https://en.mercopress.com/ South Atlantic News Agency en Copyright 2026, MercoPress. https://en.mercopress.com/web/img/en/mercopress-logo.gif http://en.mercopress.com/ The internal distribution of export quotas under the trade agreement between Mercosur and the European Union will dominate much of the debate at the bloc's summit of heads of state, to be held on June 30 in Asunción, where Paraguay will hand over the six-month presidency to Uruguay. The meeting coincides with the 35th anniversary of the Treaty of Asunción, the bloc's founding charter.

]]> Thu, 25 Jun 2026 22:13:00 GMT The question of the Falkland Islands must be considered in light of the wishes of the people who live there. The Islanders have the right to determine their own political future, and they have expressed that choice clearly and democratically, pointed out Deputy Leader of the House of Lords, Lord Collins speaking during the 56th regular session of the OAS General Assembly in Panama City, Panama.

]]> Thu, 25 Jun 2026 21:10:00 GMT At least 17 people were injured on Wednesday night when a car drove into a crowd celebrating in the streets of Cabo San Lucas, in the Mexican state of Baja California Sur, Mexico's win over the Czech Republic at the World Cup. The driver was detained, and authorities opened an investigation to clarify what happened.

]]> Thu, 25 Jun 2026 21:10:00 GMT Across Latin America, there's a huge rise in collaborative seed banking. Latin America is home to one of the richest biodiversity hotspots, but with climate change, deforestation, and habitat loss, scientists are beginning to use seed banks as a way to protect plant diversity for future generations.

]]> Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:18:00 GMT Football has long served as a source of pride and unity across West Asia, and Syria's national team has produced several memorable moments that continue to inspire fans and sports bettors alike. Over the decades, Syrian football has demonstrated resilience, tactical discipline, and an ability to compete against some of the strongest teams in the region. For enthusiasts who follow regional tournaments and enjoy analyzing football markets, Syria's historic achievements offer valuable insights into the dynamics of West Asian competition.

]]> Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:01:00 GMT Choosing the best time to go to New Zealand depends on your travel goals, not the calendar alone. Travelers from Europe and North America should remember that this country's seasons are reversed: summer from December to February, and winter from June to August.

]]> Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:50:00 GMT By Matthew Flinders, University of Sheffield (*) Resigning as UK prime minister and leader of the Labour party, Keir Starmer said he accepted, “with good grace”, that the party does not think he is best placed to lead them into the next general election.

]]> Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:45:00 GMT Lionel Messi on Monday became the outright all-time top scorer in World Cup history, netting his seventeenth goal in the competition during Argentina's match against Austria, on the second matchday of their group at the 2026 World Cup. With that goal, the Argentine captain surpassed the 16 scored by Germany's Miroslav Klose, until now the tournament's leading marksman.

]]> Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:11:00 GMT The former mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, was sworn in on Monday as MP for Makerfield and formally launched his candidacy to lead the Labour Party and, by extension, the British government, hours after Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation. The backing of his most likely rival, former Health Secretary Wes Streeting, cleared his path and consolidated him as the favorite to succeed Starmer.

]]> Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:08:00 GMT British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Monday his resignation as leader of the Labour Party, a decision that clears the way for the former mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, to succeed him at the head of the party and the government. Starmer, who announced the move after losing the support of his parliamentary group, will remain as caretaker prime minister until a new leader is chosen.

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