International

• Monday, April 28th 2025 - 09:49 UTC

  VE Day 80th anniversary: 1.300 troops will march through London on 5 May

  

  More than 1,300 Armed Forces personnel are set to be involved in a military procession through London to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day. The military procession will kick off the celebrations to commemorate 80 years since the end of the Second World War in Europe.

• Monday, April 28th 2025 - 08:36 UTC

  Thousands of members of the public will be able to watch the personnel along the Mall on 5 May.

  

  The events will pay tribute to millions across the UK and the Commonwealth who served in the Second World War, telling the stories of those who fought, the evacuated children and those who stepped into the essential roles on the Home Front.

• Monday, April 28th 2025 - 08:26 UTC

  Falklands, Kosovo forces will be part of UK’s Roulement infantry company

  

  The Legislative Assembly from the Republic of Kosovo approved a bill ratifying an agreement between the United Kingdom and Kosovo on defense issues involving the Falkland Islands.

• Saturday, April 26th 2025 - 14:52 UTC

  Pope Francis laid to rest in almost private ceremony

  

  Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, and who would become the first Latin American to rule the Catholic Church, was laid to rest Saturday at 1.30pm local time at Rome's Basilica Santa Maria Maggiore -not far from the Argentine Embassy- at his own request. The first papal burial outside the Vatican since 1903 was an almost private ceremony attended by Cardinal Camerlengo Kevin Farrell and family members of the Argentine Jesuit.

• Saturday, April 26th 2025 - 10:59 UTC

  Pope's wake ends with sealing of coffin

  

  St. Peter's Square opened early Saturday to the public for Pope Francis' funeral, expecting over 200,000 attendees and delegations from 130 countries, including 50 top-ranking world leaders. Notable attendees included Argentina’s President Javier Milei, Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and President Sergio Mattarella, and US President Donald Trump.

• Friday, April 25th 2025 - 19:09 UTC

  Environmental organizations commemorate World Penguin Day

  

  April 25 marked a new celebration of World Penguin Day to highlight these birds' environmental role, raising awareness of the threats they face, and promoting conservation. Under the theme “Waddle for a Greener Tomorrow,” conservationist groups promoted eco-friendly actions to ensure penguins’ habitats remain safe.

• Thursday, April 24th 2025 - 18:10 UTC

  Darwin Plus projects in Falklands, and UK Prime Minister’s ODA (Development Assistance) Announcement

  

  On the 25 February, the UK Prime Minister announced that the UK will increase defence spending to 2.5% of UK gross national income (GNI) from 2027. This will fund the capabilities, technology and industrial capacity vital to keep the UK and allies safe amid an era of renewed state conflict.

• Thursday, April 24th 2025 - 18:03 UTC

  International Mother Earth Day, FAO launches new climate change website

  

  Protecting our planet from the climate crisis through sustainable agri-food systems is fundamental if we are to ensure food security for the world’s rapidly growing population.

• Thursday, April 24th 2025 - 10:53 UTC

  Argentine President off to funeral of Argentine Pope

  

  Argentine President Javier Milei will be departing Thursday for Rome to attend Pope Francis' funeral at the Vatican. No bilateral meetings have been confirmed with other attending world leaders, such as US President Donald Trump. Milei is due back in Buenos Aires on Sunday.

• Thursday, April 24th 2025 - 10:35 UTC

  Uruguayan Bishops Hold Mass to Honor Legacy of Pope Francis

  

  Uruguayan bishops held a solemn mass on Wednesday at Montevideo’s Cathedral to honor the life and legacy of Pope Francis, who passed away on Monday at the age of 88. The ceremony drew around a thousand attendees, filling every seat and standing space in the historic church.