Stories for 2025

Friday, July 18th 2025 - 10:30 UTC
Trump demands release of Epstein documents to stop revolt, threatens to sue WSJ

U.S. President Donald Trump has asked Attorney General Pam Bondi to release portions of the grand jury materials from the Jeffrey Epstein case in an effort to calm the growing discontent within the Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement. The move follows The Wall Street Journal’s publication of a 2003 birthday letter allegedly written by Trump to the convicted sex offender — a letter Trump claims is “fake,” threatening legal action against the newspaper and its owner, Rupert Murdoch.
Friday, July 18th 2025 - 10:19 UTC
Embraer likens Trump's tariffs to Covid-19 slowdown

Brazillian aircraft manufacturer Embraer, the third-largest in the world behind Boeing and Airbus, estimated that the tariffs announced by the United States against Brazil could have an impact similar to that of the Covid-19 pandemic, when the company saw a 30% drop in revenue and had to reduce its workforce by around 20%.
Friday, July 18th 2025 - 10:07 UTC
Venezuela records GDP growth above 6% in 2Q of 2025

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro announced that his country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by over 6% in the second quarter of 2025, marking the 17th consecutive quarter of economic expansion, following a 9% increase in the first quarter of 2025. Maduro also highlighted previous growth figures of 9% in 2024, 5.5% in 2023, and a significant 15% in 2022.
Friday, July 18th 2025 - 09:53 UTC
Petro's rift with Márquez deepens over possible porn actress' appointment

Colombian President Gustavo Petro's rift with Vice President Francia Márquez became more evident Thursday during a televised cabinet meeting during which the possible appointment of former porn actress Amaranta Hank (born Alejandra Ocaña) as Minister of Equality and Equity was discussed. That position had been held by Márquez, who chose to reisgn earlier this year.
Friday, July 18th 2025 - 00:11 UTC
Casino Software Giants of 2025: Best Game Developers Revealed

Game collection is what players consider first when searching for an online casino. Although a broad content range appeals to a wider audience, the most reputable operators focus on the quality of their portfolios. Hence, they invest considerable resources in their software selection and partner with the top-tier developers to provide a safe and enjoyable gaming experience to their players. Here’s what makes the best software studios of 2025:
Thursday, July 17th 2025 - 19:22 UTC
Voting age lowered to 16 in UK

British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced Thursday a significant “democracy shake-up” that includes lowering the voting age to 16 for all UK elections, likely starting with the next general election in 2029. This move has been met with accusations of “breathtaking cynicism” from the opposition Conservative party, who argue it is nothing but a partisan attempt to boost Labour's electoral chances, as polls suggest 16- and 17-year-olds are more likely to vote for them.
Thursday, July 17th 2025 - 19:00 UTC
Lula vetoes increase in number of Congresspeople

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva vetoed a Congressional bill increasing the number of federal deputies from 513 to 531, which was published Thursday in the Diário Oficial da União (Official Gazette - DOU).
Thursday, July 17th 2025 - 10:40 UTC
Falklands, Government finally presents delayed 25/26 Budget approved by outgoing Legislative Assembly

The Falkland Islands Government’s (FIG) Budget for 2025/26 has today, 16th July, been approved by the Legislative Assembly, setting a considered and strategic direction to safeguard the long-term financial health of the Islands.
Thursday, July 17th 2025 - 10:35 UTC
Buenos Aires to hold AMIA bombing anniversary ceremony under tight security

As the 31st anniversary of the Argentine Israeli Mutual Association (AMIA) bombing looms over, Iran has strongly criticized President Javier Milei for his unwavering support of Israel. Iran's embassy in the UK issued a document condemning Argentina, alongside Canada, the Czech Republic, and Paraguay, for backing Israel's “military actions” against Iran and condemning Iran's “defensive attacks.”
Thursday, July 17th 2025 - 10:10 UTC
Cabello foresees Machado leaving Venezuela shortly

Venezuela's Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello warned on Wednesday in his TV show that María Corina Machado, also known as La Sayo (or La Sayona), would be departing for the United States shortly, citing fears for her life, particularly given the impending deadline granted to her to avoid causing unrest and destabilization before the July 27 elections.