julio 2025

Russia and Ukraine agree prisoner swap, but little other progress in Istanbul talks

21 Jul

Prisoner exchange pact between Russia and Ukraine, Istanbul meeting achieves little else

Camila RojasInternacional

A fresh exchange of prisoners between Russia and Ukraine has been completed, offering a rare sign of cooperation between the two nations despite the broader lack of progress in formal negotiations. While the release of detainees has been welcomed by both sides, the wider talks held in Istanbul remain largely stalled, with few signs of a significant diplomatic breakthrough.The prisoner swap marks one of the few areas where Moscow and Kyiv have continued to find common ground since the full-scale conflict erupted. In this latest exchange, both countries repatriated dozens of individuals held in captivity. These exchanges often involve military…

Medieval knight’s complete skeleton discovered beneath Polish ice cream parlor

21 Jul

Discovery of medieval knight’s remains beneath Polish ice cream parlor

Camila RojasCiencia y Tecnología

A remarkable archaeological discovery has come to light in the heart of Poland, where the remains of a medieval knight were found beneath the site of what was once a popular ice cream parlor. This unexpected find has sparked intrigue among historians and local residents alike, offering a rare glimpse into the region’s layered past and its connection to feudal Europe.The uncovering took place amid regular renovation efforts in a town celebrated for its historic buildings and lively market scene. While laborers excavated beneath the edifice, they stumbled upon a stone sarcophagus lying far beneath the contemporary base. Further investigation…

Alcohol use is up among women — and health consequences have followed

21 Jul

Alcohol use climbs among women — and health issues are on the rise

Camila RojasSalud

Across the United States, alcohol use among women has increased significantly in recent years, prompting growing concern over the health implications. Once generally consuming less than men, women’s drinking habits have not only caught up in frequency, but also pose greater biological risks—even at lower levels of intake. This trend is especially notable among women in their 30s and 40s, who have increased binge drinking and reported more symptoms of alcohol use disorders than previous generations.Various factors seem to be contributing to this increase. There have been shifts in societal norms; women are now more inclined to postpone marriage and…

Violence is flaring again on the Thai-Cambodian border. Why is it so contentious?

21 Jul

The contentious Thai-Cambodian border: Why is violence rising again?

Camila RojasInternacional

Heightened tensions have resurfaced at the border of Thailand and Cambodia, reigniting a longstanding history of disputes centered around territorial rights, cultural legacy, and national honor. Although this is not a novel issue, the latest incidents are bringing focus back to a region frequently seen as a hotspot in Southeast Asia, especially in the vicinity of the ancient Preah Vihear temple.The boundary between Thailand and Cambodia has historically been a tense area, with ongoing conflicts spanning several decades. Central to these disputes is a modest parcel of territory close to the historic Khmer Hindu sanctuary of Preah Vihear, which is…

U.S.-funded contraceptives for poor nations to be burned in France, sources say

21 Jul

U.S.-funded birth control for poor countries will be incinerated in France, sources say

Camila RojasSalud

A large shipment of U.S.-funded contraceptives, valued at nearly $10 million and initially intended to support family planning efforts in low-income countries, is now slated for destruction in a medical waste facility in France. The decision comes after months of political and logistical gridlock that left the supplies—ranging from birth control pills to long-acting reversible contraceptives like implants and intrauterine devices—stranded in a European warehouse.The birth control supplies, acquired via an American foreign aid initiative aimed at enhancing worldwide access to reproductive health, became entangled in the aftermath of policy modifications subsequent to a change in U.S. administration. The current…