Falklands Health & Social Services at the UN: Two Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly members, Dorothy “Dot” Gould and Michael Goss, spoke to the UN Committee of 24 on June 25 to defend Islanders’ right to self-determination and renew an invitation for a UN visiting mission; Gould focused on lived experience and local funding for healthcare and education, while Goss made the legal case. Heat safety for pets: A Falkland Veterinary Clinic urgent warning follows a spike in feline heatstroke cases in hot weather, urging owners to provide constant shade and fresh water, boost hydration, and watch for warning signs like mouth breathing, panting, drooling, vomiting, confusion, or collapse. Local public health concern: A reader complains bird droppings on Stanley Wharf gravel are creating a health-hazard and smell, arguing the surface choice makes cleaning difficult and could worsen as temperatures rise. Veterans and wellbeing: Erskine Veterans Charity marked the 110th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme, highlighting ongoing support for veterans’ physical and psychological injuries.