Taliban make rapid advances in Afghanistan as western forces withdraw

Taliban militants are continuing to make rapid military advances across Afghanistan as western forces withdraw after two decades of conflict.

Taliban make rapid advances in Afghanistan as western forces withdraw

Taliban militants are continuing to make rapid military advances across Afghanistan as western forces withdraw after two decades of conflict.

‘Give me the tour’: Chadwick Boseman appears in trailer for his final Marvel appearance

Chadwick Boseman has appeared as the voice of his superhero alter-ego in the trailer for a new Marvel project, ahead of his final outing as the character.

COVID infection rates rise across UK as England, Scotland and Wales hit four-month highs

Coronavirus infection rates have risen sharply across the UK - with England, Scotland and Wales all recording their highest in more than four months, according to latest estimates.

At least 50 killed in fatal fire at Bangladesh food and drink factory

At least 50 people, mostly children, have died after a fire broke out at a food and drink factory in Bangladesh, according to local media reports.

Spears’s father objects to paying extra security costs of singer’s carer amid ‘death threats’

Britney Spears's father has said he opposes paying for the extra security costs of the singer's carer, after claims she had received death threats.

From basketball to unicorn floats – what England’s heroes get up to between matches

The England team have been enjoying some swimming and basketball whilst they recover before the Euro 2020 final.

Calls for work flexibility after England game as pressure grows on PM to grant public holiday

There are calls for a flexible start on Monday, or even a public holiday, so workers can celebrate England's Euro 2020 victory... or recover from defeat.