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The Falkland Collection launches first-ever Whisky
The Falkland Collection has launched their first-ever bottling The Falkland Collection Speyside Single Malt* – a bright and expressive Speyside single malt, aged in re-fill Oloroso sherry casks from Jerez, Spain. The first in a brand-new...

Falkland Islands fears erupt as Argentina vows to 'fully recover' British territory
Argentina has reiterated its determination to "fully recover sovereignty" over the Falkland Islands, following a "unanimous" expression of support for its territorial claims by the Organisation of American States (OAS). President Javier Milei...

Poundland confirms full closure dates for 40 stores including North East sites
Poundland has revealed the closure dates of 40 stores across the country, with a number of North East sites on the list. The firm is planning to shut 68 shops in total under its restructuring and recovery plan designed to return the business to...

Royal Navy shortage forces UK into 'downgrade' as Falkland hero issues deterrence warning
Britain is to downgrade its military posture in the Middle East next month due to a shortage of operational Royal Navy frigates, sources said last night. For the last three years, HMS Lancaster and two minehunting ships have been at the centre of...

Milei demands Mercosur open up to more trade: ‘Argentina will do it accompanied or alone’
Updated at 3:08 p.m. President Milei harshly criticized Mercosur bureaucracy during his opening speech kicking off the bloc leader summit, calling it an “iron curtain” that member countries are “submitted to” and requesting conditions be...
U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, May 2025
Explanatory Notes Goods (Census basis) Data for goods on a Census basis are compiled from the documents collected by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and reflect the movement of goods between foreign countries and the 50 states, the...

Voices: So the Bank of England wants ideas for new banknotes: let’s start with our war heroes
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

UK and Falklands waiting for Argentina to make good on commitments, fisheries cooperation and flight from Brazil
Wednesday, July 2nd 2025 - 17:22 UTC UK Minister for Latin America and Caribbean, Baroness Chapman also participated at the recent OAS annual assembly at Antigua and Barbuda Despite an overwhelming support for Argentina’s sovereignty claim over...

Virgin Atlantic's Economy Class: Unpacking The Differences Between Light, Classic & Delight Fares
Established in 1984, Randolph Fields and Alan Hellary created British Atlantic Airways, with plans for the airline to connect London and the Falkland Islands. Fast forward to today, and it's one of the UK's most well-known airlines, with its...

'You're in the wrong business if you want to be cool - you're in the pop business'
The Bluebells are re-releasing Sisters on Friday, June 27 before a season of festival appearances kicks off at Glastonbury. It will be available for the first time as a double LP on black or limited-edition purple vinyl and as a deluxe triple...

Here's Ray Mariano's take on issues covering City Hall, public schools
Raymond V. Mariano While the country is focused on Trump and the Epstein files, there is plenty happening in the city of Worcester. City issues City-run grocery store: Recently, District 1 City Councilor Jenny Pacillo asked the city manager to...

When it comes to the Malvinas Islands, a name is more than just a name to Argentinians
When the Argentinian science fiction comic series “The Eternaut” first became available on the streaming service Netflix, translator Daiana Estefanía Díaz published an explanation on her LinkedIn page for why people around the world would read and...

John Simpson: ‘My first home cost £10,500. I’m sure I overpaid’
John Simpson joined the BBC in 1966 and has reported from more than a hundred countries, covering war zones in Baghdad, Kabul and Libya and the Tiananmen Square massacre. He was left deaf in one ear after coming under friendly fire in northern...

Poundland announces 12 more store closures including in Birmingham and Coventry - full list
Troubled retail giant, Poundland, has announced 12 more closures, bringing the total set to go in August to nearly 40 Twelve more discount retail stores are set to close next month including ones in Birmingham and Coventry, adding to 25 stores...
Spotify: The Ultimate Guide
Believe it or not, Spotify was one of the first streaming music services that offered more than just a personalized radio service, like Pandora. It actually launched in 2008, ahead of YouTube Music (or Google Play Music), Apple Music, Amazon...

Bosses At Sandpaper Films, Production Outfit Behind Upcoming Taylor Swift Doc, Set Out Vision To Do “New York Post On The Outside, New York Times On The Inside”
EXCLUSIVE: “We have always said we want to do New York Post on the outside, New York Times on the inside.” That is the company vision laid down by Susannah Price, the head of documentary producer Sandpaper Films, which has explored recent subjects...

Reason Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson's marriage was doomed from the start
On July 23rd 1986, Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson wed at Westminster Abbey - 39 years ago. Despite confirming their separation in 1992 following six years of marriage, the pair serve as an exemplary model of cordial divorce, maintaining...

5 Fighter Jets That Have Never Been Shot Down In Aerial Combat
Fighter jets have been around for decades, having first taken to the skies via the Messerschmitt Me 262 during World War II. Since the conflict ended, almost every nation shifted to jet technology for its fighter aircraft. As of 2025, there have...

The Incredible Tech That Stole The Show At Goodwood’s Future Lab
Future Lab at the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2025 showcased the most jaw-dropping innovations in AI, ... More robotics, space, and ocean exploration.Adobe Stock If you come to the Goodwood Festival of Speed expecting nothing but the roar of...

Real reason Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson divorced after 'most contented' marriage
On 23rd July 1986, Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson wed at Westminster Abbey - 39 years ago today. Although they announced their split in 1992 following six years of matrimony, the pair exemplify how to maintain cordial relations post-divorce,...