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Sovereignty Tensions: Argentina fans displayed “The Malvinas are Argentine” banners at Lionel Messi’s farewell match, renewing a political message also promoted by players and President Javier Milei. Defence: The Conservatives say their proposed £10bn Britannia Shield would strengthen Falklands radars and air defences; the plan is an opposition pledge, not an approved programme. Offshore Oil: Argentina’s foreign minister vowed to prevent development of Falklands oilfields, while Halliburton ruled out involvement in Sea Lion after contacts with Buenos Aires over possible legal action. Island Response: The Falklands is weighing restrictions on Argentine visitors after flag-waving incidents, while its Chamber of Commerce backed the Punta Arenas route despite Argentine warnings.

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23 minutes ago

Argentine figures issue major warning as 'key reason' still exists for Falklands War

Daily Express |

Owner: Reach PLC info about owner

Daily Express

Right-wing

Owned By	Reach PLC (M&G Investment Management Ltd. & Aberforth Partners LLP 2 Largest Shareholders)
Year Founded	1900
Website	www.express.co.uk
Domain Registration Year	1995
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United Kingdom, London
Owner Country	United Kingdom

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10 hours ago

Opinion | Three Questions the Government Must Answer—And One Legal Solution We Can No Longer Avoid

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Newsline TCI

Indeterminate

Owned By	Non-Transparent (Vivian Tyson, Editor)
Year Founded	2021
Website	www.newslinetci.com
Domain Registration Year	2021
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Turks and Caicos Islands, Providenciales

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10 hours ago

Falklands row with Argentina erupts again as banner seen in Lionel Messi's farewell game

Daily Express |

Owner: Reach PLC info about owner

Daily Express

Right-wing

Owned By	Reach PLC (M&G Investment Management Ltd. & Aberforth Partners LLP 2 Largest Shareholders)
Year Founded	1900
Website	www.express.co.uk
Domain Registration Year	1995
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United Kingdom, London
Owner Country	United Kingdom

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10 hours ago

Halliburton Shuns Falklands Oil Project

Oil Price |

Owner: James Stafford info about owner

OilPrice.com

Neutral

Owned By	James Stafford (Founder & CEO) through A Media Solutions
Year Founded	2009
Website	https://oilprice.com/
Domain Registration Year	1995
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United Kingdom, London
Owner Country	United Kingdom

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17 hours ago

Falklands would get new radars under Tory air defence plan

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Owner: George Allison info about owner

UK Defence Journal

Pending

Owned By	George Allison
Year Founded	2014
Website	ukdefencejournal.org.uk
Domain Registration Year	2014
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United Kingdom, Glasgow
Owner Country	United Kingdom

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14 hours ago

Argentina fans display banners claiming the Falkland Islands at Lionel Messi's send-off match

GB News |

Owner: Paul Marshall info about owner

GB News

Right-wing

Owned By	Paul Marshall through All Perspectives
Year Founded	2021
Website	www.gbnews.com
Domain Registration Year	2003
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United Kingdom, London
Owner Country	United Kingdom

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14 hours ago

Lionel Messi snapped with ‘Falklands are Argentinian’ banner during farewell game as feud with England reunited

The Sun |

Owner: Murdoch Family info about owner

The Sun

Right-wing

Owned By	Murdoch Family through Murdoch Family Trust, News Corp & News UK & Ireland Ltd
Year Founded	1969
Website	https://www.thesun.co.uk/
Domain Registration Year	1997
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United Kingdom, London
Owner Country	Australia

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15 hours ago

Messi retires from international football as Argentina defeats Benin in friendly match

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Owner: The Kasturi Family info about owner

The Hindu

Center-left

Owned By	The Kasturi Family through Kasturi & Sons Ltd (KSL) & THG Publishing Pvt. Ltd.
Year Founded	1878
Website	www.thehindu.com
Domain Registration Year	1996
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	India, Chennai
Owner Country	India

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