The biggest island, Diego Garcia, hosts a joint UK-US airbase which is of strategic importance.
There is a risk too many people are being diagnosed as obese, with weight-loss drugs in high demand.
It is believed Gerry Adams will pursue a compensation bid if the Legacy Act is repealed.
The exchange follows Tulip Siddiq's resignation over an anti-corruption investigation in Bangladesh.
Scottish Secretary Ian Murray says Holyrood ministers need to further develop the policy before it can progress.
After years of rows over HS2, first minister says UK government looking at funding for new stations.
The turbulent life of one of the globally famous Nolan Sisters singing group.
A man has been charged with murder after Michelle Sadio died in the shooting on 14 December.
Kelly Cates, Mark Chapman and Gabby Logan have been announced as the three new presenters of the show.
Kelly Cates, Mark Chapman and Gabby Logan will be the new Match of the Day presenters, the BBC has announced.
Inflation falls for the first time in three months, sparking expectations rates may be cut to 4.5% in February.
The marginal dip in UK inflation is unusually important and offers some respite to the chancellor.
The death of a two-year-old boy at a nursery in Bootle on Merseyside is being investigated by police.
Tulip Siddiq resigned after an investigation found she had "inadvertently misled" the public.
Andy Malkinson says the former chair of the miscarriages review body had been "made accountable".
The arena said the charge was needed to pay for transporting the cups to a special washing facility.
The BBC's political editor explains the headaches the Treasury is giving Sir Keir Starmer.
A new Sky series on the 1988 disaster has again put the spotlight on the case, which has divided opinion for decades.
Paid leave should be extended to parents who lose a pregnancy before 24 weeks, a report by MPs says.
The beloved children’s TV character busted out his viral dance moves to close BBC Newsday.
Enid Hollingworth, 71, was taken to hospital after her swim at Clifford Health Club and Spa.
Deputy PM Angela Rayner is expected to make a decision on whether to demolish the tower next month.
Labour paused implementation of the act after taking power, due to concerns over student welfare.
It comes after growing pressure over anti-corruption investigations in Bangladesh.
The UK led the way in this field of science until recently - but now other countries have overtaken. So, how can that lead be recovered?
The world-famous street artist taught art lessons with local children in the 1990s.
A report finds the special educational needs and disabilities system in "disarray" and lacking funds.
Wednesday's papers focus on the Princess of Wales entering cancer remission and Tulip Siddiq's resignation.
Long waits at emergency department are partly down to a lack of beds driven by an inability to discharge patients.
A few extra pounds in taxes could stop some children being able to enjoy trips in Wales, Scouts warn.