Stories for October 2023

Sunday, October 29th 2023 - 21:02 UTC
Brazil's population consists largely of women, census shows

A study released late last week by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IGBE) showed that by 2022 the population in South America's largest country consisted mostly of women, Agencia Brasil reported.
Sunday, October 29th 2023 - 01:22 UTC
World Scientists call on health authorities to declare climate change a global health emergency

Scientists from across the world collectively called for the UN, world leaders, and health authorities to address climate change and biodiversity loss as one global health emergency.
Sunday, October 29th 2023 - 01:13 UTC
Falklands: Remote radar facilities in Mount Kent becomes new refurbished outpost

Earlier this week marked the official handover of new build accommodation at the 303 Signals Unit Remote Radar Head Mount Kent in the Falklands Islands, from the contract team Ramboll Volker Fitzpatrick to 303 Signals Unit. The ceremony marked UK's long-term commitment to the Falkland Islands' right to self-determination.
Saturday, October 28th 2023 - 10:56 UTC
ARA Patagonia back on duty

Argentina's Navy announced this week that the French-built logistics vessel ARA Patagonia was back at sea after a total refit, major repairs, and the replacement of numerous elements and parts at the No. 1 careening dock of the Arsenal Naval Puerto Belgrano and under the management of the Tandanor shipyards.
Saturday, October 28th 2023 - 10:55 UTC
Alberto Fernández and Pepe Mujica discuss Argentina's crisis

Former Uruguayan President José “Pepe” Mujica and incumbent Argentine head of state Alberto Fernández got together Friday at the former's farm in Rincón del Cerro to discuss the currency exchange crisis in South America's second-largest country and, with it, the future of the region.
Saturday, October 28th 2023 - 10:43 UTC
Rugby World Cup: England beat Argentine for third-place honors

England edged Argentina 26-23 Friday to clinch third place Friday at the Rugby World Cup. The match was played at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis. Six weeks ago, England had beaten Argentina 27-10 in their opening group game.
Saturday, October 28th 2023 - 10:36 UTC
UNGA calls for humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza

The United Nations General Assembly Friday issued a resolution calling for an “Immediate humanitarian truce” in Gaza. The document is non-binding and Israel has been reported to be upping its military deployments in the region, it was reported. The UN General Assembly resolutions do not go beyond a political gesture.
Saturday, October 28th 2023 - 10:33 UTC
Maine massacre perpetrator found dead

Authorities in the US State of Maine said that Robert Card, the alleged perpetrator of back-to-back shooting sprees late Wednesday that left 18 people dead and dozens wounded has been found dead, it was reported Friday.
Saturday, October 28th 2023 - 10:30 UTC
Entire Brazilian State of Amazonas gripped by drought

The entire state of Amazonas has been gripped by a severe drought, with most municipalities (60) in a state of emergency and 2 in a state of alert, Agencia Brasil reported. The El Niño phenomenon has been linked to the ongoing crisis.
Saturday, October 28th 2023 - 10:26 UTC
BFSAI help with soil erosion and pasture re growth in the Falklands by spreading wool

Members of British Forces South Atlantic Islands, BFSAI, are helping to combat soil erosion and re-growth of pastures in the Falkland Islands.