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Thousands of travellers bring town to a standstill as they attend funeral at Lincoln Cathedral for gypsy matriarch, 61, and her son, 21, who died four months apart – with … Read More
DOVER, Del. — A year and a half after the Boy Scouts of America sought bankruptcy protection amid an onslaught of child sex abuse lawsuits, a Delaware judge is poised … Read More
If you’re flying on a plane or taking a train, be ready to keep wearing that face mask for a few more months By DAVID KOENIG AP Airlines Writer August … Read More
There’s one big change, though: There are almost no women here. Since the Taliban took over the Afghan capital on Sunday, women have largely stayed indoors. The Taliban has repeatedly … Read More
“We spent over a trillion dollars. We trained and equipped an Afghan military force of some 300,000 strong. Incredibly well equipped. A force larger in size than the militaries of … Read More
‘We will honour women’s rights (within Islamic law)’: Taliban spokesman holds first news conference in Kabul and promises they won’t persecute women or take revenge against anyone – as deputy … Read More
Ex-Royal Marine in Kabul loses contact with wife and pregnant manager of his dog rescue centre as pair get ‘crushed in stampede to airport’ – and says he’ll hold PM … Read More
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How long will the Taliban ‘amnesty’ allow mercy flights to leave Kabul? American forces claim to have secured the airport – but Brits admit they are operating ‘with consent’ and … Read More
‘If I hear once more that the airport is safe – it’s not’: Westerners trying to flee Kabul tell of being groped and crushed while trying to navigate impassable melee … Read More
