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Frank Gardner: Not only Americans risked life and limb to serve in Afghanistanave

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Frank Gardner: Not only Americans risked life and limb to serve in Afghanistan ave Blast walls, rocket attacks, Forward Operating Bases (FOBs), Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs)... and long queues in the canteen. Anyone who deployed to Afghanistan, in whatever role, between 2001-2021 will have their own vivid memories of that time. It started with the flight in – to Kandahar, Kabul or Camp Bastion. It could be a long, slow descent with the lights out on an RAF jet, or a rapid, corkscrew down in a C-130 transport plane. In both cases the aim was to avoid being blown out of the air by a Taliban surface-to-air missile. Over the course of 20 years thousands of servicemen and women, as well as civilians, from dozens of countries deployed to Afghanistan, answering the US call for assistance. That call came in the form of invoking Nato's Article 5 of its charter – the only time it has ever happened in Nato's 77-year history – which states that an attack on one member shall be deemed...

What Fast Food Does to Your Health – and How to Choose Better at Eggoz

  What Fast Food Does to Your Health – and How to Choose Better at Eggoz  Fast food is everywhere—quick, tasty, and convenient. But when it becomes a regular habit, it can quietly take a toll on your health. The good news? Not all fast food is created equal. With smarter choices, you can enjoy convenience and nutrition—especially at places like Eggoz , where eggs take center stage. How Fast Food Affects Your Health High Calories, Low Nutrition Many fast foods are loaded with refined carbs, unhealthy fats, and added sugars, but lack essential nutrients like fiber, vitamins, and minerals. This can leave you feeling full yet under-nourished. Weight Gain & Low Energy Regular consumption of calorie-dense meals can lead to weight gain, sluggishness, and energy crashes—especially when meals are low in protein and high in empty calories. Heart & Metabolic Health Risks Excess salt, trans fats, and processed ingredients can increase the risk of high blood pressu...

TikTok closes deal to split US app from global business

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TikTok closes deal to split US app from global business #222222; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; white-space: pre;"> ript The deal comes after a years-long tussle between Washington and ng that began in Trump's first term in the White House when he tried unsuccessfully to ban the app over national security concerns. The platform was due to be banned in the US in January 2025 if its Chinese owner, ByteDance, failed to sell its US operations to American investors. But US President Donald Trump repeatedly postponed the enforcement of legislation to take down the app. class="sc-9a00e533-0 eZyhnA" style="border: 0px; color: #202224; font-family: "BBC Reith Serif", BBCReithSerif-fallback, serif; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-language-override: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-s...

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           Breaking news 33059 viewing Live  Starmer calls Trump's remarks about Nato troops in Afghanistan 'insulting and frankly appalling' Summar.   UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says Donald Trump's remarks about British troops in Afghanistan are "insulting and frankly appalling"ad 12 "If I had misspoken in that way - or said those words - I would certainly apologise,"https://aboutdungeon.com/ivjeykgbu8?key=ab768572a0f585257b78ecc49f410c0f he says -  watch Trump's comments here The US president's comments have sparked outrage among UK veterans and politicians -  here's how other party leaders have reacted The UK was among several allies to join the US in Afghanistan from 2001, after it  invoked Nato's collective security clause  following the 9/11 terror attacks -  457 British service personnel were killed  in the conflict AND1 2nd ad 12 Corporal Andy Reid, who served in Afghanistan,  tells the BBC ...