International

Saturday, November 2nd 2019 - 09:15 UTC
Spain confirmed as host of COP25 climate summit, but Madrid hotels are full and flights expensive

Spain will host the COP25 climate summit in December, the UN said on Friday, after Chile abandoned plans to hold it due to deadly anti-government protests. Some 25,000 delegates had been expected in Chile for COP25, including teenage Swedish activist Greta Thunberg.
Saturday, November 2nd 2019 - 09:06 UTC
Brazilian Navy focus the major oil spill suspect on a Greek-flagged tanker

A Greek-flagged tanker is the main suspect in oil spills that have been appearing along the coast of Brazil for two months, the defense ministry said Friday, finally lifting some of the suspense over this “environmental catastrophe.”
Saturday, November 2nd 2019 - 09:00 UTC
New Falklands Patrol, HMS Forth, sails to the South Atlantic

The Royal Navy's HMS Forth has set sail for a long-term deployment into the Falkland Islands. The ship left Portsmouth Naval Base early Friday for the South Atlantic where she will act as the Islands' Protection Vessel, replacing HMS Clyde.
Friday, November 1st 2019 - 18:01 UTC
Falklands interested in raising awareness of the Islands in UK, particularly new generations

The Falkland Islands elected government are interested in raising the awareness of the Islands in the United Kingdom particularly among new generations. The issue was brought up during the Legislative Assembly discussions by MLA Stacy Bragger.
Friday, November 1st 2019 - 09:50 UTC
Falklands concern over environmental funding following Brexit

Concern over environmental funding for the Falkland Islands following Brexit was once again raised in parliament last week, after Baroness Hooper submitted a question asking the Government “how much, if any, of the funding announced by the Prime Minister for the Darwin Initiative on 23 September will replace EU funding for wildlife in the Falkland Islands and other Overseas Territories?”
Friday, November 1st 2019 - 09:40 UTC
Johnson defends UK's Brexit deal following criticism from President Trump

Downing Street has defended the UK's Brexit deal with the EU, following criticism from the US president. Donald Trump said the US “can't make a trade deal with the UK” under Boris Johnson's EU withdrawal agreement.
Friday, November 1st 2019 - 09:24 UTC
What happens to the United Kingdom now?

By Chris Patten – Even after the United Kingdom leaves the European Union, the country will face years of talks in which it will be negotiating from a position of weakness. The UK will be less prosperous and influential than before and will be under increasing internal strain because of policies driven by malignant English nationalism.
Friday, November 1st 2019 - 08:56 UTC
Podocerus jinbe, the crustacean found to be living in the whale shark's mouth

A whale shark's mouth might not seem like the most hospitable environment for a home, but Japanese researchers have found there's no place like it for a newly-discovered shrimp-like creature.
Friday, November 1st 2019 - 08:45 UTC
American Airlines flight attendants express safety concerns about Boeing 737MAX

American Airlines' flight attendants union still has safety concerns about the Boeing 737 MAX and is demanding an active role in the re-launch of the grounded aircraft, its president told Boeing Co's chief executive in a letter.
Friday, November 1st 2019 - 07:37 UTC
Spain offers to replace Chile as host of COP25 climate summit

Chile's President Sebastian Piñera said on Thursday that Spain has offered to host the COP25 climate conference in December after he abandoned plans to hold it in Santiago following violent protests.