MercoPress. South Atlantic News Agency
Stories for June 6th 2026
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Saturday, June 6th 2026 - 12:44 UTC
Royal Navy will receive all eight Type 26 frigates as planned, Minister Pollard confirms
The Royal Navy will receive all eight of its Type 26 frigates as planned, despite speculation over build slots being offered to the Norwegian navy, Defense Minister Luke Pollard has confirmed.
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Saturday, June 6th 2026 - 08:09 UTC
Falklands’ public meeting Monday 8th June on the 2026/27 annual budget, with Secretary Clunie attending
The Falkland Islands Government will be holding a public meeting on Monday 8th June 2026 from 5-6pm in the Court & Assembly Chamber where the Financial Secretary, Pat Clunie will present the 2026-27 annual budget.
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Saturday, June 6th 2026 - 08:00 UTC
‘Soccer’ is incorrect, or is it still the fine term for the beautiful game?
By Kirk Bowman (*) - At the 2026 World Cup draw, FIFA Peace Prize recipient and U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the game should really be called “football.”<br /><br />
“There’s no question about it. We have to come up with another name for the NFL. It really doesn’t make any sense,” said Trump, an apparently new convert to the round-ball game.He isn’t alone. The word “soccer” is, in some parts of the world, shunned by some fans. -
Saturday, June 6th 2026 - 07:46 UTC
Indio Solari, towering figure of Argentine rock, dies at 77; wake set for Sunday
Carlos Alberto “Indio” Solari, one of the most influential figures in the history of Argentine rock and the frontman of Patricio Rey y sus Redonditos de Ricota, died on Friday at the age of 77 at his home in Parque Leloir, in the Buenos Aires district of Ituzaingó. His death set off a wave of spontaneous tributes across the country, and his family announced that his wake will be held on Sunday.
