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‘Like an experiment of human resistance’ – fighting in the Falklands

On April 2, it will be exactly 40 years since Argentine forces invaded the Falkland Islands, beginning a conflict that lasted for 10 weeks and arguably bolstered then Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher’s waning reputation at home. But for young ...

01 Apr 2022 at 16:55

Falklands war report kept for 30 years donated to veterans’ charity

A government report on the Falklands War signed by Margaret Thatcher has been donated to a veterans’ charity to coincide with the 40th anniversary of the conflict. A copy of the Falklands Island Review was donated to The Poppy Factory by ...

04 Apr 2022 at 15:25

Cleverly insists ‘Falklands are British’ as Argentina ends co-operation deal

UK ministers have expressed disappointment at Argentina’s decision to tear up a co-operation agreement and push for fresh talks on the sovereignty of the Falklands. Argentinian foreign minister Santiago Cafiero informed James Cleverly ...

02 Mar 2023 at 17:42

Brothers launch replica boats to circumnavigate Antarctica in ‘world first’

Model ships built by two young brothers have been launched on a mission to circumnavigate Antarctica in what is thought to be a world first. Ollie and Harry Ferguson from Turriff, Aberdeenshire, took inspiration from the Ross ...

17 Jul 2023 at 07:06

Falkland Islanders speak of gratitude for ‘freedom’ 40 years on from invasion

Falkland Islanders have spoken of their gratitude for “freedom” to mark the 40th anniversary of British forces landing on the Islands as part of its recapture from Argentina in 1982. Throughout May 21 and 22, 1982, British ...

22 May 2022 at 01:01

Events planned to mark 40th anniversary of Falklands War

A series of lectures, memorials and other events will be held from this week to mark the 40th anniversary of the end of the Falklands War. The aim is to commemorate the sacrifices made in 1982 and to celebrate the ...

10 Jan 2022 at 05:25

Eight places win city status as part of Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations

The capital of the Falkland Islands is among eight places to win coveted city status as part of celebrations for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Stanley in the Falklands Islands is the first Overseas Territory to ...

20 May 2022 at 09:02

Sunak criticises EU’s ‘regrettable choice of words’ over Falklands

Rishi Sunak has criticised the European Union’s “regrettable choice of words” after it appeared to have endorsed the name Argentina uses for the Falkland Islands. A diplomatic row erupted after the EU referred ...

20 Jul 2023 at 17:01

Johnson pays tribute to Falklands War veterans

Boris Johnson has paid tribute to British forces who liberated the Falkland Islands from the Argentinian invaders, saying they had achieved what “many thought was impossible”. Speaking at a Westminster ...

07 Jun 2022 at 23:04

Lord Cameron becomes first UK foreign secretary to visit Paraguay

Lord Cameron has arrived in Paraguay, becoming the first UK foreign secretary to visit the South American nation. While in Asuncion he will hold talks with president Santiago Pena and foreign minister ...

20 Feb 2024 at 22:31

Shapps rejects new Argentinian president’s calls for Falkland handover talks

A senior UK minister has said it is “undeniable” that the Falkland Islands are British after Argentina’s newly-elected president suggested efforts should be made to “get them back”. Defence Secretary ...

21 Nov 2023 at 12:30

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How is the coronation being celebrated around the UK and Commonwealth?

The eyes of the world will be on London when the King is crowned at Westminster Abbey this Saturday, but celebrations will stretch far and wide beyond the capital, with events taking place in all UK ...

04 May 2023 at 06:30

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