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Minister laments ‘regrettable delay’ in Chagos Islands bill with final draft yet to be agreed

No 10 earlier said that handing sovereignty over the islands to Mauritius was “the best way to protect a vital” military base on Diego Garcia

The Independent UK

Chagos Islands treaty is now ‘impossible to agree at political level’, UK minister says

Stephen Doughty says US withdrawal of support means bill cannot complete passage through parliament

The Guardian - UK

Chagos Islands deal shelved – legal expert explains what happens next

The UK government has shelved legislation to return the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, after the US government withdrew its support for the deal.

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Mauritius vows to ‘decolonise’ Chagos Islands after Starmer shelves handover

Mauritian foreign minister pledges to ‘spare no effort’ to regain control of islands, as US fails to give approval of deal

The Guardian - UK

UK puts Chagos sovereignty plan on hold following opposition from Trump

The UK has paused plans to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, throwing the future of a long-negotiated deal into uncertainty as London seeks backing from Washington.

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Secret discussions on resettling Chagos Islands after Starmer pauses Mauritius deal

Exclusive: The development comes as representatives of the Chagossians have asked the United Nations to intervene to prevent Keir Starmer ‘committing a crime against humanity’

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UK forced to shelve Chagos Islands legislation after US dropped support

Officials accept that time has run out to pass law to allow transfer of islands to Mauritius

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'Will only proceed with US support': UK pulls out of Chagos deal after Donald Trump's criticism

Britain's proposed Chagos Islands deal with Mauritius has stalled due to US approval uncertainties, particularly Donald Trump's opposition. The agreement, which would transfer sovereignty while leasing Diego Garcia, faces legislative hurdles before Parliament dissolves. Officials emphasize the deal's dependence on US backing for the strategic base's security, leaving its future…

The Times of India

The Islanders Expelled To Build the West's Middle East Fortress

The British Empire evacuated the Chagos Islands to build a military base, which the U.S. is using in the Iran War. Now, a court ruling is giving the original owners hope of going home.

Reason

What is the Chagos Islands ruling and why is it a blow for Starmer?

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Starmer’s Chagos deal dealt major blow as judge rules Chagossians have right to live on disputed islands

Justice James Lewis, the judge for the British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT) Court, has ruled that Chagossians have a right of abode on the islands

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Maldives tells the UK it ‘will not recognise’ Chagos Islands deal

The intervention could serve as a further blow to Keir Starmer’s already beleaguered deal

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The easy, flavour-packed recipes single parents swear by – from cheesy naan to one-tray peri peri chicken

From cheesy naan to one-tray peri peri chicken, these easy, flavour-packed recipes from MasterChef winner Shelina Permalloo are designed for busy households – offering quick wins, minimal washing-up and meals that actually get eaten

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Why is the US-UK Diego Garcia military base in the Chagos Islands a target for Iran?

Two ballistic missiles were launched towards the UK-US military island base on the Chagos Islands

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4 Places Outside India Where Shiva Temples Exist

There is something deeply timeless about Lord Shiva. He is not bound by geography, language, or even religion in the conventional sense. While India is home to countless sacred Shiva temples, what many people don’t realize is that the devotion to Shiva has travelled far beyond Indian borders. Across continents…

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Why the Chagos Islands deal is delayed – and Mauritius is threatening to sue the UK

More than a year ago, the UK agreed to grant Mauritius sovereignty over the Chagos Archipelago, which Britain has governed as the British Indian Ocean Territory since 1965. But the treaty to transfer sovereignty has hit choppy waters. The deal has stalled in the UK parliament and Mauritius has now…

Euronews

Mauritius beyond the beach: Mountain peaks, temple lakes and multicultural cuisine

While Mauritius is well known for its beautiful beaches and turquoise ocean, there are far more experiences to explore on the island.

The Independent UK

Nigel Farage heads to Mar-a-Lago to discuss Chagos deal with Trump

Reform UK leader has called Labour prime minister Keir Starmer’s plans a ‘surrender’ treaty

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Mauritius threatens to sue Britain over Chagos deal

Mauritian prime minister says he is ‘exploring legal avenues’ over delays to ratify the deal

The Guardian - UK

UK ‘took far too long’ to let US use its airbases to attack Iran, Trump says

US president also ‘very disappointed’ in Keir Starmer over UK government’s deal to hand Chagos Islands to Mauritius

The Independent UK

Starmer to be accused of ‘crimes against humanity’ in legal challenge to Chagos deal

The UK government is set to face a battle in court on 13 March over Starmer’s plans to hand over the Indian Ocean islands to Mauritius focussing on the historic human rights of the Chagossians

The Independent UK

New Chagos shambles as government forced to deny deal paused over Trump intervention

It comes as a group of Chagossians who have defied the UK government and landed on one of the Indian Ocean islands have told The Independent that they are not there for a publicity stunt and plan to stay permanently

Evening Standard

Nigel Farage claims the Maldives will launch counter-claim over Chagos Islands

The Reform UK leader, who visited the Maldives over the weekend, said they are “upset” about the UK’s Chagos deal with Mauritius.

The Independent UK

Was this the week Starmer’s Chagos deal finally died?

NEWS ANALYSIS: Keir Starmer’s Chagos deal has been left on the brink after Donald Trump announced he opposed it, but political editor David Maddox looks at how the controversial deal with Mauritius has become symbolic of a beleaguered premiership

Evening Standard

Cooper to meet Rubio after Chagos deal thrown into fresh doubt

The UK’s agreement to hand sovereignty of the British Indian Ocean Territory to Mauritius is likely to be high on the agenda.

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