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Montevideo, October 25th 2025 - 10:59 UTC

Stories for 2025

  • Friday, June 6th 2025 - 11:06 UTC

    Former buddies Trump and Musk fall out

    Musk suggested creating a new political party, which received strong support in an online poll

    There seems to be no love lost between former US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Chief Elon Musk and President Donald Trump following their disagreements over the budget bill. Musk denied having seen the bill before it was passed.

  • Friday, June 6th 2025 - 10:59 UTC

    Historic polar ship SS Terra Nova revisited in first-ever wreck survey

    Video Pictures show the deep sea surveillance of Terra Nova done from the state of the art yacht My Legend.

    An expedition led by the motor yacht MY Legend has completed the first visual survey of the wreck of the SS Terra Nova, offering new insight into one of the most emblematic ships of polar exploration. Located off the coast of Greenland, the wreck was first discovered in 2012, nearly 70 years after the ship sank during World War II.

  • Friday, June 6th 2025 - 10:57 UTC

    Uruguayan president and predecessors due together in Buenos Aires for Anne Frank Awards

    Orsi, Lacalle Pou, and Sanguinetti are due in Buenos Aires for the accolade recognizing efforts towards peaceful coexistence

    Uruguayan President Yamandú Orsi and his predecessors, Luis Lacalle Pou and Julio María Sanguinetti, will be traveling to Buenos Aires next Monday to attend the Anne Frank Awards for Latin America. The awards, organized by the Anne Frank Center Argentina for Latin America (CAFA).

  • Friday, June 6th 2025 - 10:51 UTC

    Brazil enacts measures marking World Environment Day

    Alckmin signed the measures given Lula's trip to France

    The Brazilian government announced Thursday a set of environmental measures, including the sanctioning of Bill 3.469/2024, which provides financial collaboration between the Federal Government and states to prevent and combat wildfires. An investment of R$ 32 million (US$ 5.72 million) was allocated for fire prevention and control in the Amazon and Pantanal.

  • Friday, June 6th 2025 - 10:48 UTC

    US sanctions International Criminal Court judges over Israel probe

    The US will take whatever actions we deem necessary to protect our sovereignty, that of Israel, and any other US ally, Rubio warned

    Four International Criminal Court (ICC) judges (Solomy Balungi Bossa of Uganda, Luz del Carmen Ibáñez Carranza of Peru, Reine Adelaide Sophie Alapini Gansou of Benin, and Beti Hohler of Slovenia) were slapped with sanctions Thursday by the US Government of President Donald Trump, Secretary of Sttate Marco Rubio announced.

  • Friday, June 6th 2025 - 10:27 UTC

    Bolivia: BoA announces solidarity flights amid road blockades

    BoA's schedule will vary according to the ongoing conflict

    Boliviana de Aviación (BoA) on Thursday announced a series of solidarity flights between La Paz and Cochabamba to assist passengers affected by road blockades led by supporters of former president Evo Morales. The schedule may vary according to the ongoing conflict, with potential expansion to other routes.

  • Friday, June 6th 2025 - 08:59 UTC

    On World Environment Day, beat Plastic Pollution

    It is estimated that each person on the planet consumes more than 50,000 plastic particles per year –and many more if inhalation is considered

    More than 400 million tons of plastic is produced every year worldwide, half of which is designed to be used only once. Of that, less than 10 per cent is recycled. An estimated eleven million tons end up in lakes, rivers and seas annually. That is approximately the weight of 2,200 Eiffel Towers all together.

  • Friday, June 6th 2025 - 03:56 UTC

    Best Slots with Free Spins: How to Unlock More Bonuses

    Photo: Freepik

    Free spins are like the golden tickets of online slot gaming. They offer more chances to win without dipping into your balance, and for players in Zambia, they’ve become one of the most exciting features in online casinos. But how do you find the best slots with free spins — and more importantly, how can you unlock those bonuses like a pro?

  • Thursday, June 5th 2025 - 19:46 UTC

    Macron and Lula show discrepancies beyond climate issues

    Lula urged Macron to open up his heart and endorse the EU-Mercosur Free Trade Agreement (FTA)

    Despite some alignment on climate issues, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's state visit to Paris on Thursday was marked by tensions over trade, Ukraine, and Gaza. Lula urged French President Emmanuel Macron to support the Mercosur-EU trade agreement, emphasizing it as a response to rising protectionism. French farmers called on Macron on Wednesday to reiterate their “firm” rejection.

  • Thursday, June 5th 2025 - 19:18 UTC

    US Security: Trump reinstates full travel ban on nationals from 12 countries

    Deficient vetting in the affected countries poses a risk to US security, the White House argued

    US President Donald Trump reinstated a travel ban affecting citizens from 19 countries, citing national security concerns, the White House announced late Wednesday. The countries affected by the Republican administration's decision have deficiencies in screening and vetting processes, it was explained.