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Montevideo, May 15th 2026 - 02:10 UTC

International

  • Tuesday, May 5th 2026 - 02:40 UTC

    US destroys six Iranian boats while opening Strait of Hormuz to trade amid threatened ceasefire

    The developments put in question a fragile ceasefire in effect since April 7

    US military forces on Monday destroyed six Iranian Revolutionary Guard fast boats and neutralised cruise missiles and drones launched against warships and commercial vessels during the first day of “Project Freedom,” the operation announced by President Donald Trump to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz to maritime traffic. The two US destroyers that led the transit — the USS Truxtun and USS Mason — passed through the strait without being struck, despite what US Central Command described as a “sustained barrage” of Iranian threats.

  • Tuesday, May 5th 2026 - 01:34 UTC

    Why the Falkland Islands are British

    Great Britain is no longer the owner of the Falklands, only the “administering power”

    By Graham Pascoe - On April 24 it was reported in the Guardian and the Telegraph in London that President Trump has asked the Pentagon to “review Britain’s claim to the Falkland Islands”, as a possible “punishment” for Britain’s unwillingness to support his war on Iran.

  • Monday, May 4th 2026 - 01:45 UTC

    Three dead in hantavirus outbreak aboard polar cruise ship from Ushuaia bound for Cape Verde

    The current itinerary included stops at the Falklands, the South Georgia Islands, and Saint Helena. According to maritime tracking websites, the ship was on Sunday off the port of Praia

    The World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed three deaths on Sunday aboard the polar cruise ship MV Hondius from a hantavirus outbreak, a disease typically transmitted through rodents. The vessel, operated by the Dutch company Oceanwide Expeditions, had set sail from the port of Ushuaia, in Argentina's Tierra del Fuego province, on March 20, bound for the port of Praia in Cape Verde, where its journey was scheduled to conclude on May 4.

  • Monday, May 4th 2026 - 01:08 UTC

    Venezuelans rally in more than 120 cities worldwide demanding release of political prisoners

    According to the latest report from Foro Penal as of April 27 there were 454 people detained for political reasons in the country

    Dozens of cities in Venezuela and more than 120 gathering points around the world joined on Sunday a global day of mobilization called by Venezuelan opposition leader and 2025 Nobel Peace laureate María Corina Machado to demand the release of political prisoners and to bring international visibility to the country's human rights situation. The rallies took place simultaneously at noon Caracas time and included events across the Americas, Europe, and other regions with significant Venezuelan diaspora communities.

  • Friday, May 1st 2026 - 17:12 UTC

    RAF chief calls Falklands defence 'non-negotiable' as Rubio plays down Pentagon memo

    Smyth framed the capabilities deployed in the Falklands within the RAF's broader range of concurrent operations

    The head of Britain's Royal Air Force (RAF), Air Chief Marshal Sir Harv Smyth, said on Friday that the United Kingdom remains “on high alert and ready” to defend the Falklands “at a moment's notice,” in remarks published by The Times that reaffirm London's military stance on the archipelago following the leak of an internal Pentagon memorandum that considered reviewing US historic support for British sovereignty over the islands. Smyth stressed that the RAF's role in defending the territory was “non-negotiable,” a formulation that reflects the hardening of British military rhetoric in the latest phase of the diplomatic crisis.

  • Friday, May 1st 2026 - 07:44 UTC

    Brent touches $126 amid US military plan for 'short and powerful' strikes on Iran

    The International Energy Agency described the situation as “the largest supply disruption ever recorded.”

    Brent crude touched $126.41 a barrel on Thursday, its highest level since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, after Axios reported that the US Central Command (CENTCOM) was preparing a military plan contemplating a wave of “short and powerful” strikes on Iranian infrastructure to force Tehran back to the negotiating table. The price subsequently moderated to close near $114, a decline partly attributed to the expiration of the June futures contract, but the European benchmark has gained more than 60% since the start of the war against Iran on February 28.

  • Friday, May 1st 2026 - 06:40 UTC

    After 25 years of negotiation, the Mercosur-EU agreement takes effect this Friday

    The accord was signed on January 17th in La Asunción, Paraguay

    The association agreement between Mercosur and the European Union (EU) enters provisionally into force on Friday May 1, after more than a quarter-century of negotiations, in what constitutes one of the world's most ambitious trade deals and the largest reciprocal opening ever finalised by the South American bloc. The final signing took place on January 17 in Asunción and, although final ratification by the European Court of Justice and subsequent approval by the European Parliament remain pending, provisional entry into force allows the immediate start of tariff reductions covering 95% of Mercosur products and 91% of EU products.

  • Friday, May 1st 2026 - 06:39 UTC

    Adventure Tourism in Latin America: Capturing Moments Beyond the Guidebook

    The market for portable, durable recording devices has expanded accordingly, with options ranging from smartphone-based solutions to dedicated action cam systems designed for high-motion environments

    Latin America has long been a destination for travelers seeking authentic experiences, from the Amazon rainforest to Patagonian peaks. Yet the region's adventure tourism sector has evolved dramatically over the past decade, driven not only by improved infrastructure and tour operators but also by the democratization of content creation technology. Today's travelers are not passive observers; they are documentarians of their own journeys, capturing and sharing experiences in real time across digital platforms.

  • Friday, May 1st 2026 - 01:52 UTC

    The Transfer Market Looks Ahead to 2026

    Nowhere is the ripple effect of the 2026 FIFA World Cup more visible than in current club dealings, stretching from Vancouver to Miami to Monterrey. Because preparations start years ahead, managers are quietly stacking rosters with an eye on summer fixtures far down the calendar. While some teams chase star names, others prioritize cohesion - timing arrivals so chemistry builds just before lights come up on opening day. Fitness curves matter as much as skill sets; athletes finishing too early might miss the mark entirely. Watching who signs where reveals subtle clues about confidence levels heading into North America's biggest football moment.

  • Friday, May 1st 2026 - 00:16 UTC

    The Master’s Hand: Why Betway Casino is the Premier Destination for Online Blackjack

    In the vast landscape of digital gaming, few experiences offer the same blend of strategic depth, rapid-fire action, and sophisticated allure as blackjack. Known to many as “21,” this iconic card game has transitioned from the smoky backrooms of 17th-century Europe to the sleek, high-definition interfaces of 2026. While the core objective remains simple—beat the dealer’s hand without exceeding 21—the modern era has introduced a level of variety and technical polish that was previously unimaginable.