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Mahmood: Trump praise of UK troops may be ‘as good as it gets’ by way of Nato apology

Home secretary Shabana Mahmood has suggested a Donald Trump social media post honouring UK soldiers who fought in Afghanistan as “among the greatest of all warriors” may be the closest thing to an apology issued by the president over his criticism of Nato troops.

The Independent UK

Nato comments reversal ‘as good as it gets’ from Trump, says Home Secretary

Donald Trump said in a social media post that British troops were ‘among the greatest of all warriors’.

Evening Standard

'Greatest of all warriors': Donald Trump praises ‘brave’ British soldiers; remarks follow row over Nato, Afghanistan

Donald Trump lauded British soldiers as "great and very brave warriors" in Afghanistan, a day after UK PM Keir Starmer condemned Trump's earlier remarks about NATO allies' frontline contributions as "insulting and appalling." Trump reiterated his skepticism about NATO's collective defense. Starmer paid tribute to the 457 British service personnel…

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Trump praises ‘brave’ UK soldiers after outrage over Nato Afghanistan claims

The US president provoked anger earlier this week after he told Fox News that America had ‘never needed’ its Nato partners.

Evening Standard

Trump says UK soldiers in Afghanistan were ‘among the greatest of all warriors’

It came a day after Mr Trump was criticised for his remarks about Nato allied troops.

Evening Standard

Trump climbs down over slur on UK soldiers in Afghanistan after backlash

Starmer raised comments directly with US president after joining veterans and politicians across political spectrum in condemning ‘appalling’ false claims about Nato allies

The Independent UK

'No better hands': Rudd successor named for US post

Australia's next ambassador to the US has been welcomed as the right person to drive progress on the AUKUS nuclear submarine deal.

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Prince Harry References the "Lifelong Friends" He "Lost" After Serving in Afghanistan, as Meghan Markle Celebrates Her Husband's Military Service

"Thousands of lives were changed forever."

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Heavy snow and rainfall kill 61, injure 110 over 3 days in Afghanistan, authorities say

Heavy snow and rainfall over the past three days have killed more than 60 people and injured over 100 across Afghanistan, the country’s disaster management authority says, as authorities in the impoverished country struggle to open roads and gain access to cut-off villages

The Independent UK

Meghan backs Harry after Trump’s controversial Nato troops remarks

The Duchess shared a series of images on her Instagram page following Trump’s remarks

The Independent UK

‘Unfathomable’: Australian veterans disgusted by Trump’s claim allied troops ‘stayed a little back’ from frontline

In casting doubt on Nato’s reliability, US president references Afghanistan campaign – which involved 40,000 Australian troops and left 47 dead

The Guardian - AU

New fissure? After Greenland thaw, Trump-Europe tensions reignite — what triggered the row this time

President Trump's remarks questioning NATO allies' sacrifices in Afghanistan and their commitment to the US have ignited anger across Europe. Leaders from the UK, France, and Poland have strongly rebuked the comments, highlighting their own significant losses and unwavering support for the alliance. This latest dispute underscores growing European concerns…

The Times of India

Trump news at a glance: Starmer rebukes Trump for ‘diminishing’ British soldiers who fought and died in Afghanistan

The Guardian - US

Meghan backs Harry following Trump’s remarks about British troops

The Duchess posted a series of photos highlighting Harry’s military service and role as patron of the Invictus Games.

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Trump comments ‘barbaric’, says mother of British soldier killed in Afghanistan

Corporal Jake Hartley, from Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, was killed along with five others in a bomb attack in 2012.

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Prince Harry condemns Donald Trump's comments about British soldiers in Afghanistan

Prince Harry has stated that the "sacrifices" of British soldiers who served and died during the Afghanistan War should be "spoken about truthfully and with respect" after US President Donald Trump claimed that Nato troops had "stayed a little back" during the conflict.

The Independent UK

Suicide bombing at Pakistan wedding celebration kills seven and injures 25

Attack targets home of pro-government community figure near Afghanistan border

Evening Standard

Duke of Sussex says British soldiers who died in Afghanistan ‘deserve respect’

Former soldier Harry appeared to respond to US President Donald Trump after he claimed Nato allies stayed away from the front lines in the conflict.

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The Independent UK

Prince Harry hits out at Trump over false claims on British troops in Afghanistan

Prince Harry, a former Army Air Corps co-pilot gunner who undertook two frontline tours to Afghanistan, calls for ‘respect’ for Britons who fought and died

The Independent UK

Watch: Starmer reacts to Trump’s ‘insulting’ claims over British troops in Afghanistan

Sir Keir Starmer has hit out at Donald Trump over the US president's false claims about British troops in Afghanistan.

Evening Standard

Trump remarks about British troops ‘insulting and appalling’, Starmer says

The Independent UK

I spent six months with Nato troops in Afghanistan – Trump’s wrong, they were the front line

IN FOCUS: World affairs editor Sam Kiley was alongside 16 Air Assault Brigade in Helmand where British and US forces put their lives on the line to keep each other safe

The Independent UK

James O’Brien fights back tears as Afghanistan veteran’s mother reads poem for her son

James O'Brien fought back tears as he listened to the poem of an Afghanistan veteran’s mother, after the US president claimed NATO troops stayed “a little off the front lines” during the conflict.

The Independent UK

Two army instructors jailed over sexual relations with 17-year-old recruit

The court heard that Pugh, a member of the Grenadier Guards, and Forgan, who served with the Welsh Guards, were veterans of Afghanistan

Evening Standard

Were British troops really 'off the front lines' in Afghanistan? Donald Trump's claims fact checked

MPs, veterans and Nato leaders have rejected Trump’s remarks as inaccurate and offensive.

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