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Mauritius has won back Chagos – but not all of it. Why the largest island, Diego Garcia, is so important to the UK

Mauritius and the United Kingdom released a joint statement on 3 October 2024 announcing the UK’s agreement to transfer the Chagos archipelago, including the island of Diego Garcia, back to Mauritius. While the agreement recognises the sovereignty of Mauritius over the entire archipelago, it also permits the UK to exercise…

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Why are 10,000 giant spiders on the loose in the UK?

A rare, mammoth spider species is making a comeback in the United Kingdom, but scientists say there’s no need for fear.

Al Jazeera

UK Treads Fine Line On Slavery Legacy, While Ruling Out Reparations

Commonwealth countries want talks on slavery reparations but the United Kingdom -- engaged in soul-searching over its former empire for several years now -- is not open to financial compensation, officials and analysts say.

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Brickbat: You Think That's Funny?

In the United Kingdom, the Labour Party government has proposed changes to the Employment Rights Bill that would make employers… The post Brickbat: You Think That's Funny? appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason

F1 Mexico GP qualifying - Start time, how to watch & more

Carlos Sainz topped the Friday practice times for Ferrari ahead of the Formula 1 Mexico Grand Prix. Here’s how and when to watch qualifying.On a truncated opening day of running, Sainz led the times in the FP2 tyre test from McLaren’s Oscar Piastri, while George Russell suffered a heavy crash…

Autosport

Australia and UK make pact to partner on 2050 net-zero climate goal

Australia and the United Kingdom have deepened ties by agreeing to collaborate on climate change and energy initiatives, aiming to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, while also reaffirming their mutual commitment to develop nuclear submarines for both nations under the AUKUS treaty

The Independent UK

Commonwealth leaders set to defy Labour over slavery reparations

HEADS of government across the Commonwealth are preparing to defy the United Kingdom and look at plans for reparatory justice for the transatlantic…

The National (Scotland)

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Volkswagen to Pay $34.9 Million for Sketchy Lending Practices

A total of $28 million will go to customers in the United Kingdom. The company will also pay a $6.9 million fine to the UK government.

Motor1

UK raises maintenance funds requirement for student visas, impacting Indian students

If reports are to go by, the United Kingdom is set to introduce changes in its student visa requirements. From January 2025, students applying for UK student visas will need to show increased minimum maintenance funds, a move aimed at keeping up with inflation and the rising cost of living.…

The Times of India

F1 US GP sprint race and qualifying - Start time, how to watch & more

Max Verstappen secured sprint race pole position at the United States Grand Prix by beating George Russell by 0.012s in sprint qualifying, while Formula 1 title rival Lando Norris could only manage fourth.Charles Leclerc put his Ferrari in third ahead of Norris, with the sister Scuderia car of Carlos Sainz…

Autosport

How to watch WRC's Central European Rally: Schedule and line-up

Thierry Neuville effectively has one hand on the 2024 World Rally Championship title as he heads into this weekend’s penultimate round with a 29-point advantage. The Hyundai driver has led the championship since winning the Monte Carlo season opener and a year of consistent results has kept him at the…

Autosport

Alex Salmond obituary

A commanding figure in Scottish politics who came close to breaking up the United Kingdom

The Guardian - UK

Northern lights dazzle much farther south than normal. Here's what's behind the show

The latest solar storm has triggered northern lights farther south than normal including into parts of Germany, the United Kingdom, New England and New York City

The Independent UK

Britain has neglected Africa and the Commonwealth for over a decade: 4 ways it can reset relations

The United Kingdom is resetting its relations with Africa and other countries in the global south after more than a decade of neglect. At the United Nations in September, British prime minister Keir Starmer promised his government was

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Several killed trying to cross Channel, including child 'trampled to death'

Several people died, including a young child, when an overcrowded boat attempted to cross the Channel to the United Kingdom, French authorities said on Saturday.

The Independent UK

Diego Garcia row: Truss and Cleverly blamed as Starmer ‘surrenders’ key airbase islands

Blame game takes in James Cleverly and Liz Truss as UK announces decision to hand archipelago back to Mauritius in deal to secure secretive Diego Garcia base

Autosport

ELMS returns to Silverstone in 2025

Silverstone will host a round of the European Le Mans Series next season as international endurance racing makes a return to the United Kingdom after an absence of six years.

Autosport

How to watch WRC's Rally Chile: schedule, line-up and more

Thierry Neuville is now the firm favourite to clinch the 2024 WRC title after winning the previous round in Greece which extended his lead at the top. The Hyundai driver, who is chasing a maiden crown, holds a 34-point advantage with 90 left available after going to Greece leading Sebastien…

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How professional sports leagues that embrace social justice causes could influence politics

Given that 77 per cent of people in Canada and 57 per cent of people in the United Kingdom watch a sports team regularly — compared to the 60 per cent of people who turn out to vote in Canada and the U.K. — it’s clear sports has an important…

Autosport

F1 Singapore GP qualifying - Start time, how to watch & more

Lando Norris topped the Friday practice times for McLaren ahead of the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix. Here’s how and when to watch qualifying.The British driver led FP2 by just 0.058s over Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc, with the pair comfortably clear of the rest of the field during the qualifying simulation…

The Independent UK

Russia-UK expulsions have targeted scores over past decades

Russia’s announcement of expelling six British diplomats for alleged espionage has been denounced by the United Kingdom

Autosport

IndyCar Finale Music City Grand Prix: Start time, how to watch and more

The IndyCar season finale will take place this weekend at the Nashville Speedway in Tennessee. Alex Palou and Will Power are both seeking a third drivers’ title, as the championship fight between the pair has come down to the final race. IndyCar will crown its 2024 champion at this weekend’s…

Autosport

F1 Azerbaijan GP qualifying - Start time, how to watch & more

Charles Leclerc topped the Friday practice times for Ferrari ahead of the Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Here’s how and when to watch qualifying.The Italian GP winner bounced back from a crash in FP1 to top second practice by just 0.006s from Red Bull’s Sergio Perez, as F1 sets off…

The National (Scotland)

Why Scotland in Union's vague new independence poll isn't what it seems

AND so we return to the little pantomime that predictably occurs every few months.

Reason

Brickbat: Equal Pay for Unequal Work

An employment tribunal in the United Kingdom has ruled that the Next clothing chain should not pay its retail workers, who are mostly female, less than its predominantly-male warehouse workers. This opens the door to store workers receiving more than £30 million ($39.43 million) in back pay. Next's lawyers noted…

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