Falklands oil showdown: An Argentine judge has ordered a halt to the Sea Lion offshore oil project near the islands, targeting drilling, installations and port work pending an environmental review—though the companies say they’ll press on, keeping sovereignty tensions front and centre. Sovereignty push in Congress: Argentina is finalising a bill for Congress to toughen its legal framework around hydrocarbon activity on the disputed continental shelf, with Milei’s team also talking up a new national security council. US signals on the dispute: The US has approved Black Hawk helicopter sales to Argentina, adding another layer to the long-running Falklands standoff with Britain. Travel angle—getting there: A Bangladeshi traveller’s account highlights how reaching the Falklands can mean expensive flights, limited access, and special immigration handling when arriving via expedition cruise. Tourism pipeline: HX Expeditions is expanding its 2028/29 programme with new itineraries using Stanley as a gateway to Antarctica and South Georgia, while Aurora Expeditions also ramps up science-led voyages that include the Falklands. Sporting milestone: The Falkland Islands women’s cricket team is set for a historic first international tour to St Helena next January.