Stories for 2022

Thursday, July 7th 2022 - 09:03 UTC
Boris Johnson accepts “to leave with dignity”, by next autumn

Boris Johnson is to stand down as Conservative Party leader after losing the support of his ministers and MPs, BBC has reported. A Conservative leadership contest will take place this summer and a new prime minister will be in place in time for the party conference in October.
Wednesday, July 6th 2022 - 10:40 UTC
US ambassador in Argentina, “would like to see negotiations on Malvinas question, but it is a complicated issue”

United States ambassador to Argentina, Mark Stanley admitted he would like to see negotiations between Argentina and the United Kingdom on the Falklands/Malvinas question, but “I admit it is a very complicated issue”.
Wednesday, July 6th 2022 - 10:30 UTC
Argentina and Paraguay, wheat and soybean crops victims of ongoing drought

Drought is causing havoc in Argentina and Paraguay. Argentina’s wheat crop for the 2022/23 season is the most delayed in a decade, as a period of lack of rainfall and early frosts is forcing farmers to delay planting the winter crop.
Wednesday, July 6th 2022 - 10:24 UTC
President-elect Petro, a former guerrilla fighter, wants lasting peace in Colombia

Colombian President-elect Gustavo Petro has in mind a series of revolutionary changes to achieve total peace in a country torn by guerrilla wars for over six decades, including the resumption of talks with the National Liberation Army (ELN), it was reported Tuesday.
Wednesday, July 6th 2022 - 10:20 UTC
Brazil's TSE reaches deal with OAS on observing mission

Brazil's Superior Electoral Court (TSE) Chief Justice Edson Fachin Tuesday signed an agreement to authorize the participation of the Organization of American States (OAS) as an observer during the October presidential elections, it was reported.
Wednesday, July 6th 2022 - 09:59 UTC
Punta Arenas looking ahead to a recovered 2022/23 cruise season with 150 calls

After almost three disastrous years for the international tourism industry and in particular, for the cruise business, Chilean operators are focused on the coming 2022/23 season, point out industry sources in Punta Arenas, the extreme south of Chile, and a hub for Antarctic tours.
Wednesday, July 6th 2022 - 09:55 UTC
South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands designated landmass Protected Areas

The Government of South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands (GSGSSI) announced on Tuesday the designation of the entire landmass of South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands (SGSSI) as Specially Protected Areas, fulfilling the commitment it made in the “Pathway to Protection”
Wednesday, July 6th 2022 - 09:45 UTC
BAS report, the Antarctic glaciers ice loss is “unprecedented”

Two crucial glaciers in West Antarctica may be losing ice faster than they have over the last 5,000 years, according to a new study published in June. The international team, led by the University of Maine and including British Antarctic Survey (BAS) geologist Dr Joanne Johnson, examined the history of Thwaites and Pine Island Glaciers in the West Antarctic Ice Sheet.
Wednesday, July 6th 2022 - 09:27 UTC
Illinois shooting death toll reaches 7

US authorities Tuesday announced that the death toll from the July 4 shooting during an Independence Day celebration parade in Highland Park, Illinois, had gone up to seven casualties, while a suspect has been apprehended in connection with the crimes.
Wednesday, July 6th 2022 - 08:49 UTC
Top ministers leave Boris Johnson's cabinet, displeased with his attitudes

Two of the most senior members of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson Cabinet resigned on Tuesday, which could be marking the beginning of the end of Johnson's leadership. Health Secretary Sajid Javid was the first to go, saying he could “no longer continue in good conscience” at his post. He was immediately followed by Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak' who announced he was stepping down, because “the public rightly expect government to be conducted properly, competently and seriously.”