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  • Tuesday, June 3rd 2025 - 18:44 UTC

    Maduro berates Starmer for his plan to strengthen UK's military capabilities

    “It is crazy that Europe is talking about war,” Maduro underlined

    Venezuelan ruler Nicolás Maduro on Monday criticized British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer for his announcements regarding the need for military readiness. The Chavista leader said the Labour head of Government was “crazed and devilish” for his so-called Strategic Defense Review.

  • Tuesday, June 3rd 2025 - 17:52 UTC

    Colombia elected to UN Security Council with 180 votes

    “We celebrate a new victory in the international arena for our country,” Sarabia said

    Colombia was elected Tuesday to a two-year term (2026-2027) as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council by the UN General Assembly, alongside Bahrain, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Latvia, and Liberia.

  • Tuesday, June 3rd 2025 - 17:40 UTC

    Electronic ID for Cattle mandatory in step forward for UK biosecurity

    Cattle with ear-tags and an implanted device in ears meant for electronic ID

    Cattle identification and traceability in England will change over the next 2 years, in a major step forward in disease control and trade across the farming sector, Defra has announced Monday 2 June.

  • Tuesday, June 3rd 2025 - 17:24 UTC

    UK international risk status for BSE downgraded to “negligible”

    The UK’s improved risk status is a reflection of the UK’s global reputation for having some of the highest standards in the world for biosecurity.

    The UK’s risk rating status for Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) has been downgraded to negligible by the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH). DEFRA said it is a major boost for the food and farm sector, more avenues will now be open for trade with other countries as our improved risk status for beef and bovine products is recognized.

  • Tuesday, June 3rd 2025 - 10:45 UTC

    Falklands, “a modern relationship with UK built on the principle of self-determination”

    FIGO’s London Representative Richard Hyslop at Westminster

    Falklands Government London Office Representative, Richard Hyslop also underlined the significance and merits of UK Overseas Territories Day in a brief speech.

  • Tuesday, June 3rd 2025 - 10:11 UTC

    Portugal tells rejected immigrants to leave or face expulsion

    Brazilians, Venezuelans, Colombians, and Argentines are among those reached by the measure

    Portuguese authorities told approximately 34,000 immigrants, including 5,386 Brazilians, to leave the country voluntarily within 20 days after their residency applications were turned down by the Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum (AIMA), which reported an 18.5% rejection rate from 184,000 applications.

  • Tuesday, June 3rd 2025 - 02:12 UTC

    How to Write a Resume for Summer Jobs and Teaching Abroad

    Learn how to tailor your resume for summer jobs and teaching abroad by highlighting adaptability, cultural awareness, and professional growth for success.

    When applying for summer jobs or teaching abroad, your resume should not only show your skills and experience but also your adaptability, cultural awareness, and some level of growth in your previous roles. Such types of opportunities usually call for a different set of skills, so it’s very important to personalize your resume and show how your experiences prepare you for success.

  • Monday, June 2nd 2025 - 19:53 UTC

    Falkland's Legislative Assembly celebrates Overseas Territories Day

    UKOTs flags flying at Parliament Square in London

    The Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly joined fellow British Overseas Territories in celebrating Overseas Territories Day on 2 June 2025, highlighting the strength, diversity, and common values that unite the UK’s territories across the globe.

  • Monday, June 2nd 2025 - 10:12 UTC

    Lula prepares for historic mission to France

    Lula is scheduled to depart on Wednesday

    Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will visit France from June 4 to 9. In his meeting with his local colleague Emmanuel Macron, he plans to sign 20 bilateral agreements, covering areas such as vaccines, public security, education, and science and technology. A significant focus will be the announcement of a new climate declaration and plans to create a decarbonized maritime corridor. The trip also comes amid discussions on global governance reforms, multilateralism, and preparations for COP30, which Brazil will host in Belem.

  • Monday, June 2nd 2025 - 10:08 UTC

    Boric condemns Israel's actions in Gaza

    Given Boric's stance against Israel, Chile faces possible retaliation measures from Washington

    In his annual address on June 1, 2025, at the National Congress in Valparaiso, Chilean President Gabriel Boric Font sharply criticized Israel, accusing its government of “genocide and ethnic cleansing” against Palestinians in Gaza. “It is these same principles that have led me to raise my voice loudly against the genocide and ethnic cleansing that the Israeli government is committing against the Palestinian people,” said Boric.