The streets of Rio de Janeiro have been littered with Fernanda Torres imitators. They drink beer,…
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Why ‘Emilia Pérez,’ a Film About Mexico, Flopped in Mexico
“Emilia Pérez,” the movie about a transgender Mexican cartel leader whoreconciles with her past, enters the…
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As Ramadan Nears, Syrians Feel the Pinch of a Cash Shortage
Days before the start of Ramadan, lines of people snaked down the stairs outside a bank…
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How Oscar-Nominated ‘I’m Still Here’ May Hold Brazil’s Military Accountable
“I’m Still Here” — the Oscar best picture nominee about the murder of a Brazilian congressman…
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How Canadians Are Directing Their Ire at the U.S. Over Trump’s Tariffs
Canada isn’t known for making a fuss, with niceness essentially part of its national brand. Not…
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Workers Strike Across Greece on Anniversary of Deadly Train Crash
A general strike in Greece on Friday halted trains and ferries, grounded flights and disrupted public…
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South Korean Police Investigate Japanese Woman for Kissing BTS Star Jin
The South Korean police have summoned a Japanese woman for questioning after she was accused of…
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China’s Military Puts Pacific on Notice as U.S. Priorities Shift
China has in recent weeks staged military drills off Australia and Vietnam, sending pointed warnings near…
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Biodiversity Talks in Rome End
While the Trump administration in Washington was cutting environmental programs, delegates at U.N. biodiversity talks in…
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