Falkland Islands
Group of islands in the South Atlantic
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The Falkland Islands is an archipelago in the South Atlantic Ocean on the Patagonian Shelf. The principal islands are about 300 mi (480 km) east of South America's southern Patagonian coast and about 752 mi (1,210 km) from Cape Dubouzet at the northern tip of the Antarctic Peninsula, at a latitude of about 52°S. The archipelago, with an area of 4,700 sq mi (12,000 km2), comprises East Falkland, West Falkland, and 776 smaller islands. As a British overseas territory, the Falklands have internal self-governance, but the United Kingdom takes responsibility for their defence and foreign affairs. The capital and largest settlement is Stanley on East Falkland.
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Cameron to visit Falkland Islands amid renewed calls in Argentina for talks on their futureForeign Secretary Lord Cameron is set to visit the Falkland Islands - amid renewed calls in Argentina for talks on their future.Sky News - Published | |
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Argentinian president says he has begun discussions with UK about Falkland IslandsThe new Argentinian President Javier Milei has told Sky News he has begun discussions with the UK about the Falkland Islands, and that he expects future negotiations over the sovereignty of the British..Sky News - Published | |
Falkland Islands sovereignty not up for debate, UK warns after Argentina's new president vows to 'get them back'There is "no doubt" the Falkland Islands are British, Rishi Sunak's spokesperson has said, after Argentina's new president vowed to "get them back".Sky News - Published | |
Police chief accused of wearing Falklands medal despite being 15 at time is suspendedNorthamptonshire's police chief has been suspended amid an investigation into allegations he misrepresented his military service.Sky News - Published | |
'Regrettable choice of words': EU backs down after calling Falklands by Argentine name - PMRishi Sunak has criticised the EU for a "regrettable choice of words" after it appeared to endorse the Argentine name for the Falkland Islands.Sky News - Published | |
Falklands War: Remembering the friends who never made it to breakfast Standing in front of the list of service personnel who died in the Falklands, veteran of the conflict Bill Haley sees names he recognises.Sky News - Published | |
Forgotten war: Falklands veterans still suffering as the conflict fades from the public's memory The bitter war between the UK and Argentina over the Falklands risks being "forgotten", with a quarter of young people having never heard of it, according to a Help for Heroes survey.Sky News - Published | |
Liz Truss says Falkland Islands are part of 'British family', as China backs Argentina's claim The Falklands are "part of the British family", according to Liz Truss, after China backed Argentina's claims over the south Atlantic islands.Sky News - Published | |
Surprise challengers revealed as battle to earn city status goes global Parts of the Cayman Islands, the Falklands, and Gibraltar will vie with towns in the UK to be recognised as cities for the first time.Sky News - Published | |
