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

Since they took control of Afghanistan just over two weeks ago, the Taliban have sought to portray a more moderate image than when they last seized power in 1996. ...

Italian police guard train stations as Covid pass rolled-out

Police have stepped-up checks at Italian stations amid threats from protesters to disrupt high-speed trains on the first day of a Covid pass. ...

Afghanistan: US ramping up Kabul evacuation effort, says Biden

President Joe Biden says efforts to evacuate people from Kabul airport are accelerating, with US troops expanding the perimeter around the site. ...

Storm Henri makes landfall at Rhode Island

More than 120,000 US North East homes are without power after Tropical Storm Henri made landfall at Rhode Island. ...

Afghanistan: The desperate scramble to escape

"Get back, get back," screamed the British soldier at a crowd gathered in front of the secure compound where those being evacuated by the UK embassy are taken before flying out. ...

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

The US international development agency has blamed the Ethiopian government for a shortage of humanitarian aid in the country's conflict-torn Tigray region. ...

Afghan women to have rights within Islamic law, Taliban say

The rights of women in Afghanistan will be respected "within the framework of Islamic law", the Taliban say. ...

France wildfire: Thousands evacuated as blaze rages near Riviera

Thousands of people, including tourists in campsites, have been moved to safety as firefighters tackle a wildfire close to the French Riviera. ...

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. ...