International

Thursday, November 9th 2023 - 11:24 UTC
More funding needed for polar research as ice keeps melting

As the melting of glaciers and poles keeps expanding, scientists Wednesday asked during the “One Planet Polar Summit” for additional funding to address the issue.
Wednesday, November 8th 2023 - 10:00 UTC
Guterres once again calls for humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres Tuesday called again for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza to allow humanitarian actions. The Portugal-born official said he was “extremely distressed by the violent death of civilians in Gaza and the humanitarian catastrophe that continues there.”
Tuesday, November 7th 2023 - 10:23 UTC
Falklands Representative marks service of Falkland Islanders at Houses of Parliament

The Falkland Islands Government Representative to the UK and Europe, Mr Richard Hyslop, has paid tribute to the service of Falkland Islanders during the First and Second World War and those who helped liberate the Falkland Islands in 1982 by placing a commemorative stake in their honour at the UK Parliament’s Garden of Remembrance.
Tuesday, November 7th 2023 - 09:43 UTC
US Tyson Foods recalls 14 tons of chicken nuggets with metal pieces

Tyson Foods from Arkansas, USA, has been forced to recall 14 tons of chicken nuggets since metal pieces were found in the product. The firm said the voluntary recall is “out of an abundance of caution”.
Monday, November 6th 2023 - 10:17 UTC
Storm in São Paulo leaves at least 7 people dead

Local authorities confirmed Sunday that the death toll from the storm that hit São Paulo last Friday had risen to 7, Agencia Brasil reported. The latest victim accounted for was a crew member of a boat that sank off Ilhabela while two survivors from the same vessel had been rescued, according to the State’s Civil Defense.
Monday, November 6th 2023 - 10:10 UTC
Netanyahu suspends minister who wanted to nuke Gaza

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Sunday banned Heritage Minister Amichay Eliyahu indefinitely from all cabinet meetings following his statements hinting that dropping a nuclear bomb on the Gaza Strip was “an option” in the ongoing war after the Oct. 7 attacks by the terrorist group Hamas.
Monday, November 6th 2023 - 09:14 UTC
AP Moller-Maersk cutting jobs as global shipping business declines strongly

AP Moller-Maersk announced it will be cutting 3,500 jobs because of a downturn in business. This adds to another 6,500 jobs cut earlier this year. The Danish company one of the largest global shipping enterprises said profits plunged 92% and a policy of rigorous containment had to be applies. It said “worsening” prices for shipping by sea required further job cuts.
Sunday, November 5th 2023 - 10:23 UTC
UK economy on flat growth track, with decreasing inflation, BoE report

The UK economy is on flat growth for a couple of years, while government forecasts of greater activity vanish, and the Bank of England could still rise interest rates further. In effect the BoE has warned rates will remain high for some time or even rise higher. Rate currently stands at 5,25%, the highest in fifteen years.
Sunday, November 5th 2023 - 10:06 UTC
Watch out for jellyfish in UK warmer waters

Jellyfish sightings in UK waters jumped by 32% compared to the previous year, according to the Marine Conservation Society. Most were on the UK's west coasts, particularly in Cornwall and Wales, and 11% were of large blooms of more than 100.
Saturday, November 4th 2023 - 11:15 UTC
Alberto Fernández discusses Middle East crisis with Jewish leaders

President Alberto Fernández met Friday with representatives of the Jewish community in Argentina to discuss the situation of nationals of the South American country held hostage by the terrorist group Hamas, it was reported in Buenos Aires.