Argentina's new plan to grab Falklands oil - and Trump's threat to help them

Argentina’s new plan to grab Falklands oil—and Trump’s threat to help them—centers on an escalating dispute over the Falkland Islands ahead of Argentina’s World Cup semi-final against England. The article says Argentina has revived its row with Britain, with Sir Keir Starmer’s spokesman rejecting claims from Argentina’s foreign minister that Falklanders were “artificially implanted,” noting islanders’ wish to remain a British territory and emphasizing self-determination. It adds that President Javier Milei is hoping Donald Trump will pressure the UK to allow access to lucrative oil fields near the islands, as the U.S. president considers altering support tied to UK positions on other issues. The piece reports that Argentina’s team chanted “For the Malvinas” after beating Switzerland. It also cites a 2013 referendum where 99.8% backed staying an Overseas Territory, and it details the Sea Lion oil field’s potential revenues for islanders and Milei’s vow to stop related work, calling it illegitimate.