UN Diplomacy & Falklands: Argentina’s President Javier Milei used his UN General Assembly address to call the UN “useless” and “fatally arrogant parasites,” while pressing Buenos Aires’ Malvinas/Falklands claim and arguing the UN lacks “consequences” on Resolution 31/49. UK-US & Sovereignty: UK PM Andy Burnham told the UN the UK will “stand firm” on Falklands self-determination, and said he raised the issue directly with Donald Trump, who praised Burnham as a “natural business person” but also criticised the UK’s Chagos deal. Antarctic Science at Sea: AE Expeditions announced its 2026–27 Antarctic season with 27 voyages and 18 scientists onboard, including fieldwork on whales, penguins, wildlife health, marine biodiversity, and deep-sea exploration, with stops that include the Falkland Islands. Defence Tech: The UK tested a torpedo-fired undersea drone (“Excalibur”) as part of efforts to deter threats in the North Atlantic, amid reports of Russia targeting undersea cables serving the UK. Heritage & Community: Friends of Christ Church’s “Working Lives in Bloom” in Swindon highlighted working heritage and included a Falklands War veteran sharing family memorabilia.