Trump says UK soldiers in Afghanistan 'among greatest of all warriors'
The US president's praise follows his claim that allied forces avoided the front lines during the Afghanistan conflict.
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Snow ploughs battle blizzards on roads and runways in Oklahoma
A sever winter storm that could affect more than 200 million Americans has brought heavy snow, and freezing temperatures.
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Trump pays tribute to 'very brave' UK soldiers after row over Afghanistan remarks
Donald Trump has paid tribute to the "very brave" British soldiers who served in Afghanistan - after fierce criticism of his false claim that non-US troops had stayed back from the frontline.
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Two days of peace talks end as Russia continues Ukraine attacks
There is no apparent breakthrough as the three-way talks conclude and Russia maintains its bombardment.
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Climber delays rope-free skyscraper challenge over rain
Alex Honnold is attempting to scale one of the world's tallest buildings, Taipei 101 in Taiwan.
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How Soviet urban planning is helping Russia freeze Ukraine
Thousands of people are affected when heating plants are targeted by Russian forces.
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China places highest-ranking general under investigation
President Xi has been accused of using investigations to purge political rivals.
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Tragic chapter on the trains sends rail superpower Spain into crisis
Spain's vaunted reputation for its high-speed network has been humbled by disaster on the railways.
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Spain was a rail superpower - now its reputation is on the line after deadly collisions
Spain's vaunted reputation for its high-speed network has been humbled by disaster on the railways.
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'Half of my friends were killed' - the girls returning to a school caught up in war
Twins whose classmates were killed by shelling say their deaths have made them determined to finish their studies.
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Pentagon to offer 'more limited' support to US allies in defence strategy shift
The US will also offer “more limited” support to US allies, according to a new national defence strategy document.
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China no longer Pentagon's top security priority
The US will also offer “more limited” support to US allies, according to a new national defence strategy document.
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Boy, 12, dies from injuries after Sydney shark attack
Nico Antic was swimming in Sydney Harbour when he was attacked last Sunday.
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TikTok US venture to collect precise user location data
Details on the expanded access to location information was published in a new privacy policy for the popular social media app.
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'A natural partner': US treasury secretary weighs in on Alberta separatism
Scott Bessent's comments come amid a war of words between Ottawa and Washington.
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Stuck between the US and Russia, Canada must prove it can defend its Arctic territory
Canada has been boosting its forces in the Arctic in the face of new threats - and US concerns.
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Ukraine hits out at Paralympics for lifting ban on Russia
Ukraine says the Paralympics should not have lifted its ban on Russia - disputing its claim it is no longer clear that sport is being used to promote the war.
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Swiss bar co-owner released on bail after deadly fire
The co-owner of the Swiss bar where 40 people died in a fire has been released on bail.
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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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Danish PM in Greenland for 'show of support' after Trump threats
Mette Frederiksen visits the territory after weeks of tension over the US president's warnings that he could take control of it.
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