UK delays handover of Diego Garcia to appease Donald Trump

The UK has suspended the handover of Diego Garcia to Mauritius.

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Donald Trump warned Prime Minister Keir Starmer in February of a 'big mistake'.

The move aims to avoid a conflict with the US administration.

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