Politics

Wednesday, October 8th 2025 - 22:10 UTC
UK Conservative leader, “Our veterans defended us; now, it's our turn to defend them”

“We should be worrying about the strength of the military, and not prosecuting veterans”, Kemi Badenoch said in her speech as she closed the Conservative party's conference in Manchester.
Wednesday, October 8th 2025 - 21:44 UTC
Falkland Islands hero's medals sell for £65,000 as widow honors his final wish

A Falklands War hero's medals have sold for £65,000 at auction, fulfilling his final wish that the proceeds would give his widow financial security. The Military Medal group belonging to Corporal Barry “Baz” Grayling of 2nd Battalion, from the Parachute Regiment went under the hammer at Noonans Mayfair in London.
Wednesday, October 8th 2025 - 21:33 UTC
South Georgia receives the visit of Commissioner Martin-Reynolds

The Governor of the Falkland Islands and Commissioner of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, Mr. Colin Martin-Reynolds has visited the British Overseas Territory, some 1.400 kilometers east/south east of the Falklands, and which are also in his realm of action.
Wednesday, October 8th 2025 - 09:52 UTC
US Senate confirms new Ambassador to Chile

The US Senate confirmed on Tuesday 107 nominees by President Donald Trump in a mass 51-47 block vote, leveraging new rules that allow the Upper House's advice and consent with a simple majority. Among other cases, former National Border Patrol Council Chairman Brandon Judd was confirmed as the new Ambassador to Chile.
Wednesday, October 8th 2025 - 09:29 UTC
Brazil's soybean shipments to China make up for Beijing's purchases from US

After China suspended purchases of soybeans from the United States between June and August, due to President Donald Trump's tariff war, other suppliers, such as Brazil and Argentina, have found a new niche, according to a survey by the American Farm Bureau Federation, which represents 6 million American farmers.
Wednesday, October 8th 2025 - 09:19 UTC
Argentina to extradite alleged drug trafficker Fred Machado to US

After around three years of shelving, Argentina's Supreme Court (CSJN) on Tuesday acquiesced to the extradition request of alleged drug trafficker Federico Andrés “Fred” Machado to the US State of Texas, after which the Executive announced it would move on with all necessary proceedings.
Tuesday, October 7th 2025 - 22:59 UTC
Ecuador: President Daniel Noboa’s convoy attacked amid protests over fuel subsidy cuts

The Ecuadorian government has denounced an attempted assassination against President Daniel Noboa, whose convoy came under attack while en route to an official event in the south of the country. The president was unharmed and continued with his scheduled activities, according to authorities.
Tuesday, October 7th 2025 - 22:46 UTC
Trump questions Bad Bunny as Super Bowl performer: “I don’t know who he is”

U.S. President Donald Trump criticized the decision to feature Bad Bunny as the headliner of the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show, claiming he has no idea who the Puerto Rican artist is. “I’ve never heard of him. I don’t know who he is,” Trump said during an appearance on Greg Kelly Reports (Newsmax). He added, “I don’t know why they do this… It’s crazy,” referring to the NFL, which commissions the show’s production to Roc Nation, led by Jay-Z, with Apple as the sponsor.
Tuesday, October 7th 2025 - 22:24 UTC
Trump orders suspension of diplomatic contacts with Maduro amid Venezuela military crisis

U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered a complete halt to diplomatic contacts with Nicolás Maduro’s government, marking a new escalation in Washington’s confrontation with Venezuela. According to The New York Times, the president instructed his special envoy to the country, Richard Grenell, to cease any outreach or dialogue with the Chavista regime.
Tuesday, October 7th 2025 - 19:12 UTC
Argentina: Espert steps down as chairman of Lower House's Budget Committee

Congressman José Luis Espert has resigned as chairman of the Budget and Finance Committee in Argentina's Lower House, just hours after withdrawing his reelection candidacy amid a scandal linking him to a drug trafficker wanted in the State of Texas. His bid had further tarnished the already dire situation that President Javier Milei's La Libertad Avanza (LLA) is going through.