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Proposal to create new British Army regiment for Afghan special forces

Proposal to create new British Army regiment for Afghan special forces

One suggestion was to create a new regiment similar to that of the Gurkhas.

Man charged after youngster ‘abduction’ in West Sussex

Man charged after youngster ‘abduction’ in West Sussex

Florin Marin, 35, a farm worker, has been charged following two alleged incidents, Sussex Police said.

Future engagement with Taliban ‘must be pragmatic and judged by actions’

Future engagement with Taliban ‘must be pragmatic and judged by actions’

The UK is expected to seek an international consensus on the approach.

Vernon Kay pulls out of This Morning hosting debut after positive Covid test

Vernon Kay pulls out of This Morning hosting debut after positive Covid test

Eamonn Holmes tweeted that he will be stepping into Kay’s shoes.

Tributes paid after ‘kind, caring and thoughtful’ dancer found dead

Tributes paid after ‘kind, caring and thoughtful’ dancer found dead

Maddie Durdant-Hollamby, of Wimblington, Cambridgeshire, was found by police following a report of concern for her welfare.

Nicola Sturgeon self-isolating after contact with Covid-19 case

Nicola Sturgeon self-isolating after contact with Covid-19 case

The Scottish First Minister is waiting for a PCR test result.

Rowing body says two gold medals ‘well deserved’

Rowing body says two gold medals ‘well deserved’

Brendan Purcell of British Rowing said he was ‘so proud’ of the rowing teams.

Rescuing 10ft python from tree ‘reminiscent of The Jungle Book’

Rescuing 10ft python from tree ‘reminiscent of The Jungle Book’

The snake was sent to a local specialist for health checks while the RSPCA attempted to trace its owner.

Afghan refugee numbers ‘significantly larger’ than Government estimate – Labour

Afghan refugee numbers ‘significantly larger’ than Government estimate – Labour

Lisa Nandy said Labour MPs alone are tracking 5,000 potential cases.

Two men arrested on suspicion of murder after death of pensioner

Two men arrested on suspicion of murder after death of pensioner

A post mortem is due to be carried out.

Extinction Rebellion protesters target Science Museum over Shell sponsorship

Extinction Rebellion protesters target Science Museum over Shell sponsorship

A 12ft model of a pink dodo – the bird that was driven to extinction in the 1660s – was erected by protesters.

Taliban vows to allow Afghans ‘safe passage’ to leave

Taliban vows to allow Afghans ‘safe passage’ to leave

Boris Johnson said this was a key point if the group wanted legitimacy.

Call for people to get second Covid jab amid fears up to two million missed out

Call for people to get second Covid jab amid fears up to two million missed out

Figures show up to 600,000 had not yet had their AstraZeneca vaccine while 1.4 million had not had their Pfizer vaccine.

Ex-marine evacuates animals from Kabul but shelter staff left behind

Ex-marine evacuates animals from Kabul but shelter staff left behind

Pen Farthing was told it was not possible to find people to fill the seats on a privately funded charter flight.

Nick Nairn thanks people for support after restaurant blaze

Nick Nairn thanks people for support after restaurant blaze

More than 30 firefighters were involved in tackling the blaze which broke out on Saturday.

Tories call on Labour to reject union’s funding over ‘controversial’ campaigning

Tories call on Labour to reject union’s funding over ‘controversial’ campaigning

Tory Party co-chairman Amanda Milling wrote to Anneliese Dodds, Labour Party chair, following the election of Sharon Graham at Unite.

Tory MP who served in Afghanistan condemns ‘shameful’ exit

Tory MP who served in Afghanistan condemns ‘shameful’ exit

Former veterans minister Johnny Mercer has been consistently critical of the Government’s handling of the crisis.

Daughter of Briton killed in Kabul attack begs for help to bring mother home

Daughter of Briton killed in Kabul attack begs for help to bring mother home

Zohra Popal, 23, paid tribute to her father Musa Popal but said she feels ‘ignored’ by the Foreign Office.

Politicians north and south unite to support victims’ opposition to ‘amnesty’

Politicians north and south unite to support victims’ opposition to ‘amnesty’

Campaigner Raymond McCord, whose son was murdered by the UVF, said UK Government proposals on legacy killings are a breach of human rights.

Man charged with murder after woman’s body found near A3

Man charged with murder after woman’s body found near A3

Dane Messam, of Hackney, has been charged with murder after the body of Helen Anderson was found by a member of the public near the A3 in Guildford.

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