Stories for September 2024

Wednesday, September 11th 2024 - 13:21 UTC
Falklands at UK OTs Forum on Public Finances and Good Governance

Delegates from the Falkland Islands are attending the UK Parliament for the Good Governance and Public Finance Forum taking place at Westminster, 10/12 September.
Wednesday, September 11th 2024 - 13:15 UTC
Falklands Legislative Assembly celebrates Gibraltar National Day

The Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly is proud to join Gibraltar in celebrating Gibraltar Day today, 10th September. As fellow Overseas Territories, the Falkland Islands and Gibraltar share a unique bond, one rooted in the resilience, and a shared commitment to preserving our cultures and values as part of the global British family and Commonwealth.
Wednesday, September 11th 2024 - 13:02 UTC
Red and white festivity on Gibraltar National Day 2024

The 10th of September is celebrated as Gibraltar National Day, to commemorate the referendum held on that date in 1967 in which the people of Gibraltar were asked whether they wished to pass under Spanish sovereignty, remain under British sovereignty, with its own self-governing institutions. The result was a landslide victory for the latter choice.
Wednesday, September 11th 2024 - 10:28 UTC
Harris shows Trump she is not Joseph Biden

The Democratic Party dusted off all fears Tuesday at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania after Vice President Kamala Harris' performance in the TV debate against former President Donald Trump.
Wednesday, September 11th 2024 - 10:05 UTC
SpaceX's Polaris Dawn mission lifts off for first-ever non-professional spacewalk

Internet Service Provider (ISP) Starlink's parent company SpaceX Tuesday launched the Polaris Dawn manned mission featuring a billionaire, a pilot, and two female company employees for the performance of the first-ever private spacewalk in history.
Wednesday, September 11th 2024 - 09:57 UTC
Brazil: Lula announces creation of National Climate Authority

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva announced Tuesday that he intended to create a National Climate Authority, Agencia Brasil reported. The new agency's mission would be to deal with extreme natural phenomena. Lula made these remarks in Manaus before dozens of environmental experts, as 61 of the 62 municipalities in the State of Amazonas face an emergency due to the drought.
Wednesday, September 11th 2024 - 09:55 UTC
Man sets himself ablaze in front of La Moneda Palace in Santiago

A 35-year-old man set himself ablaze bonzo style in front of Chile's Presidential La Moneda Palace after being told to do so by “a superior being.” He was reported to have 65% of his body affected, with his chances of survival still uncertain.
Tuesday, September 10th 2024 - 19:04 UTC
Uruguayan authorities arrest 14-year-old terrorism suspect

A Uruguayan 14-year-old student who spoke fluent Arabic and whose dangerousness had been tipped to local authorities by the US Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) and the Israeli Secret Service (Mossad) has been arrested in the rural town of Lascano in the southeastern department (province) of Rocha.
Tuesday, September 10th 2024 - 12:59 UTC
Macaé Evaristo chosen to replace Brazil's disgraced human rights minister

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva announced on Monday evening that he had chosen social worker and teacher Macaé Evaristo as the country's new human rights minister following the dismissal of Silvio Almeida, who was accused of sexual harassment.
Tuesday, September 10th 2024 - 10:12 UTC
Bolivian President explains the reasons behind the current crisis.

Bolivian President Luis Arce Catacora explained during a TV appearance that lower oil and gas outputs have led the landlocked country to its current economic plight, resulting in the lack of fuel for domestic consumption and US dollars for foreign trade transactions. In his message on Bolivia TV, Arce also highlighted his Government's plan to reverse the ongoing crisis.