Falklands & South Atlantic Defence: HMS Medway completed an 18-day medical support trip to remote Tristan da Cunha, landing six civilian medics and critical supplies for a suspected Hantavirus case, then recovering RAF Pathfinders after a joint handover. Falklands Politics & Cost of Living: The Falkland Islands Government set out its 2026/27 budget in a public meeting Monday, with £216.3m total spending, a £500 cost-of-living payment for full-time FIG employees, a 5.3% rise in the minimum wage to £10.17 from January 2027, and a 2.7% increase in most fees and charges. Local Governance: FIG also suspended the Travel Credit Scheme, saving £630,000 a year, a move criticised by MLAs as it may leave many status holders without future travel support. Falklands Heritage & Remembrance: The Islands marked Overseas Territories Day with flags flying in Stanley and events in London, and will hold a public service for Goose Green and Darwin’s Liberation Day anniversary. Falklands War Memory & Community: A Pride flag row erupted in Gosport’s Falklands memorial garden, with a councillor arguing the display undermines the memorial’s purpose. Argentina Tensions Over Falklands: Argentina warned it could “fully exercise all” actions over the Sea Lion oilfield development, calling Rockhopper and Navitas “unlawful” and “clandestine,” as drilling plans move from exploration to development. Fishing & Sovereignty Pressure: A report says foreign fleets operating near Argentina’s EEZ “Mile 201” take up to four times the volume of the national industry, raising fresh concerns for South Atlantic fish stocks.