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Argentina's Nicolas Gonzalez looks at a banner displaying a message referencing the Falkland Islands

Argentina's players were 'disrespectful', says Falklands veteran

The UK government has said "the World Cup might not be ours, but the Falkland Islands definitely are," after Argentina players celebrated their victory over England by waving a banner in support of their country's territorial claim.

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4 Apr 2026

Keith is wearing a navy blazer adorned with military medals and badges, a white naval-style cap and a blue scarf. He stands smiling in front of the Hull Cenotaph - a large stone war memorial. Red remembrance wreaths are laid at the base of the memorial behind him, and buildings and trees are visible in the background.

'We should not forget the Falklands losses'

Keith Thompson served on one of the nine vessels from Hull that was involved in the 1982 conflict.

4 Apr 2026

9 Dec 2025

A large bronze statue of a British soldier in the Falklands conflict is is shown with a union jack attached to the back against a clear blue sky. The figure holds a rifle and wears a large jacket.

Falklands statue safe for 10 years after appeal

The National Museum of the Royal Navy says the statue has suffered weather damage since being unveiled.

9 Dec 2025

5 Nov 2025

Silhouettes of military personnel placed on the parade ground of a fort. They have different shapes of helmet and hat signifying the different branches of military they served for. Large poppy installations are on the grass in the background.

Standing with Giants tribute opens at fort

The Falklands tribute was created using recycled materials by artist Dan Barton.

5 Nov 2025

9 Oct 2025

A close up of Corp Baz Grayling about the time of the Falklands War. He is wearing a Parachute Regiment red beret over short fair hair and is clean-shaven. He is wearing Army uniform and is holding a machine gun up to his shoulder, the butt of which can be seen. Behind him is a tangle of wintery leafless brambles.

Falklands War bravery medal sells for £65k

Baz Grayling received the medal for his role in the Battle of Goose Green, an auctioneer explains.

9 Oct 2025

23 Sep 2025

Falklands War silhouettes displayed at sea fort

Standing With Giants: Falklands Tribute was created using recycled materials by artist Dan Barton.

23 Sep 2025

14 Jun 2025

A man wearing a white shirt and green hat salutes a marble war memorial.

Seafront service to mark end of the Falklands War

It has been 43 years since British and Argentine forces fought over the overseas territory.

14 Jun 2025

12 Jun 2025

Former Royal Navy Type 82 Destroyer HMS Bristol is towed out of Portsmouth harbour.

Last Falklands warship given send-off by veterans

12 Jun 2025

11 Jun 2025

Dick Shenton holds his standard as the former Royal Navy Type 82 Destroyer HMS Bristol is towed out of Portsmouth harbour.

Last Falklands warship given send-off by veterans

Veterans and members of the public gather in Portsmouth as HMS Bristol leaves for the final time.

11 Jun 2025