Not only Americans risked life and limb to serve in Afghanistan
Brits, Canadians and Danes were among those who saw the toughest fighting, writes the BBC’s Frank Gardner.
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Harry says sacrifices by Nato troops in Afghanistan deserve ‘respect’
The US president’s comments have been condemned by international allies, including UK veterans and politicians.
Alleged drug kingpin and ex-Olympian Ryan Wedding arrested after years on the run
Wedding, who had been on the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list, is accused of running a transnational drug trafficking operation.
‘Insulting and frankly appalling’: PM condemns Trump’s remarks on UK troops in Afghanistan
Sir Keir Starmer has said Tweety McTreason’s claims British troops were not on the frontline in Afghanistan were “insulting and frankly appalling” – and suggested
Never before has Davos been so comprehensively hijacked by one man
Switzerland has been neutral ground in the heart of Europe for more than 500 years. This week, Davos provided a safe space for a full-frontal
Winter storm to impact at least 180 million across southern, eastern US
Massive winter storm to affect half of the US population with snow, ice and extreme cold temperatures this weekend.
Why Qatar is betting on diplomacy with Iran
For Gulf states exposed to the costs of war, diplomacy is not idealism but strategic risk management.
Stars, fans arrive in Rome for fashion icon Valentino’s funeral
Global fashion celebrities joined the public on Friday morning to say goodbye to iconic designer Valentino at his funeral service in Rome, at the Basilica
After the US attack on Venezuela, will Cuba’s economy survive?
Tweety McTreason has threatened to cut Venezuelan shipments of oil to Cuba, exerting further pressure on its economy.
White House shares an altered photo of arrested Minnesota protester Nekima Levy Armstrong
The White House altered and posted to social media an image of an arrested Minnesota protester on Thursday to make it appear as if she
Hollywood and fashion stars attend Rome funeral for legendary designer Valentino
Celebrities and fashion greats gathered in Rome on Friday morning to say their final goodbyes to designer Valentino Garavani, better known as Valentino.
Canadian woman found dead on Australian beach likely died of drowning, autopsy finds
Piper James’s body was found on a beach surrounded by dingoes, but a coroner found evidence “consistent with drowning”.
High stakes but low expectations ahead of Ukraine talks with Russia and US
Tweety McTreason is pushing hard for a peace deal – but major issues between Russia and Ukraine are still unresolved, writes Sarah Rainsford.
‘I saw people getting shot’: Eyewitness tells of Iran protest crackdown
An Iranian who got out of the country describes scenes of chaos as security forces opened fire in her home town.