Taliban captures three more Afghan provincial capitals in a day

Armed group says its forces are in control of Kunduz, Sar-e-Pol and Taloqan as fighting rages in Afghan cities.

Sudan recalls ambassador to Ethiopia amid frayed ties

Khartoum’s decision comes days after Addis Ababa rejected Sudan’s offer to mediate in the ongoing conflict in Tigray.

Bolsonaro’s election fraud claims spark ‘unprecedented crisis’

Messi in tears at farewell Barcelona press conference

France pushes ahead with COVID pass despite protests

Senior aide to New York’s Cuomo quits amid assault scandal

Indonesia’s Aceh medics offer COVID lifeline for the isolated

Tokyo douses Olympic flame to close unusual, controversial games

California’s Dixie Fire now second-largest in state history

Rwanda, Mozambique forces recapture port city from rebels