International

Friday, July 28th 2023 - 11:19 UTC
NYC court US$ 300 million bond for British tycoon and Patagonian landowner

A New York City court has imposed sweeping restrictions on British billionaire Joe Lewis as he awaits trial on insider trading charges. Mr Lewis, 86, pleaded not guilty and was granted US$ 300m (£230m) bail.
Friday, July 28th 2023 - 10:39 UTC
Uruguay: Desalination plant arrives from United States to fight the water crisis

Uruguayan authorities Thursday confirmed the arrival in Montevideo of a desalination plant bought in the United States to fight the water crisis hitting the country. The piece of equipment was expected to take about four weeks to be delivered from Houston, but in the end, it was over two months.
Friday, July 28th 2023 - 10:28 UTC
Amnesty International concerned over human rights violations in Peru

Amnesty International (AI) Thursday conveyed its concern to Peruvian President Dina Boluarte regarding human rights violations in the South American country ahead of its July 28 Independence Day celebrations.
Friday, July 28th 2023 - 09:51 UTC
Euro zone raises benchmark interest rate to 4,25% for the ninth time running

The European Central Bank on Thursday increased the key interest rate in the Eurozone by 0.25 percentage points to 4.25%. The decision to hike rates for a ninth straight time is part of the ongoing campaign to bring down inflation, but as inflation pressures show tentative signs of easing, recession worries mount.
Thursday, July 27th 2023 - 10:55 UTC
Atlantic Ocean: AMOC to collapse by mid-century?

According to a study published in the journal Nature Communications, the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), a major ocean current system that transports warm water from the tropics to the northern Atlantic, could collapse by mid-century if greenhouse gas emissions do not cease.
Thursday, July 27th 2023 - 10:40 UTC
Russian drones attack Ukrainian alternative inland grain ports on the Danube

Russia has destroyed Ukrainian grain warehouses on the Danube River and injured seven people in a drone strike this week, expanding the target area of an air campaign launched last week after it pulled out of the Black Sea grain deal, the Kiev government said.
Thursday, July 27th 2023 - 10:20 UTC
Ireland mourns the gifted and lifelong non-conformist Sinead O'Connor

Ireland is mourning its acclaimed composer and singer Sinead O'Connor, who died at the age of 56. In a statement cited by Irish broadcaster RTE, the singer's family said: “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Sinead. Her family and friends are devastated and have requested privacy at this very difficult time.”
Thursday, July 27th 2023 - 10:11 UTC
Insider trading charges in New York: Joe Lewis released on bail

British tycoon Joe Lewis, who owns significant real estate properties in Argentine Patagonia, specifically in the Lago Escondido area, was released on bail by Federal Judge Valerie Figueredo in Manhattan after turning himself in to face insider trading charges, of which he pleaded not guilty.
Thursday, July 27th 2023 - 10:00 UTC
IAATO Climate Change Committee incorporates Chimu Adventures Chad Carey

Chimu Adventures’ Managing Director Chad Carey has joined the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) Climate Change Committee to help improve sustainability in the Antarctic tourism space, according to a statement.
Wednesday, July 26th 2023 - 20:16 UTC
Spain summons Uruguayan ambassador over criticism of PSOE by interim vice-president

The Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs has summoned Uruguay's Ambassador to Madrid, Ana Teresa Ayala, in response to controversial statements made by acting Vice President of the Uruguayan government, Graciela Bianchi, concerning Spain's Socialist Party (PSOE) in the wake of the recent Spanish general elections.