Haiti earthquake: The forgotten villages cut off from help
The prettily named village of Marceline is 30 minutes drive north of Les Cayes. Before the earthquake hit it had two churches – Catholic and Baptist – a medical centre,…
Haiti earthquake: Death toll reaches nearly 2,000
At least 1,941 people are known to have died in Haiti in Saturday’s powerful earthquake – a rise of more than 500 on the previous figure, officials say. Rescue workers…
Afghanistan crisis: Chaos as Europeans scramble to evacuate Kabul
Chaotic conditions have been reported outside Kabul airport as European governments rush to bring home their citizens as well as Afghan colleagues. French, Dutch, German, Spanish, Czech, and Polish planes…
Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani in UAE, officials say
Afghanistan’s President Ashraf Ghani is in the United Arab Emirates, the Gulf nation has confirmed. Mr. Ghani fled Afghanistan as the Taliban advanced on its capital city Kabul over the…
Colorado River: First-ever shortage declared amid record US drought
For the first time ever, the US government has declared a water shortage on the Colorado River, a life source to millions in the southwest. The supply cuts now ordered…
Taliban takeover: Uganda to take in 2,000 Afghan refugees
Uganda is to take in 2,000 refugees who have fled Afghanistan after Taliban militants took power on Sunday. The deal was agreed upon following a request from the US government,…
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. Many were given only minutes to leave as…
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. In the group’s first news conference since taking control of the country…
Haiti earthquake: Death toll climbs as tropical storm nears
Rescue workers are rushing to locate survivors of the deadly earthquake that struck Haiti on Saturday as a tropical storm is heading towards the Caribbean nation. At least 1,419 people…
Afghanistan: Another 200 UK troops sent to Kabul evacuation
The UK is to send a further 200 troops to Kabul after the Taliban seized control of the Afghan capital. A total of about 900 UK troops will patrol Kabul’s…