Stories for April 2025

Thursday, April 24th 2025 - 10:35 UTC
Uruguayan Bishops Hold Mass to Honor Legacy of Pope Francis

Uruguayan bishops held a solemn mass on Wednesday at Montevideo’s Cathedral to honor the life and legacy of Pope Francis, who passed away on Monday at the age of 88. The ceremony drew around a thousand attendees, filling every seat and standing space in the historic church.
Thursday, April 24th 2025 - 10:23 UTC
Argentina reports dengue cases on the rise, albeit in specific regions

Between epidemiological week 31 of 2024 and week 15 in 2025, Argentina's health authorities recorded 5,936 dengue cases, with 5,793 locally acquired and 143 with a travel history to countries such as Brazil, Cuba, Mexico, Venezuela, Thailand, India, Peru, Paraguay, and Colombia.
Thursday, April 24th 2025 - 07:28 UTC
US Senate bipartisan measure to bolster response to IUU fishing

The Unites States Senate has introduced legislation designed to tackle the problem of illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing. The bipartisan measure is geared “to deter IUU fishing by China and othe bad actors, and bolster US international response to these illegal activities”.
Thursday, April 24th 2025 - 07:13 UTC
EC heavy fines on Apple and Meta for breach of Digital Market obligations

US tech giants Apple and Meta were fined €500 million ($572 million) and €200 million respectively. by the European Commission for breach of the EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA) obligations
Thursday, April 24th 2025 - 07:05 UTC
The King’s message following the death of Pope Francis

Falklands’ Government House published King Charles III message on the death of Pope Francis. “His Holiness will be remembered for his compassion, his concern for the unity of the Church and for his tireless commitment to the common causes of all people of faith.
Thursday, April 24th 2025 - 06:53 UTC
Mensun Bound Inspires at Ocean Business 2025, Southampton

Mensun Bound, renowned maritime archaeologist and Trustee of the Falklands Maritime Heritage Trust (FMHT), delivered a powerful keynote speech at the prestigious launch of Ocean Business 2025, held earlier this month in Southampton.
Thursday, April 24th 2025 - 06:13 UTC
Talks on discovery in Antarctica of the ozone hole 40 years ago at Royal Geographic Society

To commemorate the extraordinary moment the ozone hole was discovered in Antarctica 40 years ago, British Antarctic Survey (BAS) has teamed up with the Royal Geographical Society (RGS) in London to host a special series of talks on Tuesday, 6 May 2025.
Thursday, April 24th 2025 - 05:58 UTC
IAATO Reaffirms Commitment to Antarctic Ambassadorship with Update to Bylaws

The International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) has reaffirmed its dedication to fostering global stewardship for Antarctica through a key update to its bylaws, further solidifying Antarctic ambassadorship as a central pillar of its mission.
Wednesday, April 23rd 2025 - 19:10 UTC
Chile gives nod to pork imports from Brazilian State of Paraná

Chile has officially recognized the Brazilian State of Paraná as a region free of foot-and-mouth disease without vaccination, allowing imports of pork from this area, it was announced Wednesday during President Gabriel Boric Font's visit to South America's largest country, and confirmed by Chile’s Agriculture Minister Esteban Valenzuela. Chile has also been reported to be negotiating meat imports from other Brazilian states, meeting its phytosanitary standards. In exchange, Brazil has opened its market to Chilean honey imports.
Wednesday, April 23rd 2025 - 18:49 UTC
Convicted cardinal intends to join conclave to choose Francis' successor

Italian Cardinal Angelo Becciu, convicted of financial corruption and stripped of his privileges by Pope Francis, insists on participating in the upcoming conclave to elect the next pope, despite being officially listed as a non-elector.