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Warning of new “civil war” in Afghanistan if Taliban reject power-sharing talks – BBC News
One of Afghanistan’s main opposition leaders has warned there will be civil war, unless the Taliban agree to share power, following their takeover of the country. Ahmad Massoud has warned that war is inevitable unless the Taliban agree to negotiations over the country’s future. The chaos and desperate scenes are continuing at Kabul airport. The… Continue reading Warning of new “civil war” in Afghanistan if Taliban reject power-sharing talks – BBC News
Sex-for-rent offered by landlords – BBC News
Landlords in West of England are offering free rent in return for sex, an investigation from BBC Inside Out West has found. The Ministry of Justice says this is illegal and even placing an advert is breaking the law and could result in a seven year jail term. But the BBC found examples of adverts… Continue reading Sex-for-rent offered by landlords – BBC News
Afghanistan: Anger and fear intensifies as US leaves Kabul @BBC News live 🔴 BBC
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Taliban "shooting protesters" as thousands try to flee Afghanistan – BBC News
Taliban fighters are reported to have opened fire on crowds and shot dead protesters in Afghanistan who were demonstrating against their takeover of the country. There have been more desperate scenes outside the international airport in Kabul, as thousands of Afghans try to flee the country. In response to the developing humanitarian crisis the UK… Continue reading Taliban "shooting protesters" as thousands try to flee Afghanistan – BBC News
Taliban take over Kabul airport – BBC News
The final US forces have now withdrawn, marking the end of a 20-year presence in Afghanistan. Following the pullout, Taliban fighters were seen exploring Kabul airport and taking over its facilities, including a hangar with aircraft apparently left behind by the US. Some fighters were wearing discarded US military uniforms and equipment. Please subscribe HERE… Continue reading Taliban take over Kabul airport – BBC News
Hundreds of anti-Taliban protestors take to streets of Afghan capital – BBC News
Hundreds of protestors including many women have taken to the streets of the Afghan capital Kabul, in the biggest show of dissent since the Taliban took control of the country. Many in the crowds chanted slogans against neighbouring Pakistan whose government they accuse of supporting the Taliban. The Taliban have announced an interim government three… Continue reading Hundreds of anti-Taliban protestors take to streets of Afghan capital – BBC News
Catastrophic flooding across western Europe as politicians blame climate change – BBC News
More than 120 people have died and hundreds are still missing after record rainfall caused the worst flooding in parts of Western Europe for many decades. In Germany dozens of people were unaccounted for, with the Chancellor Angela Merkel describing the floods as a catastrophe. Torrential rain has also devastated parts of Belgium, the Netherlands… Continue reading Catastrophic flooding across western Europe as politicians blame climate change – BBC News
Drone video shows scale of China floods damage – BBC News
Aerial images capture the scale of floods in China’s Henan province, showing stranded cars and roads still substantially under water. Twelve people were killed after record-breaking rainfall flooded underground railway tunnels in the city of Zhengzhou, leaving passengers trapped in rising waters. More than 500 people were eventually rescued from the tunnels in Henan province,… Continue reading Drone video shows scale of China floods damage – BBC News
Covid: Food workers given exemption from isolation rules @BBC News live 🔴 BBC
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