International

Saturday, January 5th 2019 - 08:48 UTC
North Irish couple plan to share their £115m EuroMillions win with 50 people

A couple from Northern Ireland have made a list of 50 people with whom they intend to share their £115m EuroMillions win. Frances and Patrick Connolly, who live in Moira, County Down, matched the winning numbers in the New Year's Day draw. It is the fourth biggest UK EuroMillions win and the biggest in NI.
Saturday, January 5th 2019 - 08:42 UTC
US delegation to hold trade talks in China on January 7/8, revealed Beijing

A US delegation will visit China next week for talks aimed at defusing the trade war between the world's two largest economies. The closely watched meeting follows a dismal week for US markets, with losses fuelled partly by trade fears.
Saturday, January 5th 2019 - 08:27 UTC
May's coalition allies insist: “no way” DUP will support the current Brexit deal

There is “no way” the Democratic Unionist Party will back Theresa May's Brexit deal, a leading figure has said. Sammy Wilson told the BBC he was “more alarmed” than ever about what the deal would mean for Northern Ireland.
Friday, January 4th 2019 - 08:49 UTC
Ex Credit Suisse bankers and Mozambique officials charged with US$ 2bn fraud

Three former Credit Suisse bankers have been arrested over their alleged role in a US$ 2bn fraud scheme connected to firms in Mozambique, according to US authorities. The men have been released on bail in London while the US seeks their extradition.
Friday, January 4th 2019 - 08:46 UTC
UK lottery player claims the £115m New Year's Day EuroMillions jackpot

The National Lottery said the win is the fourth biggest in UK history and follows a series of big British lottery successes in recent years. A further 10 UK players have each pocketed £1m after the Millionaire Maker codes on their tickets were picked.
Friday, January 4th 2019 - 08:40 UTC
UK redeploying Royal Navy patrols to the Channel to deter migrant crossings

Royal Navy patrol ship has been sent to the English Channel to deter migrant crossings, the Ministry of Defense has confirmed. Defense Secretary Gavin Williamson said HMS Mersey would “help prevent migrants from making the dangerous journey”.
Friday, January 4th 2019 - 06:02 UTC
Falklands: Argentina calls for sovereignty negotiations as it recalls 3 January 1833

In an official release from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Argentina recalled that 186 years ago, on 3 January 1833, “UK military forces illegally occupied and usurped the Malvinas Islands and adjoining maritime spaces in the South Atlantic”.
Friday, January 4th 2019 - 03:06 UTC
The Falkland Islander that helped search for the Argentine submarine ARA San Juan

Everybody is aware of the recent hunt for the lost Argentine submarine San Juan, but what only a few know is that Falkland maritime archaeologist Mensun Bound was one of the team on board the Seabed Constructor, the ship that conducted the search.
Friday, January 4th 2019 - 02:52 UTC
Relations with Falklands could improve if Argentina behaves as a good neighbour rather than a greedy colonial power

Martin Ezequiel Dinatale, a member of Argentine news agency Infobae staff, sent Falklands' lawmaker MLA Roger Spinks a questionnaire on current and future relations between the peoples of Argentina and the Falklands, particularly since the announced latest agreement for a second commercial air link this time between the Islands and Brazil with a stopover at Cordoba, second largest Argentine city.
Thursday, January 3rd 2019 - 08:52 UTC
Apple rattles markets as its sales slow down more than expected: CEO Tim Cook blames China

Apple has rattled investors with news that its sales have been slowing, blaming economic weakness in China. In a surprise disclosure, the iPhone maker said it anticipated revenue of about US$ 84bn for the three months to 29 December. In November it forecast sales of at least US$ 89bn - a prediction that had already disappointed investors.