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Territorial integrity and self-determination still dominate the Falklands discussion – but oil may change that

The people of the Falkland Islands are deep in “commemoration season”, preparing for Liberation Day on June 14. This date has been celebrated on the South Atlantic archipelago as its national day since 1982, when Britain defeated Argentina in a 74-day conflict that claimed more than 900 lives, and reclaimed…

The Conversation · May 27

‘Go back to England’: Argentina’s vice president tells Falkland residents after report of US ‘review’

Tensions over the Falkland Islands have intensified after Argentina’s Vice President Victoria Villarruel said residents of the disputed territory should “go back to England”.

The Times of India · Apr 28

Donald Trump Plots to Embarrass King Charles as 'Payback' for UK Foreign Policy Stance: Report

Donald Trump is reportedly planning to confront King Charles over the Falkland Islands during his visit to Washington, potentially straining UK-US relations.

International Business Times UK · Apr 25

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Falklands veteran Simon Weston blasts Trump’s threat to withdraw US support a ‘cruel joke’

Writing for The Independent, Simon Weston warned that Donald Trump’s latest intervention could ‘spark his friends in Argentina’ into restarting another similar conflict

The Independent UK · Apr 25

‘Sovereignty rests with UK’: Starmer govt rejects report of possible US ‘review’ on Falklands

The UK government has firmly asserted that sovereignty over the Falkland Islands “rests with the UK”, pushing back against reports that the United States could reconsider its stance on the disputed territory.

The Times of India · Apr 25

Could Trump withdraw US support for UK sovereignty of Falklands?

Proposal said to be contained in internal Pentagon email is thought to be bid to punish European countries for failing to assist in war in Iran

The Guardian - UK · Apr 24

U.S.-UK Rift Over Iran Could Impact Falklands (MALVINAS) Sovereignty Support- REPORT

A newly surfaced report indicates that the United States is evaluating whether to reconsider its long-standing support for British sovereignty over the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas,) in what could signal a rare shift in transatlantic relations.

Latin Times · Apr 24

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Bulletin PM briefing: US slams Europe over Iran war and EU investigates Mandelson

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The Independent UK · Apr 24

Could Trump’s anger over Iran really impact the UK’s Falkland’s claim?

Downing Street has insisted the sovereignty of the Falkland Islands ‘rests with the UK’

The Independent UK · Apr 24

'Back off you bully': Falkland Islanders and veterans send Trump message over Argentine claim support

Argentina calls for talks with the UK over the Falkland Islands amid reports the US could review its position on the South Atlantic territory

Evening Standard · Apr 24

No 10: Falklands sovereignty ‘not in question’ amid fears over US stance

A Pentagon email suggested Donald Trump’s US administration could review its position on the UK’s claim to the Falkland Islands.

Evening Standard · Apr 24

UK insists Falklands sovereignty ‘rests with UK’ after Trump threat to withdraw US backing

No 10 was forced to respond after an internal Pentagon email set out options for Mr Trump’s administration to punish Nato allies for refusing to join the US-Israeli strikes against Iran

The Independent UK · Apr 24

Antarctic glacier melt reveals remains of Briton who died in 1959 accident

Dennis ‘Tink’ Bell fell into a crevasse at the age of 25 while working for the Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey

The Guardian - UK · Aug 11, 2025

No 10 hits back at claim Falklands ‘will become Argentine’ in wake of Chagos row

Argentine president Javier Milei said Sir Keir Starmer’s decision to hand the Chagos Islands to Mauritius has shown the path for Argentina to claim sovereignty over the Falkland Islands

The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2024

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The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2024

Falkland Islands ‘were covered in lush rainforest up to 30 million years ago’

Dr Zoe Thomas, from the University of Southampton, found that the South Atlantic archipelago was once covered in cool, wet woodland.

Fortune · Aug 8, 2024

Elon Musk got duped by misinformation on his own platform, retweeting then deleting a fake headline about the British PM

A fake Telegraph headline claimed Keir Starmer was considering “emergency detainment camps” on the Falkland Islands to hold prisoners from the ongoing riots in the UK.

Evening Standard · Jul 25, 2024

Falkland Islands: More than a dozen dead after fishing boat disaster

The Argos Georgia sank around 200 nautical miles east of Stanley

Fishing Vessel Sinks In South Atlantic, Nine Dead

Tragic sinking of FV Argos Georgia off Falkland Islands, 9 dead, 4 missing. International search and rescue efforts ongoing.

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The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2024

Nine dead and four missing after fishing boat capsizes off Falkland Islands

Argentinian Navy says strong winds and waves damaged vessel and caused water to rapidly fill the hull

Search And Rescue Operation Underway For Sunken Fishing Vessel

Search and rescue operation underway for sunken ship near Falkland Islands. Crew members rescued, others missing. Challenging conditions hinder efforts.

The Guardian - US · Jul 23, 2024

Six feared dead and 14 rescued after fishing boat sinks off Falkland Islands

Seven still missing as emergency teams scour south Atlantic after vessel experienced ‘uncontrolled flooding’

British Foreign Secretary Visits Falklands, Reaffirms UK Support

British Foreign Secretary David Cameron's visit to the Falkland Islands reaffirms UK's commitment amidst territorial disputes.

The Guardian - UK · Feb 19, 2024

Falkland Islands dispute is causing fishing ‘free-for-all’ in nearby Blue Hole

Warning that soaring number of vessels threaten fish stocks and environment as geopolitics prevents agreement to regulate area

Reason · Jan 11, 2024

Milei Wants Argentina To Take Back the Falkland Islands

The government says it's about sovereignty. It might be about oil, too.

The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2023

Britain has manipulated the principle of self-determination in the Falkland Islands

Letter: If there is a people who are victims of colonialism, to whom the principle of self-determination can be applied, it is the Argentine people, writes Facundo D Rodriguez

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