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UK in 'Greatest Danger From Terrorism Since Daesh at Its Height', Ex-British Commander Claims

Sweden Allegedly Sought to Bomb Afghanistan as Advertisement for Its Fighter Jets, WikiLeaks Reveals

U.S. President Joe Biden makes a visit to the FEMA headquarters as Hurricane Ida makes landfall over Louisiana, in Washington, U.S., August 29, 2021.

Video: Biden Refuses to Answer Questions on Afghanistan, Gets Lost on Way Out During FEMA Remarks

Several rockets hit Kabul Monday morning, August 30, 2021

WH: Operations at Kabul Airport 'Uninterrupted' After US Air Defence System Repels Rocket Attack

Britain's Britain's Prince Andrew, Duke of York, looks on during the funeral of Britain's Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth, who died at the age of 99, on the grounds of Windsor Castle in Windsor, Britain, April 17, 2021.

US Reportedly Pressures UK Into 'Handing Over' Prince Andrew Amid Sex Abuse Claims

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Last update: 00:50 GMT 30.08.2021
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World
US Drone Strike in Kabul Kills Nine Members of Single Family, Including 6 Kids - Reports
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The death toll from a US airstrike that targeted a vehicle in the Afghan capital of Kabul on Sunday has gone up to nine, all members of the same family, a relative of those killed told CNN.
Last update: 04:40 GMT 30.08.2021
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Asia & Pacific
Live Updates: US Has Capacity to Evacuate Remaining Americans From Afghanistan, WH Says
Foreign troops are under pressure to wrap up the evacuation of their citizens, diplomatic staff, and Afghan allies by 31 August, as the Taliban* has warned they will not extend the deadline for to withdraw even in light of the deadly suicide bombing at the Kabul Airport on 26 August.
Last update: 04:25 GMT 30.08.2021
04:25 GMT 30.08.2021
US
Watch Hard-Bitten Reporter Lashed by High Waves While Covering Hurricane Ida in New Orleans
Hurricane Ida, which has been blasting the Gulf Coast, prompted US President Joe Biden to issue a disaster declaration for the state of Louisiana. The latter has so far been the most affected by the natural phenomenon.
Last update: 04:59 GMT 30.08.2021
04:59 GMT 30.08.2021
Sport
Fans Hating on PSG's Pochettino for 'Ruining' Messi's Debut by Keeping Him on Bench Until Late in Match
The famed Argentine, Messi, joined the French club Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) on 10 August following his emotional split from Barcelona, where he had played his entire professional career. His highly-anticipated debut has been delayed several times after he was left out of the squad's starting eleven.
Last update: 05:57 GMT 30.08.2021
05:57 GMT 30.08.2021
Tech
Anatomy of Addiction: Neural 'Switch' Behind Binge Drinking Identified
Addiction implies choosing a certain behaviour despite being aware of its consequences, such as getting sick and eventually dying. This process appears to be steered by a group of nerve cells in the amygdala portion of the brain that controls reward-seeking behaviour.
Last update: 00:30 GMT 30.08.2021
00:30 GMT 30.08.2021
US
Videos: 100% Power Outage Reported in New Orleans Due to Hurricane Ida
Devastating Hurricane Ida reached the Louisiana Gulf Coast on Sunday, causing massive flooding and widespread damage. Over 764,000 Louisiana residents were without electricity Sunday evening.
Last update: 21:57 GMT 29.08.2021
21:57 GMT 29.08.2021
Society
'Donda' Passions: Kanye Claims Universal Released Album Without Approval as Controversy Intensifies
On social media, all they talk about is Kanye West's "Donda". Hours after the album hit the streaming services, the hype around it only intensified, with netizens discussing fresh tracks and the latest listening party - which, given the fact that it featured embattled persons like Marilyn Manson and DaBaby, added fuel to the marketing fire.
Last update: 17:57 GMT 29.08.2021
17:57 GMT 29.08.2021
Tech
South African Researchers Find Rapidly Mutating, Possibly Vaccine-Defying Strain of Covid
Nations around the world have raced to vaccinate their populations against the novel coronavirus, only to discover that some mutations of the virus are able to effectively bypass or severely limit the antibody protection provided against its early strains.