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Women in Afghanistan speak of fear after Taliban takes over Kabul
“All I could see around me were the fearful and scared faces of women and ugly faces of men who hate women, who do not like women to get educated, work and have freedom," one woman said.
Prince Andrew ‘relaxed and cheerful’ at Balmoral
The Duke of York could ‘easily’ face a £14million fine if defeated in sex abuse case.
Defence Secretary chokes up, admits: ‘Some people won’t get back’ from Afghanistan
Ben Wallace fought back tears as he discussed the Taliban takeover of Kabul on Monday morning.
Chaos at Kabul airport as thousands of Afghans try to flee Taliban
At least five people have been killed at Hamid Karzai International Airport as thousands seek to escape Afghanistan.
British Ambassador to Afghanistan remains in Kabul ‘personally processing visas for interpreters’
It comes as Dominic Raab was accused of going AWOL during an international crisis after he defied orders not to go on holiday.
Brit trapped in Afghanistan: ‘How can I leave my wife alone to die?’
The 42-year-old, who entered Britain as an asylum seeker in 2001, fears he will be a target for the Taliban in Kabul.
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani flees Kabul as Taliban enter city
The Afghan president has reportedly fled to Tajikistan as Taliban fighters enter Kabul.
Toddlers among latest migrants crossing Channel days after tragedy
The latest arrivals come soon after a 27-year-old Eritrean man lost his life trying to reach the UK.
Date set for 16 and 17-year-olds to be offered Covid jabs
All 16 and 17-year-olds will be offered a first jab before the school holidays finish.