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Influencers are increasingly visiting dangerous places as extreme travel firm sees bookings rise 30%

UK-based Lupine Travel, which specialises in extreme excursions, offers trips to destinations such as Afghanistan and Syria as well as North Korea. Many of its customers are influencers.




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Exclusive first look at Military Wives: Trailer for feel-good flick promises laughter and tears

The uplifting trailer hints at a story of friendship and support between women left behind at a military base while their husbands are in Afghanistan, and will hit the big screen in March.




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49 journalists were killed around the world in 2019, with Syria and Mexico the deadliest

It was a 'historically low' number but South American countries have become increasingly violent and are now just as dangerous as those in the Middle East.




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Earthquake hits Afghanistan and Pakistan, with 6.1-magnitude tremor sending people running

A strong earthquake rattled Afghanistan and Pakistan on Friday afternoon, the US Geological Survey said, forcing residents into the streets in Kabul and Islamabad.




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Refugee who nearly drowned becomes a life guard so he can save others 

Life Saving Victoria member Ramzi Hussaini had a near-death experience when the boat he had fled Afghanistan in began to sink - with the Australian Navy stepping in to rescue him.




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Pension scam sanctioned in Whitehall could cost military veterans up to £50,000 each

Although some are still suffering trauma from tours of Iraq, Afghanistan and Northern Ireland, members of the armed forces now face working into their eighties after losing nest eggs worth up to £50,000.




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Pagan soldier, 34, is first to serve with a beard because his beliefs say it's sacred and masculine

Sgt. 1st Class Benjamin Hopper of the Nevada Army National Guard is serving in Afghanistan and has received a uniform religious exception to sport a beard based upon his Norse pagan beliefs.




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BREAKING NEWS: Taliban roadside bomb strikes US military vehicle in Afghanistan

Qari Yusouf Ahmadi, a Taliban spokesman, immediately claimed responsibility for the attack saying it occurred in the southern Kandahar province.




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PICTURED: 21-year-old from Illinois who was one of two U.S. military members killed in Afghanistan

One of two U.S. service members killed by a roadside bomb in southern Afghanistan on Saturday has been identified as Miguel Villalon, a 21-year-old from the Chicago suburb of Aurora, Illinois.




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Widow of CIA agent killed in Afghanistan base suicide blast breaks her silence after 10 years

Racheal LaBonte and daughter Raina spoke to Today on Monday about receiving news CIA officer husband Darren LaBonte was killed in the December 30, 2009  suicide blast in Afghanistan.




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Army veteran, 28, calmly shot up his street with an AR-15 after learning wife was cheating on him

Harold Beard, who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, allegedly shot his gun from the second-floor window of his Dyker Heights home in Brooklyn, in the early hours of January 7.




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Afghanistan veteran, 59, RE-ENLISTS in the army after a 10-year hiatus

Staff Sgt. Monte L. Gould, 59, is re-enlisting in the army and will be joining a battalion in Las Vegas, Nevada alongside his son, after getting itchy feet. He described the opportunity to re-join as a 'thrill'.




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Army's mental health tsar calls for ban on brutal 'milling' boxing bouts before quitting

Major Andrew Fox, of the Parachute Regiment, has quit after triggering an avalanche of online abuse by calling for the scrapping of 'milling' - brutal bouts of boxing used to test recruits' raw courage.




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Navy SEAL commander who clashed with Trump over disciplining Eddie Gallagher to resign

Rear Adm Collin Green (left) the commander of the Naval Special Warfare Command, who clashed with Trump over disciplining retired SEAL Eddie Gallagher, will step down in September.




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Kristin Scott Thomas and Sharon Horgan lead the ladies at the Military Wives premiere in London

Dame Kristin Scott Thomas and Sharon Horgan hit the red carpet on Monday night for the London premiere of Military Wives.




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Former Royal Marine has cheated death 10 times, including stabbing and a faulty parachute

Wes Grant was shot at by the Taliban in Afghanistan, survived a stroke, was nearly killed while parachuting, and also survived being set alight. He now lives in Plymouth with his wife and children.




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Mike Pompeo arrives in Qatar to witness signing of historic deal with Taliban

Pompeo arrived in Doha from Washington. The deal will be signed in the afternoon by U.S. special envoy Zalmay Khalilzad and Taliban political chief Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar.




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John Bolton slams ex-boss Trump for 'Obama-style' peace deal with Taliban winding down Afghan war

John Bolton was fired as national security adviser by the president this past September after the two butted heads over key foreign policy issues like Iran, North Korea, and Afghanistan.




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Up to 1,100 British troops in Afghanistan could be home within just over a year after peace deal

The deal was signed on Saturday in the Qatari capital Doha by U.S. special envoy Zalmay Khalilzad and Taliban political chief Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar.




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Trump becomes the first US president to speak to Taliban leader in phone call

Tuesday's call, which the Taliban said lasted 35 minutes, came days after the United States and the Taliban signed an agreement calling for the withdrawal of American troops.




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At least 27 killed and dozens wounded after gunmen attack Shi'ite leader's memorial in Afghanistan 

Gunmen have shot and killed at least 27 people and wounded 29 more in Afghanistan's capital at a remembrance ceremony for a minority Shiite leader. The Taliban denied involvement in the attack.




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Revealed! The military veteran who proposed to his girlfriend at the Endeavour Fund Awards

Danny Holland, 29, from Wrexham in North Wales, left Meghan Markle teary-eyed after he popped the question to girlfriend Lauren Price, 24, at the Endeavour Fund Awards in London on Thursday.




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Sharon Horgan on motherhood, creative partnerships and divorce

When Sharon Horgan was offered a starring role in a film, her first reaction was to try and talk the director out of it. 'I do this with loads of jobs,' she says. 'I tell people why they shouldn't give me it'




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Meghan Markle appears to tell Prince Harry 'aww how nice' when he receives standing ovation

Royal fan Instagram account noted how Meghan Markle, 38, turned to Prince Harry, 35, and said 'aww how nice' as he received standing ovation at Mountbatten Festival of Music on Saturday.




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Widow of veteran who took his own life because of PTSD breaks down on This Morning

Alicia Davis, from Hampshire, fought back tears as she recalled how much her husband Jamie loved their children. Jamie took his ow life due to PTSD after serving in Afghanistan.




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Bombshell helmet camera footage shows an Australian SAS soldier shoot DEAD an unarmed Afghan man

The confronting video, aired by the ABC's Four Corners on Monday night, was shot from a dog handler's helmet camera in the Afghanistan village of Deh Jawz-e Hasanza in May, 2012.




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The world's happiest countries revealed: Finland keeps the top spot

The annual United Nations World Happiness Report ranks over 150 countries by how happy their citizens perceive themselves to be, according to their evaluations of their own lives.




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Taliban pledges not to kill healthcare workers as fear of a coronavirus spreads in Afghanistan 

A Taliban spokesperson said they will cooperate and coordinate with international health organisations and WHO to combat the virus. Afghanistan currently has 22 confirmed virus cases.




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'It's hard': Kym Marsh, 43, reveals she hasn't seen her soldier beau Scott Ratcliff, 31, in 7 MONTHS

The actress, 43, revealed she hasn't seen her boyfriend Scott Ratcliff for seven months after his return from his Afghanistan tour was delayed as she appeared on Lorraine on Wednesday/




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Emotional moment street sings Happy Birthday to 98-year-old neighbour from their front gardens

This is the heart-warming moment an entire street in Redditch, Worcestershire sings Happy Birthday to a 98-year-old neighbour after hearing she'd celebrated alone the day before because of the lockdown.




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Green Beret Adam Smith reveals how CBD helped him through suicidal thoughts and PTSD

Kentucky native Adam Smith turned to selling CBD products to veterans after he discovered the benefits of cannabis over powerful opoiods sometimes prescribed to ex-service members.




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Kym Marsh says she can't wait to 'cuddle' soldier beau Scott Ratcliff after spending 7 months apart

During an interview with Susanna Reid and Ben Shephard on Tuesday's GMB, the former Corrie actress, 43, shared her delight as she prepared to reunite with Army Major Scott, 31.




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Celebrity makeup artist has revealed her top beauty tips and her favourite products 

A makeup artist to the stars has revealed her best kept makeup secrets and the three beauty products she simply cannot live without.




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Cate Blanchett's secret role in Eyes Wide Shut's infamous orgy scene revealed

Cate Blanchett is one of the world's most recognised actresses.




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Australian celebrity hairdresser reveals why taking photos to the hair salon is a bad idea

A top Australian stylist has revealed why taking celebrity photos to a hair appointment is a bad idea. He says having a few photos can work as a guide, but to remember stylists aren't 'magicians'.




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Cate Blanchett jokingly says her co-star Kristen Wiig 'has already begun writing' a part for her

The hit film Bridesmaids, written by Annie Mumolo and Kristen Wiig, was released on 2011. And Kristen's Where'd You Go, Bernadette co-star Cate Blanchett joked she's writing her a part.




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Inside Cate Blanchett's $3million beachfront holiday home in Vanuatu

Cate Blanchett has listed her luxury island retreat 'Matanara' for sale.




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Cate Blanchett looks chic in a stone  floor-length dress as she leaves New York hotel

Cate Blanchett put on a classic display on Monday as she exited her New York City hotel for an appearance on The Today Show.




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Quick change Cate wears three outfits to promote her new movie

Cate Blanchett's stylist was working overtime on Monday. 




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Australian actress Cate Blanchett reveals the moment she was confused for model Kate Upton

Australian actress Cate Blanchett has revealed the moment she was innocently mistaken for American model Kate Upton.




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Cate Blanchett dons cloud-print jumpsuit with her entire family in NYC... after teasing retirement

The Australian 50-year-old has been hinting at her desire to retire from acting to care for her children, pigs, and chickens and 'just read Proust'




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Cate Blanchett leads the arrivals for Joker premiere at Venice Film Festival

The actress, 50, looked sensational as she arrived on the red carpet for the film event, with her blonde tresses styled into a choppy bob.




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Do YOU know your curl type? Celebrity hairdresser reveals the secrets to your healthiest hair yet

Curly hair brings with it a lot of trial and error, as you navigate the dryness, breakage and potential frizziness. But knowing how to manage your 'curl tyle' can give you your healthiest locks yet.




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Cate Blanchett pleads for governments to eradicate statelessness in passionate refugee speech

When not starring in films, Cate Blanchett uses her profile for good as a UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador. 




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Cate Blanchett oozes elegance in two beaded gowns during chic shoot

Cate Blanchett admitted during a chat with Harper's Bazaar that she isn't interested in playing a version of herself on-screen, in favour of delving into other people's perspectives.




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Cate Blanchett & Andrew Upton set to sell their secret waterfront retreat on the outskirts of Sydney

Cate Blanchett and Andrew Upton are planning to sell their secret $1.75million waterfront retreat on the outskirts of Sydney, it has been reported. 




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Golden Globes 2020: Cate Blanchett wears daring yellow dress

She's known for making a statement on the red carpet.




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Cate Blanchett and Sarah Paulson steal the show with their fashion choices at FX TCA Press Tour

The two actresses star together in the upcoming FX on Hulu streaming series Mrs. America that premieres in April.




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Cate Blanchett rocks a leather jumpsuit in the first photos from the set of Nightmare Alley 

Cate Blanchett was spotted for the first time on the set of Guillermo del Toro's upcoming remake of the classic noir thriller Nightmare Alley.




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Cate Blanchett reveals the woman who inspired her journey to feminism

Cate Blanchett currently stars as 1970s anti-feminist Phyllis Schlafly on Foxtel's new mini-series, Mrs America.