Politics

Thursday, September 11th 2025 - 13:49 UTC
Utah: Pro-Trump activist Charlie Kirk shot dead

Charlie Kirk, a 30-year-old conservative activist and founder of the organization Turning Point, was shot and killed on Wednesday during an event at Utah Valley University. The incident, which was captured on video, has been described by Utah's governor as a “political assassination” and has sent shockwaves through the country.
Thursday, September 11th 2025 - 10:25 UTC
Brazil's STF: Fux acquits Bolsonaro but convicts Braga Neto

Following a speech that far exceeded that of case rapporteur Alexandre De Moraes in duration, Brazil's Supreme Federal Court (STF) Justice Luiz Fux voted Wednesday to acquit former President Jair Bolsonaro and other defendants in the coup d'état trial for the Jan. 8, 2023, riots in Brasilia. However, Fux did convict General Walter Braga Netto and Lt. Col. Mauro Cid for the crime of attempting to violently abolish the democratic rule of law.
Thursday, September 11th 2025 - 10:22 UTC
Milei appoints new Interior Minister

Argentine President Javier Milei reinstated the Ministry of the Interior and appointed Lisandro Catalán to head it as part of a broader political strategy to rebuild ties with provincial governors following last Sunday's political setback in the province of Buenos Aires.
Thursday, September 11th 2025 - 09:54 UTC
Bolivia: Arce signs bill protecting children from online abuse into law

Bolivian President Luis Arce on Wednesday signed into law a new bill aimed at protecting children and adolescents from digital sexual violence. Known as Law 1636, the legislation introduces new criminal offenses to address online crimes like grooming and the distribution of child sexual abuse material.
Thursday, September 11th 2025 - 09:21 UTC
The Philippines greenlights Paraguayan beef imports

Paraguay's National Animal Health and Quality Service (Senacsa) announced on Wednesday that the Philippines' Department of Agriculture has officially authorized the import of beef, pork, and poultry from the South American country, which thus added a new destination to its clientele of almost 60 countries.
Wednesday, September 10th 2025 - 15:40 UTC
Bolsonaro 2-0 down after three votes

Brazilian Supreme Federal Court (STF) Justice Luiz Fux claimed on Wednesday morning that the plenum of the country's highest tribunal and not just a five-judge panel should have pronounced itself on the case against former President Jair Bolsonaro and his allies for the alleged Jan. 8, 2023, attempted coup d'état.
Wednesday, September 10th 2025 - 14:08 UTC
Falklands Legislative Assembly marks Gibraltar Day

Today, 10 September, the Falkland Islands joins our friends in Gibraltar in marking Gibraltar Day, which celebrates Gibraltar’s 1967 referendum where its people overwhelmingly chose to remain under British sovereignty.
Wednesday, September 10th 2025 - 13:52 UTC
Gibraltar National Day 2025

Today, 10th September is Gibraltar National Day when most of the population dress up in the natinal colours of red and white and there are many events including a political rally at Casemates Square.
Wednesday, September 10th 2025 - 10:23 UTC
IMF supports Argentina despite electoral setback

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) publicly reaffirmed on Tuesday its support for the Argentine Government's economic program despite Sunday's electoral loss in the province of Buenos Aires. This move is seen as a crucial effort to calm markets that reacted with panic to the election results.
Wednesday, September 10th 2025 - 10:17 UTC
Uruguay assessing accepting Gaza refugees

Uruguay's Foreign Minister Mario Lubetkin confirmed on Tuesday that his country was “seriously” and “very carefully” analyzing the possibility of accepting Palestinian refugees from Gaza. He emphasized that many people were “desperately” seeking to leave the region and contacted Uruguayan embassies for assistance.