Stories for July 21st 2022

Thursday, July 21st 2022 - 21:27 UTC
Brazil of Hope alliance makes Lula's candidacy official

A coalition including the Workers' Party (PT) of Brazil Thursday launched the presidential ticket of Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva and Geraldo Alckmin for the October 2 elections, where incumbent President Jair Bolsonaro is the man to beat samwichxdsf
Thursday, July 21st 2022 - 21:20 UTC
Uruguay refuses to sign Mercosur Summit's joint statement

The Government of Uruguay Thursday refrained from signing the joint document penned at the Mercosur Summit in Asunción, on the grounds that it lacked any mention of flexibilization, which the Luis Lacalle Pou administration needs to broker one-on-one deals with other blocs or countries or blocs of the block.
Thursday, July 21st 2022 - 20:08 UTC
Biden with mild symptoms after testing positive for covid-19

US President Joseph Biden may not have cancer but he did test positive for COVID-19, the White House House announced Thursday, just one day after denying the head of state had admitted to having a life-threatening condition.
Thursday, July 21st 2022 - 10:55 UTC
Ukraine's President told no appearance at Mercosur Summit possible

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenski was told to change his plans after seeking to make a virtual appearance during Thursday's Mercosur Summit in Asunción.
Thursday, July 21st 2022 - 10:15 UTC
Falklands' Governor designate Alison Blake swearing in ceremony on Saturday

The Swearing in Ceremony for the Falkland Islands Governor Designate, Ms Alison Blake CMG will take place in the Court and Assembly Chamber on Saturday 23 July 2022, commencing at 09:00 hrs. Invited guests only will attend this ceremony because of the limitations on space.
Thursday, July 21st 2022 - 10:10 UTC
Brazilian prosecution begins accusation against gang that shipped cocaine to Europe in fruit containers

Brazil's Federal Prosecution Service formally accused eighteen of belonging to criminal gangs involved in sending cocaine in fruit containers to Europe through the port of Salvador, north of the country. With Operation Decontamination, twelve search and seizure warrants were ordered plus eight preventive arrests last April in several cities of the states of Bahia and São Paulo.
Thursday, July 21st 2022 - 10:04 UTC
Falklands Covid-19 booster vaccination postponed because of airbridge delays

Falkland Islands Thursday 21 July vaccination program against Covid 19 has been postponed. In a release KEMH regretted ”to announce that the planned vaccination session at the FIDF complex on Thursday 21 July, has be postponed. This is due to vaccine stock issues; which are anticipated to be rectified with the arrival of the flight on Friday 22 July.
Thursday, July 21st 2022 - 09:57 UTC
Prince Charles thanks Falklands' Veterans at a reception on flagship HMS Queen Elizabeth

The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall thanked Falkland Islands veterans at a unique ‘garden party’ on the UK’s flagship, HMS Queen Elizabeth. The Wednesday gathering in the hangar of the carrier in Portsmouth marked the end of official 40th anniversary commemorations of the conflict.
Thursday, July 21st 2022 - 09:52 UTC
Veteran Simon Weston will visit the Falklands next February on the “Balmoral”

Falklands War Veteran Simon Weston CBE will be visiting the Islands next 22 February when Fred Olsen Cruise Lines “Balmoral” calls at Stanley. The cruise will be next year on an epic 78-night voyage to South America and Antarctica, with Weston joining the trip for fourteen nights and sharing with fellow travelers his experiences during and after the Falklands war.
Thursday, July 21st 2022 - 09:49 UTC
European heat wave in the 40 Celsius has become the “new normal”, says WMO chief

While a record 40.3°C was registered in UK on Tuesday, widespread extreme heat, wildfires and stress on health system were reported across the European continent.