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.

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'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.

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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.

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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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Taliban will not be able to access most Afghan central bank assets

Most of the country's financial reserves are held in the US where the Taliban will not be able to access them.

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Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani in UAE, officials say

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

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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.

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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.

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Afghanistan crisis: Chaos as Europeans scramble to evacuate Kabul

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

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R Kelly trial set to begin in New York

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

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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.

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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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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.

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Nando's hopes to fully reopen from Saturday after supply shortage

The chain had to shut about 50 restaurants due to food shortages thought to include its signature peri-peri chicken.

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Scottish public spending deficit doubles to £36bn

Spending on public services rose to almost £100bn as revenue fell due to the Covid pandemic.

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Northern English regions drive house price growth

Wales also records rapid rises as the UK sees property prices go up at the fastest rate for 17 years.

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Franco Manca owner planning big UK and overseas expansion

Restaurant group Fulham Shore plans to open up to 150 new outlets amid continued strong trading.

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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.

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

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

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Never mind going electric, where will we park?

UK roads are already jam-packed and that looks set to get worse as more people snap up EVs.

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

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

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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.

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Astronomers see galaxies in ultra-high definition

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

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Nando's shuts restaurants as it runs short of supplies

The chain says it will lend some of its own staff to its suppliers, to help tackle delays to deliveries.

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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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