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Montevideo, July 22nd 2026 - 05:09 UTC

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  • Friday, June 26th 2026 - 13:30 UTC

    Falklands representatives take the Islanders' case for self-determination to the UN

    Dorothy “Dot” Gould and Michael Goss, addressed the United Nations Special Committee on Decolonisation, known as the Committee of 24 (C24), on June 25,

    Two members of the Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly, Dorothy “Dot” Gould and Michael Goss, addressed the United Nations Special Committee on Decolonisation, known as the Committee of 24 (C24), on June 25, where they defended the right to self-determination of the archipelago's inhabitants and renewed their invitation for the body to send a visiting mission to the Islands, something that has never happened since the UN began considering the question in 1965.

  • Thursday, June 25th 2026 - 22:13 UTC

    The EU deal's quota split will dominate the Mercosur summit as Uruguay takes the helm

    The agreement's commercial chapter entered provisionally into force on May 1, after more than 25 years of negotiations

    The internal distribution of export quotas under the trade agreement between Mercosur and the European Union will dominate much of the debate at the bloc's summit of heads of state, to be held on June 30 in Asunción, where Paraguay will hand over the six-month presidency to Uruguay. The meeting coincides with the 35th anniversary of the Treaty of Asunción, the bloc's founding charter.

  • Thursday, June 25th 2026 - 21:10 UTC

    The Falklands question “must be considered in the light of the wishes of the people who live there”

    The decision to pursue hydrocarbon development was a democratic choice by the people of the Falklands alone, and “this is an integral part of the Islanders’ right of self- determination”.

    The question of the Falkland Islands must be considered in light of the wishes of the people who live there. The Islanders have the right to determine their own political future, and they have expressed that choice clearly and democratically, pointed out Deputy Leader of the House of Lords, Lord Collins speaking during the 56th regular session of the OAS General Assembly in Panama City, Panama.

  • Thursday, June 25th 2026 - 21:10 UTC

    Public meetings will feature presentations from Hatch and MEP, the authors of the socio-economic, environmental and legislative reports

    Authorities have not described the event as intentional, and the Attorney General's Office of Baja California Sur is investigating the circumstances

    At least 17 people were injured on Wednesday night when a car drove into a crowd celebrating in the streets of Cabo San Lucas, in the Mexican state of Baja California Sur, Mexico's win over the Czech Republic at the World Cup. The driver was detained, and authorities opened an investigation to clarify what happened.

  • Thursday, June 25th 2026 - 00:18 UTC

    Collaborative Seed Banking is the Latest Conservation Movement in Latin America

    Photo: Pexels

    Across Latin America, there's a huge rise in collaborative seed banking. Latin America is home to one of the richest biodiversity hotspots, but with climate change, deforestation, and habitat loss, scientists are beginning to use seed banks as a way to protect plant diversity for future generations.

  • Thursday, June 25th 2026 - 00:01 UTC

    Syria's Historic Victories in West Asian Football Championships: A RolsBet Retrospective

    Football has long served as a source of pride and unity across West Asia, and Syria's national team has produced several memorable moments that continue to inspire fans and sports bettors alike. Over the decades, Syrian football has demonstrated resilience, tactical discipline, and an ability to compete against some of the strongest teams in the region. For enthusiasts who follow regional tournaments and enjoy analyzing football markets, Syria's historic achievements offer valuable insights into the dynamics of West Asian competition.

  • Tuesday, June 23rd 2026 - 14:50 UTC

    Best Time to Visit New Zealand for Every Type of Traveler

    Photo: Pexels

    Choosing the best time to go to New Zealand depends on your travel goals, not the calendar alone. Travelers from Europe and North America should remember that this country's seasons are reversed: summer from December to February, and winter from June to August.

  • Tuesday, June 23rd 2026 - 05:45 UTC

    What to expect from the UK’s likely next prime minister Andy Burnham

    Two distinct levels to Project Andy: Manchesterism and Burnhamism. The former encompasses his policy vision, revolving around the notion of “business friendly socialism” and place-based politics

    By Matthew Flinders, University of Sheffield (*)

    Resigning as UK prime minister and leader of the Labour party, Keir Starmer said he accepted, “with good grace”, that the party does not think he is best placed to lead them into the next general election.

  • Monday, June 22nd 2026 - 18:11 UTC

    Messi becomes the outright all-time top scorer in World Cup history

    The goal came in the 38th minute at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, on the outskirts of Dallas, and put Argentina ahead 1-0 with the match under way

    Lionel Messi on Monday became the outright all-time top scorer in World Cup history, netting his seventeenth goal in the competition during Argentina's match against Austria, on the second matchday of their group at the 2026 World Cup. With that goal, the Argentine captain surpassed the 16 scored by Germany's Miroslav Klose, until now the tournament's leading marksman.

  • Monday, June 22nd 2026 - 18:08 UTC

    Burnham sworn in as MP and enters Labour leadership race with a clear path to No 10

    Burnham could be left without serious challengers, which would speed up the process: each contender needs the backing of 20% of Labour lawmakers to run.

    The former mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, was sworn in on Monday as MP for Makerfield and formally launched his candidacy to lead the Labour Party and, by extension, the British government, hours after Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation. The backing of his most likely rival, former Health Secretary Wes Streeting, cleared his path and consolidated him as the favorite to succeed Starmer.