The Latest Breaking News from the Chagos Islands

Letters: Readers respond to a letter which warned that Mauritius could destroy the islands’ ‘pristine’ tropical ecosystem

Sir Keir Starmer and Donald Trump have agreed to ensure the continued operation of the crucial UK-US military base on the Chagos Islands, Downing Street has confirmed. The leaders committed to "continue working closely to guarantee the future operation" of the facility, marking their first known discussion on the matter…

The US president said the UK's decision to cede the Chagos Islands to Mauritius is among the reasons he wants to take control of Greenland.

Donald Trump said the decision to hand the islands to Mauritius – which the US had previously welcomed – was an act of ‘total weakness’.

US president says on social media that Britain’s decision to cede islands to Mauritius is ‘act of total weakness’

Controversial deal suffers series of defeats at the hands of peers

Three Chagossians are seeking to bring a legal challenge against the Foreign Office.

The PM’s Chagos giveaway has brought an influx of islanders to Heathrow — leaving Hillingdon council in crisis

The chairwoman of the Foreign Affairs Select Committee, said the islands are a crucial resting point for wildlife.