Stories for August 2023

Wednesday, August 2nd 2023 - 16:40 UTC
Echoes of Falklands success at Guernsey Games leave Isle of Wight “grumpy”

Echoes of Falklands' great performance at the Islands Games recently held in Guernsey. In an opinion piece written in the Island of Wight, sports reporter Warren Whitmore appeared a little bit irritated that the Falkland Islands outperformed them.
Wednesday, August 2nd 2023 - 15:55 UTC
Bitcoin Casinos: A comprehensive guide to gambling with cryptocurrency

In the ever-evolving landscape of online gambling, Bitcoin casinos have emerged as a fascinating and revolutionary concept. Combining the thrill of casino gaming with the benefits of cryptocurrency, these platforms offer a unique and secure way to wager and win. If you're new to the world of Bitcoin casinos, this comprehensive guide will walk you through what they are, how they work, and the advantages of using Bitcoin for online gambling.
Wednesday, August 2nd 2023 - 10:57 UTC
Hottest Aug. 1 in 117 years recorded in Buenos Aires

The Autonomous City of Buenos Aires (CABA), the capital of Argentina, Tuesday recorded its hottest Aug. 1 in the last 117 years, with temperatures reaching 30.1 degrees Celsius, according to National Meteorological Service (SMN) data.
Wednesday, August 2nd 2023 - 10:56 UTC
Colombia: Petro's son denies charges and pledges to help Judiciary

Colombian President Gustavo Petro's 37-year-old son Nicolás Petro Burgos Tuesday did not accept the money laundering charges against him and pledged to help the Judiciary investigate corruption in the South American country's political campaigns. It is the first time in Colombian history that the son of a sitting president is arrested and accused of receiving illicit funds for the campaign, which has led the opposition to request an investigation into the head of state.
Wednesday, August 2nd 2023 - 10:55 UTC
Argentina: “Blue” dollar keeps soaring as elections loom over

The “blue” (a euphemism for “black market”) dollar rose another AR$ 10 Tuesday, reaching AR$ 560, its highest quotation ever, less than two weeks ahead of the Open, Simultaneous, and Mandatory Primary (PASO) elections in Argentina, it was reported in Buenos Aires. The gap with the wholesale (official) dollar stood at 102.79%. So far in 2023, the US currency in the parallel market accumulates an increase of AR$ 214 after closing 2022 at AR$343.
Wednesday, August 2nd 2023 - 10:39 UTC
Falklands reminds residents of unpleasant current cold and flu-like illness, and Covid-19 cases

The people of the Falkland Island may be aware that there is an unpleasant cold and flu-like illness and some cases of Covid-19 in the community.
Wednesday, August 2nd 2023 - 10:37 UTC
Scottish MP who broke Covid lockdown rules loses her seat on a constituents vote

A Scotland independent Member of Parliament who was suspended for breaking Covid lockdown rules has lost her seat after a vote by constituents.
Wednesday, August 2nd 2023 - 10:35 UTC
Ten killed in controversial police raid in Brazilian State of São Paulo

Brazilian authorities in the State of São Paulo confirmed ten people had died in a law enforcement operation following the murder of 30-year-old Military Police officer Patrick Bastos Reis. Commissioner Antônio Sucupira of Guarujá's Civil Police said two other people died Monday after Governor Tarcísio Gomes de Freitas had spoken of eight casualties. Ten others were arrested, including the suspected shooter, it was reported.
Wednesday, August 2nd 2023 - 10:34 UTC
Fitch downgrades US credit rating to AA+; Yellen calls it “arbitrary” and “outdated data”

Fitch has downgraded the United States Government's credit rating following concerns over the state of the country's finances and its debt burden.
Wednesday, August 2nd 2023 - 10:30 UTC
Pacific Alliance: Peru takes over pro tempore presidency

During a ceremony held Tuesday in Santiago, Peruvian Foreign Minister Ana Cecilia Gervasi received the pro tempore presidency of the Pacific Alliance from her Chilean counterpart Alberto van Klaveren, thus bringing to an end the controversy sparked when Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO) refused to acknowledge Dina Boluarte as the legitimate head of state following Pedro Castillo Terrones' impeachment on Dec. 7 last.