Beijing half-marathon probes 'embarrassing' win by Chinese runner

Society 2024-04-18

Beijing half-marathon probes 'embarrassing' win by Chinese runner

Cheating is a problem in Chinese long-distance running events. In a 2018 Shenzhen half-marathon, 258 runners cheated by taking shortcuts. During the 2019 Xuzhou International Marathon, a woman ignored officials' orders to dismount a rental bike.

Chilean activists rally in global protest against animal abuse in China

Society 2024-04-10

Chilean activists rally in global protest against animal abuse in China

Activists called on the Chinese authorities to end 'online animal abuse,' where users can pay money for videos of dogs and cats enduring torture.

In inflation-hit Buenos Aires, tango enthusiasts sway the blues away

Society 2023-11-17

In inflation-hit Buenos Aires, tango enthusiasts sway the blues away

The escalating hardships in Argentina are prompting some individuals to seek solace in the embrace of a dance partner at venues known as 'milongas'.

Millions of cats slaughtered by China's underground feline meat trade

Society 2023-11-14

Millions of cats slaughtered by China's underground feline meat trade

Approximately four million of the beloved companion animals fall victim to the racket in illegal meat every year.

TikTok is key recruitment tool for human traffickers in the Darien Gap

Society 2023-11-07

TikTok is key recruitment tool for human traffickers in the Darien Gap

Mafias deceptively use social media to promote their guided tours as 'humanitarian aid', but in reality migrants often fall victim to robbery, extortion, sexual assault and even murder.

Drought in the Amazon uncovers ancient engravings in Brazil

Society 2023-10-30

Drought in the Amazon uncovers ancient engravings in Brazil

Most of the engravings are of human faces, some of them rectangular and others oval, with smiles or grim expressions.

Guatemalans commit to farming as a strategy against migration

Society 2023-10-26

Guatemalans commit to farming as a strategy against migration

Some embarked on the journey, enduring the harsh treatment from human traffickers, while others were detained and deported. Now they are determined to stay and make it work.

Addressing food shortages in Cuba through plant-filtered pond fish farming

Society 2023-10-25

Addressing food shortages in Cuba through plant-filtered pond fish farming

The communist nation is experiencing its worst economic crisis in three decades, with shortages of food, medicine and fuel.

Colombian plasticine artist captures 'complex' migration in the Americas

Society 2023-10-19

Colombian plasticine artist captures 'complex' migration in the Americas

His miniature artworks vividly depict a common scene at the 'Loma de las Banderas,' a significant point that symbolizes the start of the perilous journey through the treacherous Darien jungle.

Young Cubans spurn role as guardians of the revolution

Society 2023-10-12

Young Cubans spurn role as guardians of the revolution

Support for ideological neighborhood associations has dwindled, particularly following a severe economic crisis that has significantly reduced purchasing power.