Stories for May 30th 2025

Friday, May 30th 2025 - 22:47 UTC
Falkland Islands reaffirm support for LGBTQIA+ rights as Pride Month begins

The Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly has reaffirmed its commitment to equality and inclusion ahead of Pride Month, pledging continued support for the LGBTQIA+ community.
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Friday, May 30th 2025 - 19:49 UTC
El Al to fly between Tel Aviv and Buenos Aires

Argentina's Ambassador to Israel, Axel Wahnish, confirmed Friday in a broadcast interview that the flag carrier El Al will start a direct service between Tel Aviv and Buenos Aires to be agreed upon during President Javier Milei's next meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on June 11 when the South American leader travels to receive during a special ceremony at the Knesset (Israeli Parliament) the Genesis Award, an accolade deemed tantamount to “the Jewish Nobel.”
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Friday, May 30th 2025 - 18:53 UTC
France announces ban on smoking on beaches and other open spaces

France will implement a nationwide smoking ban in public places frequented by children, effective July 1, 2025, Health and Family Minister Catherine Vautrin announced Friday, ahead of World No Tobacco Day on Saturday. In South America, the measure will apply to the overseas department of French Guiana, which follows French national laws. The issue is also environmental, with cigarette butts polluting seashores.
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Friday, May 30th 2025 - 10:55 UTC
Argentine gov't announces “new” voluntary military service

Argentina's Libertarian administration of President Javier Milei announced Thursday the creation of a Voluntary Military Service program for people aged 18–28, managed by the Ministries of Defense and Human Capital. The program aims to instill values like discipline, effort, and patriotism while offering training in trades such as cooking, mechanics, and security, alongside opportunities to complete compulsory education. It seeks to enhance personal and professional development and strengthen defense capabilities.
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Friday, May 30th 2025 - 10:44 UTC
Orsi's diplomatic picks stir Montevideo's Senate

The Uruguayan Government of President Yamandú Orsi chose former Deputy Foreign Minister Carolina Ache as ambassador to Portugal and former Vice-President Beatriz Argimón as ambassador to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). These appointments, requiring Senate approval, faced strong opposition from the opposition National Party (PN) and Colorado Party (PC).
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Friday, May 30th 2025 - 10:30 UTC
Brazil recognized once again as free of FMD without vaccination

Brazil has officially been recognized by the World Organization for Animal Health for the second straight year as free of foot-and-mouth disease without vaccination. The acknowledgment, granted during the organization’s 92nd General Session in Paris, reinforces Brazil’s commitment to livestock health and global trade.
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Friday, May 30th 2025 - 10:24 UTC
Unloading of fuel for Bolivia begins amid favorable weather

The unloading of fuels began in three Pacific Ocean ports, with an estimated 100 million liters of gasoline and diesel expected to arrive in Bolivia by the weekend. The operation involves ports in Chile and Peru due to weather conditions, Hydrocarbons Minister Alejandro Gallardo explained. The measure seeks to address Bolivia's ongoing nationwide fuel shortage.
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Friday, May 30th 2025 - 10:23 UTC
Falklands, changes to Land Values and Service Provision Policy approved

Changes to the Falkland Islands Government’s (FIG) Land Values and Service Provision policy were agreed by Executive Council this week. The Land Values and Service Provision policy sets out how FIG calculates the price it sells serviced plots, the price for un-serviced land and details the contribution to future servicing.
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Friday, May 30th 2025 - 10:14 UTC
School shooting leaves at least 3 wounded in southern Chile

At least three students were injured in a shooting at the Nuevos Horizontes school in San Pedro de la Paz, in Chile's southern Biobío Region. The attackers, two women and a man, entered the school hooded, targeted an 18-year-old pupil on the second floor, and then wounded two brothers (ages 17 and 18) in the parking lot. Authorities believe previous conflicts between the victims and people outside the school could be linked to the incident. Carabineros are investigating and have strong leads to identify and arrest the attackers.
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Friday, May 30th 2025 - 10:06 UTC
Lula announces port of Itajaí's expansion

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva announced Thursday a R$ 844 million (US$ 148 million) investment to modernize and expand the Port of Itajaí in the southern State of Santa Catarina, under federal management since January 2025. The funds aim to enhance safety and logistical efficiency, increase port capacity to boost cargo handling, create jobs, and strengthen the local economy
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