Stories for 2025

Monday, November 10th 2025 - 10:45 UTC
Low Attendance and Diplomatic Tensions at EU-Celac Summit

The fourth summit between the European Union (EU) and the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (Celac) kicked off on Sunday in the Colombian city of Santa Marta, amid significant diplomatic friction and a noticeable lack of high-level engagement from both blocs.
Monday, November 10th 2025 - 10:26 UTC
French minister vows to block EU-Mercosur FTA out of concern for its farmers

France has once again cast a negative note on the proposed Free Trade Agreement between the European Union (EU) and the Southern Common Market (Mercosur). Agriculture Minister Annie Genevard stated emphatically that her country would not sign a deal that “condemns its farmers.”
Monday, November 10th 2025 - 10:02 UTC
Deal reached in US Senate to end longest-ever Gov't shutdown

A bipartisan agreement was struck in the Senate on Sunday to end the longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history, a 40-day impasse that has crippled federal agencies and left hundreds of thousands of civil servants without pay.
Monday, November 10th 2025 - 08:47 UTC
BBC Chiefs resign amid crisis over misleading Trump speech edit

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) was thrown into a deep leadership crisis on Sunday after Director-General Tim Davie and BBC News CEO Deborah Turness both resigned following accusations that a documentary had misleadingly edited a speech by US President Donald Trump.
Monday, November 10th 2025 - 08:28 UTC
At least 6 killed as deadly tornado hits Brazilian town

Authorities in the southern Brazilian state of Paraná have declared a State of Public Disaster in the municipality of Rio Bonito do Iguaçu following a catastrophic tornado that struck on Friday night, leaving six people dead and causing widespread destruction.
Monday, November 10th 2025 - 08:11 UTC
Paraguay: Ciudad del Este Mayor-elect announces presidential expectations

Opposition candidate Daniel Mujica won Sunday's Ciudad del Este Mayoralty in a landslide victory, following the removal from office of former Mayor Miguel Prieto, who sided with the winner.
Monday, November 10th 2025 - 07:52 UTC
TFFF reaches US$5.5 billion in funding

Brazilian authorities have confirmed that the Tropical Forest Forever Facility (TFFF), a financing model combining public and private investments to preserve these areas, had reached US$5.5 billion in funding following contributions from Norway (US$3 billion), Indonesia (US$1 billion), and France (US$500 million) in addition to the South American country's US$1 billion disbursement during the UN General Assembly in New York in September.
Monday, November 10th 2025 - 00:23 UTC
The Digital Age – Virtual, Augmented & Immersive Experiences at Banger Online Casino

One of the most prominent trends that is transforming online casinos is VR and AR. As industry commentators put it: Platforms are evolving from a basic web game to complete virtual environments where players can literally “stroll” through online casino floors, communicate with avatars, join live tables and feel the atmosphere.
Saturday, November 8th 2025 - 10:42 UTC
Milei promotes Argentina's business climate at NY event

Argentine President Javier Milei concluded his trip to the United States on Friday, spending the day in New York, where he met with high-profile business leaders and made a significant personal visit to a revered religious site.
Saturday, November 8th 2025 - 10:39 UTC
Packs of Chilean counterfeit money available on social media

Chilean criminal organizations are openly offering counterfeit banknotes on social media platforms, including Instagram. These counterfeit bills are often referred to as “5G banknotes” and are advertised by accounts claiming to be “premium money providers.”