What happened
The British government has said it will renounce its sovereignty over the remote Chagos Islands in the Indian Ocean. Mauritius has long argued that it was forced to give up the islands when granted independence from the UK in 1965.

Who said what
"This is a seminal moment in our relationship," said the prime ministers of both countries in a joint statement, "and a demonstration of our commitment to the rule of law."

Foreign Secretary David Lammy said the deal would secure the future of the UK's strategic air base, which it shares with the US, on the island of Diego Garcia. His predecessor James Cleverly tweeted: "weak, weak, weak" in response to the agreement – despite, said The Independent, "having kicked off negotiations over the deal when he was foreign secretary".

What next?
Chagossians will be able to return to all islands except Diego Garcia and the UK will provide financial support to Mauritius, including an annual payment.

What happened
The US is reeling from the destruction caused by Hurricane Helene, which has led to the deaths of nearly 200 people across six states. The storm was one of the "worst" in the country's history, said CNN, leaving millions without power. Search and rescue teams continue to look for missing people.

Who said what
Small communities are completely isolated and supplies have to be dropped by helicopter or taken in by raft. "Storm-battered" residents "have been cut off from the world for days", said The Washington Post.

Some are "relying on old-fashioned ways of communicating and coping", said AP. In the mountain communities of western North Carolina, local leaders shout updates from picnic tables and "makeshift" message boards list the names of people still missing.

What next?
Hurricane Helene has shaken "people's faith in the safety of living in the South", said Abrahm Lustgarten in The New York Times. "The tolls of extreme heat, storms and sea level rise are quickly adding up."