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Trump could send 1,100 Afghans who helped in the War on Terror to African nation: report
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump could send 1,100 Afghans who helped in the War on Terror to African nation: reportThe administration has been accused of trying to ‘wash their hands of these folks’ with the reported plansAriana Baio Wednesday 22 April 2026 15:19 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComme...
How Olly Robbins’ knightly charm glossed over burning questions on Mandelson vetting
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Trump approval slips as polls show warning signs for Republicans ahead of midterms
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Mural created to honour artist Joseph Loughborough after death aged 44
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Man cleared of manslaughter of wife who took her own life
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More than a quarter of Scots trust no parties to fix housing crisis – poll
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