Taliban reports sharp rise in deaths following Afghan earthquake

Remains believed to be those of a former soldier suspected of kidnapping and murdering his three daughters have been found in a remote wooded area of Washington state, authorities have said.

Britain will be taking “a courageous step at a very difficult time” by officially recognising a Palestinian state, according to the authority’s foreign minister, who told Sky News she believes the announcement – expected in the coming days – will inspire more nations to follow suit.