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What we know about fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis
Trump officials says federal agents shot in self-defence, as Pretti’s parents accuse them of “sickening lies”.
China places highest-ranking general under investigation
President Xi has been accused of using investigations to purge political rivals.
Trump says UK soldiers in Afghanistan ‘among greatest of all warriors’
The US president’s praise follows his claim that allied forces avoided the front lines during the Afghanistan conflict.
Trump threatens Canada with 100% tariffs over China trade deal
Trump made the threat in a social media post as tensions rise between the US and its northern neighbour.
Ukraine condemns ‘brutal’ Russian strikes ahead of second day of peace talks
One person died and 23 were injured as trilateral discussions in Abu Dhabi were set to resume.
Frank Gardner: Not only Americans risked life and limb to serve in Afghanistan
Brits, Canadians and Danes were among those who saw the toughest fighting, writes the BBC’s security correspondent.
Harry says sacrifices by Nato troops in Afghanistan deserve ‘respect’
The US president’s comments have been condemned by international allies, including UK veterans and politicians.
High stakes but low expectations ahead of Ukraine talks with Russia and US
Donald Trump is pushing hard for a peace deal – but major issues between Russia and Ukraine are still unresolved, writes Sarah Rainsford.
Trump’s claim Nato troops avoided Afghanistan front line sparks outrage in UK
The US president says Nato troops stayed “a little off the front lines” – despite 457 UK military deaths in the conflict.