Chagos Islands19 hrs agoTrump says Starmer is 'no Winston Churchill' over Iran strikesSir Keir Starmer had refused to grant the US permission to use the Diego Garcia military base.19 hrs ago21 hrs agoTrump on Starmer: 'Not Winston Churchill that we're dealing with'President Donald Trump criticised Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the UK's initial response to US-Israeli strikes on Iran.21 hrs ago7 days agoUK government denies Chagos Islands deal is paused, despite minister's commentIt come after a minister said the UK is discussing "concerns" with the US, after President Trump criticised the deal.7 days ago7 days agoWhat is the UK's Chagos Islands deal and what has Trump said about it?The president says the UK must "not give away" Diego Garcia, shortly after the US appeared to have backed the deal.7 days ago20 Feb 2026Deportation of Chagos Islanders blocked by judgeA court upholds a challenge about the lawfulness of the orders to remove four men who travelled to the territory.20 Feb 202619 Feb 2026UK has not given US permission to use RAF bases for Iran strikesIt comes as US President Donald Trump criticises Sir Keir Starmer's deal to hand over the Chagos Islands.19 Feb 202619 Feb 2026Chagossians trying to resettle on islands defy removal orderOne says the British will have to "drag me from my beach" if they want him to leave the Chagos Islands.19 Feb 202618 Feb 2026US says it supports UK Chagos Islands dealUS Department of State says it supports the UK's decision to "proceed with its agreement with Mauritius concerning the Chagos archipelago". 18 Feb 202613 Feb 2026The secretive islands behind the US-UK rowRemote and off-limits to tourists, Chagos is a paradisiacal slice of the tropics that's home to one of the most pristine reef systems on Earth. So why are they controversial?13 Feb 2026...
