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Montevideo, October 17th 2025 - 12:53 UTC

Stories for September 2025

  • Thursday, September 25th 2025 - 09:19 UTC

    Paraguayan President warns UN about global rise in intolerance

    Peña insisted on his country's support for Israel and Taiwan

    Paraguayan President Santiago Peña briefed the 80th United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday, warning about the global rise of evil, radical ideologization, and intolerance. He also positioned Paraguay as a “medium power” willing to play a central role in strengthening multilateralism and finding global solutions.

  • Thursday, September 25th 2025 - 09:10 UTC

    Orsi and Topolansky honor Mujica at event in New York

    Orsi highlighted his mentor's austerity

    Uruguayan President Yamandú Orsi was the main speaker on Wednesday in New York during the so-called Mujica Initiative Forum, an event within the 80th United Nations General Assembly hosted by the Pan American Congress to honor the late José Pepe Mujica, a former head of State of the South American country and a key leftwing leader in the Americas.

  • Thursday, September 25th 2025 - 00:32 UTC

    Skill or Pure Luck? Decoding the Mechanics of Chicken Road

    Chicken Road is a 2024 release from InOut Games. At first glance, the format looks simple: a chicken hops past glowing stoves, one by one, while a multiplier climbs with every safe step. The goal is to cash out before the bird gets burned. Behind this playful skin hides a math-heavy system that mixes randomness, player choice, and payout curves. The question many ask is whether outcomes depend on skill or if the game is pure chance.

  • Wednesday, September 24th 2025 - 21:21 UTC

    Milei reiterates Argentina's claim to Malvinas at UN Assembly

    Milei accused world leaders of sticking to the current status quo not to offend potential voters

    In his speech to the United Nations' General Assembly in New York on Wednesday, Argentine President Javier Milei insisted on his country's claim to the Malvinas (Falkland) Islands, describing the case as “legitimate and inalienable.”

  • Wednesday, September 24th 2025 - 20:49 UTC

    Orsi highlights Uruguay's values at UN convention

    “All war is criminal, no matter where it takes place,” Orsi argued

    Uruguayan President Yamandú Orsi described his country during his speech at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly as a suitable host for international negotiations and a promoter of dialogue.

  • Wednesday, September 24th 2025 - 19:10 UTC

    Falklands approves creation of a 29.240 acres National Park at the Hill Cove Mountains

    The Hill Cove Mountains National Park will be the first higher altitude protected area in the Falkland Islands, covering 11,833 hectares (29,240 acres) of public land. (Pic FIG)

    The Falkland Islands Executive Council this week approved legislation to establish the Hill Cove Mountains National Park and make it a legally protected area. This follows the earlier approval of the Hill Cove Mountains National Park Policy and Management Plan. The park will officially be designated upon publication of the legislation in the Gazette.

  • Wednesday, September 24th 2025 - 19:04 UTC

    Falklands outstands at Young Marine Researchers international conference in Germany

    The group of participants at ICYMARE, ‘International Conference for Young Marine Researchers’ in Bremerhaven, Germany. Most attendees were fellow PhD students.

    By Amy Guest, SAERI PhD and University of Aberdeen student - During the second week of September (9-12th), I attended ICYMARE, the ‘International Conference for Young Marine Researchers’ in Bremerhaven, Germany. Most attendees were fellow PhD students, although there was also a mix of master’s and Undergraduate students.

  • Wednesday, September 24th 2025 - 14:21 UTC

    Yair Netanyahu sparks controversy by recognizing Falklands as Argentine territory

    Yair, born in 1991, has no official role in Israel’s government but is a polarizing figure known for outspoken social media posts targeting political opponents, journalists, and foreign leaders

    Yair Netanyahu, son of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, declared on social media that he recognizes the Falkland Islands as part of Argentina, reviving a long-standing sovereignty dispute between Buenos Aires and London.

  • Wednesday, September 24th 2025 - 10:45 UTC

    Trump highlights “excellent chemistry” with Lula

    It is yet to be decided whether next week's talks will be face-to-face or by telephone

    US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he had a good “chemistry” with his Brazilian counterpart, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, with whom he plans to hold talks next week. Trump described Lula as a “very nice man” after their brief meeting on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York.

  • Wednesday, September 24th 2025 - 10:35 UTC

    Additional financial help for Argentina announced

    Caputo thanked the World Bank for its efforts

    Following meetings in the United States, including the one between President Javier Milei and his US colleague Donald Trump, the South American country has secured significant financial support from international agencies.