Researchers say the tiny island in Greenland – roughly 30 metres across – was exposed by shifting pack iceScientists have discovered a new island off the coast of Greenland, which they say is the world’s northernmost point of land and was revealed by s…
Stand up for the women and girls of Afghanistan | Letters
Margaret Owen on those most vulnerable to Taliban violence who are now living in terror, Joseph Nhan-O’Reilly on keeping education alive. Plus letters from Barbara English and Sarah MulhollandIt is tragic that many Afghans who worked for Nato armies an…
Coronavirus live news: WHO to ship Chinese vaccines despite concerns; 1 in 70 in England had Covid last week
WHO to ship 100m doses of Sinovac and Sinopharm by end of September; figures show uptick of cases in England last week from 1 in 80 the week beforeNew Zealand Covid update: national lockdown extended after 70 new casesUS Covid hospitalisations rise abo…
China bans celebrity rankings in bid to ‘rectify chaos in the fan community’
Authorities increase regulation of fame and fan culture that they say will tackle online bullying and protect childrenChinese authorities have banned online lists ranking celebrities by popularity, as regulators continue a drive to “clean up” fame and …
Biden warns masterminds of deadly Kabul bombings: ‘We will make you pay’
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…
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…
How a hot blob off New Zealand is contributing to drought in South America
Study reveals the vast patch of warm water has produced a dry ridge of high pressure across the south Pacific, blocking storms from reaching ChileA vast patch of warming water off the coast of New Zealand – referred to as a “warming blob” – has contrib…
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…