US pledges to help people leave Afghanistan after 31 August deadline

The US will continue to help people to leave Afghanistan after the 31 August deadline, Antony Blinken has said.

New York adds 12,000 COVID deaths after Andrew Cuomo stands down

An extra 12,000 COVID-related deaths have been added to the New York State total, following the departure of ex-governor Andrew Cuomo.

Exclusive: Defence secretary says Kabul evacuation efforts ‘diverted’ by bid to rescue animals cared for by ex-Marine

The defence secretary has complained that British military efforts to evacuate people from Kabul have been "diverted" because of the attempts to rescue animals being cared for by a former British Royal Marine, Sky...

Mike Ashley’s successor as Frasers Group chief executive in line for potential £100m pay package

Michael Murray, who is set to become chief executive of Mike Ashley's Frasers Group, could be awarded shares worth £100m under a proposed pay package linked to the group's stock price performance.

Gunman kills four in diplomatic quarter of Tanzania’s main city

A gunman has killed four people during a shooting rampage in the diplomatic quarter of Tanzania largest city, Dar es Salaam.

Gunman kills four in diplomatic quarter of Tanzania’s main city

A gunman has killed four people during a shooting rampage in the diplomatic quarter of Tanzania largest city, Dar es Salaam.

‘Scrotum frogs’ go on display at zoo as part of efforts to save endangered species

"Scrotum frogs" have gone on display at a zoo as part of efforts to save the species from extinction.

Relief as fleeing Afghans arrive in Qatar – and the terror of those left behind

On the tarmac at Al Udeid airbase in Qatar, a C17 plane opens its doors to a new life.