Afghan Special Forces Could Serve In New British Army Regiment
Hundreds of Afghan commandos who have arrived in the UK could form a new regiment, similar to the Gurkhas.
Hundreds of Afghan commandos who have arrived in the UK could form a new regiment, similar to the Gurkhas.
They lost the first ever Super League southern area final 30-26 to the Cardiff Demons.
There have been fears for the potentially thousands of Afghans who could not make it to Kabul airport in time for evacuation.
The final UK troops and diplomatic personnel left Kabul on Saturday night, ending 20 years of British military involvement in Afghanistan.
Another attack struck a neighbourhood northwest of Kabul's international airport, killing a child.
The historic win is Great Britain's first Paralympic medal in wheelchair rugby.
The US State Department issued a new security alert telling people to leave the airport area immediately.
As the final British troops left Afghanistan, the PM said the "central mission" in the country over the last 20 years had been accomplished.
In an address to the nation, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the final departure was "a moment to reflect".
It comes after the UK's last dedicated flight purely for the evacuation effort from Afghanistan leaving Kabul earlier today.
The Army veteran beat his sixth place performance in Rio and fourth place at two Commonwealth Games.
It was a third medal, and second gold, in three days – marking an exceptional Paralympics debut for the former Paratrooper.
General Sir Nick Carter said the UK has "not been able to bring everybody out" of Afghanistan "and that has been heartbreaking".
What is next for those desperate to escape Taliban rule and retribution for working with international forces?
For many unable to reach the airport in time, the nightmare is just beginning.
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said earlier the UK evacuation mission effort had entered its final stages.