The president has blundered into a ‘forever war’ with Iran he can’t win, but refuses to end. Such hubris has a long history It’s five years this month since the chaotic retreat of US forces from Kabul. The Nato-backed invasion and occupation of Afghanistan, launched after the 11 September 2001 ...
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Trump cancels Iran strikes subject to deal being made ‘rapidly’Trump cancels Iran strikes subject to deal being made ‘rapidly’
The US president claims Iran and other Middle Eastern countries asked Washington to hold off on any attack as the “perimeters” of a deal had been agreed. ...
‘This is where democracy beats totalitarianism’: Ukraine’s drone strike force takes the fight to Russia‘This is where democracy beats totalitarianism’: Ukraine’s drone strike force takes the fight to Russia
Exclusive: At a launch site in the Ukrainian countryside, members of the elite ‘Magyar’s Birds’ brigade are turning Russia’s vast size into a weakness Sparrows were cheeping as the sun set over a field of tall yellow sunflowers when a moped-like growl suddenly disturbed the evening calm. The noise rose, ...
‘The language of Pokémon is universal’: why fans are still catching ‘em all after 30 years‘The language of Pokémon is universal’: why fans are still catching ‘em all after 30 years
As Pokémon Go celebrates its 10th anniversary, its devoted players explain how the game has created a vibrant intergenerational community spanning the globe Most Pokémon obsessives count rare, absurdly expensive playing cards or pristine, fully boxed game cartridges that have survived decades in the attic among their most prized possessions. ...
From occupied Crimea to Oxfordshire: the Kremlin links to new £600m UK theme parkFrom occupied Crimea to Oxfordshire: the Kremlin links to new £600m UK theme park
Exclusive: Puy du Fou worked with under-sanctions oligarch on plans for Crimea resort longer than disclosed, and later courted Iran and China In February 2014, thousands of “little green men” – Russian soldiers in unmarked uniforms – flooded into Crimea, seizing control of military bases and infrastructure. Their arrival marked ...
‘£5,800 on a watch?!’ What happened when five couples kept separate money diaries – then revealed all to their partners?‘£5,800 on a watch?!’ What happened when five couples kept separate money diaries – then revealed all to their partners?
Rachel forked out £700 for beauty treatments, Kojo confessed to a £25 cigarette habit, and Jake indulged his love of fancy timepieces. Were their other halves forgiving or furious? Rachel and Kojo, Northampton Continue reading… ...
Trump says he is cancelling strikes on Iran subject to deal being made ‘rapidly’Trump says he is cancelling strikes on Iran subject to deal being made ‘rapidly’
The US president claims Iran and other Middle Eastern countries asked Washington to hold off on any attack as the “perimeters” of a deal had been agreed. ...
Three killed after bomb detonated at Moscow restaurant, state media sayThree killed after bomb detonated at Moscow restaurant, state media say
Security officials said a woman tried to enter the restaurant with explosives but was stopped by a security guard. ...
Young guns for hire – the teenage hitmen recruited to kill across EuropeYoung guns for hire – the teenage hitmen recruited to kill across Europe
The Foxtrot Network is thought to be responsible for about 35 murders in Europe, and uses violence-as-a-service tactics. ...
A bruising 24 hours – what next for Fifa and under-pressure Infantino?A bruising 24 hours – what next for Fifa and under-pressure Infantino?
Pressure is building on Gianni Infantino. Can he survive as Fifa president after the implosion of the controversial World Cup investment plan? ...