The Guardian
Downing Street rejects Hegseth’s claim about non-US NATO troops in Afghanistan
Downing Street disputed Hegseth’s claim that most NATO personnel from outside the US had not taken part in combat in Afghanistan, a rare rebuke to a senior Donald Trump administration figure. Separately, Cooper questioned the benefits claimed for Heathrow’s third runway, saying airport expansion promises of higher-paid work were unsubstantiated and jobs were often lower-paid and fewer than claimed.
What to know
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Downing Street challenged Hegseth’s assertion that most non-US NATO troops had seen no combat in Afghanistan.
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Cooper questioned the economic benefits of Heathrow’s third runway, citing airport expansion’s unfulfilled employment promises.
Why it matters
The two disputes concern accounts of NATO troops’ combat service and the evidence supporting airport expansion’s economic benefits.
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