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Caldor fire: Lake Tahoe deserted as Californians evacuate

A major wildfire which began weeks ago is still spreading at the popular Californian holiday spot. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3juFebD

Fake Banksy NFT sold through artist's website for £244k

Duped buyer says he feels "burned" after apparent hack of Banksy website. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Bp8PcT

UNHCR 'cautiously optimistic' over working with Taliban

The UNHCR's Filippo Grandi says there has been some "positive" contact with the Taliban. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WCfUrw

What was left behind by US forces?

As US troops took off from Kabul, they abandoned 73 aircraft - all disabled. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yBmUlr

The U.S. Is Off the E.U.’s ‘Safe List.’ What Does That Mean for Americans Traveling to Europe?

By Heather Murphy from NYT Travel https://ift.tt/3DFZEH5

Joe Biden’s Critics Lost Afghanistan

By Ross Douthat from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/3Dxb7Zq

Scenes From Louisiana in Ida’s Wake

By The New York Times from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3BpRXT9

Afghans 'will struggle to survive or race to escape'

The BBC's Lyse Doucet reports from the Afghan capital, a day after the last US troops left. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Dy49Du

YouTube signs Twitch video-game streamer Dr Lupo

Twitch says it wishes the American, 34, "nothing but the best in everything that comes next". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mNUN0j

Mission: Impossible Covid shutdowns prompt lawsuit

Film maker Paramount alleges insurance payout for the latest Tom Cruise installment does not cover losses. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DvzPcp

Does feeding garden birds do more harm than good?

How bird feeding could disrupt an ecological balance just beyond our windowsills and gardens. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Y8v9Jz

Schemer or Naïf? Elizabeth Holmes Is Going to Trial.

By Erin Griffith and Erin Woo from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3jrZQ4D

Brazil bank robbery: Hostages describe terrifying getaway car ordeal

Brazil hostages describe terrifying ordeal as bank robbers used them as human shields on getaway cars. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WI8C5C

Sarah Rainsford: My last despatch before Russian expulsion

The BBC's Moscow correspondent has spent much of her life in Russia. This is her final report there. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DuQRaG

Cyprus on alert as Syrian oil slick spreads across Mediterranean

Modelling suggests fuel that leaked from a power plant last week will soon reach northern Cyprus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BsPKqk

Tokyo Paralympics: Afghanistan athlete Hossain Rasouli makes debut after evacuation

Afghanistan evacuee Hossain Rasouli finally gets his chance to compete at the Tokyo Paralympics - and his opponents can't "help but feel joy". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BwFYn3

Berlin university canteens cut meat from menus to curb climate change

The new menus are designed to reduce the carbon footprint of universities in the German capital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jvfpIz

Afghanistan: Taliban enter Kabul airport and celebrate by posing in aircraft

The group entered the Afghan capital's airport hours after the last US soldier left the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mOZ2bN

Iowa Farmworker Gets Life in Prison for the Murder of Mollie Tibbetts

By Neil Vigdor from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3yzB0nw

Wide Awake at 3. a.m.? Our Readers Offer Advice.

By Anahad O’Connor from NYT Well https://ift.tt/2WwZAbo

R. Kelly trial: First male accuser testifies to sexual abuse

An unnamed man says the star promised fame in exchange for sex, while a female witness alleges rape. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jxy1YF

On Death Row in Texas, a Last Request: A Prayer and ‘Human Contact’

By Ruth Graham from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/38v8CrX

When Charlie Watts Finally Made It to New York City

By Michiko Kakutani from NYT New York https://ift.tt/2WC1Uhr

Theranos scandal: Who is Elizabeth Holmes and why is she on trial?

The former boss of blood testing company Theranos is accused of fraud and could face years in jail. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mMOwlq

Nigerian students amass degrees to stay in Europe

Modupe Osunkoya enrolled on her third post-graduate degree because she says there are no jobs at home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UZrxrU

Fury as Covid crisis hits Australia's Aboriginal communities

Indigenous Australians say surging infections in remote areas should have been prevented. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kDMOA5

Can apps move the #MeToo movement forward?

Reporting sexual harassment at work is getting easier thanks to new technologies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DvAPNN

Para-Taekwondo: Taking 360 tornado kicks to Tokyo

For the first time, the Paralympic games will host a Para-Taekwondo competition. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kAfbPT

Afghanistan: Fleeing the Taliban into Pakistan and leaving dreams behind

The BBC speaks to Afghans fleeing the Taliban into Pakistan at the Chaman Spin Boldak border. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yv2drm

Watch moment US military declares final flight out of Afghanistan

Top US general reveals last US aircraft took off from Hamid Karzai Airport ahead of deadline for withdrawal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yvABTh

Gunfire as Taliban celebrate US leaving Afghanistan

Gunfire rang out as the BBC's Lyse Doucet reported on US troops' departure from Kabul. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Bs4nKg

From Bush to Biden: One war, four US presidents on Afghanistan

Two decades of conflict in Afghanistan shaped the legacies of each of these commanders-in-chief. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3juzn6s

Hurricane Ida: Louisiana assesses damage after storm

A million people in Louisiana are still are without electricity after a devastating storm hit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2V3UgvQ

Afghanistan drone strike: 'Ten people died here.. including my daughter'

A family comb through rubble for remains of relatives they say were killed by a US drone strike. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gKTfQV

Afghan left behind by UK: I'm fighting to stay alive

An Afghan who had authorisation to fly to the UK speaks to the BBC about his struggle to escape. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38mKS9E

Covid: EU set to impose travel restrictions on US as cases rise

The European Union is set to recommend barring American travellers as US hospital admissions peak. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yygTWO

At Birth, She Already Had a Case File. At 7 Years Old, She Was Dead.

By Michael Wilson, Ashley Southall and Chelsia Rose Marcius from NYT New York https://ift.tt/3mXXHQn

Kanye West: Donda released by Universal without my say, artist claims

The rapper says his record label released his delayed 10th album without his permission. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zvDmVF

Covid surge 'deeply worrying' in Europe as vaccinations dip - WHO

Europe could see another 236,000 deaths by December as vaccinations slow, a WHO official predicts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Wu9aM9

Paris speed limit falls to 30km/h

The mayor wants the French capital to become cleaner in the run-up to the 2024 Olympics. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UXv4XF

Afghanistan: US investigating civilian deaths in Kabul strike

The strike aimed to stop a suicide bomber, but killed six children and four adults from one family. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WBuv6x

China cuts children's online gaming to one hour

Regulators are restricting game-playing for under 18s to an hour on Fridays, weekends and holidays from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38lJMel

Palestinian President Abbas holds rare talks with Israeli minister

It was the Palestinian president's first official meeting with a senior Israeli since 2010. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38nQhNB

American University of Afghanistan students and relatives trying to flee were sent home.

By Farnaz Fassihi from NYT World https://ift.tt/2Y7wnVk

Milan fire: Flames engulf modern 20-storey block of flats

The tower is only 10 years old and questions are being asked about how the fire spread so dramatically. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38r045q

Brazil bank robbers tie hostages to getaway cars

Armed gang members took hostages as human shields, after a bank robbery in the city of Araçatuba. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sVIGiE

Yongbyon: UN says North Korea appears to restart nuclear reactor

A UN report says the reactor, which can produce plutonium for weapons, has been active since July. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kz6vJl

Ethiopia's economy battered by Tigray war

Food prices are rising, the currency's value is falling and investor confidence is shaken. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BsiIXj

In India, growing clamour to criminalise rape within marriage

An Indian court ruled that forced sex with a spouse is not rape. Campaigners say it's time for new laws. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Y8bjhr

Turkey lockdown: Pigeon-keeping in Istanbul on the rise

The ancient art of pigeon fancying, popular across Asia, enjoyed a revival during the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BlUZYH

Bodies of US troops killed in Kabul returned to America

A "dignified transfer" ceremony takes place at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, to receive their remains. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38n2K43

Ed Asner: Lou Grant and Up actor dies aged 91

He'll be remembered for his roles as TV newsman Lou Grant and the lead voice role in Pixar hit Up. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kEf2ef

Possum skin cloaks: Reviving an Aboriginal cultural tradition

Indigenous people in south-east Australia are reviving an expression of cultural identity. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ypGMIb

Japan's huge army of under-employed ex-housewives

Why women are still battling for better jobs in the world's third largest economy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ycsn65

Jamaican reggae icon Lee 'Scratch' Perry dies aged 85

Perry, a legendary singer and music producer, is known for his pioneering experiments with dub. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zvdUzH

Afghanistan: US drone strike 'eliminates airport bomb threat'

The strike on a vehicle prevented another suicide bombing by Islamic State, military officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BejA1A

Hurricane Ida: 'Catastrophic' storm surge as winds move onshore

The storm is bringing with it a potentially "catastrophic" storm surge of up to 4.8m, forecasters say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Y9jLgn

Max Verstappen declared winner of aborted rain-hit Belgian Grand Prix

Red Bull's Max Verstappen declared the winner of a Belgian Grand Prix that lasted only two laps behind the safety car. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sYl4KA

Yemen war: Drone attack on government airbase kills 30 soldiers

Pro-government forces say Houthi rebels targeted the base with missiles and armed drones. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ksJUyc

A country abandoned: BBC's John Simpson on Afghanistan

As foreign forces end their 20-year campaign, our world affairs editor considers what has been achieved. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jqmbzh

Afghanistan: Taxi driver, shopkeeper: UK victims of Kabul attack

Relatives and friends of Mohammad Niazi and Musa Popal pay tribute after Thursday's blasts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38mTNYB

Mountain lion: US mother fights off animal attacking her son

She hit the animal with her bare hands as it attacked the five-year-old at their home in California. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WtsDfY

Emotional arrival for Afghan Paralympians in Tokyo

The safe arrival of Afghanistan's Paralympic athletes in Tokyo sends out "a very strong message of hope", says the International Paralympic Committee. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jpGD3l

What now for Afghans arriving in America?

Afghans land to start a new life in the US as hope dims for those left behind to face the Taliban. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38hoK0e

Afghanistan: 'Thousands more left behind...and feel terrified'

The BBC's Lyse Doucet in Kabul says many people are still desperately trying to leave, as evacuations draw to a close. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WADHbp

How will Ida compare to Katrina?

By The New York Times from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3ywfFeU

Ida Could Be Strongest Hurricane to Hit Louisiana Since 1850s, Governor Says

By The New York Times from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3jhTJ2E

Wife of murdered Greek ambassador jailed over his death in Brazil

Françoise de Souza Oliveira was found guilty of planning the murder with her lover, who confessed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BkGww7

Hurricane Ida could be a storm of historic proportions, Louisiana’s governor says.

By Henry Fountain, Adam Sobel and Eduardo Medina from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3jmCkps

As U.S. Troops Searched Afghans, a Bomber in the Crowd Moved In

By Helene Cooper, Eric Schmitt and Thomas Gibbons-Neff from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3sSbV65

Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro says he will be killed, arrested or re-elected

Brazil's right-wing president is trying to rally support ahead of next year's election. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mGWEE1

Agnes Sithole: The woman who fought South Africa's sexist marriage laws

Agnes Sithole became an unlikely hero after her husband of nearly 50 years tried to sell their home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kAPbnk

Afghanistan: 'I helped the US military, now help me save my family'

Afghans living in Texas plead for help to save the lives of loved ones left behind in Afghanistan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DoUxuI

Herat under the Taliban: residents on the new rulers

People in Afghanistan’s third-largest city, Herat, explain how life has changed in recent weeks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mDhzYJ

Hurricane Ida: Thousands flee as storm bears down on Louisiana

Ida is forecast to be one of the strongest storms to hit Louisiana in 150 years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zuQ1bx

Your pictures on the theme of 'my summer'

A selection of striking images from our readers around the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38B7Qdn

Afghanistan: Black Hawks and Humvees - military kit now with the Taliban

As the insurgents swept through Afghanistan they inherited an arsenal of American-made equipment. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mGTuQF

'We were hurt in bombs through no fault of our own'

Jennifer McNern lost both her legs and Margaret Yeaman was blinded in separate IRA bomb attacks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Dtt3UI

Afghan refugee heading to UK gives birth at 30,000 feet

Soman Noori gives birth to baby girl Havva while flying to Birmingham, with no doctor on board. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Wxy51K

Europe migrant crisis: More than 500 people rescued off Italian island

Italian coastguards rescue 539 people from a small fishing boat believed to have set off from Libya. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WvEnyH

Afghan evacuations wind down at Kabul airport

The US is still airlifting civilians from Kabul airport but the UK has now ended evacuation flights. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gGoM6A

French woman arrested over jewellery thefts from coffins

Police believe the woman was posing as a mourner to strip valuables from the recently deceased. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38lYNg0

Who are the group that attacked Kabul airport?

The local branch of Islamic State claimed responsibility for the Kabul’s airport attack, but what threat do they pose? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38q1vRy

Afghanistan interpreter: Getting plane out was 'happiest moment of my life'

Former Afghan interpreter Burhan and his family are now in the UK, after begging for help to escape. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gDAiPT

Why House Democrats Face ‘Mutually Assured Destruction’

By Maggie Astor from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3zl6b7l

Victims' relatives still desperately search for news of loved ones

The BBC's Secunder Kermani reports on the human cost of the Kabul airport attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sXZWnI

Cows on the moo-ve from Swiss Alpine meadow

Some cows are carried by helicopter in a process used by farmers to move the injured ones. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Bporx3

Denmark says Covid is no longer a ‘socially critical disease.’

By Kaly Soto from NYT World https://ift.tt/3sQ0Lig

A heavily fortified C.I.A. base in Kabul is destroyed.

By Julian E. Barnes and Farnaz Fassihi from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3zrACZo

California Could Throw Away What It’s Won

By Paul Krugman from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/3ykvCES

Strictly: Why are South African dancers so popular?

As Strictly prepares to return to our screens next month another South African dancer has joined the professionals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DrT9Yf

'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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38jZGWn

Covid-19: The Indian children who have forgotten how to read and write

Schools in India have been closed for more than a year, with learning outcomes falling drastically. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WvXlF4

ICYMI: Tank ballet, lederhosen and a brave swan

Stories you may have missed this week include Russian army games and a WWII bunker turned into a B&B. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zkxGOi

Afghanistan: The local people helping refugees in the UK

"No-one chooses to be a refugee, if any of us were in that position I hope we would get support." from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ymkLdm

Afghanistan: How do the Taliban make money?

The Taliban maintain a sophisticated financial network and taxation system to generate income. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jpzXSE

Afghanistan: Why can't the UK hold Kabul airport without the US?

The US and UK have different timetables for the effort to evacuate people from Afghanistan from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kovcs9

Robert F Kennedy assassin Sirhan Sirhan granted prison release

A parole board calls for Sirhan Sirhan's release, but the decision now goes to California's governor. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38kFpju

Afghanistan: 'I helped the US military, now help me save my family'

Afghans living in Texas plea for help to save the lives of loved ones left behind in Afghanistan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DoUxuI

Covid origin: US spy agencies publish 'inconclusive' report

The office that oversees US spy agencies could not establish how the coronavirus pandemic began. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sRoa2G

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XY03UB

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gE8hYq

Capitol riot: Officer who shot Ashli Babbitt reveals identity

Lt Michael Byrd told NBC that he believes he saved "countless lives" on 6 January. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zBQNUp

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kouJWA

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gDzwmc

Kenyans stranded overnight in Mombasa Road traffic jam in Nairobi

Nairobi is notorious for its gridlocks but this was the worst many residents can remember. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mEWOMo

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sQZ4RD

Afghanistan: Pen Farthing team 'turned away' from airport

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace says supporters of an animal charity have "taken up too much time". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mDePdW

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sPSQS7

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mEeY0w

Suicide Bombers in Kabul Kill Dozens, Including 13 U.S. Troops

By Matthieu Aikins, Sharif Hassan, Thomas Gibbons-Neff, Eric Schmitt and Richard Pérez-Peña from NYT World https://ift.tt/2Wr7nrq

Kabul airport attack: 'Today I saw doomsday'

Afghans caught up in the twin blasts outside Kabul airport speak of the horror they witnessed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sOsi3C

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?". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XTcOQi

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jluufN

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mErnl1

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WlMIFt

Afghanistan's Uyghurs fear the Taliban, and now China too

Members of the ethnic group say they fear the Taliban takeover could bring China to their doorstep. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ji1qWA

Indian-American gay couples find new forms of union amid stigma

Although gay marriage is legal in the US, Indian-American couples struggle to find priests to marry them. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gDCXJv

Why is there a chip shortage?

The big chip crunch is really biting now, leaving even the most unexpected industries in crisis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Y5eeaN

Africa's week in pictures: 20-26 August 2021

A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38eAY9N

Afghanistan's economy in crisis after Taliban take-over

Even before the Taliban gained control, Afghanistan's economy was fragile. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38cGvOe

Kabul airport bomb attack leaves many casualties

US officials also say there were reports of gunfire following the blast. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yicZkD

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DnMWMX

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UVIsvC

Afghanistan crisis: Who are Isis-K?

The jihadist group - set up in 2015 - is blamed for some of the worst atrocities in recent years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mPx1RN

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3koMmWx

Young Afghan mayor who fled Taliban hidden in car

One of Afghanistan's first female mayors, Zarifa Ghafari, describes her dramatic escape to Germany. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WrIuMo

US judge reprimands Trump election fraud lawyers

A US district judge accuses Sidney Powell and others of trying to undermine faith in democracy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DuhsF1

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WuGUc4

U.S. intelligence agencies delivered a report to Biden on the virus’s origins.

By Julian E. Barnes from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3B9gBav

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yjdsDn

Israel's Bennett seeks reset with US at first meeting with Biden

Israeli PM seeks Joe Biden's co-operation against Iran's nuclear programme at their first meeting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gAcDjD

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BdSFTp

2 U.S. Representatives Try to Explain Unauthorized Visit to Kabul

By Catie Edmondson from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3gvQZg4

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XNZQmT

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kHXduX

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3myYlDn

U.S., others warn of threat at airport in Kabul and tell citizens to leave immediately.

By Eric Schmitt and Traci Carl from NYT World https://ift.tt/2WnXquQ

Leopard attacks model in German photoshoot

The 36-year-old woman was seriously wounded by the animal at a retirement home for show animals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yfout5

Aryana Sayeed: Afghanistan returns to miserable time for women

Afghan singer Aryana Sayeed on fleeing the country and her concerns for those who remain. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gv2Gne

Thai police chief, known as Jo Ferrari, wanted over viral torture clip

Widely known as "Jo Ferrari", the now-sacked officer is being sought over a drug suspect's death. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ybU9ff

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BbxpxD

British stamps banned from Chagos Islands in Indian Ocean

The decision moves Mauritius a symbolic step closer to wresting UK control of the archipelago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mvO2zY

I Commanded Afghan Troops This Year. We Were Betrayed.

By Sami Sadat from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/38eeZzP

Under Taliban Rule, Life in Kabul Transforms Once Again

By Norimitsu Onishi and Sharif Hassan from NYT World https://ift.tt/3yeaMXA

Afghanistan chaos: The British families in limbo

The stories of Britons stuck in Kabul, families in limbo and Afghans starting new lives in the UK. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mxE5SK

Coronavirus origins: US intelligence report 'inconclusive'

US intelligence was tasked with looking into animal-to-human transfer or a possible lab leak. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Bd4BVs

U.S. intelligence agencies delivered a report to Biden on the virus’s origins.

By Julian E. Barnes from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3mBgC3f

Seeking Early Signals of Dementia in Driving and Credit Scores

By Paula Span from NYT Health https://ift.tt/2XKH5kh

Biscarosse beach: Man missing after French plane makes emergency landing

Rescue services search for a co-pilot who leapt into the sea when a light aircraft got into trouble. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DeOBEh

Tears on the tarmac as Afghan journalist speaks to BBC

Wahida Faizi says she cannot stay in Afghanistan because she believes the Taliban will kill her. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3B7Yceg

Japanese rollercoaster shut as injuries investigated

The world's fastest-accelerating rollercoaster is closed in Japan after claims of serious injuries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ji4LoF

Nirvana sued by the baby from Nevermind's album cover

Spencer Elden, who was photographed as a four month-old, is alleging child pornography. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38ff8Dj

Landslides kill 15 in western Venezuela after heavy rains

Heavy rains triggered flash floods which swept through towns in the Andes causing extensive damage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gvAfWt

India woman who accused MP of rape dies in self-immolation

Her death puts the spotlight on the shameful treatment of women in India. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gskhwc

Business still has time to help Afghans - AirBnB boss

Co-founder Brian Chesky urges more firms to help after promising free lodging for 20,000 refugees. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jbSEJF

Kanye West files to officially change name to Ye

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Charlie Watts: Jagger and Richards pay tribute to Rolling Stones bandmate

The Rolling Stones' Mick Jagger and Keith Richards salute drummer Charlie Watts, who has died aged 80. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jeeE6D

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By Michelle Cottle from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/3Di1DRp

China schools: 'Xi Jinping Thought' introduced into curriculum

The education ministry says the guidelines will help establish Marxist belief in the country's youth. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3B8Kbgr

Japanese yakuza mobster sentenced to death

Nomura Satoru denied ordering four assaults, one of which was deadly. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/389165Z

Tokyo Paralympics: 2020 Games get under way with powerful opening ceremony

The Tokyo 2020 Paralympics are officially under way after a powerful opening ceremony. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sGDr6B

Where Is the Anti-Biden Tea Party?

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Afghanistan: Secret Kabul talks between CIA and Taliban - US media

The secret meeting came ahead of a deadline for US troops to leave Afghanistan on 31 August. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gsw1iu

A Kabul evacuee's tale: Dread, chaos and the Taliban

An Indian woman tells the BBC of the on-and-off trauma of getting out of Taliban-held Afghanistan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ydrtSU

Taliban to US: Don't encourage Afghans to leave, we need them

Foreign countries should stop encouraging Afghans to leave their country, a Taliban spokesman says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jcIoAV

Leak video shows abuse inside Iran's notorious Evin prison

Guards are seen beating prisoners and dragging one on the floor at Iran's notorious Evin prison. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DcSWb9

Republicans Have Gone Too Far in the Region Hit Hardest by Covid

By Margaret Renkl from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2Wly3K4

Afghanistan: Credible reports'of executions by Taliban says UN

Human rights violations against Afghan women and girls have also been reported, the UN says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WfbOWu

German poison probe after drinks spiked at university in Darmstadt

Six people were taken to hospital with bluish extremities after using a science department's tea area. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mtfO07

How losing his sight spurred cyclist Steve Bate to the Paralympics

Steve Bate was told he could be blind within four years - now he's defending his Paralympic title. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3B7537F

Convicted ex-Chadian leader Hissène Habré dies

The former president was sentenced to life in a landmark trial for crimes against humanity. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ms34Xz

How are women in Afghanistan reacting to Taliban takeover?

The BBC's Secunder Kermani speaks to women in Afghanistan about the Taliban takeover. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Da5xfc

Afghan para-athlete welcomed by new team in Spain

Nilofar Bayat, Afghan wheelchair basketball women's captain, is in Bilbao after fleeing the Taliban. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XTLcL1

R. Kelly trial: Woman says singer pressured her to have abortion

The second accuser to testify against the singer says he abused her and urged her to get an abortion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3B9ehAi

Russian toddler lost in woods for four days vows 'never again'

The 22-month-old Russian girl was found alive by a search party, four days after she wandered off. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gp0Ion

Mar Menor: Tonnes of dead fish wash up on Spanish lagoon's shores

Ecologists say pollution is to blame, as officials consider declaring the Mar Menor a disaster area. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Wn0Xtx

Fire at Mexican offshore oil platform kills five

The incident comes weeks after a gas leak caused a fire on the ocean's surface near another platform. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sFWNsx

Afghanistan: Sandhurst Sisterhood helping female Afghan soldiers to flee

Major Alice Bromage is part of a network helping female Afghan soldiers looking to flee the Taliban. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3knlUMG

Afghanistan evacuation: Bittersweet relief for interpreter now in UK

An ex-interpreter for the British Army is happy to have escaped Kabul but still worried for his family. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DeS85J

Afghanistan: Why can't the UK hold Kabul airport without the US?

The US and UK have different timetables for the effort to evacuate people from Afghanistan from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/386hgwZ

How Afghanistan rattled Asia and emboldened China

US VP Kamala Harris tries to reassure Asian allies, as many ask: can they still trust America? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jbbWPi

Ros Atkins on... Trump's Taliban deal

A deep dive into the US-Taliban deal of 2020 and its role in the militant group's takeover of Afghanistan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DcROnW

'Hours not weeks for UK Afghan evacuation'

The defence secretary says the UK will leave Kabul alongside next week's planned US withdrawal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3j4zs0h

Desperation as Afghans Seek to Flee a Country Retaken by the Taliban

By David Zucchino from NYT World https://ift.tt/3gn8TSi

Tanzania's Samia Suluhu Hassan criticised over female footballers comments

The country's first female president recently told the BBC about facing gender discrimination. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3j7E0TK

The U.S. orders six commercial airlines to help transport Afghan evacuees.

By Eric Schmitt from NYT World https://ift.tt/3AZx1Cc

Poland to build Belarus border fence after migrant influx

Poland and its EU allies have accused Belarus of weaponising migrants in response to sanctions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kgfI9h

Israeli strikes on Gaza high-rises may be war crimes - Human Rights Watch

Four tower blocks were destroyed by Israeli forces during May's conflict with Palestinian militants. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gqUk02

The F.D.A. grants full approval to the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine.

By Sharon LaFraniere and Noah Weiland from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3j9j26K

Pfizer becomes first Covid vaccine to gain full FDA approval

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Mozambique 'tuna bond' scandal: Ex-President Guebuza's son on trial

Mozambique's biggest corruption scandal led donors to cut funding and an economic crisis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UERFYW

Afghanistan: Foreign troops extension 'a clear violation' - Taliban

A Taliban spokesman says Afghans with passports can leave on commercial flights "at any time". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yaA5tq

A Hospital Finds an Unlikely Group Opposing Vaccination: Its Workers

By Kimiko de Freytas-Tamura from NYT New York https://ift.tt/3D8MQZu

Storm Henri: Lightning strikes One World Trade Center

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Hurricane Grace: Mexican man buries wife and five children killed in mudslide

A man and his son were the only members of a family of eight to survive a mudslide in Mexico. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3B3UAtF

Hours without food or water in Kabul airport 'hell'

An Afghan man who worked for the British army tells the BBC he and his family cannot get through the crowds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Wah7Xe

After Loss, Manny Pacquiao Is Left to Consider His Future

By Morgan Campbell from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/3gmjOeW

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By Glynnis MacNicol from NYT Style https://ift.tt/3ygV665

Anti-Taliban resistance group says it has thousands of fighters

The group says it wants to pursue peace, but if that fails it claims to have thousands of fighters ready. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3z5GSWJ

Joséphine Baker to be first black woman to enter France's Panthéon

The performer and World War Two resistance fighter will be inducted into the mausoleum in November. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mrdgiT

The U.S. orders six commercial airlines to help transport Afghan evacuees.

By Eric Schmitt from NYT World https://ift.tt/3mr78ay

Afghanistan: People at Kabul airport flee Taliban with just a suitcase

Afghans waiting at Kabul airport tell the BBC of their pain at fleeing the country they love. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ya7J2v

Barakat: First South African film in Cape Town's Afrikaans dialect

Barakat, or blessing, is the first film in Afrikaaps - a dialect of Afrikaans spoken in Cape Town. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3D88bCe

Afghanistan: The BBC's Lyse Doucet reports from Kabul airport

The BBC's Lyse Doucet witnesses Afghan men, women and children fleeing the Taliban regime. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3j4EOZo

Tennessee: Drone video shows damage from flash floods

Heavy rainfall in the US state causes deadly flash floods, destroying homes and sweeping away cars. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3y4SKa1

Work Is a False Idol

By Cassady Rosenblum from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/3z7XKw3

Tropical Storm Henri Brings Power Outages and Record Rain to Northeast

By Andy Newman and Ellen Barry from NYT New York https://ift.tt/2XCq0cb

Resistance fighters drive Taliban from 3 districts in the mountains north of Kabul.

By Matthew Rosenberg from NYT World https://ift.tt/3j85t7U

Dying in the Name of Vaccine Freedom

By Alexander Stockton and Lucy King from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/3yaRfXY

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By Sirin Kale from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/380EZP6

20 Wines Under $20: For When the Weather Is Sultry

By Eric Asimov from NYT Food https://ift.tt/3k7g81V

French match abandoned after player hit by bottle

Nice versus Marseille is abandoned after Dimitri Payet throws a bottle back into the crowd and fans storm the pitch. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yjy4LT

Afghanistan crisis: 'Hey world, do you care what happens here?'

A young woman shares her fears a week after the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3D8y8S8

Afghanistan: 'Women should fight for the right to work'

A leading campaigner for women's rights in Afghanistan was evacuated from Kabul last week, after going into hiding. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3B5LYmC

Nord Stream 2: Russia must not use gas pipeline as weapon, says Merkel

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Why a US military base became a centre for Chinese Covid conspiracies

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Kamala Harris joins diplomatic charm offensive in South East Asia

The US vice-president's trip to the region falls in the shadow of a chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3D2HgYx

Storm Henri makes landfall at Rhode Island

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Afghanistan: US orders civilian jets to join evacuation

A Pentagon statement says 18 commercial aircraft will help with the evacuation effort. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Wdqa9y

C-17: The US military plane carrying Afghans to safety

A Boeing C-17 safely carried 823 Afghans from Kabul last week, a record number for that plane. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mohYOz

‘Nursing Is in Crisis’: Staff Shortages Put Patients at Risk

By Andrew Jacobs from NYT Health https://ift.tt/3y0qHsx

Afghanistan: Sport bodies call for emergency evacuation of female players

Fifa and players' union Fifpro call on governments to arrange the emergency evacuation of female footballers in Afghanistan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3j6bFwV

Covid: New Zealand pandemic strategy in doubt amid Delta spread

The highly infectious Delta variant "does change the game", the Covid response minister says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kgzDFi

Afghanistan: Where will refugees go after Taliban takeover?

Thousands of people are scrambling to flee Afghanistan after the Taliban took control of the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3B6XAFT

Afghanistan: Woman gives birth on US evacuation plane

The woman went into labour en route to Ramstein Air Base in Germany and gave birth on the plane. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ycwR8J

Everly Brothers: US rock 'n' roll star Don Everly dies aged 84

The rock 'n' roll duo were known for their harmonies and influenced bands including The Beatles. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3B3v8EE

Health officials warn people not to treat Covid with a drug meant for livestock.

By Eduardo Medina from NYT World https://ift.tt/3gmWzS2

At Least 10 Dead and Dozens Missing in Tennessee Floods, Officials Say

By Michael Levenson from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3kgoSCK

A radio host who scoffed at Covid, then urged his followers to get vaccinated, dies.

By Traci Carl from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3sA68So

Miscue After Miscue, U.S. Exit Plan Unravels

By Michael D. Shear, David E. Sanger, Helene Cooper, Eric Schmitt, Julian E. Barnes and Lara Jakes from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3y9TNWe

Sha’Carri Richardson Finishes Last in Return to Track

By Matt Futterman and Talya Minsberg from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/3szDL6W

End of Walkout Splits Texas Democrats: ‘We Feel Betrayed and Heartbroken’

By J. David Goodman and Nick Corasaniti from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3zjGJPL

Once Again, Travelers Ask: ‘Should I Cancel My Trip?’

By Debra Kamin from NYT Travel https://ift.tt/3CWUS7D