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The Trump administration reportedly considered a plan to purchase the Chagos Islands, home to the strategic Diego Garcia military base, from the UK. However, the proposal was quickly dismissed by Chagos islanders and international observers who stated the territory was not for sale.
Reports indicate that the United States is considering purchasing the Chagos Islands in the Indian Ocean from Mauritius. This potential acquisition could have significant geopolitical implications for the region.
A minister lamented a 'regrettable delay' in the Chagos Islands bill, with the final draft yet to be agreed upon for handing sovereignty over the islands to Mauritius.
Donald Trump launched a tirade against Pope Leo XIV on Truth Social, stating he does not want a Pope who criticizes the US President and accusing him of weakness in fighting crime and foreign policy.
The United Kingdom has decided to postpone a deal to cede the Chagos Islands, a move influenced by opposition from the United States regarding the territory's future.
Some of the UK papers today follow Sir Keir Starmer shelving his Chagos Islands deal, and the historic Iran-US peace talks in Pakistan.
The Iranian side sent a symbolic message before the negotiations with the USA. They showed photos of murdered children on a flight to Islamabad.
The Maldives has informed the UK that it does not recognize the Chagos Islands deal with Mauritius and is threatening international legal action to assert its claim for control over the islands.
British populist politician aimed to reinforce his view about the UK’s Chagos Islands deal in conversation with US president
‘We just don’t know what will happen,’ western officials say, as UK bases prepare for arrival of US heavy bombers UK politics live – latest updates Middle East crisis – live updates Britain has not ruled out participating in future strikes against Iranian ballistic missile launch sites, officials have indicated. US heavy bombers are expected to reach UK bases at Diego Garcia in the Chagos Islands and Fairford in Gloucestershire in the next few days, from where they are expected to attack I...
US President Donald Trump told the British The Telegraph that he was "very disappointed" in UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer for not ceding a base on the Chagos Islands to the US military in time…
The UK Parliament is in the process of ratifying to turn control of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, but there has been some confusion following different government officials statements.
Reform U.K. leader Nigel Farage claimed that the Maldives would, in a “few days”, lodge a counter-claim to sovereignty over the Chagos Islands in the International Court of Justice and urged the government to pause the progress of executing the treaty.
The United Kingdom has paused the legal process for transferring control of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, pending ongoing negotiations with the United States.
A minister says the UK is discussing "concerns" with the US, after President Trump criticised the deal.
A judge has issued an order temporarily blocking the deportation of four Chagossians who traveled to the Chagos Islands to protest a deal to hand over the territory to Mauritius.
Exclusive: A judge has ruled from 25,000ft in the air that a temporary injunction should be placed to block the UK government from removing Chagossians who landed on their islands this week
Chagossians are defying a British removal order as they attempt to resettle on the Chagos Islands, with one individual stating they will have to be dragged from their beach.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer, already weakened by policy 'U-turns,' is facing calls to resign after appointing a close friend of Jeffrey Epstein, adding to his political woes.
Keir Starmer is standing by his commitment to a minimum wage pledge for younger workers, even as ministers consider slowing the rate of increase due to soaring youth unemployment.
US Department of State says it supports the UK's decision to "proceed with its agreement with Mauritius concerning the Chagos archipelago".
Israel and Iran have temporarily ceased counterstrikes following a plea from Donald Trump, though Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu affirmed Israel's right to self-defense and warned of continued conflict with Iran and Hezbollah. Netanyahu also confirmed a ceasefire but threatened a strong response to any new attacks, indicating that the war with Iran and Hezbollah is not over.
A Chagossian delegation visiting the UK has urged parliamentarians to complete stalled legislation to hand the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, stating the issue has been 'hijacked within the halls' of politics.
Legislation ratifying the Chagos Islands agreement will not proceed in the current parliamentary term, as a minister confirmed the deal has been paused due to opposition from the Trump administration.
The United Kingdom has reportedly decided against returning the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, attributing the decision to a lack of support from the United States, with former President Trump having previously called the potential agreement a "big mistake."
The United Kingdom was compelled to suspend a deal concerning the Chagos Islands after facing criticism from former US President Donald Trump.
The United Kingdom has withdrawn its decision to transfer the Chagos Islands in the Indian Ocean to Mauritius, reportedly following criticism from Donald Trump.
UK government officials have shelved an agreement regarding the Chagos Islands, citing opposition from the Trump administration and running out of time to finalize the deal.
Iran's unsuccessful ballistic missile attack on the joint US-UK Diego Garcia base has been confirmed, revealing greater missile capabilities and an extended range, prompting the UK to denounce the 'irresponsible attacks' and raising concerns about other distant bases.
A private jet used by Reform UK leader Nigel Farage in his attempt to reach the Chagos Islands military base has been linked to billionaire Christopher Harborne, a major donor to Reform UK.
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U.K. Parliament ratification of Chagos Islands sovereignty transfer to Mauritius remains uncertain as House of Lords considers legislation amid transatlantic tensions.
The United Kingdom has paused the legal process of confirming the agreement to transfer control of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, as discussions are ongoing with the United States.
The United Kingdom has suspended the ratification process for the agreement to cede sovereignty of the Chagos Archipelago to Mauritius, which includes a key island hosting a significant military base.
The British government plans to postpone the legislation to hand over sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, pending ongoing discussions with US authorities.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has been accused of 'performing Maga stunts' after claiming the British government prevented him from visiting the Chagos Islands, despite not having a permit.
President Donald Trump has reversed his stance on the Chagos Islands, withdrawing support for the UK's deal to transfer the archipelago to Mauritius, as four Chagossians land on the disputed territory.
Why Trump turned on Starmer’s Chagos deal The Times
Donald Trump's reversal on the Chagos Islands deal is a major headline, while Sir Keir Starmer faces calls to increase military spending.
US Department of State says it supports the UK's decision to 'proceed with its agreement with Mauritius concerning the Chagos archipelago'.
US officials are reportedly exploring options to engage directly with Mauritius regarding the Chagos Islands, bypassing the United Kingdom in discussions about the territory's military power and colonial legacy.
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to and held their first direct negotiations in decades, with talks facilitated by the United States. An Israeli envoy described the discussions as an excellent exchange of views.
A UK minister has stated that a treaty to cede sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius is now 'impossible to agree at a political level' and cannot pass parliament, following the withdrawal of US support.
Mauritius's foreign minister pledged to regain control of the Chagos Islands, stating they will be 'decolonised' after the US failed to approve a handover deal.
The United Kingdom has frozen a deal that would have seen the Chagos Islands returned to Mauritius.
The United Kingdom has shelved a deal concerning the Chagos Islands following opposition from former US President Donald Trump, impacting the diplomatic resolution of the territory's status.
The Labour party has challenged Reform UK leader Nigel Farage over the revised £25,000 figure he claimed for a private jet trip to the Maldives, which was linked to a billionaire donor and intended for a failed attempt to reach the Chagos Islands.
Iran reportedly fired two ballistic missiles at the joint US-UK military base at Diego Garcia in the Chagos Islands, with Iran's Mehr news agency confirming the strike and other international reports detailing the incident and its implications, raising questions about Iran's undeclared 4,000-km strike capabilities and potentially expanding the conflict.
A senior British diplomat of Indian origin has resigned, citing the Foreign Office's 'woke' culture and an overemphasis on international law at the expense of national security, specifically mentioning the handling of the Chagos Islands.
Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss Keir Starmer’s announcement that British bases in the UK and in the Chagos Islands would be used by the US in their strikes in Iran. Their use is for ‘limited defensive purposes’ but is that enough to stop Britain being dragged further into war? What is the extent of the UK’s involvement in the Middle East war? Continue reading...
UK Labour leader Keir Starmer is set to face a legal challenge accusing his plans to transfer the Chagos Islands to Mauritius of amounting to 'crimes against humanity' or 'genocide'.
Britain has paused the process of ratifying an agreement to cede sovereignty of the Chagos Archipelago, which includes the strategically vital island of Diego Garcia hosting a US military base, to Mauritius.
It come after a minister said the UK is discussing "concerns" with the US, after President Trump criticised the deal.
President Trump has branded Starmer’s deal to hand over islands to Mauritius as a ‘big mistake’
Trump’s position on the Chagos Islands deal gives Starmer a real headache The Observer
A group of adventurers has launched 'Operation Safe Death' to establish a new colony on an uninhabited Chagos island, aiming to prevent the islands' transfer to Mauritius.
President suggests US could use Diego Garcia airfield for potential strikes against Iran Donald Trump changed his mind on supporting the Chagos Islands deal because the UK will not permit its airbases to be used for a pre-emptive US strike on Iran, the Guardian has been told. In his latest change of heart on the deal, the US president said on social media that Keir Starmer was “making a big mistake” by handing sovereignty of the islands to Mauritius in exchange for continued use by the UK and US of their airbase on one of the islands, Diego Garcia. Continue reading...
An Australian cafe in Canberra was declared a 'crime scene' after police confiscated posters depicting Trump and Netanyahu in Nazi uniforms, which the owner claimed were 'demonstrably anti-fascist'.
After initially saying he supported the deal, the US president called it a "big mistake." London stood by the agreement, saying it was the "only way" to guarantee a strategic joint military base with the US.
US Department of State says it supports the UK's decision to "proceed with its agreement with Mauritius concerning the Chagos archipelago".