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The biggest island, Diego Garcia, hosts a joint UK-US airbase which is of strategic importance.

Carlsberg's £3.3bn deal to buy Britvic has been approved by a High Court judge.

It is believed Gerry Adams will pursue a compensation bid if the Legacy Act is repealed.

The Israeli PM's office denies reports that Hamas has agreed a draft presented by mediators in Qatar.

The country is deeply polarised by the president's attempt to impose martial law.

After years of rows over HS2, first minister says UK government looking at funding for new stations.

New gusts could reach hurricane-force in mountainous areas - as the US disaster's death toll creeps up.

Investigators have doggedly pursued a president who was suspended from duty for trying to impose martial law.

Kelyan Bokassa died after being attacked on a 472 bus in Woolwich on 7 January.

A man has been charged with murder after Michelle Sadio died in the shooting on 14 December.

The group say their official witness statements were translated into Arabic by a boat company employee.

The area in Gaza which Israel's military has told people to go to "for their safety" has been hit by 97 strikes since May, BBC Verify analysis has revealed.

Could there be ways to bypass the ban - and could president-elect Donald Trump find a way to stop the law?

The death of a two-year-old boy at a nursery in Bootle on Merseyside is being investigated by police.

Justin Muturi says his son was freed following President William Ruto's intervention.

The British author says he has "never engaged in non-consensual sexual activity with anyone".

Pigs, donkeys and even a mini cow named Cuddles found a temporary home after the LA fires.

The impeached president said he will comply with questioning to "prevent unsavoury bloodshed."

US President-elect Donald Trump's nominee was grilled for hours about his ability to run the defence department.

A few extra pounds in taxes could stop some children being able to enjoy trips in Wales, Scouts warn.

Former Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams is in line for "a pay day from the taxpayer" under plans to repeal the Legacy Act, a report backed by several peers has stated.

President Biden moves to reverse the designation introduced by Donald Trump before he returns to office.

Police have reviewed the care of 4,000 babies who were in hospital during Lucy Letby's employment.

National Crime Agency officers were deployed to Iraq to assist with the arrests in the first operation of its kind.

What we know so far about the possible ceasefire deal being negotiated between Israel and Hamas.

Police want to speak to Mosawar Zazi, 16, and Colin Chabikwa, 15, in connection with Kelyan Bokassa's death.

Rescuers say medical supplies are running low as health workers struggle to treat the victims.

A plea for new protection is made as the floods minister visits towns hit by the New Year's Day floods.

Police link the three defendants to more than £1m in cash as they investigate the supply of drugs.

The Princess of Wales has made a personal visit to thank staff at the hospital where she was treated for cancer.