Hand, Foot and Mouth in the Falklands: King Edward Memorial Hospital has warned of an increase in hand, foot and mouth disease cases, a common viral illness that mainly affects children but can spread to adults too. Marine protection pause: Falklands plans for Marine Managed Areas have been shelved for now, with work paused until the outcome of consultation linked to open-net pen salmon farming. Falklands Blue Belt milestone: The Falklands Post Office marked the 10th anniversary of the UK Blue Belt Program with new stamps, highlighting a decade of ocean protection work with overseas territories. Malvinas sovereignty push: Argentina has sent a National Sovereignty Defence Bill to Congress, proposing tougher sanctions and penalties for unauthorised natural-resource activities around the Malvinas/Falkland Islands and nearby areas. Antarctic science at sea: Aurora Expeditions is expanding its 2026–27 Antarctic season with more research onboard, including projects on wildlife disease, marine biodiversity, and penguin populations, with voyages that also include the Falkland Islands.