Britain is home to an astonishing range of islands, from the (sometimes) sun-kissed slivers which fringe the southern English ...

The islands, named after a Spanish navigator, have a basically symbolic British presence. The United Kingdom hands over the Chagos archipelago (and the massive US base on Diego Garcia island) to ...

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 19: Britain's Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer delivers a speech during a reception for UK and EU businesses at Downing Street on May 19, 2025 in London, United Kingdom.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer signed an agreement Thursday to deliver sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius. Skip to main content. ... 2025 in London, United Kingdom.

United Kingdom ranks No. 8 overall in the U.S. News Best Countries rankings. Explore photos, ... Scotland and Wales – and the northern portion of the island of Ireland.

United Kingdom set to sign deal ceding sovereignty of Chagos Islands to Mauritius “Britain to cede Chagos Islands to Mauritius, secure Diego Garcia base in deal with the U.S.” reports say ...

Great Britain and the United Kingdom names are often used interchangeably but they are not synonymous. Read more to know the difference between Great Britain and the United Kingdom.