Stories for April 2026

Wednesday, April 22nd 2026 - 13:46 UTC
Zero net migration would shrink UK GDP by 15% by 2060, Oxford Economics warns

A long-term scenario of zero net migration would reduce the United Kingdom's economy by 15% by 2060 and limit GDP growth to an annual average of 0.9%, according to a report published on Wednesday by consultancy Oxford Economics. The study, which examines the impact of migration on British GDP and public finances, comes amid intense political polarisation over immigration controls.
Wednesday, April 22nd 2026 - 11:16 UTC
Earth Day turns 55 with climate challenges still unresolved

This April 22 marks the 55th anniversary of Earth Day, a date formally designated by the United Nations General Assembly in 2009 but rooted in 1970, when the environmental movement began to gain political traction in the United States and Europe. Half a century on, the global climate agenda has accumulated significant institutional advances, though commitments made continue to be debated in terms of their scope and implementation.
Wednesday, April 22nd 2026 - 10:57 UTC
Chile closes ranks on Strait of Magellan sovereignty a week after Argentine admiral's remarks

A week after remarks by Argentine Rear Admiral Hernán Montero on the eastern mouth of the Strait of Magellan went viral, the Chilean government has consolidated a unified stance in defense of its sovereignty, while internal debate has shifted toward the executive's handling of the communications response.
Wednesday, April 22nd 2026 - 09:17 UTC
Falklands participating at the IAATO annual meeting at Annapolis, MD

A delegation of Falkland Islands representatives is currently attending the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators, IAATO, Annual Meeting, (20/23 April), which also includes a Marketplace expo, at Annapolis, Maryland, United States
Wednesday, April 22nd 2026 - 03:59 UTC
Milei drops to 14th among Latin American Presidents, ranks among region's five worst-rated

Argentine President Javier Milei fell to 14th place out of 18 leaders in the regional approval ranking for April 2026, consolidating his entry into the group of six worst-rated heads of state in Latin America. The survey, carried out by polling firm CB Global Data, registered a 36.2% positive image and a 59.7% negative reading, a 23.5-point gap that represents the widest imbalance since the start of his administration.
Wednesday, April 22nd 2026 - 00:51 UTC
Global Chargeback Growth in E-Commerce: Why Online Businesses Are Facing Heavy Losses and How to Stop It

The global economy is going digital faster than ever. Retailers enjoy higher profits, but this shift also brings new risks. One of the biggest problems between 2024 and 2026 is the sharp rise in chargebacks. According to recent market research, the volume of disputes in the e-commerce and SaaS segments is increasing by 20–30% annually.
Tuesday, April 21st 2026 - 23:14 UTC
New York court rules in favor of Uruguayan fintech dLocal, dismisses investor class action

The Appellate Division of the New York State Supreme Court unanimously upheld the dismissal of a class action lawsuit filed by investors against Uruguayan fintech dLocal and the investment banks involved in its 2021 initial public offering, finding no material omissions in the information the company disclosed before the IPO.
Tuesday, April 21st 2026 - 23:11 UTC
Trump extends Iran truce, demands “unified proposal” from Tehran to negotiate

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced an indefinite extension of the ceasefire with Iran, hours before the two-week truce was set to expire, but maintained the naval blockade on Iranian ports and conditioned any diplomatic progress on Tehran presenting a “unified proposal” to resume negotiations.
Tuesday, April 21st 2026 - 18:17 UTC
Paraguay attracts record foreigners with low taxes and new investor residency program

Foreign residency applications in Paraguay surged 85% in the first quarter of 2026, reaching 18,071 compared to 9,760 in the same period of 2025, the National Migration Directorate reported. Temporary residency requests jumped 105% to 14,995, while permanent residency applications rose 25% to 3,076.
Tuesday, April 21st 2026 - 13:41 UTC
Milei trapped between inflation and growth: admits “not everyone is better off” but vows no course change

Argentine President Javier Milei acknowledged for the first time that “not everyone is better off” under his government, but ruled out modifying his economic plan despite inflation that has accelerated for ten consecutive months, falling real wages and record household delinquency. “The chainsaw won't stop. We will tie ourselves to the ship's mast — we will not listen to the siren songs,” he said at the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) summit.