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Stories for 2026

  • Friday, April 24th 2026 - 20:11 UTC

    Milei reaffirms Falklands claim as US-Argentina alignment deepens with State Department visit

    “We are doing everything humanly possible to return the Falklands to Argentina. Sovereignty is non-negotiable, but it must be handled judiciously, with brains,” Milei said

    President Javier Milei reaffirmed on Friday Argentina's sovereignty claim over the Falklands and said his government is “making unprecedented progress,” hours after the leak of an internal Pentagon memorandum that considers reviewing US diplomatic support for the United Kingdom over the archipelago as retaliation for London's refusal to join military operations against Iran.

  • Friday, April 24th 2026 - 19:49 UTC

    Kast–Paz rapprochement opens door to potential restoration of Bolivia–Chile relations

    The diplomatic shift responds to a direct “mandate” from the presidents of both countries — far-right José Antonio Kast, who took office in Chile on March 11, and center-right Rodrigo Paz

    The foreign ministers of Bolivia, Fernando Aramayo, and Chile, Francisco Pérez Mackenna, agreed on Friday to deepen bilateral ties and advance a joint economic agenda, amid a decisive diplomatic rapprochement between the two countries after nearly five decades without ambassador-level relations. The meeting, held at an event organized by the Chamber of Industry, Commerce, Services, and Tourism (Cainco) in Santa Cruz, concluded a two-day official visit by the Chilean minister.

  • Friday, April 24th 2026 - 19:40 UTC

    Hormuz closure keeps Brent above $105 with outlook uncertain

    Brent crude closed on Friday at $105.33 a barrel, accumulating a gain of nearly ten dollars from the start of the week, in a market dominated by uncertainty over the US-Iran conflict and the prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The European benchmark crude touched $107.40 on Thursday — its weekly peak — before moderating its advance.

  • Friday, April 24th 2026 - 19:39 UTC

    FAO and WMO warn extreme heat pushes global agriculture 'to the limit,' threatening one billion people

    The effects on production systems are pervasive. Livestock suffer digestive and cardiovascular failures, with a significant reduction in milk output and protein content

    The escalation of extreme heat episodes is pushing agriculture “to the limit” worldwide and threatening the health and livelihoods of more than one billion people, according to a joint report published on Wednesday by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). The document, titled “Extreme Heat and Agriculture,” warns that the phenomenon causes the annual loss of 500 billion working hours in the sector.

  • Friday, April 24th 2026 - 15:55 UTC

    US weighs withdrawing diplomatic support for UK over Falklands

    The document, circulating at senior Pentagon levels, lists punitive options against countries that refused to grant the US access, basing, and overflight rights during the Iran offensive

    An internal Pentagon email is considering the withdrawal of US diplomatic support for the United Kingdom in its dispute with Argentina over the Falklands as part of a package of retaliatory measures targeting NATO allies that did not back US military operations in the war with Iran, which began on February 28 of this year. The revelation was published on Friday by Reuters, based on a leaked memorandum and confirmed by a US official speaking on condition of anonymity.

  • Friday, April 24th 2026 - 11:31 UTC

    Petro travels to Caracas to meet Delcy Rodríguez following failed Cúcuta summit

    Colombian President Gustavo Petro will meet at midday on Friday in Caracas with Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodríguez, in what marks the first official meeting between a head of state and the Venezuelan leader since she took office on January 5, following the capture of former president Nicolás Maduro in a US military operation on January 3 of this year.

  • Friday, April 24th 2026 - 00:45 UTC

    Looking for Authentic Slavic Groceries Nearby? A Practical Checklist for Finding the Real Taste of Home

    When you’re craving the flavors you grew up with – buckwheat porridge, smoked fish, pickled vegetables, or proper rye bread – finding the right store can feel like a mission.

  • Friday, April 24th 2026 - 00:23 UTC

    How Fast-Paced Matches Influence Decision-Making Under Pressure

    Photo: Freepik

    Players become quicker; they can think and react faster due to the game's fast pace. They learn to be ready for anything at all times. This enables quick, confident decisions. It is also easier for them to focus on their opponent and prepare themselves for the next play. Players can make adjustments during the game instead of sticking to one plan.

  • Thursday, April 23rd 2026 - 23:01 UTC

    Days before King Charles's state visit, Trump says it could help mend ties with London

    The US president, who has known the British monarch for years, described him as “a brave man” and predicted that the visit would be “a positive.”

    US President Donald Trump said the state visit of King Charles III and Queen Camilla, which begins on Monday, could help repair relations with the United Kingdom, strained by weeks of tension over the Iran war and other bilateral disputes. The remarks came in a telephone interview with the BBC broadcast on Thursday.

  • Thursday, April 23rd 2026 - 22:58 UTC

    LATAM and Aerolíneas Argentinas aircraft collide on the ground at Santiago airport with no injuries reported

    Chile's Civil Aviation Authority (DGAC) reported that both aircraft were immediately stopped and subjected to technical assessment in line with operational safety protocols

    Two commercial aircraft collided on the ground at Santiago's Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport on Wednesday evening in an incident that left no injuries but forced the rescheduling of both affected flights. The collision occurred at around 8:00 p.m. local time, when a LATAM Airlines Airbus A321 struck a stationary Aerolíneas Argentinas Boeing 737 that was holding on the apron awaiting clearance for take-off.