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Donald Trump has been criticised for claiming NATO troops stayed “a little off the front lines” in Afghanistan. In an interview with Fox News, the US president repeated his criticism of NATO, saying he was not “sure” the alliance would “be there if we ever needed them”. He added: “We’ve …

World number one Scottie Scheffler shot a nine-under 63 in the first round of the American Express in California on his first PGA Tour appearance of the season. The 29-year-old has not played this year and is yet to win the American Express tournament, which boasts a prize of £1,236,000 …

Aston Villa are on a superb run of form. They have won 20 of their past 25 matches (D1, L4) with only Arsenal (21) having won more among teams in Europe’s big-five leagues during that period. Their blip on Sunday against Everton meant they missed out on the chance to …

The United Nations (UN) says it will take over management of a camp in north-eastern Syria holding holding thousands of people with alleged links to the jihadist group Islamic State (IS). It comes after Kurdish-led forces that had been running the camp withdrew in the face of an advance by …

EPA Donald Trump has sparked fresh outrage in the UK after saying Nato troops stayed “a little off the front lines” during the war in Afghanistan. Emily Thornberry, the chair of the foreign affairs committee, called it an “absolute insult” to the 457 British service personnel killed in the conflict, …

When it was announced, four months ago, the idea of a Board of Peace seemed wholly entwined with the future of Gaza. Since then, things have changed. Now, the board has taken on a more expansive view. Perhaps it was always planned like that, but in Davos its ambitions became …

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has called for national unity in his first address on home soil after making waves in Davos with his warning of a “rupture” in the postwar international order. In remarks directed to Canadians, Carney said his government intends to move quickly to implement “ambitious” plans …

Mohamed Salah and Vinicius Jr prime targets for Saudi Pro League, Crystal Palace hold talks with Wolves over move for Jorgen Strand Larsen and Chelsea consider loan deal for Douglas Luiz. Liverpool and Egypt forward Mohamed Salah, 33, and Real Madrid and Brazil forward Vinicius Jr, 25, will be the …

Derek Chisora will face former world heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder in London in April in his 50th career fight. Chisora, 42, said last year he would retire after a 50th bout which would take place overseas. But BBC Sport understands the Briton has instead chosen to take on Wilder in …

PA Media Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander has been accused of “juvenile” behaviour First Minister John Swinney did not accept a briefing on the use of a Scottish airport for a US-led military operation, UK Labour minister Douglas Alexander has said. Swinney has criticised “absolutely appalling” communication from the UK government …

WRU chief executive Abi Tierney had played down the prospect of an EGM from being called when she and Collier-Keywood were both quizzed by politicians in Westminster about the state of Welsh rugby. While only 29 clubs will be needed to force the EGM, as least 93 will need to …

Getty Images Thomas Sandgaard, who owned the club between 2020 and 2023, would perform on the pitch at the Valley before matches A former owner of Charlton Athletic has been charged with fraud, the United States Attorney’s Office has said. Thomas Sandgaard, 67, who owned the south-east London football club …

Southampton and Coventry City have been fined following a melee at the end of their Championship game in December, with the behaviour of Sky Blues boss Frank Lampard deemed “the catalyst” for the incident. An independent Regulatory Commission concluded that Lampard’s goading of supporters had sparked the confrontation inside the …

Mark Adair feels Ireland’s upcoming games against Italy and the United Arab Emirates in Dubai will “give us the best opportunity to get everyone ready” for the upcoming T20 World Cup. Ireland begin their campaign against joint hosts Sri Lanka in Colombo on Sunday, 8 February, but before that they …

Newport County have announced that club captain James Clarke is retiring with immediate effect. Clarke, 36, has made 138 Newport appearances since joining the club in 2021 and has featured 16 times this season. He previously played 126 games for Bristol Rovers and 65 for Walsall having started his career …

EPA US President Donald Trump has announced that there is a “framework of a future deal with respect to Greenland”. The statement came as a surprise after days of mounting tensions, culminating with a threat to impose economic sanctions on eight close US allies which have opposed his plans to …

The spokesperson said plans were being finalised with clubs and commercial partners, and would be put before the Football Association within the next four weeks. The changes come amid the women’s domestic calendar growing ever more crowded. The Women’s Champions League this season expanded from 16 to 18 clubs at …

Sir Keir Starmer has welcomed US President Donald Trump dropping his tariff threat to European opponents of his plan to annex Greenland. “Now we can start hard yards and finding a way forward on security in the Arctic,” said the prime minister. Trump caused jitters across the western world when …

Ireland defeated the USA by 16 runs in Kathmandu on Thursday to make it two wins out of two at the Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifiers. Ireland made 154-7 off their 20 overs, with the USA’s reply falling short on 138-8. Ireland had beaten Papua New Guinea by 41 runs …

Just look at United’s attack. You have got Cristiano Ronaldo, who won the Ballon d’Or in 2008 and would go on to be one of the greatest players of all time. Then Rooney, the all-time top goalscorer for United and England. And, while Carlos Tevez’s time at Old Trafford was …