MercoPress. South Atlantic News Agency
Stories for February 25th 2026
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Wednesday, February 25th 2026 - 14:19 UTC
Falklands, review and challenges for FIGAS, the Islands Air Service
A review of the Falkland Islands Government Air Service, FIGAS, and its current challenges will be taking take place, it has been revealed by members of the Executive Council. It comes as ExCo were updated on the latest progress regarding the ongoing Britten-Norman Islander aircraft replacement project, which has encountered several delays.
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Wednesday, February 25th 2026 - 12:43 UTC
UK Speaker says he shared information with police amid claims Mandelson planned to flee abroad
House of Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle said on Wednesday he passed information “in good faith” to the Metropolitan Police after receiving what he considered relevant intelligence suggesting former Labour minister Peter Mandelson might flee the UK, as police examine allegations linked to Jeffrey Epstein.
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Wednesday, February 25th 2026 - 12:25 UTC
Trump delivers longest recorded State of the Union amid polarization, with tariffs and foreign policy under scrutiny
US President Donald Trump delivered the longest recorded State of the Union address on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, speaking for 108 minutes before a joint session of Congress, as Washington enters a highly charged political stretch ahead of the midterm elections.
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Wednesday, February 25th 2026 - 03:37 UTC
Heavy rains leave at least 28 dead and dozens missing in Brazil’s Minas Gerais
Heavy rains and landslides in southeastern Brazil have killed at least 28 people and left more than 40 missing, with the worst impact reported in the state of Minas Gerais, according to local authorities and rescue teams.
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Wednesday, February 25th 2026 - 03:30 UTC
Petro signs petition sheet backing a constituent assembly push in Colombia
Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Tuesday signed one of the official sheets being used by a left-leaning citizens’ committee to collect signatures in support of calling a National Constituent Assembly. The move came during a Cabinet meeting livestreamed on the presidency’s social media channels, 12 days before congressional elections.
