Stories for 2024

Monday, June 3rd 2024 - 09:53 UTC
Today, first Monday of June is UK Overseas Territories Day

The first Monday in June is UK Overseas Territories Day. This means today UKOTs flags will be flying in Parliament Square in London, including the Falkland Islands colors. UKOTs make a diverse and amazing contribution of the UK family.
Monday, June 3rd 2024 - 09:47 UTC
British citizens overseas can vote in the UK parliamentary election

British Citizens overseas, including those now living in the Falkland Islands, can vote in the upcoming UK General Election, July 4th, regardless of how long they have been living outside of mainland UK. Government House in the Falklands made the following release, 29 May.
Monday, June 3rd 2024 - 08:31 UTC
Argentine Air Force Saab 340 makes new successful flight to Antarctica

An Argentine Air Force (FAA) Saab 340 turboprop twin-engined aircraft made a successful flight to the Petrel Base in Antarctica on Saturday, thus proving once again the model's adaptability to the region.
Monday, June 3rd 2024 - 08:23 UTC
The best AK-47 skins in CS:GO in 2024

There are some weapons deemed classic when we are talking about CS. AK-47 is one such example. It is dependable, effective, and has the deadly one-shot headshot potential, which is why players really like it.
Monday, June 3rd 2024 - 07:53 UTC
Chile joins South Africa's claim against Israel before the ICJ

The Chilean Government of President Gabriel Boric Font announced Saturday that it would be joining South Africa as plaintiffs in the genocide case filed against Israel before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague, The Netherlands.
Sunday, June 2nd 2024 - 16:10 UTC
UK ambassador to Mexico removed following a video that became viral

UK's ambassador to Mexico (and ex to Chile, 2009/2014) has been removed from his post after a video of him jokingly pointing at staff what appears to be a high-powered rifle circulated online, causing controversy.
Sunday, June 2nd 2024 - 10:04 UTC
Banknote featuring King Charles III will be issued 5 June, Bank of England

Banknotes featuring a portrait of King Charles III will be issued from 5 June 2024. The portrait of the King will appear on existing designs of all four banknotes (£5, £10, £20, and £50), with no other changes to the existing designs. This means you can check these notes in the same way you can check the polymer banknotes featuring Queen Elizabeth, announced the Bank of England.
Sunday, June 2nd 2024 - 09:58 UTC
China companies targeting Brazil to manufacture electric vehicles

With the European Union and United States strongly limiting imports of electric vehicles, EV, from China, exports of manufactured pure electric and plug-in hybrid cars to Brazil soared 13-fold year-on-year to 40,163 units in April, making it the biggest export market for a second straight month, according to data from the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA).
Saturday, June 1st 2024 - 10:34 UTC
Haiti's transition council appoints new Prime Minister

Haiti's transitional council managed to appoint a prime minister this week as the Caribbean country keeps fighting street gangs for effective control of Port-au-Prince and other key locations nationwide. Garry Conille has been chosen for the post he already held between Oct. 2011 and May 2012 under then-President Michel Martelly. Conille has been UNICEF's regional director for Latin America and the Caribbean since January 2023.
Saturday, June 1st 2024 - 10:09 UTC
Venezuela condemns Caricom declaration regarding Essequibo

Venezuela's Foreign Ministry rejected the Caribbean Community's latest statement regarding the oil-rich Essequibo territory under Guyana's control since 1899 which the Spanish-speaking country claims as its own.