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Stories for 2025

  • Tuesday, July 8th 2025 - 08:24 UTC

    Brazil: STF conviction tally in Jan. 8 riots reaches 643 individuals

    Those not engaged directly in acts of violence had their sentences commuted and will stay out of prison

    According to a list released Monday by the Office of Brazil's Prosecutor-General, the Supreme Federal Court (STF) has convicted 643 people in connection with the Jan. 8, 2023, riots in Brasília, which were deemed an attempted coup d'état.

  • Tuesday, July 8th 2025 - 08:16 UTC

    Netanyahu and Trump have dinner at White House

    The two leaders spoke about the situation in Iran, including a possible nuclear deal (Pic REUTERS)

    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met Monday with US President Donald Trump at the White House, expressing optimism for peace in Gaza and a nuclear deal with Iran. It was Netanyahu's third visit since the Republican leader returned to power on Jan. 20.

  • Tuesday, July 8th 2025 - 07:01 UTC

    South Georgia Island, call for Expressions of Interest for Provision Biosecurity Services

    Grytviken in a spring day

    In October 2025 approximately 250 m3 / eight 20ft shipping containers of building materials and vehicles will be shipped to South Georgia as part of a project run by the South Georgia Heritage Trust (SGHT) to stabilize the managers villa at Stromness.

  • Tuesday, July 8th 2025 - 06:51 UTC

    Falklands, Public Consultation on Use of TV and Radio Services

    FIG is keen to understand what content Falklands’ residents access and what technology they use to access that content.

    The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) would like to remind all residents that the public consultation on the use of television and radio services across the Islands is still open and will run until 15 July 2025.

  • Tuesday, July 8th 2025 - 06:48 UTC

    Falklands Maritime Heritage Trust Unveils World-First Shipwreck Experience at Goodwood Festival of Speed

    An interactive 3D digital model, allowing visitors to rotate, zoom and uncover artefacts

    The Falklands Maritime Heritage Trust (FMHT) is proud to bring one of the most extraordinary deep-sea discoveries of our time to the 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed. As part of the prestigious Future Labs installation, FMHT will showcase the pioneering technology behind the historic mission that located Sir Ernest Shackleton’s legendary ship, Endurance, beneath Antarctica’s frozen Weddell Sea.

  • Tuesday, July 8th 2025 - 06:46 UTC

    Rockhopper expects €31m from an arbitration dispute with Italian government

    Rockhopper has been locked in the wrangle since 2016 when the Italian government imposed restrictions on offshore oil and gas operations within 12 miles of its coast.

    AIM Oil and gas exploration company Rockhopper Exploration said it was confident it would receive a €31m (£26.8m) insurance payment in a long-running dispute linked to restrictions on its operations off the coast of Italy.

  • Tuesday, July 8th 2025 - 00:49 UTC

    Crorebet Review

    Explore sports betting, casino games, bonuses, payment options, and app performance — tailored for Indian users.

    In recent years, more Indian users have looked beyond local platforms, drawn by features like UPI/Paytm support, competitive cricket odds, and effortless mobile bets. Among these, CroreBet has steadily gained attention—thanks in part to bold promotions and an easy-to-use app experience. But is CroreBet still more hype than substance? Let’s explore.

  • Monday, July 7th 2025 - 20:19 UTC

    Grandmothers of Plaza de Mayo find Grandson #140

    Grandchild number 140 is from a Cutral Co (Neuquén) family, the son of Graciela Alicia Romero and Raúl Eugenio Metz

    The Grandmothers of Plaza de Mayo human rights organization announced Monday the finding of the 140th grandchild, born to people kidnapped and disappeared under Argentina's military dictatorship between 1976 and 1983.

  • Monday, July 7th 2025 - 19:58 UTC

    Suriname Assembly chooses first-ever female president

    Jennifer Geerlings-Simons, 71, will be inaugurated on July 16

    Jennifer Geerlings-Simons, a 71-year-old physician and congresswoman, has been elected as Suriname's first female president by the country's National Assembly on Sunday. She ran unopposed and will be inaugurated on July 16.

  • Monday, July 7th 2025 - 19:47 UTC

    Caricom Summit underway in Montego Bay

    Security and resilience are not optional, Holness stressed

    The 49th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (Caricom) is underway in Montego Bay, Jamaica, from July 6-8. The summit focuses on critical issues for the region, including security, trade, climate change, and economic integration.