Afghanistan: Shukria Barakzai's whispered voice notes and dramatic escape

The desperate messages sent by Afghan politician Shukria Barakzai to a UK MP. as the Taliban tried to hunt her down.

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'The Taliban killed my brother for protecting my family'

Saba says his family have gone into hiding after the Taliban threatened to kill his nephews.

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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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Peloton investigated over the safety of its treadmills

US regulators are investigating the firm after customers reported accidents on its exercise bikes.

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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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Morrisons calls for action on lorry driver dearth

The supermarket chain joins others in the food and drink industry demanding a special help with visas.

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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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Federal Reserve to start withdrawing US stimulus

The central bank's chairman says it could slow asset purchases this year but is in no rush to raise rates.

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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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Farms face an oversupply of pigs due to staff shortage

The UK's farmers are warning of a backlog of as many as 70,000 pigs that should have been slaughtered.

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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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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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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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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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Fruit picker shortage spreads to Christmas workers

The Entertainer toy chain warns a lack of warehouse staff will hit the firm ahead of its key season.

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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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BA warns of serious cost problems when furlough ends

The airline tells staff its wage bill will increase steeply when the government scheme ends.

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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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Contactless card limit to rise to £100 in October

The limit per transaction will increase from £45 to £100, but the move has led to fears of a rise in crime.

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Afghanistan airlift rescue: Thousands of refugees arrive at US airbase in Germany

Thousands of people are being evacuated from Kabul airport to the Ramstein Air Base in Germany.

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The pubs and restaurants counting on Christmas cheer

In a bid to rebound from Covid plans for this year's festive season are under way.

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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 13 US troops.

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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 economy in crisis after Taliban take-over

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

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Kabul airport bomb attacks leave many casualties

More than 60 people were killed, with civilians and 12 US military personnel among the dead.

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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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Travel changes make little difference, says airport boss

Charlie Cornish says the government should 'overhaul' its traffic light travel system.

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BA in talks over short-haul Gatwick flights

The airline confirmed it was talking with unions on plans to create a short-haul flight operation.

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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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Young Afghan mayor who fled Taliban hidden in car

One of Afghanistan's first female mayors, Zarifa Ghafari, describes her dramatic escape to Germany.

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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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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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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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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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Food firm in 'drastic' action amid driver shortage

Wholesaler Country Range says it is buying smaller vans to get round the lack of HGV drivers.

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Contactless payments dominated as lockdowns eased

Spending on cards rose inevitably rose as Covid restrictions were lifted in May, says UK Finance.

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Sports Direct owner's new boss offered potential £100m bonus

Michael Murray, Mike Ashley's future son-in-law, must more than double the share price to get the deal.

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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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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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