International

Friday, May 24th 2024 - 10:15 UTC
Mild avian flu cases among humans in Michigan and Texas

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, CDC, are reporting a second human case of avian flu has been found as the outbreak spreads among birds and cattle in the country.
Friday, May 24th 2024 - 10:00 UTC
Falklands condolences to the family of Britain's greatest swimmer

The Falkland Islands Stanley Leisure Centre are sending condolences and thoughts to the family and the people who knew MBE David Wilkie who sadly passed on Wednesday. MBE David Wilkie opened the swimming pool here at Stanley Leisure Centre on the 4th of February 1990!
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.