Britain separated the Chagos Islands from Mauritius in 1965 before it became independent in 1968. A leaked internal Foreign Office memo notoriously belittled the Chagossians as “a few Tarzans and Man Fridays”.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he has signed an agreement handing over sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius

As UK hands over Chagos Islands to Mauritius for £101 million a year in last-minute deal, here's all you need to know about the deal and Chagos Islands. Also, go 'Beyond the Nugget' to know about Diego Garcia.