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.

Bolsonaro’s election fraud claims spark ‘unprecedented crisis’

Brazil’s president is parroting Donald Trump’s fraud claims to prepare to contest next year’s elections, experts say.

Messi in tears at farewell Barcelona press conference

Tokyo douses Olympic flame to close unusual, controversial games

Students in Gaza celebrate passing final exams despite war trauma

France pushes ahead with COVID pass despite protests

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

Sudan recalls ambassador to Ethiopia amid frayed ties

Rwanda, Mozambique forces recapture port city from rebels

Why sexism is still a problem at the most ‘gender-equal’ Olympics