Early election results show Zambian opposition leader ahead Early election results in Zambia show opposition leader Hakainde Hichilema ahead in a tight, tense race while the national Electoral Commission has urged people to wait for the final official results to avoid any unrest
Afghan lawmaker says Taliban have captured capital of Paktika province bordering Pakistan Afghan lawmaker says Taliban have captured capital of Paktika province bordering Pakistan
Golden retriever sits in pouring rain for two hours after owner pulls mean prank A devastated golden retriever sat still in the same rainy spot for two hours, glaring into his house, after his owner played a mean trick on him
‘We are afraid’: Kabul residents uneasy as Taliban closes in on Afghan capital, slam Biden for withdrawing US troops With the militants reportedly just 50km (30 miles) from Kabul, the Afghan capital’s residents say they fear the city will fall. They blame the crisis on the country’s under-equipped military and the withdrawal of the US Army.
YouTuber faces legal action after using blue light show at Pyramids for gender reveal Egyptian officials were angry after a YouTuber took advantage of the iconic pyramids being lit up blue to promote World Liver Day day to tell the world he is having a baby boy
Russian network's German service denied Luxembourg license Luxembourg has rejected an application by Russian state broadcaster RT for a license to distribute its German-language service via satellite
Afghan president vows not to give up 'achievements' of last 20 years, says 'consultations' underway amid Taliban blitz Afghan president vows not to give up 'achievements' of last 20 years, says 'consultations' underway amid Taliban blitz
UK gunman had gun, license returned to him last month Britain’s police watchdog says it has launched an investigation into why a 22-year-old man who fatally shot five people in southwestern England was given back his confiscated gun and gun license
Afghan president delivers televised address, first public remarks in days following major Taliban advance Afghan president delivers televised address, first public remarks in days following major Taliban advance
Europe’s contentious deportations of Afghans grind to a halt as Taliban surges Deportations have been put on hold amid the insurgents’ advances, providing a reprieve for rejected asylum seekers.
Poverty, Disease, Customs: Why So Many Indonesian Children Die of Covid The disease kills far more children in developing countries than in rich ones, and some factors make them especially vulnerable in Indonesia.The grave of Alesha Kimi Pramudita, a 22-month-old who died after being infected with the coronavirus in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, in July.
Lithuanian migrant crisis enters new phase as influx ceases Lithuanian officials say a recent influx of thousands of migrants from neighboring Belarus appears to have stopped
At least 40 killed in severe northern Turkey floods At least 40 people were killed in severe northern Turkey flood.
Fearing Kabul’s Fall, U.S. Officials Implore Afghans to ‘Fight’ The calls to action underscore the stark reality that the United States has no intention of rescuing government forces.In Kandahar early this month, before the Afghan city fell to the Taliban.
Travel news this week: Canada and New Zealand's reopening plans A new airport has been named the very best in the world. New Zealand says it will start to reopen its borders next year. And dolphins have returned to Lisbon waters.
Japan rain: More than a million residents told to seek shelter Some provinces are under evacuation alerts as experts warn of "unprecedented" rainfall.
As the Taliban set their sights on Kabul, some fear a collapse within weeks. The insurgents’ rapid advance has set off alarms across the country, as a humanitarian crisis intensifies.Items belonging to a family who had fled Afghanistan were sold on the street in Kabul, the capital, on Friday.
Nanci Griffith: Folk and country singer-songwriter dies aged 68 The Grammy-winning artist was best known for her influential career in folk and country music.
Pakistan: 3 militants, 1 soldier killed in shootout The Pakistani military says security forces killed three militants during a shootout following a militant attack on a security patrol in the restive southwestern Baluchistan province