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Trump changed mind on Chagos deal ‘after UK blocked use of Diego Garcia for Iran strikes’
ByPeter Walker and Dan Sabbagh February 19, 2026February 19, 2026

US president links deal with military strikes against Iran in connection with Tehran’s nuclear ambitionsDonald Trump changed his mind on supporting the Chagos Islands deal because the UK will not permit its airbases to be used for a pre-emptive US stri…

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Donald Trump turns against UK Chagos Islands plan again
ByPeter Walker and Dan Sabbagh February 19, 2026

President suggests US could use Diego Garcia airfield for potential strikes against IranDonald Trump changed his mind on supporting the Chagos Islands deal because the UK will not permit its airbases to be used for a pre-emptive US strike on Iran, the …

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Mandelson’s links with US tech firm Palantir must be fully exposed, campaigners warn
ByRobert Booth and Dan Sabbagh February 4, 2026

Government faces call for transparency on former peer’s involvement amid fears he may have leaked more sensitive informationPeter Mandelson’s involvement with the US tech company Palantir must be exposed to full public transparency, campaigners have sa…

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Starmer signals support for Trump’s aggressive approach towards Iran
ByPippa Crerar in Shanghai and Peter Walker January 30, 2026

Prime minister says ensuring that Iran does not develop a nuclear programme is a ‘number one priority’Keir Starmer has signalled support for Donald Trump’s aggressive approach towards Iran, saying it is vital the Iranian leadership is not able to devel…

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Keir Starmer offered place on Trump’s Gaza ‘peace board’
ByPippa Crerar Political editor January 13, 2026

Prime minister is yet to receive a formal invitation, but the Guardian has been told that Starmer is expected to acceptKeir Starmer has been offered a place on the Gaza “peace board” set up by Donald Trump as part of the ceasefire agreement between Isr…

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The best of the long read in 2025
ByMiddle East and north Africa | The Guardian December 23, 2025

Our 20 favourite pieces of in-depth reporting, essays and profiles from the yearVictor Pelevin made his name in 90s Russia with scathing satires of authoritarianism. But while his literary peers have faced censorship and fled the country, he still sell…

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Israelis and Palestinians celebrate as truce brings hope of ‘era of peace’
ByJulian Borger, Seham Tantesh in Gaza and Daniel Boffey in Jerusalem October 13, 2025October 13, 2025

UN warns Gaza still needs ‘lifesaving aid’ as world leaders gather in Sharm el-Sheikh to discuss 20-point proposalThere was a rare moment of joy among Israelis and Palestinians on Monday as Hamas released the remaining 20 living hostages in Gaza as par…

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The Guardian view on peace in Gaza: the relief is real, but Trump’s promise of a ‘golden age’ rings hollow | Editorial
ByEditorial October 13, 2025

Hostage and prisoner releases are bringing joy to families. But there is no guarantee that the ceasefire will end Palestinian sufferingThe reprieve brought by the end of fighting in Gaza is immense. In Israel, the release of the living hostages has led…

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Gaza ceasefire: what is the UK’s role? – podcast
By October 13, 2025

All eyes are on the Middle East where there have been emotional scenes in Israel as hostages were released, while tens of thousands of Palestinians are able to return to the ruins of their homes in Gaza. As global leaders, including Donald Trump and Ke…

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Gaza ceasefire: what is the UK’s role? – podcast
By October 13, 2025

All eyes are on the Middle East where there have been emotional scenes in Israel as hostages were released, while tens of thousands of Palestinians are able to return to the ruins of their homes in Gaza. As global leaders, including Donald Trump and Ke…

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