Event Brief
Trump Criticizes Starmer Over Chagos Islands Deal
Filed: Feb 19, 2026 at 4:08 AM ET
Summary: Trump warns Starmer against a lease deal with Mauritius for Chagos Islands, calling it a mistake.
WHO: Donald Trump
WHAT: Criticism of Keir Starmer's lease deal
WHEN: Feb 18, 2026 at 10:42 PM ET
WHERE: Chagos Islands
WHY: Concerns over military base control and UK sovereignty
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