European leaders are discussing a plan for a European security force to prevent future Russian attacks in Ukraine, with the proposal including fewer than 30,000 troops supported by Western air and sea power. The U.S. is seen as crucial for providing a security guarantee, despite ruling out NATO membership for Ukraine and deploying troops to the region. Russia has rejected the idea of a European force, while European countries face challenges in mustering a sustainable and effective military presence in Ukraine for the long term.
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Old Etonian jailed for 24 years after trying to throw estranged partner down a well following row on car journey
Douglas Clifton Brown, an Old Etonian with a prestigious family lineage, was sentenced to 24 years in prison for attempting to murder his former partner, Camilla Welby, by throwing her down a well on his family's estate in Norfolk. Following a heated argument in August 2023, Clifton Brown violently attacked Welby, threatening to kill her before dragging her towards the well. Despite his threats, Welby managed to escape after fighting back and was later hospitalized...
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