Stephen Doughty says US withdrawal of support means bill cannot complete passage through parliament
A treaty over ceding sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius has become “impossible to agree …
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Chagos Islands deal on the brink as Keir Starmer is forced to delay handover plan after Trump withdrew his support and branded it an 'act of great stupidity' ⊕
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The US President had initially supported the move, but changed his stance in January after warning it was an 'act of great stupidity'.
32 days ago
‘No cars, unspoilt beaches and seabirds rule’: readers’ favourite European island escapes ⊕⊕
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From the rugged north of Scotland to the glittering Aegean, our tipsters recommend islands for slowing down, lazing around and taking in nature
• Tell us about a spring activity or day out – the best …
48 days ago
Chagos Islands deal bill paused for talks with US ⊖
A minister says the UK is discussing "concerns" with the US, after President Trump criticised the deal.
62 days ago
Brits warned of hefty new 'death' fines in Canaries as sea rescues of reckless tourists soar ⊕
The number of tourists requiring rescue in the Canary Islands has seen an increase in recent years. But now, 'reckless' behaviour could see tourists facing huge fines.
77 days ago
How to avoid the 'Canary Islands curse' in your search for winter sun: The 18 best places for a dreamy February holiday, no matter your budget ⊖
February is perhaps the most misunderstood month in the travel calendar.
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Chagos Islands debate delayed as Tories call for halt to bill ⊖
The legislation was due to be debated in Lords on Monday.
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Often brutal, always beautiful: the sea hounds of the Frisian Islands – in pictures ⊖
For 10 years, the scientist and photographer Jeroen Hoekendijk has been observing pinnipeds (seals, sea lions and walruses) on the fragile North Sea archipelago stretching along the Dutch, German and…
Balearic Islands becomes the latest territory to propose burka ban ⊖
The ruling party in the Balearic Islands has submitted a proposal to parliament calling for the burka and niqab to be banned. [File photo]
Marshall Islands launches universal basic income scheme offering cryptocurrency - in world first ⊕
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Quarterly payments of $200 to be offered via stablecoin or traditional currency in a scheme designed to ease cost of living pressures in the Pacific nation
The Marshall Islands has introduced a nation…