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Many casualties feared Kabul mosque attack

A huge explosion has ripped through a mosque in the Afghan capital Kabul, police say.

17-08-2022, 23:58

Liz Cheney vs Donald Trump: Why it's not over yet

Donald Trump says Republican voters sent Liz Cheney to "political oblivion" with her crushing election defeat at the hands of a candidate he endorsed.

17-08-2022, 23:55

Saudi student jailed for 34 years over critical tweets

Leeds University has expressed deep concern for one of its PhD students who has been jailed for 34 years in Saudi Arabia over critical tweets.

17-08-2022, 23:52

Spain: Passengers sustain injuries after trying to flee train surrounded by wildfire

At least 20 passengers on board a train in Spain suffered burn injuries when the train ran into a wildfire.

17-08-2022, 23:49

Chinese planes shoot rods into the sky to induce rain

At least five million people are facing power shortages due to the heatwave with temperatures soaring in Sichuan province with reservoirs drying up due to extreme heat.

17-08-2022, 23:37

US and Taiwan announce formal bilateral trade talks

The US has announced that they will begin formal trade negotiations with Taiwan, weeks after a controversial visit by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

17-08-2022, 11:31

No 'military need' to use nuclear arms in Ukraine, says Russia

Shoigu denounced as "absolute lies" reports in the media that suggested Russia may deploy nuclear or chemical weapons to make up for its nearly six-month military campaign in Ukraine moving slowly.

17-08-2022, 00:01