Stories for August 15th 2025

Friday, August 15th 2025 - 23:02 UTC
Putin lands in Alaska for Summit with Trump

Presidents Donald Trump of the United States and Vladimir Putin of Russia met in Anchorage, Alaska, to discuss a potential cease-fire in Ukraine. The summit, titled “Pursuing Peace,” took place at a US military base and was the seventh face-to-face encounter between the two leaders. The gathering also featured delegations from both countries.
Friday, August 15th 2025 - 21:18 UTC
Falklands, Students celebrate A Level and Level 3 Results with 98% pass rate

On Thursday, 14 August, twenty-two Falkland Islands students who have been studying at schools and colleges for A levels and other Level 3 qualifications received their results. Three students received their results earlier due to studying in New Zealand and Scotland.
Friday, August 15th 2025 - 13:46 UTC
King Charles message on the Falkland Islands National Day

On the Falkland Islands National Day, August 14, Governor Colin Martin-Reynolds CMG, passed on a message to the Legislative Assembly on behalf of King Charles III and his wife.
Friday, August 15th 2025 - 13:37 UTC
Falklands, New Principal at Infant Junior School and Camp Education

The Falkland Islands Government is pleased to announce the appointment of Shelley Short as the new Principal of the Infant Junior School and Camp Education (IJS&CE). Shelley has been IJS&CE’s Deputy Principal since August 2024 and will take up her new role at the start of the school year in September 2025, following a thorough handover with outgoing Principal, Gaynor Kilmister.
Friday, August 15th 2025 - 12:51 UTC
No end in sight for Uruguayan fishing conflict

An ongoing fishing conflict in Uruguay, which began in early June 2025, has halted the coastal fleet and left over 2,000 workers jobless. The dispute has led to an estimated loss of more than US$40 million and reduced Uruguay's fishing quota in the Rio de la Plata from 70,000 tons to 35,000 tons for this year.
Friday, August 15th 2025 - 12:40 UTC
Ecuador declares Cártel de los Solas a terrorist group

Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa officially declared the “Cartel de los Soles” a terrorist group. Noboa's decree on Thursday aligns with a similar designation made by the US Republican administration of President Donald Trump in July.
Friday, August 15th 2025 - 10:53 UTC
Fentanyl scandal splashing Milei's rivals leading up to midterms

The death toll from contaminated medical fentanyl in Argentina has been updated to 100 people, with the Libertarian government publicly blaming HLB Pharma Group S.A., and its owner, Ariel Garcia Furfaro, for it.
Friday, August 15th 2025 - 09:59 UTC
Argentine prosecutor charges President Javier Milei over threats and defamation against journalist

Argentine President Javier Milei has been formally charged in a case investigating the dissemination of a fake pornographic video generated with artificial intelligence depicting journalist Julia Mengolini, along with threats and harassment against her on social media.
Friday, August 15th 2025 - 09:23 UTC
Bolsonaro seeks acquittal in coup plot trial, denies evidence against him

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has submitted his final statement to the Supreme Court, requesting acquittal on five charges that could add up to 43 years in prison. “There is no evidence of the coup imagined by the prosecution,” his defense argued, denying any link to the alleged plan to assassinate President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Vice President Geraldo Alckmin, and Justice Alexandre de Moraes.
Friday, August 15th 2025 - 00:05 UTC
What South Atlantic Cruise Lines Are Offering This Season

For the passionate adventurer, a South Atlantic luxury cruise is an opportunity to explore some of the most pristine locations in the world. Cruise lines that travel this route take guests on a fun-filled exploration of the Southern Hemisphere, cruising from South Africa to Antarctica or the other way around.