Stories for October 8th 2025

Wednesday, October 8th 2025 - 22:10 UTC
UK Conservative leader, “Our veterans defended us; now, it's our turn to defend them”

“We should be worrying about the strength of the military, and not prosecuting veterans”, Kemi Badenoch said in her speech as she closed the Conservative party's conference in Manchester.
Wednesday, October 8th 2025 - 21:44 UTC
Falkland Islands hero's medals sell for £65,000 as widow honors his final wish

A Falklands War hero's medals have sold for £65,000 at auction, fulfilling his final wish that the proceeds would give his widow financial security. The Military Medal group belonging to Corporal Barry “Baz” Grayling of 2nd Battalion, from the Parachute Regiment went under the hammer at Noonans Mayfair in London.
Wednesday, October 8th 2025 - 21:33 UTC
South Georgia receives the visit of Commissioner Martin-Reynolds

The Governor of the Falkland Islands and Commissioner of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, Mr. Colin Martin-Reynolds has visited the British Overseas Territory, some 1.400 kilometers east/south east of the Falklands, and which are also in his realm of action.
Wednesday, October 8th 2025 - 10:04 UTC
Tigo mobile phone brand lands in Uruguay

The Spanish telecommunications group Telefónica (Movistar) has announced its exit from the Uruguayan market after 20 years, selling its operations to the multinational company Millicom, which operates under the Tigo brand.
Wednesday, October 8th 2025 - 09:52 UTC
US Senate confirms new Ambassador to Chile

The US Senate confirmed on Tuesday 107 nominees by President Donald Trump in a mass 51-47 block vote, leveraging new rules that allow the Upper House's advice and consent with a simple majority. Among other cases, former National Border Patrol Council Chairman Brandon Judd was confirmed as the new Ambassador to Chile.
Wednesday, October 8th 2025 - 09:29 UTC
Brazil's soybean shipments to China make up for Beijing's purchases from US

After China suspended purchases of soybeans from the United States between June and August, due to President Donald Trump's tariff war, other suppliers, such as Brazil and Argentina, have found a new niche, according to a survey by the American Farm Bureau Federation, which represents 6 million American farmers.
Wednesday, October 8th 2025 - 09:19 UTC
Argentina to extradite alleged drug trafficker Fred Machado to US

After around three years of shelving, Argentina's Supreme Court (CSJN) on Tuesday acquiesced to the extradition request of alleged drug trafficker Federico Andrés “Fred” Machado to the US State of Texas, after which the Executive announced it would move on with all necessary proceedings.
Wednesday, October 8th 2025 - 08:51 UTC
Falklands invites Wildlife Photographer Rachel Bigsby to promote the Islands

The Falkland Islands Government is delighted to welcome Rachel Bigsby, an award-winning wildlife photographer with a special interest in seabirds, to the Falkland Islands.