It’s done: Last US troops leave Afghanistan marking end of two-decade long war August 31, 2021 The United States has completed its withdrawal from Afghanistan, ending America’s longest war and closing a chapter in military history likely to be remembered for colossal failures, unfulfilled promises and a frantic final exit. Hours ahead of President Joe Biden’s Tuesday deadline for shutting down a final airlift, and thus ending the US war, Air [...]
Celebratory shots ring out above Kabul as US complete withdrawal from Afghanistan August 31, 2021 Celebratory shots rang out in Kabul last night as the United States completed the withdrawal of its forces from Afghanistan, ending 20 years of war that culminated in the Taliban’s return to power. Watch the full report.
Michael Gove spotted raving away with punters at Aberdeen nightclub August 31, 2021 Tory grandee and cabinet Office minister Michael Gove was spotted dancing in a nightclub, where he reportedly showed up on his own. Dressed in a dark suit with no tie, footage on social media shows Gove dancing and throwing shapes at the Pipe club night in Aberdeen. Adam Taylor, co-manager of Pipe, said Gove had [...]
Watch as storm Ida floods Mississippi roads August 31, 2021 Low-lying areas of Mississippi were inundated by storm surges and torrential rain after Hurricane Ida swept ashore off the Gulf Coast. Watch the full report.
‘Control freak Dominic Raab is toast in the next reshuffle’, govt source claims August 30, 2021 Foreign Office minister James Cleverly has defended the ministry’s response to the crisis in Afghanistan amid allegations that his boss, Dominic Raab, is a “control freak” who faces the sack. Cleverly insisted the allegations about the Foreign Secretary’s style of leadership were “not true” and insisted the organisation had responded swiftly to the unprecedented events [...]
Extinction Rebellion protesters block Tower Bridge August 30, 2021 Extinction Rebellion protesters are currently blocking Tower Bridge in London with a van and caravan. Activists are also lying on the ground near the London landmark to protest against government investment in fossil fuels as part of their fifth wave of mass protests on environmental issues. Demonstrators were seen at the end of the famous [...]
Alex Salmond probe upheld sexual harassment claims before being struck down August 30, 2021 The Scottish Government’s investigation into Alex Salmond found his behaviour amounted to sexual misconduct before it was struck down by the courts, according to various media reports today. Leslie Evans, the government’s most senior civil servant, upheld five charges against the former first minister at the conclusion of her investigation in 2018, The Times said. [...]
Rockets rain down on Kabul Airport as U.S. withdrawal nears completion August 30, 2021 U.S. anti-missile defences intercepted as many as five rockets that were fired at Kabul’s airport earlier today, a U.S. official said, as the United States rushed to complete its withdrawal from Afghanistan to end its longest war. Watch the full report.
Afghanistan: Healthcare system close to collapse after foreign donors pull out August 30, 2021 Afghanistan’s healthcare system is at risk of collapse after foreign donors stopped providing aid to the country, a representative of Doctors Without Borders has warned. Watch the full report.
Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland urge UK govt to keep £20 Universal Credit increase August 30, 2021 Ministers from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have called on the UK Government to scrap plans to axe the £20 increase to Universal Credit and instead make the higher rate of payment permanent. In a letter to Work and Pensions Secretary Therese Coffey, they branded the change, which is due to come into effect in [...]
