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That until covid is over, the islanders will have to deal with the clean up from this disaster by themselves. meanwhile, another clean—up is under way. the crude oil on these beaches was spilt from a tanker that was unloading when the tsunami hit the coast here, triggered by the eruption in tonga more than 10,000 kilometres away. rupert wingfield—hayes, bbc news, in tokyo. the former pope, benedict xvi, has expressed shock at the sexual abuse of children by clerics after a report accusing hi...

And also related information that theres been an extensive damage in the island. and flights will be landing on the main island tomorrow and on thursday. that has been confirmed by officials and it has been cleared to such an extent that a large plane can land there now. youre also hearing the days ahead that these two naval ships, new zealand will carry too l of clean water and thats an issue for islanders at the moment and so that is contaminated water supplies. history will be made in next se...

Boldly staking claim to the chagos archipelago. we are asking britain to wake up to the reality of the situation, that their position is untenable. it is extraordinary to think that these exquisite islands have been cut off from the outside world for half a century. but this visit by the mauritian government has challenged and maybe changed that. it is very difficult now to imagine britain clinging onto its hidden archipelago for that much longer. as for the islanders, they plan to come back her...

To call 999 and seek advice. john donnison, bbc news. two men and a boy have been charged with murder after a 21—year—old man was stabbed to death in eltham, in south—east london. a family friend said ba rtosz wyrzykowski was attacked in lionel road, eltham on tuesday afternoon while out getting milk with his girlfriend. the met police said two men, aged 21 and i9, and a 16—year—old boy will appear at bromley magistrates court later. a 21—year—old woman and 17—year—old girl hav...

Who didnt respect the fundamental rights of my people. do you feel youve been denied your life here? yes, of course! britain still claims sovereignty over all these ruins, citing security concerns about a nearby american military base. but international law now says britain must let the islanders return permanently, and must not cling onto a piece of its old empire. the international court ofjustice has ruled they have a right to come back — and that failure to allow them to come back is a con...

To simply feel heard. just seeing him is justjoy — sheerjoy. tulip mazumdar, bbc news. mauritius has sent a research vessel to the sea around the disputed chagos islands in the indian ocean. the islands are currently controlled by the uk. those on board include a number of islanders who were forcibly evicted to make way for a us military base. a united nations court has ruled that the islands belong to mauritius, a ruling disputed by the british government. travelling with islanders is our afr...

Emma simpson, bbc news, nottingham. a boat sent by the government of mauritius has arrived in the disputed chagos archipelago in the indian ocean. the united nations�* highest court has ruled that britains occupation of the islands is illegal, but britain has refused to hand control to mauritius. those on board include a number of islanders who were forcibly evicted to make way for a us military base. mauritian officials are expected to raise the nationalflag on at least two of the islands. no...

Hes trying to get back to the kitchen table issues that we know voters are really, rel really concerned about. >> jasmine, we know the presidents top science adviser resigned following an internal investigation into his behavior. what do we know about this? >> reporter: the internal investigation found he had violated workplace policy in the administration when he was kind of bullying and talking down to his colleagues. remember, this is important because president biden in his saying if they ar...

Limited with no serious disturbance to life in the capital. many of the protesters whod driven in convoys from points all over france in recent days have said they now intend to continue on to brussels. hugh schofield, bbc news, paris. a ship sent by the government of mauritius has arrived at the chagos archipelago in the indian ocean. those on board include a number of islanders who were forcibly evicted to make way for a us military base. our correspondent andrew harding was also on board the ...

Trudeau had also promised president biden quick action to end the crisis. so, canadian police are starting to enforce a court order to clear protesters occupying that key bridge on the canadian and american border. that newsjust bridge on the canadian and american border. that news just into us. a murder investigation has been launched after a boy was stabbed to death outside a college in milton keynes. emergency services were called to the scene yesterday afternoon, but the 16—year—old died...