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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Uncertain times ahead for Afghan women

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

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Afghan bank governor flees saying country left in chaos

Afghanistan's central banker Ajmal Ahmady says he tried to maintain calm before fleeing crowds and gunshots.

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Mastercard to end magnetic strip on cards

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

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Afghanistan crisis: How America watched as Taliban 'won' the war

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

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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.

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BHP: Mining giant to leave London's FTSE 100 for Sydney

The company, which has been part of the blue chip index for 20 years, is scrapping its dual listing.

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Sudoku: Maki Kaji, puzzle enthusiast, dies aged 69

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

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Striking image captures Afghan exodus

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

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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.

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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.

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Israel battles huge wildfire near Jerusalem

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

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Biden's speech on Afghanistan fact-checked

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

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Former ITV boss Adam Crozier appointed new chairman of BT

Adam Crozier, who has previously headed the TV company and the FA, will join the telecoms giant this year.

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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.

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Joe Biden on Afghanistan: 'I stand squarely behind my decision'

The US president says the quick collapse of the Afghan government shows why America had to withdraw.

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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.

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Would you let a robot lawyer defend you?

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

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Jeff Bezos's space firm sues Nasa over SpaceX deal

Mr Bezos's Blue Origin says it was unfairly treated after being excluded from lunar landing contract.

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Uganda anti-pornography law dropped after backlash

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

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

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

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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.

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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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Ebrar Karakurt: Supporters rally around Turkish volleyballer after abuse

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

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

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

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'New York vaccine mandate could destroy my restaurant'

City residents need to be jabbed to use restaurants, gyms and theatres - and businesses are worried.

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Afghans arrive in Delhi after Taliban take over Kabul

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

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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.

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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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Airlines reroute flights from Afghan airspace

United Airlines and British Airways have stopped using airspace after the Taliban swept into Kabul.

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How do couples handle awkward chats about money?

From squabbles and lies to what they'd do if they won the lottery, we pose the awkward questions.

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UK defence giant Ultra agrees to £2.6bn Cobham takeover

The deal to buy the major supplier to the Royal Navy is being monitored by the UK government.

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Pingdemic: 'We got close to complete shutdown'

Businesses say self-isolation rule changes will have a "massive impact" on reducing staff shortages.

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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.

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Would you let a robot lawyer defend you?

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

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Afghanistan conflict: As Kabul falls, Biden backlash grows

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

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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.

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House prices fall for first time this year

House prices have fallen for the first time this year as demand for bigger houses shrinks.

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Watchdog urges tighter rules for ticket firms

The Competition and Markets Authority calls for stronger laws to tackle illegal ticket resales.

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Efforts to curb energy tariffs 'greenwashing'

The government is reviewing whether all so-called green tariffs are really good for the environment.

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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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