Sir Richard Knighton "completely rejects" criticism that the UK had been ill-prepared.
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US and Iranian forces are searching for a missing American crew member after a US warplane was shot down.
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Ex-England defender Trippier to leave Newcastle
Kieran Trippier is to leave Newcastle United when the defender's contract expires this summer.
Ex-England defender Trippier to leave Newcastle
Kieran Trippier is to leave Newcastle United when the defender's contract expires this summer.
Teachers' union warns of 'masculinity crisis brewing' in schools
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Trump seeks $152m to reopen notorious Alcatraz prison
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How former Liverpool prospect found love for football again
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Five Met Police officers taken off duty after bag of weapons is left in the street
A member of the public found the bag containing guns and a Taser on a south London street.
Artemis II crew now halfway to Moon as they take 'spectacular' image of Earth
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Football rally in Peru leaves one dead and dozens injured
Hundreds of Alianza Lima fans had gathered for a pregame rally ahead of a match against local rivals Universitario de Deportes.
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After more than 14 years at Atletico Madrid, what next for Simeone?
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The four word phrase - first uttered by Labour Home Secretary John Reid - has become a by-word for incompetence.