Argentina sues Falkland oil firms, including three from England

The Argentine government is suing five energy companies – including three from the UK – which are drilling for oil near the Falkland Islands, the latest salvo in a long-standing dispute over the far-flung archipelago.

The Argentine official responsible for the islands said the government is suing British companies Rockhopper Exploration, Premier Oil and Falkland Oil and Gas, along with US company Noble Energy and Edison International SpA from Italy.