MercoPress. South Atlantic News Agency
Stories for April 25th 2019
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Thursday, April 25th 2019 - 08:37 UTC
UK approves “non-core” Huawei 5G data network despite warnings of security risk
The UK government has approved the supply of equipment by Chinese telecoms firm Huawei for the UK's new 5G data network despite warnings of a security risk. There is no formal confirmation but the Daily Telegraph says Huawei will build “non-core” components such as antennas.
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Thursday, April 25th 2019 - 08:23 UTC
Strong criticism of North Ireland politicians at journalist Lyra McKee's funeral ceremony
A priest received a standing ovation at Lyra McKee's funeral when he asked why it took her death to unite politicians. Politicians attended a vigil in Londonderry after her murder, and also her funeral in Belfast on Wednesday.
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Thursday, April 25th 2019 - 08:17 UTC
Second independence referendum by 2021 if Scotland is taken out of the EU, First Minister Sturgeon tells Holyrood
Nicola Sturgeon has said she wants to hold a second referendum on Scottish independence by 2021 if the country is taken out of the EU. The first minister told Holyrood that she would introduce legislation soon to set the rules for another vote. But she indicated that she would need the agreement of the UK government before actually holding a referendum.
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Thursday, April 25th 2019 - 08:09 UTC
Closer ties between China and the Development Bank of Latin America
The head of a top Latin American financial institution believes China's Belt and Road Initiative, or BRI, could help inject new dynamism into the world economy, as well as generate new ideas to foster more connectivity between Asia and Latin America. Luis Carranza Ugarte, executive president and CEO of CAF－Development Bank of Latin America－is attending the second Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation in Beijing this week.
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Thursday, April 25th 2019 - 06:57 UTC
Former First Sea Lord furious with gender controversy in referring to ships
The decision to scrap the “she” title for boats will “insult generations of sailors”, the former head of the Navy says. In a piece published in the Daily Mail, Admiral Lord Alan West, former First Sea Lord, has spoken out after a British maritime museum began referring to ships it exhibits as “it” in a bid to appear gender neutral.
