Politics

Thursday, April 25th 2019 - 08:37 UTC
UK approves “non-core” Huawei 5G data network despite warnings of security risk

The UK government has approved the supply of equipment by Chinese telecoms firm Huawei for the UK's new 5G data network despite warnings of a security risk. There is no formal confirmation but the Daily Telegraph says Huawei will build “non-core” components such as antennas.
Thursday, April 25th 2019 - 08:23 UTC
Strong criticism of North Ireland politicians at journalist Lyra McKee's funeral ceremony

A priest received a standing ovation at Lyra McKee's funeral when he asked why it took her death to unite politicians. Politicians attended a vigil in Londonderry after her murder, and also her funeral in Belfast on Wednesday.
Thursday, April 25th 2019 - 08:17 UTC
Second independence referendum by 2021 if Scotland is taken out of the EU, First Minister Sturgeon tells Holyrood

Nicola Sturgeon has said she wants to hold a second referendum on Scottish independence by 2021 if the country is taken out of the EU. The first minister told Holyrood that she would introduce legislation soon to set the rules for another vote. But she indicated that she would need the agreement of the UK government before actually holding a referendum.
Thursday, April 25th 2019 - 06:57 UTC
Former First Sea Lord furious with gender controversy in referring to ships

The decision to scrap the “she” title for boats will “insult generations of sailors”, the former head of the Navy says. In a piece published in the Daily Mail, Admiral Lord Alan West, former First Sea Lord, has spoken out after a British maritime museum began referring to ships it exhibits as “it” in a bid to appear gender neutral.
Wednesday, April 24th 2019 - 09:22 UTC
Brazilian ex president Lula could be partially free by next September

Brazil's jailed former leftist president, Lula da Silva, could gain partial freedom within five months following a court decision on Tuesday to reduce his sentence in one of two corruption convictions.
Wednesday, April 24th 2019 - 09:16 UTC
“Sincerely”, Cristina Fernandez book of anecdotes to be launched on Friday

Two times Argentine president Cristina Fernandez is launching a book next Friday, a collection of personal anecdotes and momentous experiences of her political life, anticipation of its official presentation in the Buenos Aires Book Fair on 9 May.
Wednesday, April 24th 2019 - 09:15 UTC
IMF also concerned with the increase in the poverty rate in Argentina

An official with the International Monetary Fund has declared that the increase in the poverty rate in Argentina could force the government to rethink its spending plans and “protect the poor.”
Wednesday, April 24th 2019 - 09:12 UTC
Trump and Twitter's co-founder meet at the White House to protect ”the health of the public conversation

US President Donald Trump has met Twitter's co-founder Jack Dorsey at the White House to discuss social media. In a statement, Twitter said the pair spoke about “protecting the health of the public conversation” ahead of the US 2020 general election.
Wednesday, April 24th 2019 - 09:11 UTC
Petrobras transparency: discloses fuel prices to head off a strike by independent truckers

Brazil's state-controlled Petrobras started publishing daily wholesale gasoline and diesel prices at each of the company's 37 points of sale, the latest step aimed at heading off a strike by independent truck drivers.
Wednesday, April 24th 2019 - 09:10 UTC
Chile begins formal proceedings to withdraw from Unasur

The Chilean government has announced that it will begin proceedings to withdraw from the Union of South American Nations (UNASUR), the regional bloc from which it suspended its membership last year.