Biden addresses nation on darkest day of his presidencySays US troops who died were ‘heroes’ of ‘selfless mission’Joe Biden has warned the masterminds of a double suicide-bomb attack in Kabul that killed 13 US troops and 60 Afghan civilians: “We will h…
At least 60 Afghans and 13 US soldiers dead after Kabul airport blasts
Two suicide bombers and at least one attack by a gunman lead to deadliest day for US forces in a decadeAfghanistan – live updatesMultiple bomb blasts and at least one attack by a gunman in Kabul on Thursday killed dozens of civilians and at least 13 US…
‘It was like doomsday’: wait at Kabul airport descends into terror
Witnesses describe scenes as suicide bombers target civilians and US soldiers during evacuation effortAfghanistan – live newsAnother long, hot afternoon in Kabul was drawing to a close. Thousands of foreigners and Afghans – many in family groups with y…
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Attempt to evacuate Afghans who guarded British embassy fails
Last-ditch effort halted by explosions at airport, leaving former employees and families fearing for their futureAfghanistan – live updatesA last-ditch attempt to evacuate all the British embassy guards on one of the final flights out of Afghanistan ha…
Another Afghan tragedy: turned away at Kabul airport gate for the sake of £65 | Letter
An anonymous reader trying to help charity workers get out of Afghanistan despairs at how one was turned away for the lack of a passport while ministers were being distracted by efforts to rescue animalsMy son-in-law has a charity that helps with the e…
Afghan Chevening scholar relieved after evacuation to UK
Afsana Hamidy said being part of university programme could mean she is targeted by the TalibanA Chevening scholar who has arrived in the UK after being airlifted out of Afghanistan has said she is relieved to escape the “hell” of Taliban rule but is w…
UK defence secretary hits out at supporters of animal rescuer in Kabul
Ben Wallace says those backing Paul ‘Pen’ Farthing’s evacuation effort are interfering with work to save Afghans Afghanistan – live updatesThe UK defence secretary has accused supporters of a former British marine attempting to evacuate his shelter ani…
Afghans who risked their lives for Britain are being abandoned to a terrible fate | Mary Fitzgerald
For all the fine words from ministers, very little is being done for those most at risk from Taliban retributionAs the Taliban started searching their neighbourhood, Abdul and his wife began to hide with different relatives across Kabul. One night they…
Afghanistan live news: warnings of ‘imminent’ terror attack as evacuations enter final phase
UK minister warns of credible reports of an attack threat as Danish minister says it’s no longer safe to fly; France says evacuations will end FridayUK warns Afghans to avoid Kabul airport due to terrorist attack threatGreece will mot be ‘gateway’ to E…