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Afghanistan: Diplomats hasten exit as Taliban near Kabul

The first US troops are arriving in Afghanistan to help diplomatic staff and others leave, as many countries scramble to evacuate workers and citizens amid a rapid Taliban advance. ...

Turkey floods: Death toll near Black Sea rises to 31

A huge search and rescue operation is under way in northern Turkey after flash floods along the Black Sea coast killed at least 31 people. ...

Afghanistan war: Taliban capture three regional capitals

  The Taliban have captured three regional capitals in Afghanistan as they continue to make sweeping territorial gains in the country. ...

Mexico sues US gun manufacturers over arms trafficking

The Mexican government has sued some of the biggest US gun manufacturers, accusing them of fuelling bloodshed through reckless business practices. ...

Migrant Channel crossings: 281 people reach the UK

Small boats carrying 281 people were intercepted trying to cross the Channel on Tuesday. ...

Migrant Channel crossings: 281 people reach the UK

Small boats carrying 281 people were intercepted trying to cross the Channel on Tuesday. ...

Afghanistan curfew imposed as Taliban militants advance

The Afghan government imposed a month-long curfew across almost all of the country on Saturday in a bid to stop the Taliban from invading cities. ...

Covid: Fauci says US heading in wrong direction as cases rise

The US is heading "in the wrong direction" on the coronavirus pandemic as infections surge among the unvaccinated, a top health expert has warned. ...

Olympics opening ceremony director dismissed on eve of event

The show director of the Olympics opening ceremony has been dismissed, one day before the event is due to be held. ...

'It was hard to breathe': China flood terror as train carriage submerged

As floodwater crashed through a busy subway station in China on Tuesday, desperate passengers tried to flee while others were swept helplessly off platforms. ...

Nigeria secures release of 100 kidnapped mothers and children

The authorities in north-west Nigeria say they have freed 100 women and children - mainly mothers nursing infants - who were seized by bandits. ...

At least 43 killed and dozens missing after record rain in western Europe

At least 43 people have died in western Germany and many more are missing following severe floods, police say. ...

South Africa looting: Government to deploy 25,000 troops after unrest

The South African government plans to deploy 25,000 troops after days of widespread looting and violence. ...

South Africa Zuma riots: Death toll mounts amid looting

At least 45 people have now died in the violence that has been engulfing parts of South Africa since the jailing of former President Jacob Zuma last week. ...

Cuba protests: Arrests after thousands rally against government

Dozens of people have been arrested in Cuba after thousands joined the biggest protests for decades against the island's Communist government, media and opposition sources say. ...

DR Congo: Measles vaccines missed because of Covid focus

With many children missing out on measles vaccines because of disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic, fears are growing that there could be an outbreak of the disease in the Democratic Republic of Congo. ...