Some affectionally call Machala the ‘Banana Capital of the World.’ This port community on Ecuador’s Pacific coast is home to about a quarter million people and normally bustles with commercial activity. But not this weekend, not after the deadly quake.
Shazam! Fury Of The Gods proves disappointment on opening weekend in US
The superhero sequel, which stars Helen Mirren, took only 30 million US dollars at cinemas in the country.
Inquiry after The Independent reveals Britain told Afghans fleeing to UK to get papers stamped by Taliban
Exclusive: Ministry of Defence apologised ‘unreservedly for this error’ after telling 37 people they must get documents approved by Taliban
Australia’s Darling River filled with dead fish in Menindee – The Washington Post
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Farmers in drought-stricken southwest France invoke Saint-Gaudérique for rain
Faced with the worst droughts since 1959, farmers in the Catalan region of southwest France turned to their patron Saint-Gaudérique on Saturday to help bring on the rains, carrying the saint’s relics through the streets of Perpignan.
Israeli wounded in occupied West Bank shooting
Wounded Israeli and soldiers returned fire, wounding Palestinian gunman, who was arrested, Israeli army says.
India police tell Rahul Gandhi to give more details about Kashmir claims
Rahul Gandhi was visited by officers after raising the issue of sexual assaults in the disputed province.
‘Lost’ painting of George Washington found in basement
Historian Patricia E. Millen went down a rabbit hole in search of a “lost” painting of George Washington. Then she hit gold.
Iranian FM says ready for talks with Saudi counterpart, three locations proposed for negotiations
Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian says Tehran has proposed to Saudi Arabia three locations for a meeting at foreign minister level.
Elon Musk fact-checks Biden on tax claim
Twitter’s owner points out the falsehood of the president’s claim that US billionaires pay income taxes of only 3%
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