The US defence secretary's move follows a US decision to scale back its commitments to a high readiness force within the alliance.
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Scotland fall short of famous win over Windies
Scotland come up agonisingly short of a famous victory at the T20 World Cup as West Indies somehow come through to win a tumultuous game at Headingley.
Obamas host star-studded opening of Chicago presidential centre
The campus opens to the public this weekend with a museum, community amenities and more to honour the 44th US president.
What Iran and US get from deal and why both could struggle to keep it
BBC analysts assess the claims by both Washington and Tehran to have won a victory with the deal to end their war.
US lifts naval blockade as Iran's supreme leader says Trump made deal 'out of desperation'
Iran's supreme leader says he disagrees with the deal and Donald Trump signed it "out of desperation".
Stokes could return as captain for third Test against NZ
Ben Stokes could return as England captain as early as next week for the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge.
Stokes could return as captain for third Test against NZ
Ben Stokes could return as England captain as early as next week for the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge.
Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after boy injured in crocodile enclosure
A three-year-old boy was taken to Addenbrooke's Hospital with critical injuries and is in a stable condition, Cambridgeshire Police said.
Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after boy injured in crocodile enclosure
A three-year-old boy was taken to Addenbrooke's Hospital with critical injuries and is in a stable condition, Cambridgeshire Police said.
Hats and high-fashion as King attends Royal Ascot with actor Stanley Tucci
About 290,000 people are expected to attend the Berkshire horseracing track this week.
Hats and high-fashion as King attends Royal Ascot with actor Stanley Tucci
About 290,000 people are expected to attend the Berkshire horseracing track this week.
MP Cameron Thomas suspended amid police investigation
It is understood the MP was arrested by Gloucestershire Police on Wednesday.
England in trouble after dreadful day against NZ
England are in a dire position against New Zealand after spiralling from a chaotic morning on day two of the second Test at The Oval.
England in trouble after dreadful day against NZ
England are in a dire position against New Zealand after spiralling from a chaotic morning on day two of the second Test at The Oval.
Hegseth renews Nato criticism and says US will review presence in Europe
The US defence secretary's move follows a US decision to scale back its commitments to a high readiness force within the alliance.
Tuchel's complaints lead to Fifa moving photographers
England head coach Thomas Tuchel has won a battle with Fifa to get photographers moved away from the bench during the national anthems.
Tuchel's national anthem complaints lead to Fifa moving photographers
England head coach Thomas Tuchel has won a battle with Fifa to get photographers moved away from the bench during the national anthems.
Tuchel's complaints lead to Fifa moving photographers
England head coach Thomas Tuchel has won a battle with Fifa to get photographers moved away from the bench during the national anthems.
Vulnerable patients' lives made 'miserable' by abuse, Muckamore inquiry finds
The long-awaited final report is expected to reveal the extent of the mistreatment of patients at the hospital.
Vulnerable patients' lives made 'miserable' by abuse, Muckamore inquiry finds
The long-awaited final report is expected to reveal the extent of the mistreatment of patients at the hospital.
Rice expected to be fit to face Ghana despite back pain
Declan Rice is expected to be available for England's World Cup match against Ghana after suffering from lower back pain during the win over Croatia.