Falklanders vote to stay British
The Falkland Islands have voted overwhelmingly in a referendum to remain a British territory, with 98.8% voting in favour. Just three people of 1,517 votes cast were against it.
Falkland Islanders have spoken but deadlock persists
The result of a referendum on whether Falkland Islanders wish to remain British was no surprise, and neither was Argentina's decision to ignore it.
Almost everyone who was able to vote did so, and overwhelmingly in favour of keeping the Falkland Islands part of the British territories.
ITV News International Editor Bill Neely reports from Port Stanley:
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Falklands referendum: A red rag to the Buenos Aires bull
The result of the referendum may be a foregone conclusion but the Island's Government - and Britain - hopes it will send a signal.
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Falkland Islanders to assert themselves in referendum
Next week's islanders are expected to vote overwhelming to remain an Overseas Territority of the UK, but will Argentina listen?