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Associated Press
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
Pamplona holds opening bull run during San Fermín festival
PAMPLONA, Spain (AP) — Thousands of daredevils ran, skidded and tumbled out of the way of six charging bulls at the opening run of the San Fermín festival Monday. It was the first of nine morning runs during the famous celebrations held in the northern Spanish city of Pamplona. The bulls pounded along the twisting cobblestone streets after being led by six steers. Up to 4,000 runners take part in each bull run, which takes place over 846 meters (2,775 feet) and can last three to four minutes. Most runners wear the traditional garb of white trousers and shirt with red sash and neckerchief. The expert Spanish runners try to sprint just in front of the bull's horns for a few death-defying seconds while egging the animal on with a rolled newspaper. Thousands of spectators watch from balconies and wooden barricades along the course. Millions more follow the visceral spectacle on live television. While gorings are not rare, many more people are bruised and injured in falls and pileups with each other. Medics rush in to treat the injured and take the seriously hurt to a hospital. Unofficial records say at least 15 people have died in the bull runs over the past century. The deadliest day on record was July 13, 1980, when four runners were killed by two bulls. The last death was in 2009. The rest of each day is for eating, drinking, dancing and cultural entertainment, including bull fights where the animals that run in the morning are slain in the bull ring by professional matadors each afternoon. The festival was made internationally famous by Ernest Hemingway's classic 1926 novel 'The Sun Also Rises' about American bohemians wasting away in Europe. ___ Wilson reported from Barcelona, Spain.
Daily Mail
05-07-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Diogo Jota mourners turn on Cristiano Ronaldo saying they are 'sad' and 'disappointed' that he didn't go to funeral
In the Portuguese cemetery of Gondomar, where Diogo Jota and his brother were laid to rest today, the smell of flowers is overpowering. Liverpool winger Jota, 28, and his brother Andre Silva, 25, were killed when their Lamborghini crashed in the early hours of Thursday morning in northern Spain. Just 11 days before, Jota married his childhood sweetheart Rute Cardoso, also 28, who is the mother of his two sons Dinis, four, and Duarte, two as well as his baby daughter Mafalda, who is just eight months old. Almost every person who spoke to the Mail told of their anguish at the thought of the brother's parents losing two sons and of Jota's new bride losing the love of her life. But while his distraught family and the whole of Portugal mourned, one notable face was missing - Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal's talismanic striker, was not at the funeral or the wake. This afternoon, furious mourners criticised the Portugal captain for not attending. Liliana Monteito, 44, paid her respects to Jota and his brother at the cemetery after the funeral with her son Paulo, 16. Liliana told MailOnline: 'He's the captain of the team. It's really sad to see all the [players from] Liverpool come here to Portugal but [from] the Portuguese team, only a few players come. I saw many fake videos of him coming here but it didn't happen. 'I feel there was low support from the Portuguese team. It's really, really sad for the family and also for Portugal.' After the funeral, Portugal manager Roberto Martinez said: 'These are really, really sad days, as you can imagine. 'But today we showed we are a large, close family. We are Portugal and it was esssential for us that for Andre Silva and Diogo Jota, we are together and we will always be together. 'Their spirit will be with us forever.' However, Liliana said the fact Ronaldo and other members of the Portugal squad did not come told another story. She said: 'We didn't see a team. Not at all.' Other fans told MailOnline at their sadness that their greatest player had not shown his support in this most tragic hour. Portugal fan Ines Almeida was seen in tears at Diogo Jota and Andre Silva's wake yesterday. Today, she watched the funeral from the road in front of the church. She said she was angry at the Portuguese captain for not showing his face. Porto fan Martim Fonseca, who also stood outside the church, said: 'It's a surprise we didn't see him here. It's sad.' Ines is seen wrapped in the Portuguese flag as she appeared emotional during a public wake for Jota and his brother Andre on Friday Portugal fan Carla Matos was watching the funeral with her son Alfonso and husband Paulo. She said her son was 'disappointed' that Ronaldo wasn't at the funeral. Carla added: 'We are very upset. I'm surprised he didn't come.' Cristiano has been holidaying Majorca, with videos supposedly showing him swimming of the coast of the Meditterranean island, Majorcan newspaper Ultima Hora reported on Friday. It went on to report the Portuguese star had been seen in the upmarket resort of Illetes on Majorca's south-west coastline and the port of Andratx on board his £5.5 million 88-feet long Azimut Grande yacht. Cristiano last holidayed in Majorca with his family three years ago. Liverpool stars Virgil van Dijk, Andy Robertson and manager Arne Slot travelled to Portugal to pay their respects, while other teammates including Alexis Mac Allister, Curtis Jones and Harvey Elliott joined them. Manchester City 's Bernardo Silva and Ruben Dias and Manchester United 's back Diogo Dalot and Bruno Fernandes all Portuguese national team players, were among the footballers who packed into the church this morning - the Igreja Matriz de Gondomar. Portugal internationals Joao Cancelo and Ruben Neves, seen in tears on Friday night before their Club World Cup clash in Orlando, also made it to the church on time along with Portugal manager Roberto Martinez. Thousands lined the streets today to pay tribute to the two brothers from Gondomar, near Porto. When the Liverpool team arrived, they were greeted with applause from the crowd. The Penafiel team, who Jota's brother Andre wore the number 30 shirt for, received a similar welcome. The crowds fell silent at 10am today as the Jota family bore the two brothers' coffins into the parish church. Jota's wife of just 11 days, Rute Cardoso, 28, had to be held up by a friend as she wept and clung onto her husband's casket. Dressed completely in white less than two weeks after their wedding, she clutched a cream-coloured rose as she bravely walked past the crowds into the church. During the service, the bishop of Porto, Manuel Linda spoke directly to Jota's children, who didn't not attend the service. He said: 'Dear Dinis, Mafalda and Duarte, children who are not here. 'Right now you suffer immensely or maybe not because you don't realise it. I will pray a lot for you. 'Those who suffer a lot are your mother and your grandparents. Seeing the remains of a child must be a great torment, but when there are two coffins there are no words. 'But there are feelings. We are here to say that we also suffer a lot. We are here affectionately with you. It's human to cry.' He added: 'Your father married 11 days before this event. If it's hard to see an adult cry, it's harder to see a child. 'I send you a special greeting for your mother and grandparents. I'm with you but Jesus is also with you.' The brothers were buried in Gondomar's cemetery. Their family will hold a seventh day mass to share stories and pray for them on July 9.
Forbes
26-06-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Chef José Andrés Shows Us Why Asturias Is Spain's Unsung Culinary Haven
José Andrés Daniel Seung Lee With restaurants and humanitarian missions around the world, Chef José Andrés is globally renowned but always returns to his birthplace, Asturias, to reconnect with his roots. This lesser-known region in norther Spain is where his passion for food first began, inspired by its abundance; fresh seafood on the coast, cave-aged mountain cheeses, plentiful produce, and orchard-grown cider. On a recent trip with Capital One and PRIOR, Andrés shared an insider's look at the region's culinary richness. As we explore Asturias through his eyes and palate, don't be surprised if you want to plan your next culinary getaway here. 'The land of my birth, Asturias, is a beautiful, ancient kingdom between the mountains and the sea,' says Andrés. 'If you want the natural beauty of both mountains and oceans — and great food — you need to plan a vacation to this tiny corner of Spain.' Born in a small town called Mieres del Camín just south of the town of Oviedo, Andrés left the region as a child but the tastes and emotions surrounding Asturias never left him. 'I think Asturians are very simple, very welcoming, very honest people,' says Andrés. 'We've always been isolated by the mountains, but when people come to visit us, we welcome them in with a glass of sidra and a toothpick of chorizo. Asturian Cider Factory Daniel Seung Lee Of course, a trip to a cider factory was part of the itinerary the chef developed together with PRIOR, a luxury travel company which creates bespoke itineraries that lets travelers experience destinations like a local. Later this year, Capital One cardholders have a chance to explore the Scottish Highlands with golfer Colin Montgomorie or dive into design and entertaining with tastemaker Athena Calderone. Another absolute must was tasting the region's most esteemed dishes, Fabada Asturiana, made with beans from Asturias with tender, thin skins, cooked with chorizo, morcilla, bacon, pimentón, and garlic. The hearty dish is rich and filling, the type of meal to power a mountain hike in Asturias. Fabada Asturiana Daniel Seung Lee The itinerary also took guests behind the scenes of one of Spain's largest fish markets where a rich bounty of anchovies, crustaceans, and other seafood is delivered daily. Fishermen and fishmongers welcomed Andrés back as their culinary hometown hero while Capital One cardholders had a chance to see the daily bidding and selling process for the best fish and got try the freshest seafood, including unsightly but highly tasty gooseneck barnacles. Other highlights also included a stop in a secluded cheese cave and dinners at Michelin-starred restaurants that Andrés selected and is friends with the chefs. Asturian Cheese Cave Daniel Seung Lee In 2018 Andrés traveled with culinary legend Anthony Bourdain to Asturias to film an episode of Parts Unknown . While there they ate seafood, fabada, cheese, drank cider and even sang. It was a memorable few days where one chef showed the delicacies of his birthplace. 'Oh man, that was such a magical time. I have so many good memories from that trip,' says Andrés. 'It was one of my best moments with one of my best friends; when the episode aired, I watched with tears in my eyes, remembering what we had shared.' José Andres at Asturian Fish Market Daniel Seung Lee Asturias isn't just enticing to the tastebuds, it's also a treat to the eyes as you can wake up seeing the rugged peaks the Picos de Europa or smell the salty breeze of the Cantabrian Sea a quaint coastal village. Once its own kingdom, the 'Asturias es España; lo demás es tierra conquistada' (Asturias is Spain, the rest is conquered land) speaks to the deep pride in the region with its own unique culture and history. There's even an Asturian national anthem. From something as simple as eating freshly picked L'Arbeyu peas to enjoying luxurious caviar in freshly oysters, the spirit of Asturias was reflected in every dish, every story told by Chef José Andrés and every warm welcome at the local restaurants. Traveling with Andrés to his home region immersed guests into the heart of Asturias not as tourists but as honorary locals.
Reuters
25-06-2025
- Business
- Reuters
Chilean lithium miner SQM begins laying off 5% of local workforce
SANTIAGO, June 25 (Reuters) - Chilean lithium miner SQM ( opens new tab has begun laying off workers in its Chilean operations, according to a union memo to workers seen by Reuters on Wednesday. A union source said the dismissals would amount to 5% of its workforce nationwide. SQM employs 8,344 people in Chile and elsewhere, with three-quarters working at the northern Chile operations where it extracts lithium, a key battery metal. SQM declined to comment.
Washington Post
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Washington Post
5 bodies appearing to be missing musicians of Mexican regional music band found near Texas border
CIUDAD VICTORIA, Mexico — Five bodies that appeared to be members of a Mexican regional music group who had gone missing were found in the northern city of Reynosa, along the Texas border, authorities said on Thursday. The musicians from the band Grupo Fugitivo, which played at parties and local dances in the region, had been reported missing since Sunday.
