International

Wednesday, July 3rd 2024 - 22:58 UTC
Falklands, Treasury drop-in sessions on withdrawing 1p and 2p coins

The Falkland Islands Treasury is holding information drop-in sessions on the withdrawal of one penny and two pennies coins and the recommended system of rounding.
Wednesday, July 3rd 2024 - 20:32 UTC
Mujica and Sanguinetti hope for a “more flexible” Mercosur

Former Presidents José Pepe Mujica and Julio María Sanguinetti concurred this week during their appearances at the Latin American Integration Association's (Aladi) Regional Solidarity Integration Forum in Montevideo that Latin American countries needed to “be more flexible” to tackle the problems of today's world.
Tuesday, July 2nd 2024 - 21:12 UTC
Bird flu pandemic feared to be spreading in slow motion

Scientists have been reported to be fearing a “slow-motion” version of a bird flu pandemic after the virus was detected in 129 dairy herds in the United States, which would make transmission to humans more likely, particularly in the wake of detections among other mammals such as alpacas or domestic cats.
Tuesday, July 2nd 2024 - 19:48 UTC
Hurricane Beryl marks early season beginning

After reaching category 5 in the Caribbean, Hurricane Beryl was not feared to reach Colombia's Caribbean shores but would nevertheless significantly affect navigation in the area. Strong winds hit Jamaica late Monday, sweeping away power lines and flooding the streets of other islands such as Grenada, it was also reported.
Tuesday, July 2nd 2024 - 09:06 UTC
Falklands Legislative Assembly celebrates UK Armed Forces Day

The Legislative Assembly of the Falkland Islands proudly commemorates Armed Forces Day, the 29th of June, honoring the brave service-people who serve and have served in the Armed Forces. This day is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by our service members, and an opportunity for the community to express its gratitude and respect for the freedom, democracy and self-determination which the Falkland Islanders are able to enjoy due to these sacrifices.
Tuesday, July 2nd 2024 - 09:01 UTC
British Army and Royal Marines commandoes in central London exercise

Royal Marines and British Army soldiers have taken to the streets of London to storm two underground stations, three tourist attractions and the Royal Albert Hall – but it was all part of a training operation called Exercise Felix Assault.
Tuesday, July 2nd 2024 - 08:03 UTC
Ban on Heavy Fuel Oil shipping in Arctic waters has become effective

An international ban starting July first, on the use of Heavy Fuel Oil, HFO, in the Arctic region adopted by the United Nations maritime body, the International Maritime Organization (IMO), at the Marine Environment Protection Committee, in June 2021, has come into effect aiming to protect the vulnerable waters from the risk of oil spills.
Tuesday, July 2nd 2024 - 08:03 UTC
King Charles III new photographic portrait to commemorate Armed Forces Day

To commemorate this year's United Kingdom's Armed Forces Day a new photograph of the King in military uniform has been released. Held annually on the last Saturday of June, Armed Forces Day is a day for the country to show its support for veterans, service families, cadets and those still serving.
Tuesday, July 2nd 2024 - 08:00 UTC
Labour's emphatic NO to any Falklands sovereignty talks with Argentina

The United Kingdom Labour's foreign affairs spokesperson David Lammy replied with an emphatic NO, when asked if a British government led by the Labour party would be prepared to sit and discuss Falklands/Malvinas sovereignty with Argentine president Javier Milei.
Tuesday, July 2nd 2024 - 07:00 UTC
British political leaders admiration for the services on Armed Forces Day: promises of 2,5% GDP for defense by 2030

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and head of the opposition, Sir Keir Starmer have joined other party leaders in marking UK Armed Forces Day by expressing their admiration for the three services.