Quotes of the day

They talked of an inclusive and representative government, but they are lying. France refuses to recognise or have any type of relationship with this government.

French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian

We have seen growing evidence that the dangers to our country can come, not only across borders, but from violence that gathers within. There is little cultural overlaps between violent extremists abroad and violent extremists at home ... they are children of the same foul spirit.

Former US president George W Bush

Could Al-Qaeda come back (in Afghanistan)? Yeah. ... What's the strategy? Every place where Al-Qaeda is, we're going to invade and have troops stay in? C'mon.

US President Joe Biden