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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.3 days ago - United Kingdom -
World - The Wall Street Journal
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.3 days ago -
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 ...3 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
UK gives Chagos Islands to Mauritius to secure military base
Deal comes after 50 years of wrangling over the remote but strategically important archipelago3 days ago - United Kingdom -
Top stories - BBC News
Disguised GP poisoned mother's partner in row over will, court told
He is accused of injecting his mother's partner with a poison while disguised as a community nurse.3 days ago -
Lifestyle - The New York Times
At the Brooklyn Open, All Golfers Are Welcome
The Brooklyn Open golf tournament attracts players whose backgrounds are as varied as their swings.3 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
We need a plan to revive Canary Wharf
Tenants are deserting the area and moving back to the City of London — it must transform to survive3 days ago