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Stories for October 27th 2021

  • Wednesday, October 27th 2021 - 09:41 UTC

    Greenpeace: “Coca Cola, Nestlé, Pepsi, ”world's top corporate plastic polluters”

    “This report provides more evidence that corporations urgently need to do more to address the plastic pollution crisis they’ve created”

    Coca-Cola, Nestlé, and PepsiCo are the top 3 most identified companies in global brand audits for the second year in a row, according to a new report: “BRANDED Volume II: Identifying the World's Top Corporate Plastic Polluters”, released by Greenpeace.

  • Wednesday, October 27th 2021 - 09:40 UTC

    Future US Ambassador to Buenos Aires says Argentina needs an economic plan

    “Argentina is the third largest economy in Latin America, but a long history of economic instability has affected its productivity and competitiveness,” Stanley said

    Marc R. Stanley, the man chosen by US President Joseph Biden to become the next Ambassador to Buenos Aires, Tuesday said at his confirmation hearing before the Senate that the South American country needs an economic plan regarding its foreign debt.

  • Wednesday, October 27th 2021 - 09:22 UTC

    Ice Worlds Festival of Polar Science at Greenwich, London

    New polar ship RRS Sir David Attenborough during sea trials off the coast of Portrush, Northern Ireland (2021). Credit: British Antarctic Survey.

    On the eve of the UN COP26 climate talks in Glasgow, Scotland, the British Antarctic Survey is partnering with Royal Museums Greenwich a festival that is guaranteed to enthrall and inspire. Discover why Antarctica and the Arctic matter to all of us, experience a live virtual tour of the RRS Sir David Attenborough, enjoy a great day out for all the family. In London or online enjoy a dazzling showcase of polar environmental science, engineering and technology.

  • Wednesday, October 27th 2021 - 09:20 UTC

    ICC Prosecutor on 10-day mission to Colombia and Venezuela

    The visits reflect Prosecutor Khan's commitment to increase direct engagement with the region, and to explore avenues for cooperation in line with the principle of complementarity

    Since Monday and until 3 November, the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, Mr Karim A.A. Khan QC, will undertake a 10-day mission to Latin America, which will include official visits to the Republic of Colombia and the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. The mission to the region builds upon the productive meetings the Prosecutor has already held, both in-person and virtually, with multiple stakeholders in relation to both situations.

  • Wednesday, October 27th 2021 - 08:40 UTC

    Argentina declares Maradona's childhood house as a 'National Historic Site'

    The humble house has gone through decades of neglect

    Argentina authorities have declared the house in the low-income Buenos Aires neighborhood of Villa Fiorito where football legend Diego Armando Maradona spent his childhood a National Historic Site, it was announced learned Tuesday.

  • Wednesday, October 27th 2021 - 08:33 UTC

    “Polar Preet” and her Antarctic challenge, “I really hope I can inspire people”

    Polar Preet steps up her training and preparation and is well aware she will be dropped at a camp in Hercules Inlet before travelling 700 miles on foot

    British Army officer Captain Harpreet Chandi is preparing to become the first woman of colour to cross Antarctica unsupported. The physio-therapist from 3 Medical Regiment, who is being sponsored by the British Forces Broadcasting System, BFBS, will be completely on her own during the challenge which is set to last 45 days.

  • Wednesday, October 27th 2021 - 08:25 UTC

    World Voyageur on its inaugural visit to Gibraltar

    World Voyager arrived in Gibraltar at 18:00 on Monday 25th October and departed later that night at 23:00.

    The cruise ship “World Voyageur” on its inaugural visit to Gibraltar was welcomed by Minister for the Environment, Sustainability, Climate Change and Education John Cortes has welcomed the World Voyager cruise ship on its inaugural visit to Gibraltar.

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