A British High Court judge issued an injunction, temporarily halting the UK government's plan to return the Chagos Islands to Mauritius. The deal, expected to cost billions and involving the US-UK Diego Garcia military base, faced legal challenge from a Chagossian woman citing human rights concerns. The decision follows intense controversy surrounding the deal, with concerns raised about China's potential influence in the region. A hearing is scheduled for Thursday morning.

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