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“Women are proud of you, thank you”
Gisèle Pelicot responds to messages of support from women across France.
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Gisèle Pelicot responds to messages of support from women across France.
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February 14, 2026 at 12:30 PM
“Women are proud of you, thank you”
Gisèle Pelicot responds to messages of support from women across France.
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Gisèle Pelicot responds to messages of support from women across France.
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February 14, 2026 at 12:27 PM
“We don’t have a grasp of what AI does to people’s psychology, what it does to them sociologically…”
AI researcher Zoe Hitzig explains why she resigned from OpenAI
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AI researcher Zoe Hitzig explains why she resigned from OpenAI
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February 13, 2026 at 3:44 PM
“We don’t have a grasp of what AI does to people’s psychology, what it does to them sociologically…”
AI researcher Zoe Hitzig explains why she resigned from OpenAI
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AI researcher Zoe Hitzig explains why she resigned from OpenAI
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How are the Royals responding to Epstein files, Andrew questions and being heckled?
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WsAGreBFUc
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“The damage it may do to Charles’s legacy” | The Royals, Epstein files & Andrew questions
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February 11, 2026 at 6:54 PM
How are the Royals responding to Epstein files, Andrew questions and being heckled?
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WsAGreBFUc
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WsAGreBFUc
"If the King makes him" | Virginia Giuffre memoir co-writer on whether Andrew will testify about Epstein files
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AKqgJHu14c
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Giuffre memoir co-writer on how Andrew, the King and Maxwell are responding to the Epstein files
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February 10, 2026 at 3:35 PM
"If the King makes him" | Virginia Giuffre memoir co-writer on whether Andrew will testify about Epstein files
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AKqgJHu14c
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AKqgJHu14c
"Clearly, the only way he will is if the King makes him."
Amy Wallace, co-author of Virginia Giuffre's memoir, on the prospect of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor giving evidence to Congress.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has always denied any wrongdoing.
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Amy Wallace, co-author of Virginia Giuffre's memoir, on the prospect of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor giving evidence to Congress.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has always denied any wrongdoing.
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February 10, 2026 at 1:23 PM
"Clearly, the only way he will is if the King makes him."
Amy Wallace, co-author of Virginia Giuffre's memoir, on the prospect of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor giving evidence to Congress.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has always denied any wrongdoing.
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Amy Wallace, co-author of Virginia Giuffre's memoir, on the prospect of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor giving evidence to Congress.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has always denied any wrongdoing.
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“The view from some in the cabinet is that Anas Sarwar was working in conjunction with Wes Streeting...”
Nick Watt on suggestions the Health Secretary had encouraged the Scottish Labour leader to call for the Prime Minister to step down - something they both deny
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Nick Watt on suggestions the Health Secretary had encouraged the Scottish Labour leader to call for the Prime Minister to step down - something they both deny
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February 10, 2026 at 1:22 PM
“The view from some in the cabinet is that Anas Sarwar was working in conjunction with Wes Streeting...”
Nick Watt on suggestions the Health Secretary had encouraged the Scottish Labour leader to call for the Prime Minister to step down - something they both deny
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Nick Watt on suggestions the Health Secretary had encouraged the Scottish Labour leader to call for the Prime Minister to step down - something they both deny
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"There's just a problem in Westminster where men, who are notorious bullies or sex pests, they get defended by their friends"
Ailbhe Rea, Political Editor for the New Statesman, says "women in Westminster" are "absolutely devastated" by the Mandelson revelations.
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Ailbhe Rea, Political Editor for the New Statesman, says "women in Westminster" are "absolutely devastated" by the Mandelson revelations.
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February 6, 2026 at 1:05 PM
"There's just a problem in Westminster where men, who are notorious bullies or sex pests, they get defended by their friends"
Ailbhe Rea, Political Editor for the New Statesman, says "women in Westminster" are "absolutely devastated" by the Mandelson revelations.
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Ailbhe Rea, Political Editor for the New Statesman, says "women in Westminster" are "absolutely devastated" by the Mandelson revelations.
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“I had this Minister saying had she gone for it yesterday she would have walked it…”
Nick Watt says Angela Rayner is “getting ready” for a leadership bid, but remains mindful of an outstanding HMRC investigation.
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Nick Watt says Angela Rayner is “getting ready” for a leadership bid, but remains mindful of an outstanding HMRC investigation.
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February 6, 2026 at 12:57 PM
“I had this Minister saying had she gone for it yesterday she would have walked it…”
Nick Watt says Angela Rayner is “getting ready” for a leadership bid, but remains mindful of an outstanding HMRC investigation.
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Nick Watt says Angela Rayner is “getting ready” for a leadership bid, but remains mindful of an outstanding HMRC investigation.
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“Going on national television and admitting that he was wrong... I think that’s a huge step”
Epstein survivor Marina Lacerda says she “commends” Sir Keir Starmer for apologising to fellow survivors for the appointment of Peter Mandelson as UK Ambassador to the US.
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Epstein survivor Marina Lacerda says she “commends” Sir Keir Starmer for apologising to fellow survivors for the appointment of Peter Mandelson as UK Ambassador to the US.
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February 6, 2026 at 12:49 PM
“Going on national television and admitting that he was wrong... I think that’s a huge step”
Epstein survivor Marina Lacerda says she “commends” Sir Keir Starmer for apologising to fellow survivors for the appointment of Peter Mandelson as UK Ambassador to the US.
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Epstein survivor Marina Lacerda says she “commends” Sir Keir Starmer for apologising to fellow survivors for the appointment of Peter Mandelson as UK Ambassador to the US.
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Virginia Giuffre's family say email from Maxwell account confirms photo with Andrew was real
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Email from Maxwell account appears to confirm Andrew & Virginia Giuffre photo is real
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February 5, 2026 at 3:28 PM
Virginia Giuffre's family say email from Maxwell account confirms photo with Andrew was real
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-CUI2oV58g
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-CUI2oV58g
"Unconscionable" | Survivor on Epstein Files “revealing private information about survivors”
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUcK8ajrGgA
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUcK8ajrGgA
“Absolutely unbelievable” | Epstein survivor on contents of Epstein Files
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February 4, 2026 at 5:45 PM
"Unconscionable" | Survivor on Epstein Files “revealing private information about survivors”
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUcK8ajrGgA
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUcK8ajrGgA
"Are you saying the survivors are being identified and the potential abusers are being protected?"
"That is exactly my point."
Epstein survivor Jess Michaels on survivors’ names and personal information being published in the Epstein files.
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"That is exactly my point."
Epstein survivor Jess Michaels on survivors’ names and personal information being published in the Epstein files.
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February 4, 2026 at 1:44 PM
"Are you saying the survivors are being identified and the potential abusers are being protected?"
"That is exactly my point."
Epstein survivor Jess Michaels on survivors’ names and personal information being published in the Epstein files.
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"That is exactly my point."
Epstein survivor Jess Michaels on survivors’ names and personal information being published in the Epstein files.
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“We don’t yet have the reckoning”
Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández, Chair of the Democratic Women’s Caucus, says the names of alleged perpetrators remain redacted in the Epstein Files.
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Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández, Chair of the Democratic Women’s Caucus, says the names of alleged perpetrators remain redacted in the Epstein Files.
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February 4, 2026 at 1:42 PM
“We don’t yet have the reckoning”
Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández, Chair of the Democratic Women’s Caucus, says the names of alleged perpetrators remain redacted in the Epstein Files.
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Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández, Chair of the Democratic Women’s Caucus, says the names of alleged perpetrators remain redacted in the Epstein Files.
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"I absolutely believe that Peter Mandelson is the exception, not the rule"
Labour peer Harriet Harman discusses the investigation into Lord Mandelson's alleged misconduct in public office and its impact on the public's perception of politicians.
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Labour peer Harriet Harman discusses the investigation into Lord Mandelson's alleged misconduct in public office and its impact on the public's perception of politicians.
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February 4, 2026 at 1:36 PM
"I absolutely believe that Peter Mandelson is the exception, not the rule"
Labour peer Harriet Harman discusses the investigation into Lord Mandelson's alleged misconduct in public office and its impact on the public's perception of politicians.
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Labour peer Harriet Harman discusses the investigation into Lord Mandelson's alleged misconduct in public office and its impact on the public's perception of politicians.
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"Treacherous" | Emily Thornberry & Stephen Flynn on Mandelson & Epstein email allegations
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=dC1veUPtcj0
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"Appalling behaviour" | Emily Thornberry & Stephen Flynn on Mandelson & Epstein email allegations
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February 3, 2026 at 3:57 PM
"Treacherous" | Emily Thornberry & Stephen Flynn on Mandelson & Epstein email allegations
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=dC1veUPtcj0
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=dC1veUPtcj0
"There is a real, deep sickness for my generation..."
Oli Dugmore, the New Statesman's Digital Editor, on the burden of student loan debt.
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Oli Dugmore, the New Statesman's Digital Editor, on the burden of student loan debt.
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January 29, 2026 at 1:40 PM
"There is a real, deep sickness for my generation..."
Oli Dugmore, the New Statesman's Digital Editor, on the burden of student loan debt.
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Oli Dugmore, the New Statesman's Digital Editor, on the burden of student loan debt.
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“I borrowed in total £55,000…”
“How much do you owe now?"
“£72,000”
@vicderbyshire.bsky.social speaks to Dr Arthur Joustra, a trainee paediatrician, about how his student loan debt has risen since he graduated in 2022 - despite making payments.
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“How much do you owe now?"
“£72,000”
@vicderbyshire.bsky.social speaks to Dr Arthur Joustra, a trainee paediatrician, about how his student loan debt has risen since he graduated in 2022 - despite making payments.
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January 29, 2026 at 1:09 PM
“I borrowed in total £55,000…”
“How much do you owe now?"
“£72,000”
@vicderbyshire.bsky.social speaks to Dr Arthur Joustra, a trainee paediatrician, about how his student loan debt has risen since he graduated in 2022 - despite making payments.
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“How much do you owe now?"
“£72,000”
@vicderbyshire.bsky.social speaks to Dr Arthur Joustra, a trainee paediatrician, about how his student loan debt has risen since he graduated in 2022 - despite making payments.
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“I do not think this is a moral thing for you to do...”
Martin Lewis shares his message to Chancellor Rachel Reeves on her decision to freeze the threshold at which graduates begin to repay their student loans.
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Martin Lewis shares his message to Chancellor Rachel Reeves on her decision to freeze the threshold at which graduates begin to repay their student loans.
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January 29, 2026 at 1:08 PM
“I do not think this is a moral thing for you to do...”
Martin Lewis shares his message to Chancellor Rachel Reeves on her decision to freeze the threshold at which graduates begin to repay their student loans.
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Martin Lewis shares his message to Chancellor Rachel Reeves on her decision to freeze the threshold at which graduates begin to repay their student loans.
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"Iranians aren't just fighting for themselves - they are protecting the entire world."
Exiled Iranian activist Masih Alinejad calls on President Trump to take "calculated military action" against the government in Iran.
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Exiled Iranian activist Masih Alinejad calls on President Trump to take "calculated military action" against the government in Iran.
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January 28, 2026 at 2:06 PM
"Iranians aren't just fighting for themselves - they are protecting the entire world."
Exiled Iranian activist Masih Alinejad calls on President Trump to take "calculated military action" against the government in Iran.
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Exiled Iranian activist Masih Alinejad calls on President Trump to take "calculated military action" against the government in Iran.
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“Without any warning they made a line and straight to the face of people started shooting [plastic pellets].”
Parnia, an Iranian now living in the UK, describes how forces responded to anti-government protests she was part of in Isfahan, Iran, earlier this year.
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Parnia, an Iranian now living in the UK, describes how forces responded to anti-government protests she was part of in Isfahan, Iran, earlier this year.
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January 28, 2026 at 2:05 PM
“Without any warning they made a line and straight to the face of people started shooting [plastic pellets].”
Parnia, an Iranian now living in the UK, describes how forces responded to anti-government protests she was part of in Isfahan, Iran, earlier this year.
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Parnia, an Iranian now living in the UK, describes how forces responded to anti-government protests she was part of in Isfahan, Iran, earlier this year.
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"It's an appalling thing for the party to have said - it's a terrible mistake"
Former Tory minister Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg says a retracted Conservative Party statement linking Suella Braverman's mental health to her defection to Reform UK was "inexcusable".
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Former Tory minister Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg says a retracted Conservative Party statement linking Suella Braverman's mental health to her defection to Reform UK was "inexcusable".
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January 27, 2026 at 3:07 PM
"It's an appalling thing for the party to have said - it's a terrible mistake"
Former Tory minister Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg says a retracted Conservative Party statement linking Suella Braverman's mental health to her defection to Reform UK was "inexcusable".
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Former Tory minister Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg says a retracted Conservative Party statement linking Suella Braverman's mental health to her defection to Reform UK was "inexcusable".
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"It is slightly baffling that he went ahead with the application..."
Baroness Harman, former Labour Party deputy leader, on Andy Burnham's "divisive move... which has certainly undermined the government."
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Baroness Harman, former Labour Party deputy leader, on Andy Burnham's "divisive move... which has certainly undermined the government."
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January 27, 2026 at 3:04 PM
"It is slightly baffling that he went ahead with the application..."
Baroness Harman, former Labour Party deputy leader, on Andy Burnham's "divisive move... which has certainly undermined the government."
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Baroness Harman, former Labour Party deputy leader, on Andy Burnham's "divisive move... which has certainly undermined the government."
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"He was not holding a gun unless they can prove otherwise."
The lawyer of Renée Good's family, Antonio Romanucci, reacts to the claims of self-defence by the ICE agents that killed Alex Pretti.
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The lawyer of Renée Good's family, Antonio Romanucci, reacts to the claims of self-defence by the ICE agents that killed Alex Pretti.
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January 27, 2026 at 3:02 PM
"He was not holding a gun unless they can prove otherwise."
The lawyer of Renée Good's family, Antonio Romanucci, reacts to the claims of self-defence by the ICE agents that killed Alex Pretti.
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The lawyer of Renée Good's family, Antonio Romanucci, reacts to the claims of self-defence by the ICE agents that killed Alex Pretti.
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“That’s false... that’s not how history went.”
Dutch Foreign Minister David van Weel says “we should speak out for the truth” in response to claims from President Trump that European soldiers stayed “a little off the frontlines” in Afghanistan.
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Dutch Foreign Minister David van Weel says “we should speak out for the truth” in response to claims from President Trump that European soldiers stayed “a little off the frontlines” in Afghanistan.
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January 23, 2026 at 1:11 PM
“That’s false... that’s not how history went.”
Dutch Foreign Minister David van Weel says “we should speak out for the truth” in response to claims from President Trump that European soldiers stayed “a little off the frontlines” in Afghanistan.
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Dutch Foreign Minister David van Weel says “we should speak out for the truth” in response to claims from President Trump that European soldiers stayed “a little off the frontlines” in Afghanistan.
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