Global pandemic Argentina detects first case of British coronavirus variant 16-01-2021 16:24 Argentina has detected its first case of a British-identified coronavirus variant that appears to be more infectious, authorities said Saturday.
GLOBAL PANDEMIC Global Covid-19 death toll passes two million 16-01-2021 07:37 The global death toll from Covid-19 passed two million on Friday, with the WHO urging mass vaccinations.
MALVINAS ISLANDS Filmus renews Malvinas claim with eye trained on Brexit fallout 09-01-2021 09:10 Government official says sovereignty claim over disputed islands is once again “state policy” under President Alberto Fernández
Global pandemic UK PM Johnson orders new lockdown, closes schools in England 04-01-2021 17:23 UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced new strict coronavirus restrictions, closing schools and ordering a third national lockdown for England.
Covid-19 vaccine Argentina approves AstraZeneca-Oxford Covid vaccine 30-12-2020 16:57 Hours after Britain did the same, Argentina authorises use of coronavirus vaccine developed by drug firm AstraZeneca and Oxford University.
BREXIT British, Euro leaders sign Brexit deal as MPs approve ratification 30-12-2020 14:15 Britain and the European Union sign post-Brexit trade deal, setting their seal on a drawn-out divorce just hours before the looming deadline.
Global pandemic Britain records new daily high of more than 53,000 virus cases 29-12-2020 16:30 Britain on Tuesday registered a new daily high of more than 53,000 Covid-19 cases, as concern mounted about spiralling numbers of positive tests and pressure on health services.
BRITISH CEMETERY British Cemetery marks 200 years of resting in peace 19-12-2020 09:11 Despite this week’s pandemic upturn, the open-air ceremony was well attended, in contrast to last month’s discreet Poppy Day at the same venue. by Michael Soltys
Vaccine Grandmother, 90, gets first Covid jab as UK starts vaccine drive 08-12-2020 08:08 Margaret Keenan, a 90-year-old British grandmother, becomes the first person in a Western country to receive an approved coronavirus vaccine. The second, would you believe it, was called William Shakespeare.
HUNT FOR VACCINE In historic first, UK says it will introduce Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine next week 02-12-2020 07:26 Britain on Wednesday became the first country to approve a Covid-19 vaccine for general use, announcing a rollout of Pfizer-BioNTech's jab from next week in a historic advance for humanity's fightback against the coronavirus.
REMEMBRANCE DAY British Cemetery honours fallen at Remembrance Service 14-11-2020 09:48 Community leaders ensure Covid-19 doesn’t prevent traditional Remembrance Day services from going ahead, though attendance was limited to just 20 people.
ANTI-SEMITISM SCANDAL UK's Labour suspends Corbyn after 'day of shame' over anti-Semitism 29-10-2020 14:41 Labour suspends former leader Jeremy Corbyn, after a government watchdog found his office broke equality law through its "inexcusable" handling of anti-Semitism complaints.
BREXIT Brexit talks' fate hangs in balance at EU summit 14-10-2020 17:38 Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson declared himself disappointed in the progress of post-Brexit trade talks Wednesday, but he will wait for news from an EU summit before deciding whether to pull the plug.
CRISIS IN VENEZUELA Control of Venezuelan gold held in London cast into doubt 05-10-2020 17:07 British court throws in question who controls nearly US$2 billion in Venezuelan gold stowed in a London bank vault amid a power struggle between President Nicolás Maduro and US-backed opposition leader Juan Guaidó.
Global pandemic UK public warned to get serious as Covid toll set to surge 21-09-2020 09:02 England is on track for about 50,000 coronavirus cases a day by mid-October and a surging death toll unless the public gets serious about preventive action, top UK advisors warn.
Brexit EU demands UK drop a planned law that breaches Brexit deal 10-09-2020 16:08 Britain left the political structures of the EU on January 31 and will make an economic break when an 11-month transition period ends on December 31.
BREXIT Boris Johnson’s move to break international law sparks outrage 08-09-2020 19:16 British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s threat to break international law over Brexit was slammed by members of his own party on Tuesday, who warned it will damage the UK's global standing.
Global pandemic UK coronavirus vaccine prompts immune response in early test 20-07-2020 13:01 Scientists at Oxford University say their experimental coronavirus vaccine has been shown in an early trial to prompt a protective immune response in hundreds of people who got the shot.
Periodismo Puro / Interview Listen: Interview with Financial Times' chief economics commentator, Martin Wolf 25-04-2020 20:47 Martin Wolf, chief economics commentator for the Financial Times, discusses the coronavirus pandemic and its economic fall-out in an exclusive interview with Perfil co-founder Jorge Fontevecchia. by Jorge Fontevecchia
Coronavirus pandemic UK PM Johnson out of intensive care as condition improves 09-04-2020 16:10 British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Thursday left intensive care, where he had spent the three previous days for treatment against coronavirus, his Downing Street office said.
Coronavirus pandemic British PM Johnson spends night in ICU, but not on a ventilator 07-04-2020 08:10 Johnson was admitted to St. Thomas’ Hospital late Sunday, 10 days after he was diagnosed with Covid-19, the first major world leader to be confirmed to have the virus. He was moved to the ICU Monday after his condition deteriorated.
Coronavirus pandemic British PM Boris Johnson taken to intensive care, confirms Downing Street 06-04-2020 16:28 Conservative leader, who admitted he had the Covid-19 coronavirus on March 27, admitted to intensive care after condition worsens. He is believed to be conscious and has been moved as a precautionary step.
Breaking news British PM Boris Johnson tests positive for Covid-19 27-03-2020 08:55 Tory leader confirms in video posted on Twitter that he has "developed mild symptoms and tested positive for coronavirus."
Coronavirus pandemic More than one billion told to stay home worldwide over virus 23-03-2020 11:25 Some countries have imposed mandatory lockdown measures, while others have issued stay-at-home recommendations to stem the spread of the virus.
Coronavirus pandemic Italian coronavirus death toll overtakes China's as outbreak spreads 19-03-2020 14:32 Italy on Thursday overtook China's coronavirus death toll, with 427 new fatalities taking its total since the first case was registered in February to 3,405.
BRITISH OFFICIAL UK minister for Americas arrives in Argentina for bilateral meetings 03-03-2020 21:20 Wendy Morton MP discusses climate change, human rights, trade opportunities in talks with Argentine officials.
BRITAIN'S ROYAL FAMILY Royal reset: Harry, Meghan aim to control their media image 09-01-2020 13:46 After years of growing tension with the press, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have announced plans to quit their senior royal duties, move part-time to North America, seek financial independence and withdraw from regular media scrutiny.
sports Argentina and Nadal-led Spain sweep into ATP Cup quarters 08-01-2020 12:28 Argentina face Russia after seeing off in quarter-finals in Sydney.
VATICAN CEREMONY Argentine, British bishops exchange statuettes of Our Lady of Luján at Vatican 30-10-2019 13:23 Pope Francis appeared to wipe away tears on Wednesday, during an emotional ceremony that saw Argentina and Britain make powerful gesture of reconciliation, 37 years on from the war between the two nations.
MEMORIAL SERVICE British Embassy pays tribute to late journalist Andrew Graham-Yooll 24-10-2019 18:40 Ambassador Mark Kent leads tributes to late journalist, editor and author, with remembrance from former Buenos Aires Herald editor Robert Cox and cousin John Hunter, and a musical tribute. by Michael Soltys
BRITISH POLITICS Brexit in limbo again as PM Johnson wins one vote, loses another 22-10-2019 17:29 MPs reject fast-track attempt to pass Brexit bill within days, demanding more time to scrutinise the complex legislation and throwing Conservative leader's exit timetable into chaos.
BREXITSHAMBLES Blow for PM as UK's top court rules Parliament suspension was illegal 24-09-2019 10:07 Supreme Court rules Boris Johnson's decision to suspend Parliament for five weeks in the crucial countdown to the country's Brexit deadline was illegal.
obituary Ex-Zimbabwe leader Robert Mugabe dies in Singapore aged 95 06-09-2019 09:31 Mugabe enjoyed strong support after taking over as prime minister and Zimbabwe's first post-colonial leader. But he was reviled in later years as the economy collapsed and human rights violations increased.
BREXIT UK PM Johnson weakened by Tory party defections over Brexit 03-09-2019 15:35 MPs returned from their summer recess to confront PM over his insistence that the United Kingdom leave the European Union on October 31, even without a withdrawal agreement to cushion the economic blow.
ANARCHY IN THE UK? Boris Johnson plays a brutal game of Brexit Truth or Dare 31-08-2019 01:15 Anti-democratic? Demagogic? British prime minister’s decision to suspend Parliament marks a sharp escalation of hostilities over Brexit.
BREXIT UK PM Johnson triggers outrage with move to suspend Parliament 28-08-2019 09:01 Angry opponents brand move by Brexit-favouring PM Boris Johnson as a "coup," a "declaration of war," and an "offence against democracy."
OBITUARY History, humour and humility: Remembering Andrew Graham-Yooll 06-07-2019 22:07 Respected, influential and talented writer and journalist, whose experiences with Argentina’s brutal 1976-1983 military dictatorship he shared with the world, has died in London aged 75. by James Grainger
BREXIT BRITAIN Conservative rivals battle as UK PM May exits, defeated by Brexit 07-06-2019 09:52 Theresa May formally steps down as Conservative Party leader today, defeated by the Brexit conundrum. No public event is planned to mark the occasion as her time at the helm ends, not with a bang but a whimper.
TRUMP IN LONDON Trump promises 'phenomenal' trade deal with Britain during state visit 04-06-2019 15:42 As a big balloon of a nappy-wearing baby Trump floated over a rally that blocked central London traffic, the US leader heaped praise on outgoing PM Theresa May – and scorn on opposition Labour chief Jeremy Corbyn and Mayor of London Sadiq Khan.
BRITISH POLITICS UK Prime Minister Theresa May announces she will resign on June 7 24-05-2019 08:55 Decision ends a dramatic three-year tenure of near-constant crisis over Brexit and increases likelihood of Britain crashing out of the EU later this year.