Stories for September 2026

Saturday, September 12th 2026 - 17:25 UTC
Trump says he could 'settle' any conflict over the Falklands, calling it a potential disaster

US President Donald Trump said in Dublin on Saturday that he expects to be called in if a new conflict breaks out between the United Kingdom and Argentina over the Falklands, which he described as a “potential disaster,” and said he would probably be able to settle it.
Saturday, September 12th 2026 - 10:26 UTC
US approves possible sale of four Black Hawk helicopters to Argentina for US$140 million

The US State Department has approved a possible sale of four UH-60L Black Hawk helicopters and related equipment to Argentina at an estimated cost of US$140 million, and notified Congress of the transaction, which has a review period before it can proceed.
Friday, September 11th 2026 - 21:40 UTC
Man with Falklands ties obtains Argentine ID and seeks it for his partner's daughter

A man with ties to the Falklands obtained his Argentine national identity document in July and is now pursuing Argentine documentation for his partner's daughter, who was born in the archipelago, according to an account he made public himself.
Friday, September 11th 2026 - 21:21 UTC
New York marks 25 years since 9/11 with a seventh moment of silence

The ceremony held Friday at Ground Zero in New York for the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks included a seventh moment of silence for the first time, dedicated to those who died later from illnesses and injuries linked to the attacks. Organizers said it will become a permanent part of the annual event.
Friday, September 11th 2026 - 09:06 UTC
Chilean deputy likens British sovereignty in the Falklands to Chile's in Magellan

A Chilean lawmaker compared British sovereignty over the Falklands with Chile's over the Strait of Magellan during a parliamentary session, a position that runs counter to the official line of Santiago's government, which backs Argentina's claim to the archipelago.
Friday, September 11th 2026 - 08:41 UTC
Vance positions himself for 2028 as the Republican convention closes in Dallas

US Vice President J. D. Vance closed the Republican Party's first-ever midterm convention in Dallas on Thursday with a forty-minute speech that strengthened his standing as a contender for the 2028 presidential nomination, before an audience that chanted his name.
Thursday, September 10th 2026 - 23:28 UTC
68% of Chileans consider the Falklands British and 60% see Argentina as unreliable, poll shows

A majority of Chileans consider the Falklands British and regard Argentina as an unreliable partner, according to the latest Plaza Pública survey by pollster Cadem, released days after Argentine President Javier Milei visited Santiago and met his Chilean counterpart, José Antonio Kast.
Thursday, September 10th 2026 - 21:45 UTC
Peru joins the Americas Shield during Rubio's visit to Lima

Peru will join the Americas Shield, the US-backed security coalition against transnational organized crime, President Keiko Fujimori announced on Thursday after meeting US Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the Government Palace.
Thursday, September 10th 2026 - 21:19 UTC
Gibraltar reaffirms British sovereignty on National Day, first since UK-EU treaty

Once again, it is the 10th of September, when Gibraltar celebrates its National Day on the anniversary of the 1967 referendum on whether to remain British or join Franco’s Spain. The result was decisive, and despite the demise of the fascist dictatorship, Gibraltar remains resolutely British.
Thursday, September 10th 2026 - 12:23 UTC
Falklands Legislative Assembly sends greetings to Gibraltar on its National Day

The Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly, the archipelago's elected body, sent a message of greeting on Thursday to the government and people of Gibraltar to mark their National Day, and arranged for the flags of both territories to fly alongside one another throughout the day at Victory Green in Stanley.