The difference in Kabul now is staggering. Streets are deserted, and people are in traditional clothing

A heavily armed guard lifted the enormous hotel security boom and we emerged into a Kabul that was suddenly very different.

Taliban declares war in Afghanistan is over amid reports of revenge killings and brutal tactics

The Taliban has declared that the war in Afghanistan is over after insurgents took control of the presidential palace in Kabul.

At least 20 dead and dozens injured after fuel tank explodes in Lebanon

At least 20 people have been killed and 79 others were injured after a fuel tank exploded at a warehouse in northern Lebanon where fuel was illegally stored.

Plymouth shooting victim Lee Martyn ‘had kindest heart’ and young daughter Sophie ‘beautiful’

A father who was killed along with his three-year-old daughter in the Plymouth shootings "would do anything for anybody", his cousin has said.

Parliament to be recalled next week over deteriorating Afghanistan situation

Parliament will be recalled next week over the deteriorating situation in Afghanistan, Downing Street sources have told Sky News.

At least 20 dead and dozens injured after fuel tank explodes in Lebanon

At least 20 people have been killed and 79 others were injured after a fuel tank exploded at a warehouse in northern Lebanon where fuel was illegally stored.

Lumley urges government to meet ‘brave and loyal’ Gurkhas veterans staging hunger strike

Joanna Lumley has called on the government to meet the "brave and loyal" Gurkha veterans who are currently on hunger strike opposite Downing Street over their pensions.

Schoolchildren to be offered lessons on consent after murder of Sarah Everard

Schoolchildren will be offered lessons on consent following the murder of Sarah Everard at the hands of a police officer in March.