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Falklands: Milei announces oil sanctions and a naval base, London reasserts sovereignty, Washington leaves doubt hanging
In a national televised address on September 4, Javier Milei announced a package of decrees, a bill and a national security council targeting the Sea Lion offshore oil project, 220 kilometers north of the Falklands, along with a naval base in Tierra del Fuego. He disputes the 3,600 islanders' right to self-determination. The announcement follows remarks by Donald Trump suggesting Washington is reassessing its position; London replied with an "unshakeable commitment".
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Iceland rejects resuming EU accession talks, with Reykjavik voting against the rest of the country
On 29 August 2026 Icelanders voted in a referendum on resuming EU accession talks, suspended since 2013. The final figures give 118,040 votes to no against 105,339 to yes — 52.8% against 47.2%, a gap of 12,701 ballots — on the highest turnout since 1944. Yes wins in both Reykjavik constituencies, no passes 60% in the three rural constituencies. The vote does not withdraw the application filed in 2009.
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Nigel Farage wins back the seat he gave up: a by-election he triggered himself, boycotted by all his serious opponents
Nigel Farage won back the Clacton seat on 14 August with 22,239 votes against 9,455 for a satirical candidate wearing a bin on his head. He had resigned that same seat in July, under investigation over an undeclared £5 million donation. The major parties boycotted the vote; the inquiry resumed hours after the result.
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A Texas oil company linked to Trump lands drilling equipment in Greenland without permission, Nuuk issues a firm warning
Greenland Energy, a Texas company linked to Donald Trump's circle, unloaded fifteen containers of drilling equipment on Greenland's east coast in late July, without permission. The Nuuk government issued a firm warning on 30 July and had the exploratory drilling postponed, for lack of permits and an environmental impact study. Notably, neither Washington, London nor Copenhagen covers the story.
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'Football Belongs to No Individual': Three Confederations Accuse Infantino as Trump Rushes to His Defence
UEFA, CONCACAF and the AFC — three of FIFA's six confederations, whose presidents are also FIFA vice-presidents — accuse Gianni Infantino of breaking trust "through deception" and demand an independent review of the abandoned plan to sell a stake in the World Cup. CAF and CONMEBOL did not sign. That evening, Donald Trump said replacing him would be "a terrible mistake".
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Infantino Faces Favouritism Allegations from His UEFA Years as FIFA Denounces a 'Concerted Effort' to Weaken Him
The Telegraph reports that UEFA paid a six-figure settlement to a former employee with whom Gianni Infantino is said to have had a relationship while he was its general secretary. UEFA confirms the payment, Infantino denies the claims 'categorically', and FIFA denounces a 'concerted and ongoing effort'. Northern Europe wants him gone; Africa and South America back him.
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Ukraine Hits a 17th Warehouse of the "Russian Amazon" as Moscow Claims 635 Drones Downed
Overnight on August 2-3, Ukraine struck a 17th warehouse of e-commerce giant Wildberries, a Rosneft refinery in Saratov and the Engels airfield. Moscow says it downed 635 drones and reported eight dead. Kyiv argues the "Russian Amazon" supplies the army: civilian logistics has become a target, and capitals agree neither on the legitimacy of that choice nor on whether it works.
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Zelensky Sacks Army Chief Syrsky After a Week of Protests in Ukraine
Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrsky and appointed Mykhailo Drapatyi in his place, after a week of daily protests in Kyiv triggered by the sacking of defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov. It is the biggest military shake-up since the war began, and the first time street pressure has forced a decision on the Ukrainian president.
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Hegseth Orders Annual Testosterone Screening for US Troops
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth orders annual testosterone screening for US military members over 30, under the banner of a 'High-T Department of War'. The move triggers mockery, analysis and debate over masculinity and military readiness worldwide.
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Apple sues OpenAI over trade-secret theft
Apple filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, and two former Apple employees, accusing them of stealing trade secrets tied to the development of an AI device.
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Graham Platner withdraws from the Maine Senate race
Democratic candidate Graham Platner withdrew from the Maine US Senate race after a sexual assault allegation. Donald Trump defended him publicly, and the exit has triggered soul-searching among Democrats.
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