USA US responds to criticism of Afghanistan withdrawal Critics of Joe Biden say his decision to withdraw has undone two decades of work in the country and jeopardised the safety of the Afghan people. 16 August 2021
Afghanistan 'I stand squarely behind' US troops pullout of Afghanistan, says Biden The US President speaks out following Monday's scenes of panic at Kabul airport as thousands of desperate Afghans tried to secure a place on a flight out of the country. 16 August 2021
Health news Which European country has the world's best healthcare system? A new report comparing 11 national healthcare systems found the wealthiest country had the sickest citizens. 13 August 2021
USA US regulators OK extra COVID shot for those with weak immune systems Several other countries, including France and Israel, have similar recommendations. 13 August 2021
Afghanistan Afghanistan: UK and US to send troops to Kabul to get nationals out The EU has warned the Taliban faces international "isolation" if it takes power by force, as more Afghan cities fall to the rebels. 12 August 2021
Home Inside the €42,000 flatpack house billionaire Elon Musk calls home Billionaire Elon Musk is reported to be the "top secret customer" who lives in one of these 34 square-metre units. 12 August 2021
Afghanistan Taliban capture new Afghan provincial capital near Kabul The Taliban have raised their flags over the city of Ghazni, just 130 kilometres southwest of Kabul. It is the tenth provincial capital taken by the insurgents over a weeklong blitz across Afghanistan. 12 August 2021
United Kingdom US granted more grounds to appeal on Julian Assange extradition US lawyers appealed a British judge’s decision to block the extradition of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange for his mental health. 11 August 2021
USA New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo resigning over sexual harassment In a televised address, the 63-year-old Democrat emphatically denied intentionally showing any disrespect toward women. 10 August 2021
Oman US and G7 blame Iran for deadly attack on tanker off Oman A Briton and a Romanian national were killed in last week's attack on the Mercer Street tanker. 7 August 2021
USA People fleeing Hong Kong crackdown get temporary US haven President Biden signed a memorandum allowing people from Hong Kong currently residing in the United States to live and work in the country for 18 months. 6 August 2021
USA Officer dead, suspect killed in violence outside Pentagon Gunshots were fired on Tuesday morning near the entrance of the Pentagon, resulting in multiple injuries. 3 August 2021
USA US hits 70% vaccination rate — a month late and amid a surge President Joe Biden had set a goal of reaching the 70% threshold by the Fourth of July holiday. 2 August 2021
World News Mercer Street: UK and US blame Iran for ship attack as Tehran denies London said the tanker attack that killed two people off the coast of Oman was "deliberate, targeted and a clear violation of international law by Iran.” 2 August 2021
Russia US mission in Russia 'forced' to let go of over 200 staff Moscow banned the US from hiring or contracting any non-American staff at its diplomatic facilities in the country. 30 July 2021
Belarus Joe Biden pledges support for Belarusians after Tsikhanouskaya visit US President Joe Biden has spoken of his support for Belarusian pro-democracy forces after a White House meeting with the country's main opposition leader, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya. 29 July 2021
Travel News Quarantine scrapped in England for fully vaccinated EU & US citizens Despite concerns over the Delta variant, fully vaccinated travellers from the EU and US will soon be able to avoid quarantine when entering the UK — except for those arriving from France. 28 July 2021
USA Joe Biden nominates former ambassador to Romania as new EU envoy Gitenstein, 74, is a lawyer who served as the US ambassador to Romania from 2009 to 2012. 28 July 2021
United Kingdom Ecuadorian court revokes citizenship for Julian Assange Ecuadorian authorities say Assange’s naturalization letter had multiple inconsistencies, different signatures, the possible alteration of documents and unpaid fees, among other issues. 28 July 2021
USA 'This is how I'm going to die': Officers testify on US Capitol riot The US congressional panel investigating the deadly Capitol insurrection opened with emotional testimonies from police officers who responded to the assault. 27 July 2021