Afghanistan war: Sheberghan falls to Taliban, militants say
THE Taliban say they have taken control of the city of Sheberghan in the northern Afghan province of Jawzjan. An Afghan defense ministry spokesman told the BBC government forces were…
Greece wildfires spread, causing mass evacuations
Thousands of tourists and residents have been evacuated from towns north of the Greek capital, Athens, as wildfires spread across the country. Strong winds and high temperatures are making it…
Cuba allows small and medium-sized private businesses
Cuba’s communist government has legalized small and medium-sized private businesses in the wake of mass anti-government protests last month. Under the new rules, enterprises with up to 100 employees will…
Tokyo Olympics: Israel’s Linoy Ashram ends Russian dominance in rhythmic gymnastics
ISRAEL’s Linoy Ashram caused a huge upset in the Olympic rhythmic gymnastics individual all-around final, becoming the first non-Russian champion since 1996. The 22-year-old toppled the long-standing reign by beating…
Egypt pharaoh’s ‘solar boat’ moved to Giza museum
AN impressive ancient Egyptian boat from the time of the pharaohs has been transported to its new home at the Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza due to open this year…
Tanker blast evidence points to Iran, says US
THE US military’s Central Command has announced the results of its forensic investigation into last week’s fatal drone attack on a merchant tanker off Oman. It says explosives experts concluded…
Boris Johnson will not isolate after Covid case among staff
Downing Street says Boris Johnson will not self-isolate after a member of his staff tested positive for Covid during a trip to Scotland. No 10 said the visit was carried…
Covid: First 16 and 17-year-olds begin to get vaccine invites
Sixteen and 17-year-olds across the UK are now being invited to book their Covid vaccine. GPs in England have been told they can contact this age group, while invites are…
Greece fires spread uncontrolled, killing a fireman
Two people have been killed and six areas put on high alert as uncontrolled wildfires spread across Greece. Huge clouds of smoke are billowing over the northern outskirts of Athens,…
Mercer Street: Tanker blast evidence points to Iran, says US
The US military’s Central Command has announced the results of its forensic investigation into last week’s fatal drone attack on a merchant tanker off Oman. It says explosives experts concluded…