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Scandal of refugee families separated by UK red tape

Exclusive: Figures reveal more than 11,000 refugees are waiting to be reunited with family in the UK – on route Suella Braverman said she was ‘proud’ of

The Independent UK

Repay ‘debt of honour’ to Afghans who fought Taliban with Britain, Rishi Sunak told

Military chiefs and MPs call for end to 'disgrace' of refugees stranded in Pakistan and Afghanistan despite promise of sanctuary in Britain

The Independent UK

Afghan pilot threatened with Rwanda deportation left in limbo four months after plea to PM

The airman’s notice of deportation to Rwanda lapses after six months if there is no decision – impossible given that the whole Rwanda policy is held up in the courts

The Independent UK

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'I am crying at my salon': Taliban orders Kabul beauty parlors to shut down

All beauty salons in Kabul must close by the end of July. These businesses are one of the few places where women can work and congregate under the Taliban regime.

WEKU

James Stavridis: Sweden and Finland give NATO an Arctic opportunity

In the wake of Finland’s and Sweden’s accession to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, the alliance can take a well-deserved victory lap. I commanded troops from both nations in Afghanistan, and Swedish forces in the Libyan campaign of 2011. The countries have professional and motivated personnel equipped with superb technology…

Tribune News Service

Judge says ex-soldier Heston Russell defamation case becoming ‘a bit of a farce’ as ABC reinstates defence

Federal court judge drops demand for broadcaster to reveal source, stating their identity was already known by Russell

The Guardian - AU

A significant milestone for the sport as Major League Cricket begins in U.S.

Washington Cricket set to hit milestone with launch of Major League Cricket in US. Texas Super Kings face Los Angeles Knight Riders at Dallas on July 14. Six teams, 18 games, 7,200 seat stadium, highest international standards. Teams owned by Indian Americans, 4 best teams compete in playoffs and final.…

The Hindu

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Afghanistan skipper Rashid Khan ready to face Bangladesh in T20Is

Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan emphasised the importance of maintaining their momentum following their ODI series victory against Bangladesh.

The Times of India

From thousands of miles away, an Army veteran and ‘big brother’ fights to keep a promise in aftermath of war

The pleading text messages would come at all hours of the day and night from Kabul, Afghanistan.

Chicago Tribune

‘Like a jailhouse’: Afghans languish in US detention centres

Fleeing deteriorating conditions under the Taliban, some Afghan refugees have made a risky trek to the US-Mexico border.

Al Jazeera

ABC drops defence in former commando Heston Russell’s defamation case to protect sources

Broadcaster prepared to accept consequences and pay damages less than two weeks before start of trial

The Guardian - AU

Ben Roberts-Smith appeal: former soldier argues judge ‘cherrypicked’ evidence in defamation decision

Roberts-Smith is appealing federal court verdict which found, on the balance of probabilities, he was complicit in four murders in Afghanistan

The Guardian - AU

Muslim nations demand action after ‘Islamophobic’ Quran burning

Motion at UN Human Rights Council urges action over Quran burnings in Sweden that it said incited ‘religious hatred’.

Al Jazeera

3rd ODI: Liton Das, Shoriful Islam help Bangladesh avoid Afghanistan whitewash

NEW DELHI: In the third and final one-day international on Tuesday in Chittagong, Bangladesh overcame Afghanistan by seven wickets to escape a series sweep. Liton Das top-scored with 53 not out.

The Times of India

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The Guardian - UK

US aid policies undermined success of Afghanistan mission, says watchdog chief

Poor oversight, lack of understanding and weak collaboration between allies contributed to ease of Taliban takeover, conclude US and UK aid bodies at London conference

The Independent UK

Australian war hero appeals court decision that blamed him for unlawful killings in Afghanistan

Australia’s most decorated living war veteran has lodged an appeal against a civil court ruling that blamed him for the unlawful killings of four Afghans

The Independent UK

Brothers plead guilty to terror offences after filling out IS application forms

The pair had bought clothing and equipment in order to travel to Afghanistan to join a regional branch of Islamic State.

The Guardian - AU

Ben Roberts-Smith to appeal after defamation case was dismissed by federal court

Ex-soldier lost case against three newspapers in June with trial judge finding they had proven on the balance of probabilities that Roberts-Smith murdered unarmed civilians in Afghanistan

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Daily Mirror

Amputee war hero skydives into his wedding with friends - and breaks a world record

Army veteran Chris Parkes, who lost a leg while serving in Afghanistan, parachuted into the grounds of a castle in Hexham along with his groomsmen for his wedding

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh students who 'lost everything' fleeing Afghanistan celebrate graduation

A group of students from Afghanistan who came to Edinburgh Napier University following the evacuation of their home country have spoken of their pride at graduation.

The Independent UK

Bangladesh vs Afghanistan LIVE: Cricket score and updates from Afghanistan in Bangladesh 2023

Follow all the action from Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium

The Times of India

Afghanistan clinch ODI series with crushing victory over Bangladesh

NEW DELHI: Afghanistan showcased their dominance in the one-day international (ODI) format by sealing the three-match series against Bangladesh with a commanding 142-run victory on Saturday. Openers Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran led the charge with centuries, setting the stage for Afghanistan's comprehensive triumph.

Daily Mirror

Huge rise in soldiers seeking mental health support as cost of living crisis blamed

The annual Ministry of Defence report found almost 21,000 went to their GP or the armed forces last year with depression, anxiety, PTSD or other psychological issues

Daily Mirror

Afghan who helped US forces and survived Taliban shot dead in ride-share

Nasrat Ahmad Yar, 31, survived the Taliban and got his family to the US for a better life only to be shot dead while working as a ride-share driver in Washington DC

The Guardian - US

Lyft driver who worked as US interpreter in Afghanistan shot dead in Washington

Nasratullah Ahmadyar, 31, who left Afghanistan on last flight from Kabul in 2021, died in hospital after being shot in his car

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