Stories for 2025

Saturday, September 6th 2025 - 10:33 UTC
Trump rebrands Defense as “Department of War”

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday to rename the Department of Defense as “Department of War,” reviving a usage in force until the late 1940s. The order allows for the new name to be used as a secondary title in official communications, although a permanent legal change requires congressional approval. The move has drawn criticism from members of both parties.
Saturday, September 6th 2025 - 10:16 UTC
Man arrested in Mar del Plata for posting pro-Hamas content

A man was arrested on Friday in the Argentine beach resort and port of Mar del Plata following a tip from the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), which noticed that the suspect was posting antisemitic content on social media and encouraging the pro-Palestine terrorist organization Hamas.
Saturday, September 6th 2025 - 10:10 UTC
Lula discusses EU-Mercosur FTA with von der Leyen

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva rang European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Friday to congratulate her on sending the Free Trade Agreement between the Southern Common Market (Mercosur) and the European Union (EU) to the European Parliament for a vote.
Saturday, September 6th 2025 - 09:25 UTC
Most of Chile going back to summer daylight saving time zone

Most of Chile will switch to daylight saving time by setting clocks forward one hour on Saturday after 11.59 pm, when it will be 1 am, Sunday. This change moves the country's time zone from winter time (UTC-4) to summer time (UTC-3), which will result in longer afternoons.
Friday, September 5th 2025 - 19:30 UTC
Brazil clinches deal to sell Japan animal fat products

Eager to find alternatives for Brazilian exports after the 50% tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump, authorities in the South American country announced this week an arrangement with Japan for the export of poultry, pork, and beef fat products.
Friday, September 5th 2025 - 19:02 UTC
UK: Deputy PM Rayner resigns amid property tax scandal

Angela Rayner turned in her resignation on Friday as British Deputy Prime Minister, housing minister, and deputy leader of the Labour Party. Her decision was prompted by a scandal over unpaid property taxes on an apartment in Hove on England’s southern coast.
Friday, September 5th 2025 - 10:55 UTC
Venezuelan warplanes overfly US Navy ship in the Caribbean Sea

US authorities have confirmed that two armed Venezuelan F-16 fighter jets flew over the USS Jason Dunham, a US Navy guided missile destroyer, while it was operating in international waters in the Caribbean.
Friday, September 5th 2025 - 10:52 UTC
Falkland Islands launch relocation platform to attract professionals amid major investment drive

The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) has launched ThinkFalklands.com, a new online platform designed to encourage professionals and families to relocate to the South Atlantic territory. The initiative highlights career opportunities, community life, and natural beauty while offering practical guidance on visas, jobs, and living conditions.
Friday, September 5th 2025 - 10:27 UTC
Argentine Senate overrides Milei's veto against Emergency Disability Law

Argentina's Senate voted Thursday by 63 to 7 to override President Javier Milei’s veto of the Disability Emergency Law, making it the first time in 22 years that Congress has successfully overturned a presidential thumbs down.
Friday, September 5th 2025 - 09:55 UTC
World Cup South American playoffs: 4 teams score 3-0 wins

Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil, and Colombia all scored 3-0 wins on Thursday in the penultimate round of the South American Football Confederation's (Conmebol) 2026 World Cup qualifying round.