News | Latest Breaking News Stories & Headlines

Kingspan has bought a 51% stake in Villalba, a manufacturer of insulated metal panels and related products in Chile

Kingspan buys 51% stake in Chile's Villalba

Insulation and building materials manufacturer Kingspan has announced the acquisition of a 51% stake in Villalba, a manufacturer of insulated metal panels and related products in Santiago in Chile.

Business • 25 Nov 24

Diageo had warned in November that sales in Latin America and the Caribbean were set to decline by over 20%

Guinness maker Diageo misses first-half sales estimates

Shares in Diageo, the world's top spirits maker, slipped over 3% today as it warned of further troubles in Latin America, adding to investor concerns a build up of unsold stock in the region would be hard to clear.

Business • 30 Jan 24

Global round-up: Covid-19 death toll exceeds 382,000

The novel coronavirus has now killed at least 382,016 people. Read the latest developments from around the world here.

Coronavirus • 03 Jun 20

Testing among young Australians is to help prevent the second wave of the virus

Young Australians urged to get tested amid reopening

New South Wales in Australia said it recorded just three new cases of the coronavirus yesterday and urged younger people to get tested as it prepares to further loosen restrictions on pubs and restaurants.

Coronavirus • 23 May 20

View of the solar eclipse at La Silla Observatory in Chile

South Americans marvel at total solar eclipse

Hundreds of thousands of tourists scattered across the north Chilean desert to experience a total eclipse of the sun viewed from beneath the world's clearest skies.

World • 03 Jul 19

IKEA is expanding in Latin America to counter growing competition in its core US and European markets

Ikea plans to open first Mexico store in 2020

IKEA, the world's largest furniture seller, will open its first store in Mexico next year and plans to launch other stores around the country.

Business • 23 May 19

People queue for water in Caracas after a power outage affected supply of several services

US diplomats ordered to leave Venezuela

Venezuela has ordered US diplomats to leave within 72 hours after President Nicolas Maduro accused his counterpart Donald Trump of cyber "sabotage" that plunged the country into its worst blackout on record.

World • 13 Mar 19

Venezuela faces uncertain future as Maduro re-elected

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is beginning another term in office as the country is plagued by a crippling economic crisis and mass exodus

News • 10 Jan 19

FARC rebels and logistics staff at the Transitional Standardization Zone Mariana for the final disarmament ceremony

Colombia's FARC completes disarmament - UN

Colombia's FARC rebels have formally completed a disarmament process to end half a century of war against the state, the United Nations said.

World • 29 Jun 17

President Higgins giving his keynote speech in Colombia's National University, Bogota

Ireland can help Colombian peace process - Higgins

President Michael D Higgins says Ireland wants to be a bridge between the EU and Colombia to help that country's peace process.

News • 13 Feb 17

Pope Francis said the Amazon should have special protection

Pope says protecting the planet a 'duty'

Pope Francis has said protecting the planet was no longer a choice but a duty and called for a new "social justice" where access to the earth's resources would be based on equality instead of economic interests.

News • 08 Jul 15