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Is the UK heading for a new Falklands crisis?

Today’s Big Question President Javier Milei has reopened Argentina’s claim to the islands, after Donald Trump hints the US could withdraw support for British control

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Why is Donald Trump threatening the Falklands?

Today's Big Question Change in US policy could embolden Argentina, but a military invasion remains unlikely

By The Week UK Published 28 April 26

Today's Big Question
Can Cameron put the Falklands sovereignty dispute to bed?

Today's Big Question Foreign secretary says issue 'not up for discussion' ahead of visit amid renewed push from Argentina

By The Week UK Published 19 February 24

Today's Big Question
France and the Falklands War missile: did Paris ‘lie’ to London?

feature Senior MPs demand answers about ‘kill switch’ on missile that sunk HMS Sheffield 40 years ago

By The Week Staff Published 5 May 22

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How the Falklands War began

In Depth Today marks 40 years since the invasion of the British overseas territory in the South Atlantic

By The Week Staff Last updated 2 April 22

In Depth