Military takeover of Kabul will cast insurgents as ‘global pariahs’ warns US ambassador as more towns fallA US peace envoy to Afghanistan has warned the Taliban that any government that comes to power through force in Afghanistan will not be recognised…
Firefighters battling wildfires to save homes on Greek island of Evia
Almost 800 firefighters fighting what the Greek prime minister called ‘a natural disaster of unprecedented dimensions’In scenes more resonant of war, trained firefighters backed by a ragtag army of local people waged a “superhuman” battle overnight to …
‘Please pray for me’: female reporter being hunted by the Taliban tells her story
A young female journalist describes the panic and fear of being forced into hiding as cities across Afghanistan fallTwo days ago I had to flee my home and life in the north of Afghanistan after the Taliban took my city. I am still on the run and there …
Teacher accused of killing and eating mechanic goes on trial in Germany
Berlin prosecutors allege defendant and victim met via an online dating siteA 41-year-old teacher who is accused of having killed another man and eaten pieces of the victim’s body has gone on trial in Germany’s capital.Prosecutors say the man on trial …
Germany to abolish free Covid testing in bid to get more people vaccinated
New regulations part of government efforts to incentivise those without jabs amid a rapidly rising case rateCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageGermany’s leaders are expected to set out new coronavirus regulations for the coming…
Handball chiefs urged to resign over bikini bottoms rule
Women’s sports associations accuse heads of IHF and EHF of ‘blatant sexism’ after Norwegian team finedWomen’s sports associations across Europe have called for the resignation of the presidents of both the international and European handball federation…
A captured crocodile and a Messi removal: Tuesday’s best photos
The Guardian’s picture editors select photo highlights from around the world Continue reading…
Texas governor appeals for out-of-state help to fight latest Covid wave
Two more of the state’s largest school districts announced mask mandates as a county-owned hospital in Houston raised tentsThe Texas governor, Greg Abbott, appealed for out-of-state help to fight the third wave of Covid-19 in his state amid dire warnin…
How India’s armed forces have become Bollywood’s new poster boys
A series of big films this year will focus on Indian military conflicts with Pakistan, reflecting an escalation of political belligerenceIndia’s military will take a starring role this summer. On 12 August, in time for Independence day on the 15th, Ama…
India’s police stations are human rights threat, says chief justice
Nuthalapati Ramana issues extraordinary rebuke over ‘custodial torture and other police atrocities’In an extraordinary rebuke over police brutality, India’s chief justice has said the most dangerous places in the country for threats to human rights are…