International

• Saturday, January 31st 2026 - 01:03 UTC

  Falklands 1690, when English Captain John Strong made the first recorded landing

  

  The Falkland Islands derive their name from Falkland Sound, the name given to the waterway between the two main islands, East and West Falkland by Captain John Strong, who spent several days in the Islands on his ship Welfare in January 1690.

• Friday, January 30th 2026 - 14:29 UTC

  Montevideo to host Spain’s ASPA helicopter aerobatic display marking 100 years of the Plus Ultra flight

  

  Uruguay’s Air Force (FAU) says Montevideo will host an aerobatic helicopter display by Spanish Air Force's Patrulla ASPA on Sunday, 1 February, as part of the centenary commemorations of the historic Plus Ultra flight. The free event is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. along Rambla Presidente Wilson, in Montevideo.

• Friday, January 30th 2026 - 07:08 UTC

  French legislation will replace concept of ‘conjugal duty’ with ‘sexual autonomy’

  

  The French Senate is ready to discuss and approve legislation aimed at removing any legal basis for the idea that marriage creates an obligation to ‘conjugal duty’ and engage in sexual relations.

• Friday, January 30th 2026 - 05:35 UTC

  Uruguay’s Orsi heads to China with large delegation to deepen trade and strategic ties

  

  Uruguayan President Yamandú Orsi has departed for China at the head of a roughly 150-strong delegation, framing the trip as a bid to “increase commercial and economic development” with Uruguay’s top trading partner. Before leaving, Orsi formally handed executive authority to Vice President Carolina Cosse, while the mission’s schedule in Beijing and Shanghai blends top-level political meetings with trade promotion and academic cooperation.

• Friday, January 30th 2026 - 02:20 UTC

  Immigration Lawyer for H1B Visas: From Filing to Green Card Strategy

  

  How legal expertise changes outcomes for H-1B petitions.

• Friday, January 30th 2026 - 00:09 UTC

  Will Argentina Be Favourites for the 2026 World Cup?

  

  As the excitement builds for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, football fans across the globe are already speculating about which team will come out on top. Argentina, the current world champions following their triumph in Qatar 2022, is one of the favourites, but are they the clear odds-on favourite?

• Friday, January 30th 2026 - 00:01 UTC

  The Best CS2 Skins Under 10 Dollars in 2026

  

  Counter-Strike 2 has one of the most vibrant cosmetic economies in gaming, but you don’t need a massive budget to build a great-looking inventory. In 2026, the market is full of CS2 skins under $10 that offer impressive visuals, solid demand, and long-term value. Thanks to case cycles, market corrections, and increased supply, many designs that once felt premium are now accessible to everyone.

• Thursday, January 29th 2026 - 10:01 UTC

  UK Ambassador at inauguration of Honduras president Nasry Asfura

  

  The British Ambassador to Honduras, Juliana Correa, attended the inauguration of President Nasry Asfura on 27 January at the National Congress. During the ceremony, Ambassador Correa delivered a letter from His Majesty King Charles III to President Asfura, reaffirming the UK’s commitment to strengthening political dialogue and advancing shared priorities, including democratic stability, sustainable development, and social wellbeing. 

• Thursday, January 29th 2026 - 09:46 UTC

  UK leader Farage pledges amnesty for convicted Troubles’ veterans under Reform government

  

  British military veterans convicted for their roles during the Troubles in Northern Ireland would be pardoned under a Reform UK government, Nigel Farage has said.

• Thursday, January 29th 2026 - 05:29 UTC

  Latin American presidents seek common ground as regional blocs weaken

  

  Seven sitting heads of government and one president-elect from Latin America and the Caribbean shared the stage in Panama on Wednesday to call for deeper regional integration, an increasingly rare show of cross-ideological alignment in a polarized region. The message was delivered at the International Economic Forum Latin America and the Caribbean, backed by CAF and designed as a high-level convening point for governments, business leaders and multilaterals.