International

Friday, May 24th 2024 - 09:19 UTC
Standing ovation in Parliament for Craig Mackinlay, “The Bionic MP”

Craig Mackinlay, a conservative member of Parliament serving South Thanet, was given a standing ovation by his peers on return to his bench in Westminster. The “Bionic MP” as he likes himself to be called has prosthetic hands and feet, which were amputated following a septic shock, and the quick reply from his wife a pharmacist.
Thursday, May 23rd 2024 - 19:17 UTC
Lula says recognition of Palestine's statehood “a historic decision”

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said Wednesday's recognition of Palestine's statehood by Spain, Ireland, and Norway was a “historic decision,” Agencia Brasil reported Thursday. The South American leader also said that the measure will have a positive effect on efforts to find peace in the Middle East.
Thursday, May 23rd 2024 - 10:58 UTC
Falklands' Legislative Assembly note the Dissolution of Parliament at Westminster and the Elections

The Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly notes the announcement by the Prime Minister, Rt Hon Rishi Sunak MP, that the Parliament at Westminster is to be dissolved and a General Election convened for Thursday, 4 July, 2024.
Thursday, May 23rd 2024 - 10:18 UTC
Conmebol introduces extra substitution in case of head trauma

South America's Football Confederation (Conmebol) announced this week that a new substitution will be allowed during next month's Copa America 2024 whenever a player is going through “suspected head trauma and concussion.”
Thursday, May 23rd 2024 - 10:00 UTC
Macron in New Caledonia for a political solution to the killings and rioting

French President Emmanuel Macron is currently in the Overseas Territory of New Caledonia where he flew urgently for a political solution to ending street killings, riots and arson after a recent change in voting rights infuriated the indigenous population of Kanaks, many groups of whom are seeking independence.
Wednesday, May 22nd 2024 - 23:03 UTC
Spain, Norway, and Ireland recognize Palestine's statehood

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez Wednesday announced that his country would be recognizing Palestine's statehood as of May 28. In addition to Spain, Norway and the Republic of Ireland will be adopting the same stance. It was the Socialist leader's second bold diplomatic move this week after pulling Madrid's Ambassador María Jesús Alonso Jiménez from Buenos Aires. Of the 193 United Nations member states, 143 have recognized an independent state of Palestine, including China and Russia.
Wednesday, May 22nd 2024 - 15:36 UTC
UK: Rishi Sunak calls surprise General Election for july in a bid to stabilize Tory support

In an unexpected move, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced a snap general election for July, senior sources revealed to The Guardian. This announcement comes amidst claims that inflation is under control and the economy is showing signs of improvement.
Wednesday, May 22nd 2024 - 10:59 UTC
MLAs to UN C24 conference: “Falklands have a lot to give the world in fisheries and science”

The Falkland Islands lawmakers, MLA Teslyn Barkman and MLA Gavin Short will represent the Falkland Islands at the upcoming United Nations Decolonization Committee or C-24 conference in New York at the beginning of June.
Wednesday, May 22nd 2024 - 10:15 UTC
USS George Washington arrives in Rio de Janeiro

The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN-73) arrived this week in Rio de Janeiro as a part of her Southern Seas 2024 campaign.
Wednesday, May 22nd 2024 - 09:52 UTC
World hunger discussed in Brazil ahead of G20 Summit in Rio

Specialists from the entire planet are discussing this week in the Brazilian city of Teresina a series of suggestions to tackle world hunger to be put forward during the Group's Summit later this year in Rio de Janeiro, Agencia Brasil reported.