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Over 30,000 revellers, mostly British, fill Benidorm’s streets for Europe’s biggest Fancy Dress Party
PUBLISHED: 2025-11-14 05:00:48More than 30,000 people — the vast majority of them British holidaymakers — filled the streets of Benidorm’s Rincón de Loix on Thursday November 13 for the world-famous Fancy Dress Party. The colourful and energetic event, which has become one of the most anticipated dates on the resort’s social calendar, once again transformed the area into a sea of costumes, laughter, and music.
The Fancy Dress Party has been celebrated for over three decades and takes place the day after Les Festes Majors Patronals, Benidorm’s patron saint festivities. Organised by the area’s hotels, bars and entertainment venues, with the support of Abreca-Cobreca and Benidorm Town Hall, the event has evolved from a small gathering of British friends into what is now regarded as the largest fancy dress celebration in Europe.
Local authorities join the celebrations
Benidorm mayor Toni Pérez attended alongside the councillor for Citizen Safety and Events, Jesús Carrobles, and other local representatives, including the president of Hosbec, Fede Fuster; secretary general, Nuria Montes; Visit Benidorm manager, Leire Bilbao; and senior officers from both the National and Local Police. The mayor highlighted that this 31st edition reflected “the spirit of fun and friendship that has made Benidorm a second home for so many British visitors”.
To ensure everyone’s safety, traffic restrictions were in place from midday, with the Local Police reinforcing their presence by deploying 30 additional officers, supported by the National Police, firefighters, Civil Protection and medical teams. Streets were closed progressively as crowds swelled, particularly around Mallorca, Gerona and Lepanto streets, where the main entertainment zone was set up.
A colourful parade and lively atmosphere
The highlight of the afternoon was the colourful float parade along Calle Gerona, featuring around 15 floats, dance groups, batucadas and live performances. More than 50 venues from across Benidorm took part, offering themed parties, music, and special promotions to mark the occasion.
Councillor Jesús Carrobles praised the “exemplary coordination between hospitality venues, security forces and emergency services”, while organisers emphasised the event’s growing international appeal. “Each year, more Spaniards and visitors from other countries join in,” they said, “but it’s still the British community that gives this event its unique identity.”
Extending the celebrations and Benidorm’s festive spirit
Although Thursday was the main celebration day, activities continued throughout the weekend, giving visitors even more opportunities to enjoy Benidorm’s world-renowned party atmosphere and extending the economic benefits across the city’s hospitality sector.
The Fancy Dress Party once again reaffirmed Benidorm’s reputation as Europe’s capital of fun, friendship and unforgettable celebrations.
Benidorm’s patron saint festivities set the stage
The Fancy Dress Party traditionally takes place the day after Les Festes Majors Patronals, Benidorm’s most important local celebration honouring the town’s patron saints, the Virgin of the Sufragio and Saint James. Over five days, the city comes alive with religious processions, parades, live music, fireworks, and traditional dances that attract thousands of residents and visitors alike. These festivities, deeply rooted in Benidorm’s culture and identity, culminate in a spectacular fireworks display and pave the way for the more informal, light-hearted Fancy Dress celebration that follows — a seamless blend of local tradition and international fun that perfectly captures the spirit of Benidorm.
Police issue safety recommendations for partygoers
Ahead of the Fancy Dress Party, Benidorm’s Local Police issued a series of safety recommendations to ensure a smooth and enjoyable celebration for everyone. Visitors were advised to use public transport or walk to the Rincón de Loix area, as many surrounding streets were closed to traffic. The police also urged revellers to stay hydrated, respect security cordons, and avoid glass bottles or large bags to speed up entry at checkpoints. Lost property points and first aid stations were set up throughout the area, and officers reminded participants to look after their belongings and celebrate responsibly. Authorities emphasised that cooperation between partygoers and emergency teams was key to maintaining Benidorm’s reputation as a safe and welcoming destination for all.
Alcaraz clinches ATP Year-End number one honours for second time
PUBLISHED: 2025-11-14 00:00:00Turin [Italy], November 14 (ANI): The Spanish sensation clinched the ATP Year-End world number one honours by defeating Lorenzo Musetti in his ATP Finals group stage match and continued his undefeated run in the season-ending competition.
Not only did Alcaraz move to the semifinals, but he also upstaged Jannik Sinner to secure the year-end top rank honours for the second time in his career.
'It means the world to me, to be honest. The year-end No. 1 is always a goal,' Alcaraz said as quoted by ATP's official website.
'At the beginning of the year, I saw the number one really, really far away [with] Jannik winning almost every tournament he plays. But from the middle of the season 'til now, I gave myself the goal for the No. 1 because I thought it was there. I had the chance to play great tennis in a lot of tournaments in a row, which put me in a position to be close to Jannik for the number one spot.'
'Then in the last three, four tournaments of the year, I was fighting toe to toe with Jannik for this spot, and then finally I got it. For me, it means everything,' he concluded.
It has been an incredible 2025 for Alcaraz, who, back in 2022, became the youngest since 1973 to end the year as world number one. He is just the second active player with multiple year-end top finishes, joining Serbian icon and rival Novak Djokovic (8).
Alcaraz kickstarted the year with a quarterfinal finish at the Australian Open, the only major he has never conquered. However, after this setback, he has been dominant, securing eight titles in 2025, a tour-leading feat that includes two Grand Slams: the French Open and the US Open.
He has also bagged two ATP Masters 1000 events at Monte-Carlo, Rome and Cincinnati and three ATP 500 tournaments at Rotterdam, Queen's Club and Tokyo. These eight titles are the most he has won in a season.
After winning his two Grand Slam titles this year, he has become the second-youngest player in the Open Era, after Bjorn Borg, to lift six titles. Borg, like Alcaraz, was also 22 when he reached this milestone.
The most memorable match Alcaraz has had this year came during the French Open final, saving three championship points in the final against Sinner. The title clash was the longest in the tournament's history, lasting five hours and 29 minutes.
He dropped just one set at the US Open and became the youngest of four men to earn multiple majors on clay, grass, and hard courts, alongside Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, and Mats Wilander.
Alcaraz has been ultra-consistent this year, reaching the finals of nine successive tournaments from the Monte Carlo Masters back in April to the Japan Open in September. He has also won 17 consecutive ATP Masters 1000 matches from the beginning of the Monte Carlo Open through his title win at the Cincinnati Open. Only Djokovic, Nadal, Roger Federer, and Pete Sampras have had better win streaks since the introduction of ATP Masters 1000 competitions in 1990.
ATP Chairman Andrea Gaudenzi said: 'Ending the season as the No. 1 player in the world is an incredible achievement--one that only 19 players have accomplished in more than 50 years of history. To do it twice by the age of 22 makes it even more special. It speaks not only to Carlos' exceptional talent but to his relentless drive to improve and his determination to compete against the very best. He should be immensely proud of what he's achieved, and we look forward to watching him continue to inspire fans around the world.'
Alcaraz has conquered the 'Jimmy Connors Group' undefeated and will take on the winner of Alexander Zverev and Felix Auger-Aliassime on Saturday in the semi-finals. Alcaraz will be aiming for his first ATP Finals title. (ANI)
Chevron cuts capex, raises efficiency goals after Hess merger
PUBLISHED: 2025-11-14 00:00:00HOUSTON, Texas: Chevron announced on November 12 that it aims to grow free cash flow by more than 10 percent annually through 2030 while expanding oil and gas production and cutting costs and capital spending.
The updated guidance, unveiled at the company's investor day, marks the latest step in Chevron's push to operate more efficiently after a restructuring and layoffs earlier this year.
Chevron completed its US$55 billion acquisition of Hess in July, a year later than planned, which had delayed its long-term outlook. Its shares are up 7.8 percent this year, trailing rivals Exxon Mobil and Shell.
\"Our advantaged assets, strong balance sheet, and disciplined capital program provide the foundation to thrive in any price environment,\" said Chief Financial Officer Eimear Bonner.
Assuming Brent crude prices average $70 a barrel, Chevron expects both free cash flow and earnings per share to grow by more than 10 percent annually through 2030. Oil and gas output is projected to rise two percent to three percent per year from its current 4.1 million barrels of oil equivalent per day.
Chevron lowered its planned annual capital spending to $18 to $21 billion, down from $19 to $22 billion, and raised its cost-cutting target to $3 to $4 billion by the end of next year, $1 billion higher than before.
Bonner said upstream divestments and business simplification will yield $2 billion in savings by the end of this year, with another $1 billion expected from technology that allows remote monitoring of operations. \"We're confident in increasing the range because we're already halfway there with the work that's underway,\" she said.
Chevron also said it can fund both capital spending and dividends through 2030 even if Brent crude falls to around $50 a barrel.
The company's first project to power an AI data center using natural gas will be built in West Texas and is targeted to begin operations by 2027. Chevron is in talks with potential customers, including tech companies such as OpenAI and Meta, and expects a final investment decision early next year.
Chevron will also boost annual exploration spending and use AI to speed up data analysis, as exploration projects often take years to complete.
Bird Flu & Egg Prices
PUBLISHED: 2025-11-13 06:58:09Have you seen how expensive eggs have become? Well, the reason behind it are cases of bird flu in Europe and Spain.
Granada has spent the last two and a half years free of the H5N1 virus but poultry farmers are now ‘more nervous than a turkey at Christmas’ about should the virus get hold of the province.
The Ministerio de Agricultura, Pesca y Alimentación announced the prohibition of rearing free-range chickens in areas of risk in Andalucia, Castilla y León and Cataluña, where there have been outbreaks. Granada is not one of these risk area… yet. This discision was taken because of the risk of contagion from migratory birds.
Granada is a heavy weight in the poultry business, especially in the north of the province and on the border with Almería, where they specialise in chicken meat rather than eggs.
It’s the small-scale, poultry farmers that are the most worried because if a case is detected amongst their birds, they would have to put them all down; an economic blow that a small business can’t survive.
Granada has 4,337 poultry farms, which represents 24% of the total in the whole of Andalucia, so you can see why an outbreak of bird flu in the province would be a disaster.
However, the majority (3,570) of those poultry farms are not really farms but rather families who keep lots of chickens for eggs and meat for themselves and not as a business. There are 193 poultry farms who produce chicken meat, 17 turkey-meat ones and other kinds of edible birds.
Finally, going back to the price of eggs, so far, more that 2.5 million hens have been destroyed in the whole of Spain, which has caused an increase of 31% in their price.
(News: Granada, Andalucia)
Keywords: Bird Flu, H5N1, Poultry Farms, Birds Put Down, Eggs, Price, Turkey
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Cosmic Justice?
PUBLISHED: 2025-11-13 06:53:40A repeat offender, with over 100 offences under his belt, met his end after trying to beat up his girlfriend in the street; he was set upon by a group of men who beat the crap out of him.
The deceased, Abraham M. H., actually died from a heart attack brought on by a combination of factors, in the early hours of last Sunday in a town in the province of Sevilla.
It was four in the morning and a wedding reception had just finished in El Coronil, which is a small town of just under 5,000 inhabitants.
Abraham and his partner had travelled from Massamagrell in Valencia to attend the wedding. Abraham had ingested a large amount of alcohol during the wedding reception. Inside, there had been a bit of a scuffle between El Kaki (Abraham’s nickname) and several other guests and then the argument continued outside.
For God knows what reason El Kaki grabbed his partner by the neck and hit her several times with a sharp object. A neighbour recorded the attack on his mobile phone from a window across the street. The footage showed how several people were shouting at him to leave her alone.
Three men managed to pry El Kaki off his girlfriend and set about him, kicking him and hitting him with two stools (no idea where they came from as this was outside). He fell to the floor but two of the men who had freed his girlfriend held him down until the Guardia Civil arrived.
Shortly after, El Kaki suffered a massive heart attack, brought on, the autopsy showed by his consumption of alcohol and drugs, rather than the well deserved beating that he had received.
Back at the scene, officers questioned around 20 witnesses of the scuffle inside the venue and also outside on the street. They also took statements from the two men who had hit El Kaki with the stools.
Furthermore, before the fight at the venue, the girlfriend had gone to the Guardia Civil post telling them that El Kaki (Abraham) had threatened to hurt her but she did not want to make a formal complaint/statement.
Abraham wasn’t a pleasant chap and had most of his neighbours in his barrio where he lived in Massamagrell living in fear of him. It is also relevant to the story as as a clarifying point, that Abraham was a Gypsy, which also explains the reaction by relatives of the girlfriend (also Gypsies) to her being attacked.
(News: El Colonil, Sevilla, Andalucia)
Keywords: Wedding Reception, Girlfriend, Attacked Aggressor, Beaten, Heart Attack, Gypsy
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Endangered vipers and mountain iguanas in rare company during key wildlife discussions
PUBLISHED: 2025-11-13 00:20:00Ethiopian mountain vipers, Galapagos iguanas and Brazil’s Pernambuco ' prized by violin bow makers ' are just three of more than 30 species that could be listed. special protection under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).
“As trade in wild animals and plants crosses borders between countries, efforts to regulate it require international cooperation to protect certain species from overexploitation. » » said CITES in a press release.
Today, the Convention covers trade in more than 40,000 species of wild animals and plants. CITES States Parties may add other species by submitting proposals which are reviewed at meetings held every three years.
“The proposals that will be discussed highlight how scientists continue to approach the conservation and sustainable use of species that are not only biologically unique, but also culturally, economically and ecologically important,” said Thea Carroll, head of the CITES Secretariat’s scientific unit, speaking in Geneva.
The final proposals expected to be discussed in the Uzbek city of Samarkand include a range of perennially endangered wildlife such as elephants and rhinos, as well as what must surely be the final candidate for CITES, the golden-bellied mangabey monkey.
Alongside these natural charmers, demands for additional protection include arguably less obvious candidates, including the giant Galli wasp ' measuring 32 centimeters ' moths, frogs, sea cucumbers, abalone and other commercially exploited aquatic species.
It has been 50 years since the CITES convention came into force, although it was conceived ten years earlier at a meeting of the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
The Convention is just one of many international agreements aimed at protecting the planet’s biodiversity. It specifically addresses the regulation of the international wildlife trade, estimated to be worth billions of dollars and comprising hundreds of millions of plant and animal specimens.
Success Stories
The Convention is responsible for conservation successes, including that of the South American vicuña ' a small camel ' and the Nile crocodile.
Their survival was ensured when CITES supported national efforts to transform their wool and skins respectively into valuable, sustainably managed products that benefit local communities.
Overexploitation for international trade poses a major threat to wildlife, but other risk factors include disease, pollution, habitat loss or fragmentation.
Who protects the protectors
The fundamental role of protecting biodiversity played by CITES has not protected it from a serious funding crisis for multilateral work around the world, warned the organization’s Secretary-General, Ivonne Higuero.
“We are all in trouble,” she told reporters in Geneva. “All UN entities are currently struggling with budgetary problems. There is a drop in contributions from member states, from our parties, and it is becoming very difficult for us to be able to function.”
Ms. Higuero added: “We have not received the expected contributions from the parties which were assessed according to the UN scale and, of course, we have arrears and payments. So that is one of the things that we will also discuss.”
Europe’s adaptation policies advance, but stronger action is needed to address growing climate risks
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Millions of lives at risk, warn UN food agencies, as hunger crisis worsens
PUBLISHED: 2025-11-13 11:15:16A report released by the two UN agencies on Tuesday identifies six that are at the highest risk of famine or catastrophic hunger: Sudan, Palestine, South Sudan, Mali, Haiti, and Yemen.
In these areas, some communities are projected to reach famine or near-famine conditions.Other countries of very high concern include the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Myanmar, Nigeria, Somalia, Syria, and Afghanistan.
Additional hotspots include Burkina Faso, Chad, Kenya, and the situation of Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh.
‘Famine is not inevitable’
Acute food insecurity means families cannot meet their basic food needs and often resort to desperate measures, such as skipping meals or selling essential possessions.
At Phase 4 (Emergency) and Phase 5 (Catastrophe/Famine), hunger becomes life-threatening.
“Famine is not inevitable,” said Cindy McCain, WFP Executive Director. “We have the tools and the knowledge to prevent it, but we need the resources and the political will to act now.”
Children are especially vulnerable. Malnutrition weakens immunity, making them more susceptible to disease and death. The report warns that delayed action will cost lives and increase humanitarian costs.
What’s driving the crisis?
The report highlights four main drivers:
Conflict and violence: The leading cause in 14 of the 16 hotspots.
Economic shocks: Fragile economies, high debt, and soaring food prices.
Climate extremes: Floods, droughts, and cyclones linked to La Niña conditions.
Reduced humanitarian aid: Funding shortfalls have forced ration cuts and limited malnutrition treatment.
“Conflict remains the single biggest driver of hunger,” said Dongyu Qu, FAO Director-General. “But climate shocks and economic instability are compounding the crisis, leaving millions with no safety net.”
What needs to happen now?
FAO and WFP call for urgent action to prevent famine:
Humanitarian assistance to save lives and livelihoods.
Anticipatory action—early interventions before crises escalate.
Investment in resilience to tackle root causes, not just symptoms.
The agencies stress that the international community faces a narrowing window to act. Failure to respond will deepen hunger, destabilize regions, and lead to preventable deaths.
How you can help
You can support efforts to fight hunger by:
Every contribution helps provide food, nutrition, and livelihood support to those most in need.
From Haiti to Ethiopia: the voices of climate displacement at COP30
PUBLISHED: 2025-11-14 01:47:00At COP30 in Belém, Brazil, the United Nations International Organization for Migration (IOM) is putting pressure on negotiators so that climate mobility is at the heart of adaptation plans.
“People and communities who choose to stay must be safe, and those who decide to move must have the opportunity to do so with dignity,” Ugochi Daniels, IOM Deputy Director General, said on Thursday.
In 80 countries, IOM runs projects that put local communities in charge of solutions. Ms Daniels hopes that COP30 will be “a turning point for placing human mobility as a key area of climate action”, particularly in national adaptation plans and financing for loss and damage.
“Ten seconds that changed my life forever”
For Robert Montinard of Haiti, this debate is personal. The 2010 earthquake lasted only 10 seconds, but shattered lives for generations. In search of safety, he fled to Brazil as a refugee. Today he runs the Mawon association, helping others rebuild far from home.
At COP30, Robert insists on one thing: the voices of refugees must be heard.
“We want to be part of the solution. We want migrants and refugees to be heard. Those affected by the consequences of climate change ' refugees, indigenous peoples, black communities, women ' have the solutions,” he said.
This week, Robert delivered a proposal to the First Lady of Brazil, Rosangela Janja da Silva, and the Minister of the Environment, Marina Silva. It calls for the creation of city climate councils, action against environmental racism and community brigades to respond to disasters.
He describes the fate of Haiti as “climate injustice”. The same hurricanes that hit Florida, he said, leave behind destruction in his homeland — but while the United States is rapidly rebuilding, buildings destroyed in the 2010 Haiti earthquake still lie in rubble.
A crisis fueling the conflict in Ethiopia
From another corner of the South, Makebib Tadesse notes the same trend in Ethiopia, where climate pressures are intensifying conflicts over land and resources.
He described a “continuing cycle of violence and displacement” as food and water become scarce. In northern Ethiopia, where he was born, the impact of climate change now rivals ' or even exceeds ' the devastation of the 1974-1991 civil war.
“Climate change is pushing people out of Ethiopia like never before,” he said.
Robert and Makebib are both part of the United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR) at COP30, alongside Venezuelan indigenous leader Gardenia Warao.
“Brazil’s opening to refugees must be celebrated”
Alfonso Herrera, Mexican actor and Goodwill Ambassador for Latin America to UNHCR, formerly known as the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, carries their message.
“The voices of refugees have been silenced ' and they must be heard,” he said. UN News.
Mr. Herrera traveled across the region ' from Mexico to Venezuela, Honduras and El Salvador ' to witness the human cost of climate displacement and the UN’s efforts to restore hope through education and legal support.
He believes that Brazil’s openness to welcoming refugees deserves to be recognized, especially “while so many other countries adopt a completely opposite attitude.”
As COP30 debates how to adapt to a changing planet, displaced people remind the world that climate action is not just about saving ecosystems: it is also about protecting lives, preserving dignity and ensuring that no one is left behind by the rising tide.
East report from Belémgiving you front row coverage of everything happening at COP30.
In Sudan, families are ‘running out of time’ as hunger spreads
PUBLISHED: 2025-11-14 00:46:00UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric took stock during the regular briefing to journalists in New York on Thursday.
The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary group Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have been fighting for power since April 2023, creating one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises.
“Unimaginable violence” in El Fasher
Violence has intensified in recent weeks after the capture of El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur state, by RSF, after a siege of more than a year.
PAM Sudan tweeted that while families continue to flee the city, teams remain on the ground to provide immediate assistance.
“We quickly deliver emergency food and nutrition products to hundreds of thousands of people. who are escaping unimaginable violence and hunger,” he said.
Access makes the difference
Mr. Dujarric recalled that famine was confirmed in El Fasher and Kadugli, capital of South Kordofan State, both largely cut off from aid.
“However, In nine other locations where WFP maintained constant access, famine-like conditions were reversed through sustained assistance“, he said.
“WFP highlights that where conflict has eased and humanitarian operations have expanded, hunger has decreased, demonstrating that consistent access makes the difference between starvation and actual recovery.”
Millions more may be affected
The UN agency is currently providing emergency food, cash and nutrition assistance each month to more than four million people in Sudan in previously hard-to-reach areas in four states: Darfur, Kordofan, Khartoum and Al Jazeera.
“With more resources, WFP could double its reach to eight million people every month and further reduce the risk of famine spreading to the hardest-hit areas,” he said.
“But without additional support, this fragile progress could quickly be reversed. »
Mr. Dujarric urged the international community “to continue to step up efforts, with the support and funding needed to help the people in Sudan who so desperately need help.”
Families “lack time”
Furthermore, the United Nations refugee agency, UNHCRlaunched an urgent appeal on Thursday for Sudanese civilians who are “now running out of time” as communities are cut off from aid.
The agency highlighted the plight of families who fled the fighting and mass atrocities reported in El Fasher.
“Children are hungry, parents are desperate… They need protection, security and humanitarian access,” UNHCR said in its statement. a tweet.
“Hostilities must end”: Guterres
This comes a day after the UN Secretary-General expressed grave concern over reports of mass atrocities in El Fasher and worsening violence in Kordofan.
António Guterres was speaking to journalists at the end of the joint annual conference between the UN and the African Union (AU), which was held on Wednesday in New York.
“The flow of weapons and fighters from external parties must be stopped. The flow of humanitarian aid must be able to quickly reach civilians in need. Hostilities must cease,” he said. said.
The Secretary-General called on the warring parties to engage with his Personal Envoy for Sudan “and take rapid and tangible steps towards a negotiated settlement.”
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