Stories for December 2025

Wednesday, December 10th 2025 - 10:08 UTC
PAHO urges region to prepare for Northern Hemisphere respiratory virus surge

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has issued an epidemiological alert, urging countries in the Americas to adjust their preparedness in anticipation of the upcoming winter season in the Northern Hemisphere. The alert highlights the imminent increased circulation of influenza, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), and SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19).
Wednesday, December 10th 2025 - 04:11 UTC
The Best Medical Alert Systems In Canada: What’s Available Today

It can be challenging to find the right medical alert system, especially for a loved one who may be vulnerable and elderly. Canadians have access to more personal emergency response technology than ever before, which offers seniors and other vulnerable members of society excellent security, independence, and peace of mind.
Wednesday, December 10th 2025 - 00:05 UTC
Why Parcel Delivery From the US to Europe Matters for Migrant Workers and Students

For many people who live far from home, physical distance affects more than just travel plans. Migrant workers and students often move from the US to Europe for temporary work contracts, education or long-term relocation. In those situations, receiving something tangible — like clothes, documents or personal items — becomes a way of maintaining emotional connection. Parcels can bring familiarity into a new environment and remind recipients that support remains present even across borders.
Tuesday, December 9th 2025 - 23:57 UTC
Falklands, Sunday 14 December airbridge flight with 84 seats for civilian passengers

Following the cancellation of the UK Ministry of Defense (MOD) airbridge flight on Sunday night, the Falkland Islands Government (FIG) had been advised by MoD that all of the passengers impacted would be rebooked for Wednesday night’s southbound flight.
Tuesday, December 9th 2025 - 23:49 UTC
HMS Lancaster, once on South Atlantic Patrol, ends 34 years of exceptional service

HMS Lancaster, at times on South Atlantic patrol and visiting the Falkland Islands, has ended in Bahrein the busiest and longest careers of any major British warship.
Tuesday, December 9th 2025 - 23:43 UTC
Falklands War iconic Yomper statue recovered with donations

The campaign to preserve the Yomper statue, a tribute to the British forces that yomped across East Falkland, during the Falkland Islands war in 1982, has raised more than £16.000, exceeding its £9,000 target.
Tuesday, December 9th 2025 - 22:45 UTC
Argentine FA, 17 clubs raided in money laundering probe

Some 35 simultaneous raids were carried out on Tuesday, targeting Argentine Football Association (AFA) and 17 club facilities as authorities searched for evidence in a money laundering probe, which involves a financier closely tied to AFA President Claudio Chiqui Tapia.
Tuesday, December 9th 2025 - 22:25 UTC
Killer sea sponge in deep Antarctic waters traps and devours live species

A team from The Nippon Foundation’s Nekton Ocean Census worked with Schmidt Ocean Institute’s ship Falkor to reach far beneath Antarctic waters, where they found/discovered and recovered, with the help of a robot submarine, a raft of sea bed species
Tuesday, December 9th 2025 - 22:20 UTC
Falklands Police risk prevention Operation Comet for the festive period

The Royal Falkland Islands Police launch Operation Comet, which will run throughout the entire festive period until 1 January 2026. This annual initiative targets one of the highest-risk times of the year, when incidents involving drink-driving historically increase.
Tuesday, December 9th 2025 - 21:58 UTC
Southern Brazil hit by extratropical cyclone

Heavy rainfall triggered by an extratropical cyclone battering Southern Brazil caused widespread flooding on Tuesday, turning streets into rivers and hillsides into waterfalls across Florianópolis, São José, Palhoça, and Biguaçu.