Published July 18, 2026 at 6:54 AM ET · Updated July 18, 2026 at 2:05 PM ET
Falklands dispute flares again as Argentina presses its claim
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Argentina renewed its claim over the Falkland Islands after Argentine players displayed a banner demanding the territory's return during a World Cup semi-final. The White House backed the Argentine players, drawing the US into a geopolitical dispute with the UK.
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