Chagossians criticise lack of say in UK deal to hand over islands
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U.K. to Hand Over Chagos Islands to Mauritius, Ending Colonial-Era Dispute
After years of legal wrangling and negotiations, Britain said it would surrender sovereignty of the archipelago in the Indian Ocean.44 minutes ago - United Kingdom -
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UK commitment to Falklands 'unwavering' despite Chagos deal
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US dock workers agree on deal with port operators to end strike
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Biden declares ‘collective bargaining works’ after deal struck
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Port strike ends as workers agree to tentative deal on wages and contract extension
The strike was the first by the ILA since 1977, and it impacted port operations at 36 different ports, including the 10 busiest ports in North America.2 hours ago -
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UK pledges £22bn in funding for carbon capture and storage projects
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UK drivers have ‘no fiscal incentive’ to buy EVs, warn carmakers
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Dockworkers suspend strike after reaching tentative deal
The strike, the first by East and Gulf Coast dockworkers since 1977, had shut down 14 ports since Tuesday.3 hours ago -
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Chagossians criticise lack of say in UK deal to hand over islands
Chagossians claim they were repeatedly refused the chance to take part in negotiations behind the historic deal.3 hours ago - United Kingdom -
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Federal agents detain 64 Haitian migrants left stranded on an island near Puerto Rico
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Cayman Islands to ask voters whether to ease marijuana laws
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MPs to get free vote on UK assisted dying bill
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World - The Guardian
Britain to return Chagos Islands to Mauritius ending years of dispute
Agreement to hand back UK’s last African colony follows 13 rounds of negotiations and international pressure. The UK has agreed to hand over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, ending years of bitter ...9 hours ago -
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UK hands back Chagos Islands - but will keep military base
In a historic move, the UK gives up sovereignty of a strategic group of islands to Mauritius - after decades of often fractious negotiations.9 hours ago - United Kingdom -
World - The Guardian
Boris Johnson insists he would have won July election in new book
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Small but important steps in EU-UK relations
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White House pushing for dockworker deal with concerns growing over prolonged strike
The White House has been nudging the International Longshoremen's Association and shipping companies to reach a deal with billions on the line for the U.S. economy as the port strike continues. CBS ...10 hours ago -
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Key U.S. Military Base Secured as U.K. Returns Disputed Islands to Mauritius
The British government struck a deal with Mauritius to hand over the cluster of 58 tiny islands in the Indian Ocean known as the Chagos archipelago.11 hours ago -
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A new initiative will allow UK deaf audiences to see captioned films before general release
Deaf audiences are being prioritized at U.K. cinemas11 hours ago - United Kingdom -
World - The Guardian
Chagos Islanders have fought a long and determined campaign for right to return
Hopes occasionally soared only to be dashed as legal challenges came and went until a critical judgment in 2019. The view from the decaying jetty on the atoll of Peros Banhos takes in a vast lagoon ...12 hours ago -
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Melania Trump: ‘We are dealing with much more danger’
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UK gives Chagos islands to Mauritius to secure military base
Deal comes after 50 years of wrangling over the remote but strategically important archipelago13 hours ago - United Kingdom -
World - The Guardian
Tories challenge other Labour ministers to follow Keir Starmer in paying back donations – UK politics live
The prime minister said he’d paid back £6,000 worth of gifts and hospitality, including Taylor Swift tickets and his wife’s rented clothing. In its the news release about the agreement to return ...15 hours ago - United Kingdom -
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Listed landlords gaining upper hand over private equity, says British Land boss
Simon Carter says higher debt costs have levelled the playing field as UK property group buys several retail parks16 hours ago -
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UK consumers in ‘good shape’ ahead of Christmas, says Tesco boss
Britain’s biggest supermarket chain raises profit outlook on rise in sales as inflation eases18 hours ago - United Kingdom -
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Unai Emery says Aston Villa targeted Manuel Neuer in triumph over Bayern
Jhon Durán clinched Villa Park win with long-range lob Manager alerted players to German’s habit of playing high Unai Emery said Aston Villa targeted Manuel Neuer’s sweeper-keeper habits after ...Yesterday