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UK ministers scrap warships, helicopters, and drones in £500m defence cuts

Defence secretary John Healey cancels six ‘outdated’ defence projects

The Independent UK

Falklands veteran pays tribute to woman who creates honorary scarves

Scarves For Falklands Veterans was set up by Rachel Simons, who was an 11-year-old living in Stanley on the Falkland Islands, during the war.

Evening Standard

What’s next for the Falklands and other British overseas territories after Chagos deal?

Could the UK-Mauritius deal open the door to other British territories?

The Independent UK

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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.

The Independent UK

Ending sexual violence on public transport is ‘absolute priority’, says minister – as it happened

Louise Haigh speaks out after figures showed a 50% increase in incidents in the last two years

The Guardian - UK

The story behind Arcadia’s mechanical dragonfly: a Falklands helicopter turned dance stage and Glastonbury’s newest addition

At this year’s Glastonbury festival, its newest addition celebrated the earth and the bringing together of people – as well as putting on one hell of a party. Wallpaper* was invited for a tour.

Wallpaper

Former BBC boss on Israel reporting: BBC always gets attacked in times of crisis

Greg Dyke cited the broadcaster’s coverage of the Falklands war as an example of previous criticism.

The Independent UK

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Police chief investigated over wearing Falklands medal despite being 15 at time of war

Head of Northamptonshire force faces questions over allegations about potential misrepresentation of service record

The Guardian - UK

Simon Weston leads calls to release secret Falklands war files on Sir Galahad bombing

Ministry of Defence says it cannot release documents relating to bombing of Sir Galahad

The Independent UK

Veterans emotional as Falklands art installation unveiled

Standing With Giants comprises 258 silhouetted figures.

The Independent UK

Rishi Sunak duped by fake Falklands 'war hero' who was actually a pub singer

RISHI Sunak has been fooled after meeting with a fake “war hero” who turned out to be a former pub singer.

The National (Scotland)

'War hero' pictured at veterans' meeting with Rishi Sunak exposed as a fake

Chris Webber joined a veterans meeting with the Prime Minister after claiming he was a Falklands hero. Now it has been revealed he bought his green beret from the internet

Manchester Evening News

Rishi Sunak duped by Falklands 'Walter Mitty' who is actually a pub singer called Cushty

Chris Webber joined a veterans meeting with the Prime Minister after claiming he was a Falklands hero but now it has been revealed he bought his green beret from the internet

Daily Mirror

Wolfe Tones star praises Argentina football bosses over Falklands War chant

The Argentina squad sang what translates to 'f***ing English in the Falklands, I don’t forget' after securing their place in the World Cup final

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The Independent UK

Veteran completes 35 marathons in 35 days to commemorate lives lost in war

Brian Wood completed the ‘gruelling challenge’ of running 917 miles for the 890 British lives lost in the Falklands, Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts.

Reuters

Argentine official visits neighbors to bolster Falklands claim

The global geopolitical situation shaped by the war in Ukraine is an opportunity for Argentina to continue adding support for its sovereignty claim over British-run Falkland Islands, an Argentine official told Reuters.

AFP

Lawn bowls gives Commonwealth Games minnows a chance to shine

Leamington Spa (United Kingdom) (AFP) - The Falkland Islands, Niue and Norfolk Island are unlikely to produce a 100m champion but lawn bowls is a chance for them to "put their flag on the map" at the Commonwealth Games.

Daily Mirror

Local councillor who claimed he was shot by IRA forced to resign as lies exposed

Josh King spun a web of lies about being a paratrooper and fighting in the Falklands and Northern Ireland. He even claimed an IRA ambush left him in a wheelchair when in truth he was in a car accident

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The Independent UK

What about Margaret Thatcher? Putin rejects Boris Johnson’s claim a woman wouldn’t have invaded Ukraine

The Kremlin leader used Margaret Thatcher’s decision to send troops to the Falklands as a rebuttal

Daily Mirror

Falklands War veteran's incredible photo with surrendering Argentinian troops

Veteran Andrew Williams fought in the Falklands War which ended 40 years ago today - June 14 - and carries a special reminder of the end of the conflict

Edinburgh Live

Veterans march through Edinburgh city centre to mark 40 years since Falklands War

Veterans in the capital were present to commemorate those who died during the conflict with Argentina, which took place 40 years ago. The war claimed the lives of over 200 British soldiers

The Independent UK

Veterans gather to commemorate 40th anniversary of Falklands victory

Falklands veterans gathered in Edinburgh on Saturday to commemorate the end of the Falklands War 40 years ago.

Manchester Evening News

Memorial service for 40th anniversary of Falklands War in Trafford

Veterans and armed forces will bow heads in tribute to the fallen

The Independent UK

Newly declassified files reveal UK interest in Falklands oil

Ministers wanted to cash in on oil around islands before and after war

The Independent UK

PM’s tribute to ‘daring and bravery’ of Falklands task force on 40th anniversary

It is 40 years to the day since Argentine forces surrendered, bringing the war to an end.

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