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Britain shelves Chagos Islands handover after Trump opposition

Britain has paused plans to transfer the Chagos Islands to Mauritius following strong opposition from US President Donald Trump, who called the proposal "an act of great stupidity."

Published Apr 11, 2026, 7:48 AM EDT | WFMZZ

Britain has shelved plans to hand over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius after strong opposition from US President Donald Trump. Trump previously described the proposed transfer as "an act of great stupidity," prompting the UK to pause the move.

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