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US President Donald Trump is promoting FIFA President Gianni Infantino as a candidate to lead the United Nations, according to the New York Post citing anonymous White House sources. The claim has not been confirmed by the US government or FIFA, and Infantino has not publicly commented.

Jessica Lee will represent the Falkland Islands at the Commonwealth Youth Parliament in Sydney, hosted by the Parliament of New South Wales from July 26 to 31. The announcement was made by the Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly.

The US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit upheld a $390 million judgment against Argentina, rejecting its appeal over the 2008 expropriation of Aerolíneas Argentinas and Austral Líneas Aéreas Cielos del Sur. The ruling recognizes Titan Consortium's arbitral award, with interest calculated up to December 10, 2024.

Andy Burnham became the UK's new prime minister, the seventh since the Brexit vote ten years ago. The article questions the challenges of governing a politically unstable UK.

The Russian Navy conducted a live-fire gunnery exercise in the English Channel near Plymouth on the first full day of Andy Burnham’s premiership, under surveillance from the Royal Navy. The exercise was described as a calculated show of military presence close to the UK.

Chancellor John Healey pledged the UK will meet defense commitments to allies. He was appointed as Chancellor by Prime Minister Andy Burnham after resigning under Sir Keir Starmer over military funding.

The US is preparing to impose tariffs on approximately 60 economies, including Argentina, for failing to enforce bans on goods produced with forced labor. US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer stated that most countries lack laws against forced labor or do not enforce existing ones.

After Argentina's 1-0 loss to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final, social media spread conspiracy theories alleging the result was 'fixed.' Fact-checkers and Argentina's coach, Lionel Scaloni, debunked these claims, emphasizing the lack of evidence.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned the US will not stand idly by after Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega announced that Nicaragua will no longer hold elections. Rubio called on the international community to respond to the Nicaraguan government's actions against democratic principles in the hemisphere.

The Falklands Legislative Assembly congratulated UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham and expressed confidence in maintaining the relationship between the islands and London. The statement emphasized continued cooperation and a 'close and productive relationship' with the new government.

Chile's president declared a 30-day state of catastrophe in the Coquimbo region and Huasco province after a storm caused at least ten deaths, four missing, and 100,000 residents cut off by road closures. Authorities warn the toll could rise as areas remain unreachable.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham spoke to President Donald Trump shortly after taking office on July 20, 2026. They discussed the World Cup and agreed England had an excellent tournament.

Colombia's outgoing president, Gustavo Petro, called for a 'general and indefinite strike' if his successor, Abelardo de la Espriella, repeals his administration's labor reform or reverses the land reform. De la Espriella, elected on June 21, will take office on August 7.

Argentina's trade surplus increased by 149.6% year-on-year to $2.194 billion in June, driven by stronger exports, according to the National Institute of Statistics and Census (Indec).

Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega stated the country will no longer hold elections as a means for the opposition to gain power. He made the declaration during an event commemorating the 47th anniversary of the Sandinista uprising that overthrew Anastasio Somoza Debayle in 1979.

Scientists have started analyzing a whisky matured in Antarctica to study the effects of three years at temperatures as low as -35°C on its maturation, chemistry, and taste.

Spain won their second world championship by defeating Argentina 1-0 in extra time at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. The decisive goal was scored by Ferran Torres in the 106th minute following assists from Pedro Porro and Nico Williams.

Two Latin American migrants, a Colombian and a Mexican, were shot dead by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents during operations where they were not the intended targets. The incidents sparked protests and calls for accountability regarding President Donald Trump's immigration policy.

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva asked Donald Trump to explain the 25% tariffs on most Brazilian products, which Brasília attributes to political motives. The tariffs were announced on July 15 and will take effect on July 22.

Andy Burnham is set to become UK Prime Minister next Monday and is expected to announce plans for new oil and gas drilling in the North Sea, as reported by BBC. The article is authored by Eric Shaw, a Labour Party member and Honorary Research Fellow in Politics at the University of Stirling.