MANILA, Philippines—The Philippines, for decades, has been the stronghold of Catholicism in Asia, with almost 80 percent of the population identifying themselves as Roman Catholic. Since the ...

The last El Niño, the periodic warming of Pacific Ocean waters, finished in June 2024. NOAA forecasters have been expecting La Niña for months. The previous La Niña concluded in 2023 after an ...

El Niño (literally meaning the child or boy) is Spain’s second biggest Christmas lottery. (Photo by Josep LAGO / AFP) You probably know about 'El Gordo' (The Fat One) - Spain's famous Christmas ...