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No 10 says deal to cede UK’s last African colony now being finalised after months of doubt
Eleni Courea Political correspondent
Donald Trump has signed off the UK’s handover of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, Downing Street has indicated, paving the way for the UK to cede sovereignty over its last African colony after a six-month standoff.… Read the rest
Press secretary says judge who weighed legality of Trump deportation order ‘does not have that authority’
LIMA, Peru (AP) — Peru’s president declared a state of emergency in the capital Monday and ordered the deployment of soldiers to help police address a surge of violence, amid widespread outcry a day after the killing of a popular singer.
Marco Rubio confirms US will talk to Moscow on Wednesday about results of US-Ukraine talks
The Kremlin has declined to commit to an immediate 30-day ceasefire in the war with Ukraine, stating that Vladimir Putin must first be briefed by the US before deciding whether the proposal would be acceptable to Russia.… Read the rest
Calls grow to control military use of unmanned aerial vehicles which, despite claims of precise targeting, are claiming civilian lives
Almost 1,000 civilians have been killed and hundreds more injured in military drone attacks across Africa as the proliferation of unmanned aerial vehicles continues unchecked on the continent, according to a report.… Read the rest