- Energy secretary Ed Miliband has approved a major offshore oil development in the Sea Lion field near the Falkland Islands , which is expected to hold 1.7 billion barrels of oil and begin production from 2028.
- Argentine president Javier Milei has threatened to impose sanctions and file criminal charges against Israeli operator Navitas Petroleum, claiming the project violates Argentine law and poses an urgent threat to national interests.
- The UK government reiterated that its support for the Falkland Islanders remains unwavering, noting that 99.8 per cent of islanders voted to remain a British overseas territory during the 2013 referendum.
- The decision has faced political backlash in the UK, with the Conservative shadow energy secretary accusing Labour of hypocrisy for supporting drilling off the Falkland Islands while blocking North Sea developments like Jackdaw and Rosebank.
- Andy Burnham has opened an investigation into reports of harassment against Falkland Islanders amidst growing diplomatic friction and threats from Argentina.
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