Politics

• Saturday, September 6th 2025 - 10:10 UTC

  Lula discusses EU-Mercosur FTA with von der Leyen

  

  Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva rang European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Friday to congratulate her on sending the Free Trade Agreement between the Southern Common Market (Mercosur) and the European Union (EU) to the European Parliament for a vote.

• Saturday, September 6th 2025 - 09:25 UTC

  Most of Chile going back to summer daylight saving time zone

  

  Most of Chile will switch to daylight saving time by setting clocks forward one hour on Saturday after 11.59 pm, when it will be 1 am, Sunday. This change moves the country's time zone from winter time (UTC-4) to summer time (UTC-3), which will result in longer afternoons.

• Friday, September 5th 2025 - 19:30 UTC

  Brazil clinches deal to sell Japan animal fat products

  

  Eager to find alternatives for Brazilian exports after the 50% tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump, authorities in the South American country announced this week an arrangement with Japan for the export of poultry, pork, and beef fat products.

• Friday, September 5th 2025 - 19:02 UTC

  UK: Deputy PM Rayner resigns amid property tax scandal

  

  Angela Rayner turned in her resignation on Friday as British Deputy Prime Minister, housing minister, and deputy leader of the Labour Party. Her decision was prompted by a scandal over unpaid property taxes on an apartment in Hove on England’s southern coast.

• Friday, September 5th 2025 - 10:55 UTC

  Venezuelan warplanes overfly US Navy ship in the Caribbean Sea

  

  US authorities have confirmed that two armed Venezuelan F-16 fighter jets flew over the USS Jason Dunham, a US Navy guided missile destroyer, while it was operating in international waters in the Caribbean.

• Friday, September 5th 2025 - 10:52 UTC

  Falkland Islands launch relocation platform to attract professionals amid major investment drive

  

  The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) has launched ThinkFalklands.com, a new online platform designed to encourage professionals and families to relocate to the South Atlantic territory. The initiative highlights career opportunities, community life, and natural beauty while offering practical guidance on visas, jobs, and living conditions.

• Friday, September 5th 2025 - 10:27 UTC

  Argentine Senate overrides Milei's veto against Emergency Disability Law

  

  Argentina's Senate voted Thursday by 63 to 7 to override President Javier Milei’s veto of the Disability Emergency Law, making it the first time in 22 years that Congress has successfully overturned a presidential thumbs down.

• Friday, September 5th 2025 - 09:21 UTC

  Milei holds meetings in Los Angeles

  

  Argentine President Javier Milei traveled to Los Angeles on Thursday to attract investment and strengthen ties with key US sectors. He was joined by Economy Minister Luis Toto Caputo and Buenos Aires' Ambassador to Washington Alejandro Oxenford.

• Thursday, September 4th 2025 - 20:32 UTC

  Andrew Holness secures third consecutive term as Jamaican PM

  

  Prime Minister Andrew Holness of the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) was re-elected on Wednesday for a third consecutive term.

• Thursday, September 4th 2025 - 19:16 UTC

  CFK campaigns for the opposition from her house arrest

  

  Former Argentine President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner (CFK), currently under house arrest, has jumped again onto the political fray just days ahead of next Sunday's midterm elections in the province of Buenos Aires, a key district whose results may cascade upon other constituencies on Oct. 26.