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▲ Aunque su representativo nunca ha participado en una Copa del Mundo, cientos de aficionados ondearon banderas egipcias mientras presenciaban el partido contra la Albiceleste, que derrotó 3-2 a los Faraones, en una pantalla gigante.Foto Ap De la redacción   Periódico La JornadaJueves 9 de julio de 2026, p. 3 Cientos de aficionados al futbol en Gaza observaron el partido de octavos de final de la Copa del Mundo entre Argentina y Egipto en medio de las ruinas de edificios en Nuseirat. De acuerdo con diversos videos y fotografías, fanáticos con banderas egipcias presenciaron el cotejo en una pantalla gigante…

Dora Villanueva   Periódico La JornadaJueves 9 de julio de 2026, p. 15 México lideró el recorte a los estimados de crecimiento del Fondo Monetario Internacional (FMI), sólo seguido de Canadá. El organismo ajustó sus previsiones sobre la economía global para este año y el próximo, pero en términos acumulados, el panorama global no vio una baja. De hecho, los datos muestran que son los principales socios comerciales de Estados Unidos los más afectados en sus perspectivas de expansión para este bienio. En la actualización de sus proyecciones de crecimiento, el FMI sostiene que en México “la incertidumbre seguirá limitando…

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Over the last month, Democratic socialists have notched victories in the liberal strongholds of New York City, Washington, D.C., and Denver. Now Francesca Hong, a single mother who has worked as a dishwasher and line cook, is trying to do the same with her campaign for governor in Wisconsin, a swing state known for razor-thin election margins where winning over moderate, independent voters is crucial. Hong’s candidacy has turned the Democratic primary on Aug. 11 into the latest test of just how far left voters are willing to go in the November midterms. “We do this…

Philippine Airlines (PAL) is expanding its North American network with additional nonstop flights to Vancouver, Toronto and New York from Manila. This will provide customers with more travel options and strengthen connectivity between the Philippines/Southeast Asia and Canada/the United States. PAL will increase the Manila–Vancouver services from seven to 10 weekly flights effective Nov. 17; 2026; it will increase the Manila–Toronto services from three to four flights per week as of Dec. 5, 2026; and it will also increase the Manila–New York (JFK) services from three to four weekly flights effective Dec. 2, 2026. A fifth weekly flight will be…

In the middle of a record-breaking heatwave with wildfires burning in several parts of the country, here’s how to find out where they are and the risk level where you live. With soaring temperatures and little rainfall, Spain often suffers wildfires over the summer season. This year’s fire season started early, however, with blazes in Castellón province forcing the evacuation of locals. Nearby, the Catalonia government recently lifted a lockdown that confined 12,000 residents to their homes as firefighters managed to contain the blaze that broke out in La Bisbal d’Emporda, 12 miles from the popular Costa Brava coastline.…

The search is on. The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has launched a global initiative designed to identify and celebrate the landmarks and buildings created since 1801 that have had the greatest impact on travel and tourism, local communities and economic development and continue to redefine the future of destinations around the world. The WTTC’s 7 Contemporary Wonders of the World campaign give people around the world the opportunity to nominate and help select the places that best define the modern age of travel. As well, the campaign aims to establish a new global benchmark for contemporary wonders, recognising…

Javier Milei is looking to deepen his unconditional alignment with Donald Trump. The president of Argentina follows the geopolitical viewpoints of the U.S. leader, has made Trump’s friends and enemies his own, and even signed a free trade agreement with him, having visited the United States 17 times since his election. And now, Milei seeks to adopt the same mechanism for ordering a halt to public spending when budget appropriations run out or expire — a process known in the United States as a government shutdown.“We are working on bringing about a shutdown of the executive branch — or more…

Elvi Cal is joining the Snowbird Advisor team, taking on the role of Director of Travel Partnerships in a consulting capacity. Cal, a travel industry veteran, will be overseeing partnerships with DMOs, Tourist Boards, Airlines, Cruise Lines, Tour Operators and other providers who want to reach the rapidly growing Canadian snowbird market. Stephen Fine, President and Founder, Snowbird Advisor, said: “We are thrilled to have Elvi join the Snowbird Advisor team to oversee and grow our travel partnerships program. His decades of experience and expertise working with DMOs, tourist boards and other travel providers will be a tremendous asset to…

09/07/2026 – Jan-Eric Mack’s film, the first Swiss title ever in the Crystal Globe competition, follows the unraveling of a mother after her two children are sent to foster careAnna Schinz in A Happy FamilyFor his solo debut, Jan-Eric Mack makes history with A Happy Family, billed as the first Swiss film in Karlovy Vary’s Crystal Globe competition. With an initially intriguing premise, the film falls short in allowing us to connect with Mack’s Swiss single mother protagonist Niki (Anna Schinz), largely owing to a clunky script (credited to Schinz, Nikita Afanasjew, Eva Kienholz and Mack). Over a two-hour runtime,…

Windstar Cruises has unveiled More Reasons to Say Yes — a limited-time offer that makes saying yes to an intimate yacht voyage even easier. Available on new bookings made between July 1 and Nov. 17, 2026, the promotion combines a complimentary All-Inclusive upgrade worth more than $1,300 for two guests on a 7-night voyage, a reduced $300 per stateroom deposit, and additional loyalty savings for Yacht Club Members — all while putting the spotlight on Windstar’s most compelling voyages across the Caribbean, Tahiti, the Canary Islands and Greece. Janet Bava, chief commercial officer at Windstar Cruises, said that: “At Windstar, the destination is always the reason…