Stories for 2026

Thursday, January 29th 2026 - 10:05 UTC
UK and Chilean air forces share Operation ‘Austral Endurance’ in Antarctica

British Forces South Atlantic Islands, BFSAI, stationed at the Falkland Islands have completed Operation ‘Austral Endurance’, strengthening the UK’s ability to operate safely and responsibly in the Antarctic.
Thursday, January 29th 2026 - 10:01 UTC
UK Ambassador at inauguration of Honduras president Nasry Asfura

The British Ambassador to Honduras, Juliana Correa, attended the inauguration of President Nasry Asfura on 27 January at the National Congress. During the ceremony, Ambassador Correa delivered a letter from His Majesty King Charles III to President Asfura, reaffirming the UK’s commitment to strengthening political dialogue and advancing shared priorities, including democratic stability, sustainable development, and social wellbeing.
Thursday, January 29th 2026 - 09:46 UTC
UK leader Farage pledges amnesty for convicted Troubles’ veterans under Reform government

British military veterans convicted for their roles during the Troubles in Northern Ireland would be pardoned under a Reform UK government, Nigel Farage has said.
Thursday, January 29th 2026 - 09:18 UTC
South Georgia opens license application for 2026 toothfish fisheries

The Government of South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands, GSGSSI has announced the opening of the license application round for the 2026 South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands toothfish fisheries.
Thursday, January 29th 2026 - 05:29 UTC
Latin American presidents seek common ground as regional blocs weaken

Seven sitting heads of government and one president-elect from Latin America and the Caribbean shared the stage in Panama on Wednesday to call for deeper regional integration, an increasingly rare show of cross-ideological alignment in a polarized region. The message was delivered at the International Economic Forum Latin America and the Caribbean, backed by CAF and designed as a high-level convening point for governments, business leaders and multilaterals.
Thursday, January 29th 2026 - 00:01 UTC
Uruguay’s farm sector warns low dollar threatens jobs as peso strength squeezes exports

Uruguay’s Rural Association (ARU) is warning that the slide in the U.S. dollar is pushing the farm sector into a “critical situation,” arguing that while a stronger peso may feel beneficial for people paid in local currency, the broader impact can be job losses in export-oriented activities.
Wednesday, January 28th 2026 - 22:52 UTC
Petro revives anti-Trump rhetoric, urges U.S. to “return” Maduro ahead of Feb. 3 White House meeting

Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro has revived his sharpest anti-Trump rhetoric days before a planned meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, calling on Washington to “return” Nicolás Maduro so he can be tried in Venezuela rather than in U.S. courts.
Wednesday, January 28th 2026 - 22:38 UTC
Marco Rubio: “Our relationship with Delcy Rodríguez's government is productive and respectful”

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday that Washington is not considering “any military action” in Venezuela, as he testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to outline the Trump administration’s strategy following the capture of former president Nicolás Maduro earlier this month.
Wednesday, January 28th 2026 - 14:33 UTC
Venezuela’s draft hydrocarbons reform faces extensive legislative scrutiny

Venezuela’s proposed hydrocarbons law overhaul is under intense legislative scrutiny, with more than 80 amendments submitted by lawmakers, legal experts and energy sector associations ahead of a planned final vote, Reuters reported Tuesday.
Wednesday, January 28th 2026 - 14:30 UTC
U.S. prepares general licence to ease Venezuelan energy sanctions after Maduro capture

The United States is preparing a general licence to ease sanctions on Venezuela’s energy sector, aiming to facilitate an estimated $2 billion oil supply deal between Caracas and Washington, U.S. government sources told Reuters on Tuesday. The move is part of a strategic shift in U.S. policy after the Jan. 3 capture of former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces.