggles with alcohol and drugs in ‘In My Own Time: A Memoir’
‘I watched up and down and I looked at his ass...’: Why Trump seems obsessed with praising male physiques
At his rallies, the US president praises his allies’ faces and physiques in an attempt to link masculine features with leadership ability
An empty airport, shuttered storefronts and abandoned hotels: The tourism decline in Tulum is worsening
Flight cancellations make it harder for visitors to return to the jewel of the Riviera Maya, which has lost its shine because of factors such as high prices and the arrival of sargassum
Studio Ghibli’s obsession with food: Preparing and tasting every bite before drawing it
Since its founding in 1985, it has created iconic images that highlight Miyazaki’s meticulous approach to depicting meals
Scientists alarmed by dozens of whale deaths along Argentina’s coast
An unusual die-off of both calves and adult southern right whales has been detected in Patagonian waters since July, prompting investigations into the effects of a bacterium and harmful algal blooms
Chinese women seek to break out of traditional roles
Working quietly against the censorship of feminist content online, bookstores, bars and cafés offer spaces to share experiences and question inequalities
The story of Billy Childish, a tormented British punk icon: ‘Professional art kills art’
The musician recently visited the Spanish city of Benidorm to perform at the Funtastic Festival. And, a couple of years ago, a book came out that chronicles his turbulent life
Working to change the culture from within in Argentine women’s soccer
Vélez Sarsfield and Huracán have both faced allegations of gender-based violence. The women in charge are pushing for protocols, but they insist there is still much to be done
Steve McQueen, artist: ‘We live in an era dominated by fear; I am interested in love’
At the Guggenheim Bilbao, the British filmmaker presents ’66 76 26,’ a sound installation that layers the voices of Nina Simone and David Bowie singing ‘Wild Is the Wind’ in a meditation on longing, space and time
The Madrid bear sculpture meant for a Miami roundabout that ended up inside a restaurant instead
In 2022 Isabel Díaz Ayuso traveled to the Florida city and announced an upcoming tribute to the Spanish region she presides. But the ‘Comunidad de Madrid Square’ never materialized
Héctor Socas, astrophysicist: ‘If a more advanced civilization contacted us, they should be more afraid of us than we are of them’
Artificial intelligence, extraterrestrial life, the climate crisis, the future of work and global governance. This science communicator uses the lens of science to tackle a much broader question: what kind of civilization do we want to be?
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