Wednesday, August 12, 2026
VideoAdmin
NewsWhite
Their African Islands Were Set to Be Decolonized. Then the U.S. Bombed Iran.
WORLD
Unverified

Their African Islands Were Set to Be Decolonized. Then the U.S. Bombed Iran.

By John Eligon and Joao SilvaAugust 8, 2026·Source: NY Times·1 views

Share This Article

The inhabitants of the Chagos Islands were expelled by the British 60 years ago. Refugees were anxious to return this year, but their hopes have been caught in a morass of geopolitics.

Share This Article

Originally reported by NY Times. Read the original article

Related Articles

'Awful' Raleigh takes blame as M's lose 5th in row
WORLD

'Awful' Raleigh takes blame as M's lose 5th in row

Cal Raleigh, saddled with a .159 average a year after finishing second in the AL MVP race, acknowledged his struggles after the Seattle Mariners' 4-1 loss to the New York Yankees on Tuesday night, telling reporters "I've got to find a way to be better."

ESPN·13h ago
Steph still on track to be Warrior for life, GM says
WORLD

Steph still on track to be Warrior for life, GM says

Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy expressed confidence once again that Stephen Curry -- who is on an expiring deal this season -- will remain with the Warriors until he retires.

ESPN·13h ago
Tulsa kept from chance at LLBWS bid, judge rules
WORLD

Tulsa kept from chance at LLBWS bid, judge rules

A Texas judge backed a decision to remove a Tulsa, Oklahoma, team from the Southwest Region and keep it from playing in Tuesday's title game for a spot in the Little League Baseball World Series, according to a statement from a Little League spokesperson.

ESPN·13h ago
White rips critics, backed by Fever after fans boo
WORLD

White rips critics, backed by Fever after fans boo

Fever coach Stephanie White spoke out against her critics and received vocal support from Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham after she was booed in Indiana before Tuesday's win over the Liberty.

ESPN·13h ago