MercoPress. South Atlantic News Agency
Stories for August 29th 2026
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Saturday, August 29th 2026 - 15:12 UTC
UK-led Five Eyes action to disrupt global fraud networks
US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand back a package of UK-led measures to strengthen international action against fraud and online scams.
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Saturday, August 29th 2026 - 15:03 UTC
Chevening scholarships: eight Argentine professionals after Master’s degrees in UK
Eight Argentine professionals will spend a year in the UK pursuing master’s degrees through the fully funded Chevening scholarship program.
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Saturday, August 29th 2026 - 13:23 UTC
Germany, extreme hot summer ripens grapes faster and advances wine harvest several weeks
Germany's main grape harvest takes off earlier than ever recorded following on the country's exceptionally hot summer which accelerated the ripening process in vineyards, according to the German Wine Institute
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Saturday, August 29th 2026 - 13:01 UTC
Royal Navy turns to amphibious ships; sells HMS Bulwark to Brazilian Navy
HMS Bulwark is to be sold to the Brazilian Navy, ending more than two decades of service with the Royal Navy, as UK focus turns to the future of amphibious assault ships.
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Saturday, August 29th 2026 - 04:58 UTC
The US will control 55% of output from the new oil company in Venezuela
US President Donald Trump announced on Friday an agreement with Venezuela's interim government granting Washington majority control over more than 65 billion barrels of proven Venezuelan crude reserves, around 21% of the country's total. Acting president Delcy Rodríguez confirmed the deal.
