How many people have been evacuated from Afghanistan?

At one point in the final days of evacuations from Afghanistan, flights were said to be taking off every twenty minutes from Kabul airport.

Extinction Rebellion protesters block Tower Bridge with a van and caravan

Extinction Rebellion protesters have blocked Tower Bridge in London with a van and caravan, the Metropolitan Police said.

Leaded petrol phased out in the Algeria – the last country to stop using the fuel

The last country in the world to use leaded petrol has stopped selling the highly toxic fuel, bringing an end of its use in cars, the United Nations (UN) environment office said on Monday.

Armed robbers ‘strap people on car roofs’ as human shields as they raid several banks in Brazil

Armed robbers have hit three banks in a Brazilian city after taking hostages, reportedly strapping them on car roofs as human shields and leaving a trail of explosives to prevent pursuit, authorities have said.

Leaded petrol phased out in the Algeria – the last country to stop using the fuel

The last country in the world to use leaded petrol has stopped selling the highly toxic fuel, bringing an end of its use in cars, the United Nations (UN) environment office said on Monday.

Armed robbers ‘strap people on car roofs’ as human shields as they raid several banks in Brazil

Armed robbers have hit three banks in a Brazilian city after taking hostages, reportedly strapping them on car roofs as human shields and leaving a trail of explosives to prevent pursuit, authorities have said.

UK reports 26,476 new daily COVID-19 cases and another 48 deaths

The UK has recorded 26,476 new coronavirus cases and 48 deaths in the latest 24-hour period, government figures show.

CCTV cameras could be installed in South Korea operating rooms after surgery mistakes

Hospitals in South Korea could be required to place surveillance cameras in operating rooms after a series of medical accidents involving unqualified staff who stood in for surgeons.