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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'Do not travel' advice for Dubai dropped
Thousands of Brits were left stranded in the Middle East when the US-Iran war broke out in early 2026.
Kane is England's greatest striker, says Lineker
Gary Lineker thinks Harry Kane is "the greatest English striker we've ever had" after the England captain equalled his record of 10 World Cup goals.
Jury fails to reach verdict in Norwegian 'hitman' trial
Johannes Natland, 19, was remanded in custody and will now face a retrial.
Weapons, money and ships: How is this Iran deal different from others?
BBC Verify examines how the new deal between the US and Iran affects three key areas.
Teacher who murdered adopted baby son Preston Davey given whole life prison sentence
Preston Davey died after months of sexual and physical abuse at the hands of Jamie Varley.
Men jailed for spying for Chinese intelligence in UK
One, a Border Force official, used his access to Home Office data, to get information about Chinese dissidents.
GTA 6 pre-order date and cover art revealed by Rockstar
The developer has said pre-sales of the hugely anticipated game will begin on 25 June.
First Russian shadow fleet tanker enters Channel since Smyrtos boarding
Forwarder, a Russian-flagged ship which left port in Primorsk last week, entered the Channel on Wednesday evening.
First Russian shadow fleet tanker enters Channel since Smyrtos boarding
Forwarder, a Russian-flagged ship which left port in Primorsk last week, entered the Channel on Wednesday evening.
Ancient 'Robin Hood' tree is dead, experts say
The Major Oak is thought to have stood for more than 1,000 years in the heart of Nottinghamshire's Sherwood Forest.
'My brother hid in a rice sack' The refugee stars at the World Cup
Germany and Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger, whose family fled Sierra Leone's civil war, is among those campaigning for a change in global attitudes around refugees.
'My brother hid in a rice sack' - The refugee stars at the World Cup
Germany and Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger, whose family fled Sierra Leone's civil war, is among those campaigning for a change in global attitudes around refugees.
The twisted life of teacher who killed his adopted son
Jamie Varley, 37, subjected Preston Davey to months of horrific physical, sexual and emotional abuse.
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.
'He was playing so well' - Duckett run out as NZ make breakthrough
England lose their first wicket as Ben Duckett is run out for 36 by New Zealand's Nathan Smith on day two of the second Test at The Oval, with the home side 45-1 in their first innings.
Men jailed over work for Chinese intelligence in UK
They were found guilty of assisting a foreign intelligence service, an offence under the National Security Act.
The average student in England leaves university with £47,700 debt - is a degree worth it?
With rising tuition fees and living costs, do higher graduate earnings cover the cost of a degree?
'Stunningly beautiful' blue sea creatures appear on Welsh beaches
Velella velella, or by-the-wind sailors, have been spotted on beaches at Anglesey, Gwynedd and Tenby.
Interest rates held as Bank warns of impact of high energy prices
The Bank last cut interest rates in December but upheaval in the Middle East has stalled any further reductions.
Jury sent out to consider verdicts in Jeffrey Donaldson's sex abuse trial
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, the former Democratic Unionist Party leader, is on trial for 18 sex abuse charges, including one count of rape, all of which he denies.