The dispute continued at the United Nations and in international courts for many years and this agreement was reached following two years of negotiations. Andrew harding has the details. A scattering of tiny islands deep in the Indian Ocean. British, for now, but after todays agreement, not for much longer. The Chagos Islands are all uninhabited, save for one, an important one, diego garcia. It is home to a big and secretive american military base. Today, britain agreed to hand the whole archipelago over to mauritius, but crucially, The Americans will remain in place. This is a very, very important agreement between our countries. Crucially protects the national security interests of the united kingdom and our allies and has been reached in full agreement with the united states retaining the crucial base on diego garcia. Also closes down a potential route for migrants. But some have warned that china could exploit the deal to extend its influence. It is over half a century since the in
Rain and strong winds, stay tuned to the forecast. And thats Bbc News at six. Now its time to join our colleagues for the news where you are. Hello and welcome to sportsday im jane dougall. Tough times for ten hag can the Manchester United Manager Weather the storm with a win in europe . They play porto tonight, and six other british teams are in European Action, too. One of those is welsh champions the new saints, wholl make history when they kick off later tonight. And away from Football A First Ever Match For Scotland Women In the T20 World Cup, but it didnt end well. Well bring you the highlights. Welcome to the programme. Theres a busy night of football ahead, with seven british teams in European Action some of them have kicked off already, and well bring you the latest on those matches. Manchester united have travelled to portugal, and will take on porto injust over 90 minutes time in the Europa League. And the heat is on for manager eric ten hag. After only drawing at home with
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