Biden defends pulling US troops out before all Americans evacuated

Joe Biden defends his decision to pull US troops out of Afghanistan before all Americans were evacuated.

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Female journalist who interviewed Taliban flees

Beheshta Arghand, who made headlines when she interviewed the Taliban, has spoken out after fleeing the country.

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Afghanistan: How can the West stop terror bases?

The foreign secretary says the UK will fight ISIS by all means available - but what does that mean?

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Amid violent reprisals, Afghans fear the Taliban's 'amnesty' was empty

Reports suggest the Taliban are searching for, and allegedly killing, people they pledged to leave in peace.

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Caldor fire: Lake Tahoe deserted as Californians evacuate

A major wildfire which began weeks ago is still spreading at the popular Californian holiday spot.

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Fake Banksy NFT sold through artist's website for £244k

Duped buyer says he feels "burned" after apparent hack of Banksy website.

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UNHCR 'cautiously optimistic' over working with Taliban

The UNHCR's Filippo Grandi says there has been some "positive" contact with the Taliban.

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Fake Banksy NFT sold through artist's website for £244k

Duped buyer says he feels "burned" after apparent hack of Banksy website.

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Coinbase users fear hacking after erroneous emails

Some users panicked after 125,000 emails were sent mistakenly warning of changed security settings.

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Afghans 'will struggle to survive or race to escape'

The BBC's Lyse Doucet reports from the Afghan capital, a day after the last US troops left.

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YouTube signs Twitch video-game streamer Dr Lupo

Twitch says it wishes the American, 34, "nothing but the best in everything that comes next".

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Mission: Impossible Covid shutdowns prompt lawsuit

Film maker Paramount alleges insurance payout for the latest Tom Cruise installment does not cover losses.

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Does feeding garden birds do more harm than good?

How bird feeding could disrupt an ecological balance just beyond our windowsills and gardens.

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What was left behind by US forces?

As US troops took off from Kabul, they abandoned 73 aircraft - all disabled.

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YouTube signs Twitch video-game streamer Dr Lupo

Twitch says it wishes the American, 34, "nothing but the best in everything that comes next".

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Sarah Rainsford: My last despatch before Russian expulsion

The BBC's Moscow correspondent has spent much of her life in Russia. This is her final report there.

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Cyprus on alert as Syrian oil slick spreads across Mediterranean

Modelling suggests fuel that leaked from a power plant last week will soon reach northern Cyprus.

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Brazil bank robbery: Hostages describe terrifying getaway car ordeal

Brazil hostages describe terrifying ordeal as bank robbers used them as human shields on getaway cars.

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Tokyo Paralympics: Afghanistan athlete Hossain Rasouli makes debut after evacuation

Afghanistan evacuee Hossain Rasouli finally gets his chance to compete at the Tokyo Paralympics - and his opponents can't "help but feel joy".

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Afghanistan: Taliban enter Kabul airport and celebrate by posing in aircraft

The group entered the Afghan capital's airport hours after the last US soldier left the country.

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Berlin university canteens cut meat from menus to curb climate change

The new menus are designed to reduce the carbon footprint of universities in the German capital.

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Breast cancer: The AI tool trained to spot the disease

Artificial intelligence trained to spot the disease is tested at Nottingham University Hospital.

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R. Kelly trial: First male accuser testifies to sexual abuse

An unnamed man says the star promised fame in exchange for sex, while a female witness alleges rape.

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Theranos scandal: Who is Elizabeth Holmes and why is she on trial?

The former boss of blood testing company Theranos is accused of fraud and could face years in jail.

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Nigerian students amass degrees to stay in Europe

Modupe Osunkoya enrolled on her third post-graduate degree because she says there are no jobs at home.

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Para-Taekwondo: Taking 360 tornado kicks to Tokyo

For the first time, the Paralympic games will host a Para-Taekwondo competition.

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Fury as Covid crisis hits Australia's Aboriginal communities

Indigenous Australians say surging infections in remote areas should have been prevented.

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Can apps move the #MeToo movement forward?

Reporting sexual harassment at work is getting easier thanks to new technologies.

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Afghanistan: Fleeing the Taliban into Pakistan and leaving dreams behind

The BBC speaks to Afghans fleeing the Taliban into Pakistan at the Chaman Spin Boldak border.

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From Bush to Biden: One war, four US presidents on Afghanistan

Two decades of conflict in Afghanistan shaped the legacies of each of these commanders-in-chief.

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Watch moment US military declares final flight out of Afghanistan

Top US general reveals last US aircraft took off from Hamid Karzai Airport ahead of deadline for withdrawal.

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Gunfire as Taliban celebrate US leaving Afghanistan

Gunfire rang out as the BBC's Lyse Doucet reported on US troops' departure from Kabul.

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Hurricane Ida: Louisiana assesses damage after storm

A million people in Louisiana are still are without electricity after a devastating storm hit.

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Afghanistan drone strike: 'Ten people died here.. including my daughter'

A family comb through rubble for remains of relatives they say were killed by a US drone strike.

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Afghan left behind by UK: I'm fighting to stay alive

An Afghan who had authorisation to fly to the UK speaks to the BBC about his struggle to escape.

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Covid: EU set to impose travel restrictions on US as cases rise

The European Union is set to recommend barring American travellers as US hospital admissions peak.

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Kanye West: Donda released by Universal without my say, artist claims

The rapper says his record label released his delayed 10th album without his permission.

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Covid surge 'deeply worrying' in Europe as vaccinations dip - WHO

Europe could see another 236,000 deaths by December as vaccinations slow, a WHO official predicts.

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Paris speed limit falls to 30km/h

The mayor wants the French capital to become cleaner in the run-up to the 2024 Olympics.

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China cuts children's online gaming to one hour

Regulators are restricting game-playing for under 18s to an hour on Fridays, weekends and holidays

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Palestinian President Abbas holds rare talks with Israeli minister

It was the Palestinian president's first official meeting with a senior Israeli since 2010.

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China cuts children's online gaming to one hour

Regulators are restricting game-playing for under 18s to an hour on Fridays, weekends and holidays

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Afghanistan: US investigating civilian deaths in Kabul strike

The strike aimed to stop a suicide bomber, but reportedly left nine Afghan civilians dead.

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Milan fire: Flames engulf modern 20-storey block of flats

The tower is only 10 years old and questions are being asked about how the fire spread so dramatically.

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Brazil bank robbers tie hostages to getaway cars

Armed gang members took hostages as human shields, after a bank robbery in the city of Araçatuba.

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Covid: Australia records 1,000th death from the pandemic

The country has fared better than many nations but is seeing more infections than ever before.

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Vietnam lockdown adds to global coffee supply concerns

Wholesale coffee prices have risen by 50% this year as supplies have been hit around the world.

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Hurricane Ida's 150mph winds batter Louisiana

Ida makes landfall as a category four hurricane as pilots take us inside the eye of the storm.

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New Zealand woman dies after receiving Pfizer vaccine

Officials say she also had other medical issues which could have contributed to her death.

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Yongbyon: UN says North Korea appears to restart nuclear reactor

A UN report says the reactor, which can produce plutonium for weapons, has been active since July.

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Ethiopia's economy battered by Tigray war

Food prices are rising, the currency's value is falling and investor confidence is shaken.

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Turkey lockdown: Pigeon-keeping in Istanbul on the rise

The ancient art of pigeon fancying, popular across Asia, enjoyed a revival during the pandemic.

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Bodies of US troops killed in Kabul returned to America

A "dignified transfer" ceremony takes place at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, to receive their remains.

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Ed Asner: Lou Grant and Up actor dies aged 91

He'll be remembered for his roles as TV newsman Lou Grant and the lead voice role in Pixar hit Up.

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Possum skin cloaks: Reviving an Aboriginal cultural tradition

Indigenous people in south-east Australia are reviving an expression of cultural identity.

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Japan's huge army of under-employed ex-housewives

Why women are still battling for better jobs in the world's third largest economy.

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In India, growing clamour to criminalise rape within marriage

An Indian court ruled that forced sex with a spouse is not rape. Campaigners say it's time for new laws.

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Jamaican reggae icon Lee 'Scratch' Perry dies aged 85

Perry, a legendary singer and music producer, is known for his pioneering experiments with dub.

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Afghanistan: US drone strike 'eliminates airport bomb threat'

The strike on a vehicle prevented another suicide bombing by Islamic State, military officials say.

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Hurricane Ida: 'Catastrophic' storm surge as winds move onshore

The storm is bringing with it a potentially "catastrophic" storm surge of up to 4.8m, forecasters say.

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Max Verstappen declared winner of aborted rain-hit Belgian Grand Prix

Red Bull's Max Verstappen declared the winner of a Belgian Grand Prix that lasted only two laps behind the safety car.

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Yemen war: Drone attack on government airbase kills 30 soldiers

Pro-government forces say Houthi rebels targeted the base with missiles and armed drones.

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A country abandoned: BBC's John Simpson on Afghanistan

As foreign forces end their 20-year campaign, our world affairs editor considers what has been achieved.

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Afghanistan: Taxi driver, shopkeeper: UK victims of Kabul attack

Relatives and friends of Mohammad Niazi and Musa Popal pay tribute after Thursday's blasts.

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Mountain lion: US mother fights off animal attacking her son

She hit the animal with her bare hands as it attacked the five-year-old at their home in California.

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Emotional arrival for Afghan Paralympians in Tokyo

The safe arrival of Afghanistan's Paralympic athletes in Tokyo sends out "a very strong message of hope", says the International Paralympic Committee.

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What now for Afghans arriving in America?

Afghans land to start a new life in the US as hope dims for those left behind to face the Taliban.

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Afghanistan: 'Thousands more left behind...and feel terrified'

The BBC's Lyse Doucet in Kabul says many people are still desperately trying to leave, as evacuations draw to a close.

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Wife of murdered Greek ambassador jailed over his death in Brazil

Françoise de Souza Oliveira was found guilty of planning the murder with her lover, who confessed.

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Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro says he will be killed, arrested or re-elected

Brazil's right-wing president is trying to rally support ahead of next year's election.

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Why pigeons mean peril for satellite broadband

Satellite internet is a key part of plans to fill broadband "not spots", but simple things can affect it.

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Herat under the Taliban: residents on the new rulers

People in Afghanistan’s third-largest city, Herat, explain how life has changed in recent weeks.

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Hurricane Ida: Thousands flee as storm bears down on Louisiana

Ida is forecast to be one of the strongest storms to hit Louisiana in 150 years.

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Agnes Sithole: The woman who fought South Africa's sexist marriage laws

Agnes Sithole became an unlikely hero after her husband of nearly 50 years tried to sell their home.

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Your pictures on the theme of 'my summer'

A selection of striking images from our readers around the world.

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Afghanistan: Black Hawks and Humvees - military kit now with the Taliban

As the insurgents swept through Afghanistan they inherited an arsenal of American-made equipment.

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'We were hurt in bombs through no fault of our own'

Jennifer McNern lost both her legs and Margaret Yeaman was blinded in separate IRA bomb attacks.

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Afghanistan: 'I helped the US military, now help me save my family'

Afghans living in Texas plead for help to save the lives of loved ones left behind in Afghanistan.

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Afghan refugee heading to UK gives birth at 30,000 feet

Soman Noori gives birth to baby girl Havva while flying to Birmingham, with no doctor on board.

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Europe migrant crisis: More than 500 people rescued off Italian island

Italian coastguards rescue 539 people from a small fishing boat believed to have set off from Libya.

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Afghan evacuations wind down at Kabul airport

The US is still airlifting civilians from Kabul airport but the UK has now ended evacuation flights.

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French woman arrested over jewellery thefts from coffins

Police believe the woman was posing as a mourner to strip valuables from the recently deceased.

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Who are the group that attacked Kabul airport?

The local branch of Islamic State claimed responsibility for the Kabul’s airport attack, but what threat do they pose?

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Afghanistan interpreter: Getting plane out was 'happiest moment of my life'

Former Afghan interpreter Burhan and his family are now in the UK, after begging for help to escape.

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Victims' relatives still desperately search for news of loved ones

The BBC's Secunder Kermani reports on the human cost of the Kabul airport attack.

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Cows on the moo-ve from Swiss Alpine meadow

Some cows are carried by helicopter in a process used by farmers to move the injured ones.

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Afghanistan: How do the Taliban make money?

The Taliban maintain a sophisticated financial network and taxation system to generate income.

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Afghanistan: Why can't the UK hold Kabul airport without the US?

The US and UK have different timetables for the effort to evacuate people from Afghanistan

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Robert F Kennedy assassin Sirhan Sirhan granted prison release

A parole board calls for Sirhan Sirhan's release, but the decision now goes to California's governor.

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Afghanistan: 'I helped the US military, now help me save my family'

Afghans living in Texas plead for help to save the lives of loved ones left behind in Afghanistan.

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Covid origin: US spy agencies publish 'inconclusive' report

The office that oversees US spy agencies could not establish how the coronavirus pandemic began.

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Afghanistan: US to continue Kabul evacuations 'until last moment'

The US is still evacuating Afghans desperate to leave, despite a credible threat of further attacks.

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Kanye West: Kim Kardashian attends Donda event in wedding gown

It was one of several publicity stunts at the rapper's latest "listening party" for his new album.

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Hurricane Ida: New Orleans braces for possible direct hit

Hurricane Ida is forecast to strike as a category 3 hurricane, the same as Katrina exactly 16 years ago.

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Capitol riot: Officer who shot Ashli Babbitt reveals identity

Lt Michael Byrd told NBC that he believes he saved "countless lives" on 6 January.

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Greenland island is world's northernmost island - scientists

They say a tiny island off Greenland's coast was discovered by luck during a recent expedition.

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Afghan music school falls silent under Taliban rule

As the new regime bans music, the head of Afghanistan's national music school says students are scared.

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Kenyans stranded overnight in Mombasa Road traffic jam in Nairobi

Nairobi is notorious for its traffic jams but this was the worst many residents can remember.

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Pakistan-Afghanistan border: Ambassador pressed over threat from terrorist groups

The BBC's Lyse Doucet spoke to Mansoor Ahmad Khan, Pakistan's ambassador to Afghanistan.

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Afghanistan: Pen Farthing team 'turned away' from airport

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace says supporters of an animal charity have "taken up too much time".

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Austrian ex-far-right leader Strache guilty of corruption

The verdict comes two years after a video sting ended Heinz-Christian Strache's political career.

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Afghans in Calais prepare to risk lives again to reach UK

Aid agencies on the French coast are preparing for a new influx of migrants trying to get to the UK.

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Overwatch to change cowboy character McCree's name

Cowboy character Jesse McCree will be renamed after his namesake leaves Activision-Blizzard.

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Kabul airport attack: 'Today I saw doomsday'

Afghans caught up in the twin blasts outside Kabul airport speak of the horror they witnessed.

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The Red Cross in Afghanistan: 'If we leave, who stays?'

Dr Alberto Cairo, who has worked in Afghanistan since 1990, tells the BBC "if we leave who stays?".

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Apple tweaks app pay rules in $100m settlement

Developers will be able to tell app customers how to avoid Apple's 30% cut on payments.

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Little penguin feeding behaviour revealed with trackers

Ten males were fitted with sensors in the breeding season to give greater insight into the birds.

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French presidency: Michel Barnier joins race 'to change France'

The former EU Brexit negotiator says he will take on Emmanuel Macron in the elections next spring.

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Time's Up: Boss quits over ties to scandal-hit governor Andrew Cuomo

Tina Tchen is second Time's Up resignation in connection with politician accused of harassing women.

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Daniel Dias: History's greatest para-swimmer

Daniel Dias has won 25 medals for Brazil over the past four Paralympic Games but will be retiring after Tokyo.

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Afghanistan's Uyghurs fear the Taliban, and now China too

Members of the ethnic group say they fear the Taliban takeover could bring China to their doorstep.

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Indian-American gay couples find new forms of union amid stigma

Although gay marriage is legal in the US, Indian-American couples struggle to find priests to marry them.

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Why is there a chip shortage?

The big chip crunch is really biting now, leaving even the most unexpected industries in crisis.

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Africa's week in pictures: 20-26 August 2021

A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.

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Afghanistan's economy in crisis after Taliban take-over

Even before the Taliban gained control, Afghanistan's economy was fragile.

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Twelve-year-old boy makes £290,000 from whale NFTs

Benyamin Ahmed created a set of more than 3,000 whale images and sold digital tokens of them.

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Afghanistan: Biden vows to complete evacuations despite airport attack

Joe Biden says the Kabul airlift will go on, after bombings which killed 60, including 12 US troops.

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Kabul airport bomb attack leaves many casualties

US officials also say there were reports of gunfire following the blast.

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Afghanistan: Former Royal Marine on the chaos at Kabul airport

A former Royal Marine, who was near to the explosions at Kabul airport, describes being caught in the chaos.

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Kabul airport attack: What do we know?

The bombings came hours after warnings to citizens to stay away from the airport, due to an imminent threat.

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Afghanistan crisis: Who are Isis-K?

The jihadist group - set up in 2015 - is blamed for some of the worst atrocities in recent years.

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Ron Jeremy: US adult film star indicted on 34 sex crime charges

Ron Jeremy has pleaded not guilty to assault allegations from 21 women that span over two decades.

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US judge reprimands Trump election fraud lawyers

A US district judge accuses Sidney Powell and others of trying to undermine faith in democracy.

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New species of ancient four-legged whale discovered in Egypt

The three-metre whale was found in Egypt and has been named after Anubis, the ancient god of death.

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Young Afghan mayor who fled Taliban hidden in car

One of Afghanistan's first female mayors, Zarifa Ghafari, describes her dangerous escape.

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Nah he tweakin: What it means and why it's all over our timelines

A row on the use of blood in celebrity-endorsed products has made those three words viral.

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Israel's Bennett seeks reset with US at first meeting with Biden

Israeli PM hopes Joe Biden will agree to help stop Iran's nuclear programme at their first meeting.

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Stalin-era mass grave found in Ukraine

Thousands of people are thought to be buried at the site - one of the largest ever found in Ukraine.

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Mass brawl erupts in Armenian parliament: Third violent bout in just two days

Security personnel were called in to remove several members after violence erupted on the parliament floor.

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Abba: Band teases major announcement ahead of new music

The band, who have not released new music for 39 years, reveal a new project called Abba Voyage.

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Letitia Wright treated for injuries after Black Panther 2 accident

The actress suffered injuries in a stunt rig accident on the set of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.

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The hard men removing squatters in Spain

Some squatters in Spain demand cash before leaving - so eviction firms have arisen to handle the talks.

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Kenya's Deputy President Ruto campaigns for 'Hustler Nation'

Deputy President William Ruto is portraying himself as the champion of the poor ahead of elections.

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Afghanistan: 'The pain of watching my country burn from afar'

Hundreds of Afghan have taken refuge in India but they are worried about their families back home.

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Afghanistan: The 'undefeated' valley an hour from Kabul

The Panjshir Valley has been a flashpoint in Afghanistan's turbulent history - now it's happening again.

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Gretchen Whitmer: Man sentenced over kidnap plot

Ty Garbin plotted to kidnap Gretchen Whitmer over Michigan's Covid-19 restrictions.

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Afghanistan: Taliban committed to post-deadline safe passage, US says

The US says it will hold the Taliban to a promise to let people leave Afghanistan after 31 August.

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Leopard attacks model in German photoshoot

The 36-year-old woman was seriously wounded by the animal at a retirement home for show animals.

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Aryana Sayeed: Afghanistan returns to miserable time for women

Afghan singer Aryana Sayeed on fleeing the country and her concerns for those who remain.

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Delta Airlines imposes $200 monthly surcharge on unvaccinated staff

The US airline also says Covid sufferers won't get sick pay unless they are double-jabbed.

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Thai police chief, known as Jo Ferrari, wanted over viral torture clip

Widely known as "Jo Ferrari", the now-sacked officer is being sought over a drug suspect's death.

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British stamps banned from Chagos Islands in Indian Ocean

The decision moves Mauritius a symbolic step closer to wresting UK control of the archipelago.

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Afghanistan chaos: The British families in limbo

The stories of Britons stuck in Kabul, families in limbo and Afghans starting new lives in the UK.

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Coronavirus origins: US intelligence report 'inconclusive'

US intelligence was tasked with looking into animal-to-human transfer or a possible lab leak.

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OnlyFans suspends policy change after backlash

The platform had sparked controversy when it revealed plans to ban sex workers from its platform.

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Biscarosse beach: Man missing after French plane makes emergency landing

Rescue services search for a co-pilot who leapt into the sea when a light aircraft got into trouble.

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Tears on the tarmac as Afghan journalist speaks to BBC

Wahida Faizi says she cannot stay in Afghanistan because she believes the Taliban will kill her.

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Zoom announces hybrid return to workplace

Only 1% of employees at the firm want to return to the office full-time, the video calls firm says.

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Nirvana sued by the baby from Nevermind's album cover

Spencer Elden, who was photographed as a four month-old, is alleging child pornography.

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Landslides kill 15 in western Venezuela after heavy rains

Heavy rains triggered flash floods which swept through towns in the Andes causing extensive damage.

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India woman who accused MP of rape dies in self-immolation

Her death puts the spotlight on the shameful treatment of women in India.

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Japanese rollercoaster shut as injuries investigated

The world's fastest-accelerating rollercoaster is closed in Japan after claims of serious injuries.

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Kanye West files to officially change name to Ye

It's taken three years since the rapper first announced the change.

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Business still has time to help Afghans - AirBnB boss

Co-founder Brian Chesky urges more firms to help after promising free lodging for 20,000 refugees.

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Afghanistan: 'The sooner we finish, the better,' says Joe Biden

The US president says US troops are on track to end evacuations by a 31 August deadline.

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US House approves Biden's $3.5tn domestic budget blueprint

The resolution allows Mr Biden's Democrats to move forward with their domestic policy proposals.

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Virgin Hyperloop unveils new pod concept video

The high-speed evacuated-tube transportation company reveals its plans for passenger pods

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Japanese yakuza mobster sentenced to death

Nomura Satoru denied ordering four assaults, one of which was deadly.

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Afghanistan: Secret Kabul talks between CIA and Taliban - US media

The secret meeting came ahead of a deadline for US troops to leave Afghanistan on 31 August.

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Tokyo Paralympics: 2020 Games get under way with powerful opening ceremony

The Tokyo 2020 Paralympics are officially under way after a powerful opening ceremony.

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A Kabul evacuee's tale: Dread, chaos and the Taliban

An Indian woman tells the BBC of the on-and-off trauma of getting out of Taliban-held Afghanistan.

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Sensors and AI to monitor Dorset social care patients

Data from sensors in patients' homes will be analysed to warn of health problems.

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Taliban to US: Don't encourage Afghans to leave, we need them

Foreign countries should stop encouraging Afghans to leave their country, a Taliban spokesman says.

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Iran prisons chief apologises over leaked videos of Evin abuse

Hackers leaked videos showing detainees being beaten by guards at Tehran's notorious Evin prison.

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Airbnb offers free accommodation for 20,000 Afghan refugees

Airbnb says it will house 20,000 Afghan refugees at no charge to help them resettle across the world.

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Afghanistan: Credible reports of executions by Taliban says UN

Human rights violations against Afghan women and girls have also been reported, the UN says.

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German poison probe after drinks spiked at university in Darmstadt

Six people were taken to hospital with bluish extremities after using a science department's tea area.

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How losing his sight spurred cyclist Steve Bate to the Paralympics

Steve Bate was told he could be blind within four years - now he's defending his Paralympic title.

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Tokyo Games: Robot Zen garden inspired by athletes

Sportspeople’s movements are interpreted and artistically recreated making ever changing artwork.

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Convicted ex-Chadian leader Hissène Habré dies at 79

The former president, whose government carried out 40,000 murders, was serving a life sentence.

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How are women in Afghanistan reacting to Taliban takeover?

The BBC's Secunder Kermani speaks to women in Afghanistan about the Taliban takeover.

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R. Kelly trial: Woman says singer pressured her to have abortion

The second accuser to testify against the singer says he abused her and urged her to get an abortion.

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Russian toddler lost in woods for four days vows 'never again'

The 22-month-old Russian girl was found alive by a search party, four days after she wandered off.

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Mar Menor: Tonnes of dead fish wash up on Spanish lagoon's shores

Ecologists say pollution is to blame, as officials consider declaring the Mar Menor a disaster area.

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Afghan basketball star welcomed by new team in Spain

Nilofar Bayat, Afghan wheelchair basketball women's captain, is in Bilbao after fleeing the Taliban.

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Fire at Mexican offshore oil platform kills five

The incident comes weeks after a gas leak caused a fire on the ocean's surface near another platform.

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Afghanistan: Sandhurst Sisterhood helping female Afghan soldiers to flee

Major Alice Bromage is part of a network helping female Afghan soldiers looking to flee the Taliban.

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Hakainde Hichilema: Zambia's new president inspires African opposition leaders

Long-suffering politicians hope to copy Hakainde Hichilema, who was elected at his sixth time attempt.

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Climate change: Europe's extreme rains made more likely by humans

Heavy rainfall that led to deadly floods in Germany and Belgium was influenced by human induced warming.

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VR helps Indians and Pakistanis visit their lost homes

Indians and Pakistanis who fled their homes during partition can now revisit their childhood - virtually.

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The Angolan soldier who became a London pub legend

Cesar Kimbirima fled Angola after being shot four times and spending five months in a coma.

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Proud Boys leader sentenced for burning Black Lives Matter flag

Enrique Tarrio admitted to burning a Black Lives Matter flag, stolen from a church, in July.

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Afghanistan: US aims to complete evacuations by deadline

Allies step up calls to extend a 31 August withdrawal, but the Taliban insist this will violate a deal.

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Tokyo Paralympics: A 'different' Games but Paralympians still hope to shine

The opening ceremony of the Tokyo Paralympics takes place on Tuesday with the Japanese capital still facing Covid-19 challenges.

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'Hours not weeks for UK Afghan evacuation'

The defence secretary says the UK will leave Kabul alongside next week's planned US withdrawal.

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Covid: Most popular Facebook link in US spread vaccine doubt

The social media giant has revealed its most clicked-on links in the first quarter of 2021 in the US.

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Tanzania's Samia Suluhu Hassan criticised over female footballers comments

The country's first female president recently told the BBC about facing gender discrimination.

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Bitcoin comes to UK PayPal - but not for payments

PayPal will allow cryptocurrency investment - but the assets cannot be used to make payments.

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Pfizer becomes first Covid vaccine to gain full FDA approval

It is the first Covid jab to receive federal approval, and opens the door to new vaccine mandates.

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Poland to build Belarus border fence after migrant influx

Poland and its EU allies have accused Belarus of weaponising migrants in response to sanctions.

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Israeli strikes on Gaza high-rises may be war crimes - Human Rights Watch

Four tower blocks were destroyed by Israeli forces during May's conflict with Palestinian militants.

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Mozambique 'tuna bond' scandal: Ex-President Guebuza's son on trial

Mozambique's biggest corruption scandal led donors to cut funding and an economic crisis.

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Afghanistan: Foreign troops extension 'a clear violation' - Taliban

A Taliban spokesman says Afghans with passports can leave on commercial flights "at any time".

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Storm Henri: Lightning strikes One World Trade Center

The strike was captured as Storm Henri approached the north-east of the US, bringing heavy rain.

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Hurricane Grace: Mexican man buries wife and five children killed in mudslide

A man and his son were the only members of a family of eight to survive a mudslide in Mexico.

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Hours without food or water in Kabul airport 'hell'

An Afghan man who worked for the British army tells the BBC he and his family cannot get through the crowds.

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Anti-Taliban resistance group says it has thousands of fighters

The group says it wants to pursue peace, but if that fails it claims to have thousands of fighters ready.

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Joséphine Baker to be first black woman to enter France's Panthéon

Performer and World War Two resistance fighter Joséphine Baker will be honoured at the mausoleum.

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Apple delays recalling staff to the office until 2022

The decision comes as fears grow over the impact of surging Covid cases in the US.

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London civil servant's bus odyssey sparks Twitter storm

Jo Kibble got from London to Morecambe in a day on public buses - "a great way to see the country".

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Afghanistan: People at Kabul airport flee Taliban with just a suitcase

Afghans waiting at Kabul airport tell the BBC of their pain at fleeing the country they love.

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Barakat: First South African film in Cape Town's Afrikaans dialect

Barakat, or blessing, is the first film in Afrikaaps - a dialect of Afrikaans spoken in Cape Town.

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Afghanistan: The BBC's Lyse Doucet reports from Kabul airport

The BBC's Lyse Doucet witnesses Afghan men, women and children fleeing the Taliban regime.

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Tennessee: Drone video shows damage from flash floods

Heavy rainfall in the US state causes deadly flash floods, destroying homes and sweeping away cars.

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Chip giant's IPO hit by Beijing crackdown on business

The share listing of BYD Semiconductor has been suspended due to a regulatory investigation.

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Chip giant's IPO hit by Beijing crackdown on business

The share listing of BYD Semiconductor has been suspended due to a regulatory investigation.

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Covid: Taiwan rolls out homegrown vaccine amid criticism

Taiwan's president was vaccinated with the country's first domestically developed jab named Medigen.

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French match abandoned after player hit by bottle

Nice versus Marseille is abandoned after Dimitri Payet throws a bottle back into the crowd and fans storm the pitch.

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Afghanistan crisis: 'Hey world, do you care what happens here?'

A young woman shares her fears a week after the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan.

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Afghanistan: 'Women should fight for the right to work'

A leading campaigner for women's rights in Afghanistan was evacuated from Kabul last week, after going into hiding.

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Nord Stream 2: Russia must not use gas pipeline as weapon, says Merkel

The German chancellor says Moscow could face sanctions if it uses Nord Stream 2 against Ukraine.

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Why a US military base became a centre for Chinese Covid conspiracies

Apparent Chinese propaganda efforts are spreading ahead of a US report on Covid-19 origins.

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Kamala Harris joins diplomatic charm offensive in South East Asia

The US vice-president's trip to the region falls in the shadow of a chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan.

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Why phone scams are so difficult to tackle

Phone fraud, both via calls and text messages, has soared during the pandemic.

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Storm Henri makes landfall at Rhode Island

More than 120,000 homes are without power as millions of people warned to expect significant damage.

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Afghanistan: US orders civilian jets to join evacuation

A Pentagon statement says 18 commercial aircraft will help with the evacuation effort.

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C-17: The US military plane carrying Afghans to safety

A Boeing C-17 safely carried 823 Afghans from Kabul last week, a record number for that plane.

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Afghanistan: Sport bodies call for emergency evacuation of female players

Fifa and players' union Fifpro call on governments to arrange the emergency evacuation of female footballers in Afghanistan.

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Covid: New Zealand pandemic strategy in doubt amid Delta spread

The highly infectious Delta variant "does change the game", the Covid response minister says.

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Afghanistan: Woman gives birth on US evacuation plane

The woman went into labour en route to Ramstein Air Base in Germany and gave birth on the plane.

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Everly Brothers: US rock 'n' roll star Don Everly dies aged 84

The rock 'n' roll duo were known for their harmonies and influenced bands including The Beatles.

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Afghanistan: Where will refugees go after Taliban takeover?

Thousands of people are scrambling to flee Afghanistan after the Taliban took control of the country.

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Elaine Thompson-Herah runs second fastest time in women's 100m history

Olympic champion Elaine Thompson-Herah runs the second fastest time in women's 100m history as she clocks 10.54 seconds in Eugene.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/athletics/58295310

Kenya holds biggest ever animal census

All wildlife on land and sea is being counted to help Kenya's conservation plans and tourism.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-58281212

Dorothy Butler Gilliam: 'I am not a maid, I am a reporter'

The first black female reporter on the Washington Post says some colleagues would pretend not to know her.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/stories-58259503

Algeria's desperate wildfire fight: Buckets and branches

Despite a huge military budget, oil-rich Algeria is ill-equipped to tackle annual fires.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-58269789

Biden's week of blame and tumult after Kabul fall

How the fall of Kabul stunned the Biden administration and spawned the worst week of his presidency.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-58286766

The NI inventor who saved thousands of lives

The plane ejector seat was invented by James Martin, from Crossgar in County Down, in 1944.

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Hurricane Grace kills eight as it rips through eastern Mexico

The powerful storm brings torrential rain and high winds, causing power cuts and flooding.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-58295511

Hurricane Henri: US East Coast warned of significant damage

This could be the first time in 30 years that New England is hit by a hurricane.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-58294809

Afghanistan: US tells citizens to avoid Kabul airport

The warning comes amid continued chaos outside the airport, with reports of a deadly crush.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-58293832

Nigeria's royal wedding: Private jets, glitz and glamour

President Buhari's son marries the daughter of a religious leader in one of Nigeria's events of the year.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-58291132

Covid: Australian police clash with anti-lockdown protesters

Hundreds of people are arrested after rallies against lockdown measures in Melbourne and Sydney.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-58291873

Computer Space and beyond: 50 years of gaming

From an arcade game to a multi-billion pound industry, the BBC charts the ups and downs of video games.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-58281812

Afghan crisis: Russia plans for new era with Taliban rule

While Western governments raced to get their people out, Russia appears unfazed by the takeover.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-58265934

Family of American taken by Taliban beg for return

Mark Frerichs, 59, one of the last Americans kidnapped by the Taliban, is stuck in Afghanistan.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-58276062

Turmoil in Afghanistan hits close to home in America too

Christine's husband was killed in Afghanistan - she's horrified by the Taliban's return to power.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-58288575

Computer Space and beyond: 50 years of gaming

From an arcade game to a multi-billion pound industry, the BBC charts the ups and downs of video games.

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How Afghanistan's media is changing under Taliban rule

The Taliban are currently on a media offensive but does their rhetoric match what’s happening on the ground?

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-58273011

Afghanistan: The desperate scramble to escape

The BBC witnesses scenes of chaos and panic as thousands still crowd Kabul's airport.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-58286000

Ever Given: Cargo ship returns through Suez Canal it blocked

Global trade was disrupted in March when the massive container ship became stuck in the waterway.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-58288512

Poison algae may have killed California family, police say

A family of three may have been killed by toxic algae blooms on a hiking trail, investigators say.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-58288482

Nine Afghan girl robotics team members safe in Qatar

The all-girls team, known as the "Afghan Dreamers" have made headlines around the world.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-58286398

Rafael Nadal: Spaniard ends 2021 season because of foot injury

Spain's 20-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal has ended his 2021 season because of a foot injury.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/58281962

'They will kill me': Desperate Afghans seek way out after Taliban takeover

Many Afghans are desperate to escape after the Taliban takeover. Some fear there is no way out.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-58286372

Joe Biden to Americans in Afghanistan: 'We will get you home'

Mr Biden has come under intense criticism amid the chaotic withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-58285923

Jeopardy! host Mike Richards quits after sexist comments surface

Mike Richards has stepped down as the new host of the show over comments he made on a 2013 podcast.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-58285996

Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: US accuses Abiy's government of blocking aid

Washington's aid chief says food is set to run out, with hundreds of thousands at risk of famine,

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-58279442

Haiti earthquake: Tensions rise in struggle to get aid to victims

Five days after a powerful earthquake struck, hundreds are missing and people are desperate for aid.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-58284713

Afghanistan: Stun grenades used outside Kabul airport

Huge crowds have gathered outside Afghanistan's Kabul airport as people try to flee the Taliban.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-58281214

Amnesty International: 'Disconnect between Taliban claims and reality'

What Taliban spokespeople say and what is happening is very different, says Amnesty International.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-58279967

Simone Biles and mental health focus: 'I wouldn't change anything for the world'

Four-time Olympic gold medallist Simone Biles "wouldn't change anything for the world" because she "gave an outlet for athletes to speak up about mental health".

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/gymnastics/58284865

Ryan Reynolds: video games and the making of Free Guy

Actor and producer Ryan Reynolds on preparing to play a character caught up in a multiplayer game.

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Sonny Chiba: Japan's martial arts star and Kill Bill actor dies of Covid at 82

The actor and martial arts legend played a swordsmith in Quentin Tarantino's Kill Bill films.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-58279397

Afghanistan: Will fingerprint data point Taliban to targets?

Campaigners worry fingerprint and iris scan data could by used by the Taliban to identify individuals.

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Spain migrants: Sole survivor rescued in dinghy in Atlantic

The woman, who was spotted clinging to an upturned boat, said 40 other people had died.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-58279185

Taliban and women: Kabul university student on fears for future

A Kabul university student tells the BBC how she is wiping out all traces of her previous life.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-58270423

Drag Race UK queens on battles with Brexit and Covid

The latest British series features its first ever female drag queen, and a familiar face.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-58270184

How virtual reality can help to recruit and train staff

VR headsets are making a leap from fun gimmick to serious tool for firms' workforce management.

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Zaki Anwari: Afghan footballer falls to death from US plane in Kabul

Zaki Anwari, 19, had played for Afghanistan's national youth team before trying to flee the country.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-58272740

Afghanistan: Protesters wave national flag at Independence Day protests

Afghan protesters mark Independence Day with the national flag, days after the Taliban takeover.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-58275284

The treacherous road to Kabul's airport

As thousands try to flee Afghanistan, the main route to the capital's airport has become treacherous.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-58271517

Afghanistan: Child handed over Kabul airport wall as chaos continues

Afghans try to scale airport walls and shots are fired as crowds keep trying to flee the Taliban.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-58267756

Haiti earthquake: Rescue efforts continue in Les Cayes

The death toll from the 7.2-magnitude quake is now over 2,000, with many still missing in towns like Les Cayes.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-58274326

Washington DC: Active bomb threat near US Capitol

US Capitol Police are negotiating with the driver of a suspicious vehicle on Capitol Hill.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-58273778

Covid-19: Mississippi quarantines 20,000 pupils at start of new school year

Schools around the US are seeing Covid-19 outbreaks within days of starting the new academic year.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-58272083

Canadian soldier faces jail over feeding cannabis cupcakes to troops

A Canadian bombardier fed cannabis cakes to troops during a drill involving guns and live ammunition.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-58176125

‘Don’t forget the 500,000 internally displaced Afghans’ - UNCHR

Do not forget the 500,000 internally displaced people, the UNHCR representative to Afghanistan says.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-58268066

Afghanistan evacuations: Woman on trip back to Kabul describes fleeing city

A councillor who was visiting family in the country she had left aged three tells of her evacuation.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-58266554

Belgium stabbing suspect won’t be charged over unborn baby’s death

A man in Belgium is charged with allegedly stabbing his partner, but not her unborn baby's death.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-58268825

Facebook reveals most-seen posts are inane questions, not politics

"Does sugar go in spaghetti?" is among the US's top posts, as Facebook battles right-wing content claims.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-58270497

Afghanistan: A woman's story of life under the Taliban in 1999

Taliban rule in 1999 - an Afghan woman recalls the day her father disappeared.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-58250780

Facebook reveals most-seen posts are inane questions, not politics

"Does sugar go in spaghetti?" is among the US's top posts, as Facebook battles right-wing content claims.

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Lizzo: Facebook and Instagram remove abusive comments from singer's accounts

The US singer spoke earlier this week about receiving "hurtful" attacks on social media.

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Chip shortage: Toyota to cut global production by 40%

The world's biggest carmaker will cut output in September, while VW warns it may have to make further cuts.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-58266794

Russia names Golos monitor as 'foreign agent' ahead of election

Golos has vowed to continue its work ahead of parliamentary elections in a month's time.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-58265932

NHS Covid app 'pings' fall after changes

The data covers the first full week since changes to the app were made to mean it notifies fewer contacts.

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Chip shortage: Toyota to cut global production by 40%

The world's biggest carmaker will cut output in September, while VW warns it may have to make further cuts.

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Amazon Alexa: Woman used smart speaker to tell ex's lover to go

Phillipa Copleston-Warren accessed her ex-partner's Alexa app and posted a naked photo of him.

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India's living dead: 'They stared at me like I was a ghost'

If you're dead you can't own land - so if someone obtains your death certificate you could lose everything.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/stories-58259497

Algeria: The forest fires that led to an artist's lynching

When Djamel Ben Ismail went to fight forest fires in Algeria, his life was cut short by a raging mob.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-58260855

Afghanistan: Joe Biden said chaos was 'inevitable'

In an interview with ABC, Joe Biden said nobody could have anticipated the speed of the Taliban takeover.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-58264718

IMF suspends Afghanistan's access to funds

The move follows the Taliban's takeover, and lack of global agreement over who now governs Afghanistan.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-58263525

Can the Paralympics bring lasting change?

A campaign gets underway to try to improve the lives of the world's 1.2bn disabled people.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-58260253

40 million T-Mobile customers hit by US data breach

More than 40 million T-Mobile customers have been hit by a US data breach.

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Afghanistan: 'I feel lucky to leave but we must not forget those left behind'

The UK government says 306 UK nationals and 2,052 Afghans have been flown out of the country so far.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-58259520

'It was very emotional on the plane out of Afghanistan'

Afghan businesswoman Hassina Syed speaks of her relief at getting out on a British military plane.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-58256816

Afghanistan: Hard lessons to be learned for Nato, says Stoltenberg

It was a tragedy Afghan security forces collapsed so fast, secretary general Jens Stoltenberg says.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-58255406

Apple censors engraving service, report claims

Apple restricts the engraving of political phrases in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan, a report alleges.

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Israel extends Covid restrictions to three-year-olds as cases surge

Young children must show proof of a negative test to enter many indoor spaces, as infections surge.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-58245285

Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani in UAE, officials say

The UAE says it has welcomed the president and his family on humanitarian grounds.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-58260902

Brandon Flowers on new Killers album Pressure Machine, inspired by Utah hometown

The Killers frontman speaks about their new album, Pressure Machine, inspired by his rural hometown.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-58257999

Afghan crisis: Chaos as Europeans scramble to evacuate Kabul

Several countries rush to fly people out, as the Dutch government is criticised for reacting slowly.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-58256696

R Kelly trial set to begin in New York

The singer is accused of racketeering, sexual abuse and bribery; charges which he has denied.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-58254151

Aspirin may help treat aggressive breast cancer

Doctors hope it could boost the anti-cancer power of other drugs to fight hard-to-treat tumours.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-58229082

Twitter tests 'misleading' post report button for first time

Many large social media firms have been accused of not doing enough to fight the spread of disinformation.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-58258377

Taliban have been looking for me, says ex-Afghanistan bank governor

Militants have been knocking on the doors of places he used to live, Ajmal Ahmady says.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-58255402

Twitter tests 'misleading' post report button for first time

Many large social media firms have been accused of not doing enough to fight the spread of disinformation.

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Lithuania says Belarus officers illegally pushed migrants over border

Video shows 12 Belarusian officers in riot gear as migrants scramble towards Lithuanian territory.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-58255448

Afghanistan: National flag protesters in Jalalabad appear to be disrupted by gunshots

Video appears to show protesters waving the country's national flag before fleeing.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-58255118

Cuba tightens control of internet after protests

Critics say the new rules are aimed at stifling dissent following mass anti-government demonstrations.

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Cuba tightens control of internet after protests

Critics say the new rules are aimed at stifling dissent following mass anti-government demonstrations.

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Afghanistan: What's the impact of Taliban's return on international order?

What is the diplomatic fallout and how allies and rivals are looking at the US following the Taliban takeover?

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-58248864

California man sues after being startled by dumpster-diving bear

A dumpster-diving bear allegedly "startled" the man and caused him to fall and hurt himself.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-58250366

Afghanistan: Female Kabul resident fears for future under Taliban

A woman shares her story of the day the Taliban arrived - and why she has lost all hope.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-58252014

Afghanistan: 'Was my role in Afghan War worth it?'

US military veterans say the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan was "tragic" but "inevitable".

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-58247092

Afghan women to have rights within Islamic law, Taliban says

The militant group, which has taken control of Afghanistan, is pressed on fears over women's freedoms.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-58249952

Astronomers see galaxies in ultra-high definition

Researchers capture some of the most detailed images ever seen of galaxies in deep space.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-57998940

Afghanistan: Facebook continues ban of Taliban-related content

Technology firms face challenges on how to handle content created by the group and its supporters.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-58239786

Taliban: 'We will not allow the soil of Afghanistan to be used against anyone'

The Taliban have held their first news conference since taking control of Afghanistan.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-58249178

Afghan reporter asks Nato Secretary for help

Lailuma Sadid, a journalist with Brussels Morning Newspaper, became emotional when asking the Nato Secretary-General about the Taliban in Afghanistan.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-58250062

Afghanistan: 'All female staff have left my Kabul hotel'

The BBC's Malik Mudassir says Taliban fighters are now providing security at his hotel in central Kabul.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-58243134

Khaled Hosseini: ‘A sliver of hope’ for Afghanistan

This is a different country to the one the Taliban left, I hope they adapt to it, the author says.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-58245606

Uncertain times ahead for Afghan women

After the Taliban takeover, it is not yet clear how women will fare with the militants in power.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-58244017

How America watched as Taliban won the war

US military veterans and Afghan Americans reflect on a dramatic day - and the two-decade conflict.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-58245056

Mastercard to end magnetic strip on cards

The company sets an expiry date of 2033 for the decades-old technology.

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Tokyo Paralympics: Afghanistan athletes unable to attend Games because of unrest

Afghanistan's two Paralympic athletes are stropped from competing at the Tokyo Games because of unrest in the country.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/disability-sport/58236074

France wildfire: Thousands evacuated as blaze rages near Riviera

Firefighters clear campsites in the Var region as some 5,000 hectares are destroyed by fire.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-58243066

Sudoku: Maki Kaji, puzzle enthusiast, dies aged 69

The Japanese puzzle enthusiast helped popularise the number game, leading to its global success.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-58243126

Striking image captures Afghan exodus

An image appears to show hundreds of Afghans packed on a US military plane as they flee the Taliban.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-58242733

Biden's speech on Afghanistan fact-checked

How consistent was President Biden's speech with his previous statements on Afghanistan?

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/58243158

Afghanistan: Female presenters back on Tolo News after Taliban takeover

Women had been noticeably absent from major news outlets after the Taliban took control of Afghanistan.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-58241000

Israel battles huge wildfire near Jerusalem

The blaze has destroyed some 2,000 hectares (5,000 acres) of forest over the past three days.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-58243631

Hydrogen power offers jobs boost, says government

Kick-starting a hydrogen industry could attract billions in investment, the UK government says.

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New Zealand enters nationwide lockdown over one Covid case

Authorities say they are still running tests, but are assuming it is a case of the Delta variant.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-58241619

US increases food stamp aid for poorer Americans

The increase of about $36 (£26) per person, per month, is the largest in the programme's history.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-58235165

Twitter's new design to get fix after headache complaints

Unveiled last week, the redesign involved high-contrast colours and a custom-designed font, Chirp.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-58232131

Afghanistan: Taliban spokesman Suhail Shaheen calls the BBC - interview in full

A spokesman for the Taliban, Suhail Shaheen, called the BBC's Yalda Hakim, live on air.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-58223530

Afghanistan: Why is there a war?

As foreign forces pull out after 20 years of war, what did it achieve and what happens next?

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-49192495

Afghanistan: In pictures: Kabul - a day after Taliban takeover

Kabul - the Afghan capital - is quiet in some parts, but chaotic at the airport where thousands are trying to flee.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/in-pictures-58225117

Uganda anti-pornography law dropped after backlash

Legislation branded the "anti-miniskirt" law is annulled by Uganda's Constitutional Court.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-58235637

Ebrar Karakurt: Supporters rally around Turkish volleyballer after abuse

Ebrar Karakurt was abused online after posting a photo with her girlfriend on Instagram.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-58229818

Malala: 'Futures of Afghan child refugees aren't lost'

Nobel peace laureate, Malala Yousafzai was shot in the head by the Taliban in 2012.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-58236327

Hakainde Hichilema: The Zambian 'cattle boy' who became president

After six attempts, Hakainde Hichilema has finally become president of Zambia.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-58229710

UK military commander: 'We've betrayed' Afghans who helped British troops'

Major General Charlie Herbert, a military commander from the UK’s campaign in Afghanistan, has accused the government of betraying Afghans who supported British troops.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-58231760

Tesla Autopilot: US opens official investigation into self-driving tech

The investigation covers all Tesla cars since 2014, focusing on crashes with emergency vehicles.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-58232137

Tesla Autopilot: US opens official investigation into self-driving tech

The investigation covers all Tesla cars since 2014, focusing on crashes with emergency vehicles.

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Internet revamp for the humble landline

The UK plans to make all landlines into internet-based connections over the next few years.

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Parcel delivery texts now the most common con-trick

Text messages asking for a fee to deliver a package are responsible for most "smishing" fraud.

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How the Taliban stormed across Afghanistan in ten days

The Taliban took their first city on 6 Aug and arrived in Kabul just over a week later.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-58232525

Afghanistan: Life in Kabul after the Taliban victory

BBC video journalist Malik Mudassir speaks about life in the city after its capture by the Taliban.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-58232815

Twitter's new design to get fix after headache complaints

Unveiled last week, the redesign involved high-contrast colours and a custom-designed font, Chirp.

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Lebanon deadly petrol tank blast sparks protest at PM-designate's home

Protesters attack the PM-designate's home after 27 people are killed while queueing for fuel.

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Venezuela opposition politician Guevara freed after talks

Freddy Guevara is freed after two days of talks between opposition and government representatives.

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Tokyo Paralympics: Spectators will not be allowed at the Games

Spectators will not be allowed at Paralympic Games events in Tokyo, organisers confirm.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/disability-sport/58228049

Chaos at Kabul airport as thousands of Afghans try to flee Taliban

Video shows crowds of Afghans attempting to flee, as the Taliban take over the capital.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-58226712

Afghans arrive in Delhi after Taliban take over Kabul

Afghans arrive at Delhi airport in India after the Taliban take control of the country.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-58230068

Afghanistan: 'Women won't be silenced by the Taliban'

Teacher and human rights activist Pashtana Durrani questions what the Taliban are saying on women's rights.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-58230070

Social media fraud: The influencers promoting criminal scams

BBC Panorama investigates a new generation of fraudster that openly uses social media to promote crime.

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Streaming service DAZN seeks to shake up TV sport

Boss James Rushton has ambitious expansion plans for the service dubbed "the Netflix of sport".

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Afghanistan: US takes control of Kabul airport to evacuate staff from country

Hundreds of locals rush to flee from the Taliban as US forces secure the airport to evacuate staff.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-58227029

Japan's economy bounced back ahead of the Olympics, data shows

Analysts have warned recovery will be modest this quarter after a state of emergency was re-imposed.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-58227096

Zambia election: Opposition candidate Hakainde Hichilema declared winner

Hakainde Hichilema wins a landslide victory over incumbent President Edgar Lungu.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-58226695

Why is Israel demolishing homes in East Jerusalem?

Israel says the homes were built without planning permission and it is to try to keep East Jerusalem in order.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-58201218

India's dancing cop becomes internet star

An Indian police officer has become a social media sensation because of his viral dance videos.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-58184026

There and back again: The epic adventures of China's wandering elephants

After a mammoth journey across the country the pack of pachyderms are finally heading home.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-58196663

Would you let a robot lawyer defend you?

Why artificial intelligence is increasingly being used by the legal profession.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-58158820

Afghanistan conflict: As Kabul falls, Biden backlash grows

Soldiers, statesmen and Afghan-Americans criticise the president - but how will the public react?

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-58224399

Nigeria's Kano state moves to ban mannequin heads on Islamic grounds

The Islamic police in Kano, Nigeria, say shop dummies with heads symbolise "idolatry" and are banned.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-58175709

The zero-power sewage plant inspired by cows

Fifty sustainable sewage treatment plants have been built that work in similar way to a cow's stomach.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-58017501

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Why artificial intelligence is increasingly being used by the legal profession.

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Afghanistan: People flee Kabul as Taliban overrun cities

Roads out of the Afghan capital have been choked with traffic as people try to escape a Taliban takeover.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-58225187

Canada election: Trudeau calls snap summer campaign

As Prime Minister Justin Trudeau goes to the polls two years early, here's what you need to know.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-58209031

Roger Federer will be out 'for many months' as he prepares for further knee surgery

Tennis great Roger Federer says he will be sidelined for "many months" as he prepares to have further knee surgery.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/58223042

Will Taliban take country back to past, asks John Simpson

What sort of nation will Afghanistan be after 2021, asks the BBC's world affairs editor John Simpson.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-58224559

Afghanistan conflict: Taliban push into Kabul as president flees

The militants are close to taking total control now that US-led forces have all but withdrawn.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-58223231

Haiti earthquake: Rescuers search rubble for survivors

More than 300 people are known to have died after a powerful earthquake hit the nation on Saturday.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-58222888

ICYMI: Little Amal the walking refugee puppet and Perseid meteor shower

We also travel back to the Ice Age and to Sao Paulo's tallest building in this week's round-up.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-58207989

Afghan conflict: Taliban enter outskirts of the capital Kabul

Negotiations are reportedly taking place for a peaceful transition of power as people flee the city.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-58222066

Germany football legend Muller dies aged 75

Bayern Munich and Germany legend Gerd Muller dies at the age of 75.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/58222495

Taliban spokesman tells BBC they are 'awaiting a peaceful transfer of power'

The BBC's Yalda Hakim was contacted by a spokesperson for the Taliban, Suhail Shaheen, live on air.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-58220305

Haiti struck by deadly 7.2-magnitude earthquake

A powerful earthquake has struck the Caribbean nation of Haiti, killing at least 304 people.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-58216614

Independence Day: Key takeaways from PM Modi's speech

India is celebrating 75 years of independence as it continues to battle coronavirus.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-58196795