Yami Gautam Dhar is busy these days promoting her horror-thriller 'Bhoot Police' co-starring Saif Ali Khan, Arjun Kapoor, Jacqueline Fernandez and Javed Jaffery.&nbsp;

 
During an interview with an entertainment news website, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/inside-yami-gautam-and-aditya-dhars-intimate-wedding-ceremony-389909">Yami</a>, who is nearing a decade in Bollywood, said that she now has a better understanding of how things work in the industry and that she is her own Godfather.&nbsp;

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"I am my own godfather. Also, I had a support system in my family who kept me sane. You can’t always understand this place completely. People are always offering career advice. They’ll say, ‘Dress up in a certain way for meetings, socialise more, be papped everywhere’. I had to decide if I personally connected with [these ideas]. I had to push myself to not fall into this [trap] and stay focused on finding good roles. Uri: The Surgical Strike [2019] broke the mould for me.” The constant media scrutiny doesn’t make matters easy, she adds. “Untrue things are written about you; you have to decide if you want to jump in the fish market and become the noise. You have to condition yourself. It’s ironic when the media speaks about mental health, given the role they play in [disrupting] it," she was quoted as saying.

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Talking about landing <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-bhoot-police-trailer-saif-ali-khan-and-arjun-kapoor-play-ghost-busters-in-this-horror-comedy-406549">'Bhoot Police'</a>, the 'Bala' star reportedly said, "Pavan [Kirpalani, director] and I were to do another film together, which didn’t work out. When this came along, I was game. We’ve tried not to compromise on the film despite the pandemic. None of us went home for Diwali because we didn’t want to breach the bio-bubble." 
As for turning 10 in Bollywood, Yami revealed, "I have a better sense of things now. Back then, I had made a debut on my own, and no one tells you what steps to take there on.” The turning point in her career was undoubtedly Bala (2019). Viewers walking in to see Ayushmann Khurrana spin his magic again, were pleasantly surprised to see Gautam matching him, spark for spark. “In this industry, work is your only expression. People told Amar [Kaushik, director] that they didn’t picture me in that role, but it took that one script to change things."

Yami Gautam Dhar is busy these days promoting her horror-thriller 'Bhoot Police' co-starring Saif Ali Khan, Arjun Kapoor, Jacqueline Fernandez and Javed Jaffery.

Yami Gautam Dhar is busy these days promoting her horror-thriller 'Bhoot Police' co-starring Saif Ali Khan, Arjun Kapoor, Jacqueline Fernandez and Javed Jaffery. During an interview with an entertainment news website, Yami, who is nearing a decade in Bollywood, said that she now has a better understanding of how things work in the industry and that she is her own Godfather. Also read: Bhoot Police review: Saif Ali Khan, Yami Gautam Dhar wasted in this ho-hum ghostbusting adventure "I am my own godfather. Also, I had a support system in my family who kept me sane. You can’t always understand this place completely. People are always offering career advice. They’ll say, ‘Dress up in a certain way for meetings, socialise more, be papped everywhere’. I had to decide if I personally connected with [these ideas]. I had to push myself to not fall into this [trap] and stay focused on finding good roles. Uri: The Surgical Strike [2019] broke the mould for me.” The constant media scrutiny doesn’t make matters easy, she adds. “Untrue things are written about you; you have to decide if you want to jump in the fish market and become the noise. You have to condition yourself. It’s ironic when the media speaks about mental health, given the role they play in [disrupting] it," she was quoted as saying. Also read: We need to discourage English films from taking over our screens: Kangana Ranaut to WION Talking about landing 'Bhoot Police', the 'Bala' star reportedly said, "Pavan [Kirpalani, director] and I were to do another film together, which didn’t work out. When this came along, I was game. We’ve tried not to compromise on the film despite the pandemic. None of us went home for Diwali because we didn’t want to breach the bio-bubble." As for turning 10 in Bollywood, Yami revealed, "I have a better sense of things now. Back then, I had made a debut on my own, and no one tells you what steps to take there on.” The turning point in her career was undoubtedly Bala (2019). Viewers walking in to see Ayushmann Khurrana spin his magic again, were pleasantly surprised to see Gautam matching him, spark for spark. “In this industry, work is your only expression. People told Amar [Kaushik, director] that they didn’t picture me in that role, but it took that one script to change things."

Yami Gautam: I am my own Godfather in Bollywood

In the Taliban's latest crackdown on dissent in Afghanistan, gunmen used whips and sticks against a group of women protesting in Kabul on Wednesday following the announcement of a hardline, male-only interim government.&nbsp;The Australian High Commissioner Barry O'Farrell has expressed "deep disappointment" over "lack of inclusiveness" when it comes to Taliban announcement on the new government in Afghanistan. Meanwhile,&nbsp;a group&nbsp;has revealed that at least 200 indigenous children have disappeared or died after being admitted to a hospital in Quebec. In Covid related news,&nbsp;while countries are already struggling to battle with the Delta variant, another variant is ready to attack and cause more serious concerns.&nbsp;

Click on headlines to read more

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Barry O'Farrell said, his country is "consulting our closest partners in ensuring a joint approach in the engagement with the Taliban".

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This is just the latest example of female activists defying the Taliban's control in a public way. On Tuesday, women in hijabs took part in the largest rallies in Kabul since the militant organisation seized power last month.

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A group has revealed through an investigation that&nbsp;at least 200 indigenous children have gone missing or have been declared dead after they were admitted to&nbsp;a hospital in Canada's Quebec.

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Several countries can legally prosecute children for attempted suicide. Many countries in this list have made suicide punishable under the Sharia Law. In Nigeria, even children of the age of seven can be arrested and prosecuted for suicide.

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The question was raised as apparently the Auckland district health board has been accused of allowing hundreds of visitors to see the Covid patients on a daily basis, and some of them might even have gotten involved in sexual relationships.

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Young French women under the age of 25 will now be offered free contraception from next year, country’s health minister recently announced.

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The victim was merely doing her job but had to suffer insults such as "talk to rich people nicely, you're a poor girl". These words came from two women after an auxiliary police officer approached them for smoking outside a designated area.

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Japan’s Economy Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura said the capital city Tokyo will stay under regulations. While the minister admitted that the situation is getting better, he also added that it is 'still too early to lower our guard'.

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The European Medicines Agency on Thursday said that a coronavirus variant known as "Mu" could be cause for concern, although there is no data yet to show it will overtake the dominant Delta strain.

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Despite French authorities' warnings that it could imperil lives, Home Secretary of the United Kingdom Priti Patel is planning to send back small boats carrying migrants over the Channel.

In the Taliban's latest crackdown on dissent in Afghanistan, gunmen used whips and sticks against a group of women protesting in Kabul on Wednesday following the announcement of a hardline, male-only interim government.

In the Taliban's latest crackdown on dissent in Afghanistan, gunmen used whips and sticks against a group of women protesting in Kabul on Wednesday following the announcement of a hardline, male-only interim government. The Australian High Commissioner Barry O'Farrell has expressed "deep disappointment" over "lack of inclusiveness" when it comes to Taliban announcement on the new government in Afghanistan. Meanwhile, a group has revealed that at least 200 indigenous children have disappeared or died after being admitted to a hospital in Quebec. In Covid related news, while countries are already struggling to battle with the Delta variant, another variant is ready to attack and cause more serious concerns. Click on headlines to read more Deeply disappointed by lack of inclusion: Australian Envoy on Taliban Barry O'Farrell said, his country is "consulting our closest partners in ensuring a joint approach in the engagement with the Taliban". Taliban use whips and sticks on Afghan women protesting the all-male govt This is just the latest example of female activists defying the Taliban's control in a public way. On Tuesday, women in hijabs took part in the largest rallies in Kabul since the militant organisation seized power last month. At least 200 indigenous children went missing or died in Canada A group has revealed through an investigation that at least 200 indigenous children have gone missing or have been declared dead after they were admitted to a hospital in Canada's Quebec. Suicide is still a crime in at least 20 countries worldwide: Research Several countries can legally prosecute children for attempted suicide. Many countries in this list have made suicide punishable under the Sharia Law. In Nigeria, even children of the age of seven can be arrested and prosecuted for suicide. Ardern warns hospitals to not let Covid patients have sex with visitors The question was raised as apparently the Auckland district health board has been accused of allowing hundreds of visitors to see the Covid patients on a daily basis, and some of them might even have gotten involved in sexual relationships. French women under the age of 25 to be given free contraception: Government Young French women under the age of 25 will now be offered free contraception from next year, country’s health minister recently announced. 'You're a poor girl, talk to rich people nicely': Women fined for abusing The victim was merely doing her job but had to suffer insults such as "talk to rich people nicely, you're a poor girl". These words came from two women after an auxiliary police officer approached them for smoking outside a designated area. Japan extends Covid curbs in Tokyo till September end Japan’s Economy Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura said the capital city Tokyo will stay under regulations. While the minister admitted that the situation is getting better, he also added that it is 'still too early to lower our guard'. Mu variant of coronavirus from Colombia as a new reason of concern, here is all you need to know The European Medicines Agency on Thursday said that a coronavirus variant known as "Mu" could be cause for concern, although there is no data yet to show it will overtake the dominant Delta strain. Migrant boats crossing the English Channel could be turned back by Britain Despite French authorities' warnings that it could imperil lives, Home Secretary of the United Kingdom Priti Patel is planning to send back small boats carrying migrants over the Channel.

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Other than being two amazing artists, Hollywood actors Matt Damon and Heath Ledger also seem to have the exact same tattoos.&nbsp;

 
In a&nbsp;cover-story interview with a global magazine, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-i-do-not-use-slurs-of-any-kind-says-matt-damon-on-f-slur-controversy-402666">Damon</a> shared that the late actor's tattoo artiste was a friend of his and that he had promised to get inked from him should he choose to get one. And when his wife said 'let's get tattoos', he called that friend--Scott Campbell--up.

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Initially, he got a tattoo of his wife's name Luciana on his body but then decided that he just 'Heath had'.

 
"There is a friend of ours who did all of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/oscars-2021-heres-a-look-back-at-posthumous-oscar-winners-379235">Heath Ledger</a>'s tattoos and I told him if I ever got a tattoo, he was my first phone call... I said, 'Scott, what's that one?' And he goes, 'I have no idea — I think that's just some shit that Heath squiggled.' And I went, 'That's the one I want,'" Damon was quoted as saying.

 
"So we both have that. It's like a little creative little blessing. It's like an angel that looks over all these names that are on the arm," added the 'Good Will Hunting' star.&nbsp;

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While sharing an anecdote from the sets of 'The Patriot' that was narrated by a hair stylist, Damon reportedly said, "She said he hated sitting still so much 'that by the time I got the wig on and I set it and everything, and I'd finished, he'd get up and there would be a sculpture of bobby pins that he'd done.'"

 
"He was really sensitive. This stuff just flowed out of him. He was really special," concluded the 'Stillwater' star.&nbsp;

Other than being two amazing artists, Hollywood actors Matt Damon and Heath Ledger also seem to have the exact same tattoos. In a cover-story interview with a global magazine, Damon shared that the late actor's tattoo artiste was a friend of his and that he had promised to get inked from him should he choose to get one.

Other than being two amazing artists, Hollywood actors Matt Damon and Heath Ledger also seem to have the exact same tattoos. In a cover-story interview with a global magazine, Damon shared that the late actor's tattoo artiste was a friend of his and that he had promised to get inked from him should he choose to get one. And when his wife said 'let's get tattoos', he called that friend--Scott Campbell--up. Also read: Oscars: Sundance winner 'Hive' sent as Kosovo’s International Feature entry Initially, he got a tattoo of his wife's name Luciana on his body but then decided that he just 'Heath had'. "There is a friend of ours who did all of Heath Ledger's tattoos and I told him if I ever got a tattoo, he was my first phone call... I said, 'Scott, what's that one?' And he goes, 'I have no idea — I think that's just some shit that Heath squiggled.' And I went, 'That's the one I want,'" Damon was quoted as saying. "So we both have that. It's like a little creative little blessing. It's like an angel that looks over all these names that are on the arm," added the 'Good Will Hunting' star. Also read: Pakistan court issues arrest warrants of ‘Hindi Medium’ star Saba Qamar While sharing an anecdote from the sets of 'The Patriot' that was narrated by a hair stylist, Damon reportedly said, "She said he hated sitting still so much 'that by the time I got the wig on and I set it and everything, and I'd finished, he'd get up and there would be a sculpture of bobby pins that he'd done.'" "He was really sensitive. This stuff just flowed out of him. He was really special," concluded the 'Stillwater' star.

Matt Damon wanted to get a tattoo that Heath Ledger had, so he did

On Wednesday, Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar’s mother--Aruna Bhatia--passed away after being ill for a while.

 
He took to Twitter to express his grief over her death and wrote, "She was my core. And today I feel an unbearable pain at the very core of my existence. My maa Smt Aruna Bhatia peacefully left this world today morning and got reunited with my dad in the other world. I respect your prayers as I and my family go through this period. Om Shanti."

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On Tuesday, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/akshay-kumars-bellbottom-screened-at-worlds-highest-mobile-theatre-409315">Akshay</a> expressed his gratitude for those who had reached out to him in his tough times. Taking to Twitter, he wrote, "Touched beyond words at your concern for my mom’s health. This is a very tough hour for me and my family. Every single prayer of yours would greatly help."

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Kumar was shooting for his upcoming film 'Cinderella' in the UK and returned to Mumbai on Monday morning after learning about his sick mother.

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She had been ill for a few days and was admitted to the Hiranandani Hospital in Mumbai.

 
In 2015, Akshay Kumar had shared with Hindustan Times that they shared a strong bond and that nothing could come between them. “The bond between a mother and her son is so strong yet so gentle...nothing could come between us, no amount of miles or continents can keep us from letting each other know every day that I would be nothing and no one without her.”

On Wednesday, Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar’s mother--Aruna Bhatia--passed away after being ill for a while. He took to Twitter to express his grief over her death and wrote, "She was my core.

On Wednesday, Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar’s mother--Aruna Bhatia--passed away after being ill for a while. He took to Twitter to express his grief over her death and wrote, "She was my core. And today I feel an unbearable pain at the very core of my existence. My maa Smt Aruna Bhatia peacefully left this world today morning and got reunited with my dad in the other world. I respect your prayers as I and my family go through this period. Om Shanti." Also read: Toni Servillo, Italy's everyman, in limelight at Venice On Tuesday, Akshay expressed his gratitude for those who had reached out to him in his tough times. Taking to Twitter, he wrote, "Touched beyond words at your concern for my mom’s health. This is a very tough hour for me and my family. Every single prayer of yours would greatly help." She was my core. And today I feel an unbearable pain at the very core of my existence. My maa Smt Aruna Bhatia peacefully left this world today morning and got reunited with my dad in the other world. I respect your prayers as I and my family go through this period. Om Shanti 🙏🏻 — Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) September 8, 2021 × Kumar was shooting for his upcoming film 'Cinderella' in the UK and returned to Mumbai on Monday morning after learning about his sick mother. Also read: Grey's Anatomy: Abigail Spencer to reprise her role as Dr Megan Hunt in upcoming season She had been ill for a few days and was admitted to the Hiranandani Hospital in Mumbai. In 2015, Akshay Kumar had shared with Hindustan Times that they shared a strong bond and that nothing could come between them. “The bond between a mother and her son is so strong yet so gentle...nothing could come between us, no amount of miles or continents can keep us from letting each other know every day that I would be nothing and no one without her.”

Akshay Kumar's mother passes away; actor in 'unbearable pain'

Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut’s 'Thalaivii', which is the biopic of Indian actor-turned-politician Jayalalithaa, is releasing on September 10 in Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi.

 
And for getting her act right for the movie, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-kangana-ranaut-requests-maharashtra-government-to-open-theatres-ahead-of-thalaivii-premiere-411266">Kangana Ranaut </a>had to dive into the life of the late Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.

 
“I do not know much about Jaya Amma before doing the film. It is very difficult to make a film on her because Tamil people know about everything in her life. So, there is no chance of cinematic liberties. I tried to get into her shoes to decide why she took a decision at a particular time,” Ranaut was quoted as saying.

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“Jayalalithaa is a great Bharata Natyam dancer. She even gave many performances. So, I learned the dance for the movie. It is not easy to play her because she looks different in four phases of her life. Decreasing and increasing weight for the same film is not easy. AL Vijay is a talented director and has extreme clarity about what he is doing. Producers should be appreciated for holding the movie despite getting several fancy offers from OTT,” the 'Queen' actress went on to add.

 
In the interview, Kangana went on to express her disappointment over Multiplex Association's decision not to screen the film in Hindi. “On one side, we are trying to help the theaters survive. They should behave responsibly. They allowed Radhe simultaneous release. It looks like they are being partial here. Gender-bias and groupism is not good for the industry,” she reportedly said.

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When asked about whether she would win the coveted National Award for Best Actress for <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-kangana-ranaut-pays-homage-at-the-j-jayalalithaa-memorial-in-marina-beach-410609">'Thalaivii'</a>, she said that she has won four National Awards in total--under Congress and BJP rule--and that it would be 'not fair' to say she would win one for this biopic.&nbsp;

 
“I got four National Awards. Two of them under Congress rule and two in BJP’s rule. So, there is no chance of criticism. It is not fair to say I will win the award for this movie. I have given my best but there can be even better performances from others as well,” Ranaut concluded.

Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut’s 'Thalaivii', which is the biopic of Indian actor-turned-politician Jayalalithaa, is releasing on September 10 in Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi.

Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut’s 'Thalaivii', which is the biopic of Indian actor-turned-politician Jayalalithaa, is releasing on September 10 in Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi. And for getting her act right for the movie, Kangana Ranaut had to dive into the life of the late Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. “I do not know much about Jaya Amma before doing the film. It is very difficult to make a film on her because Tamil people know about everything in her life. So, there is no chance of cinematic liberties. I tried to get into her shoes to decide why she took a decision at a particular time,” Ranaut was quoted as saying. Also read: Akshay Kumar's mother passes away; actor in 'unbearable pain' “Jayalalithaa is a great Bharata Natyam dancer. She even gave many performances. So, I learned the dance for the movie. It is not easy to play her because she looks different in four phases of her life. Decreasing and increasing weight for the same film is not easy. AL Vijay is a talented director and has extreme clarity about what he is doing. Producers should be appreciated for holding the movie despite getting several fancy offers from OTT,” the 'Queen' actress went on to add. In the interview, Kangana went on to express her disappointment over Multiplex Association's decision not to screen the film in Hindi. “On one side, we are trying to help the theaters survive. They should behave responsibly. They allowed Radhe simultaneous release. It looks like they are being partial here. Gender-bias and groupism is not good for the industry,” she reportedly said. Also read: Janet Jackson documentary film reveals teaser, set to premiere in January When asked about whether she would win the coveted National Award for Best Actress for 'Thalaivii', she said that she has won four National Awards in total--under Congress and BJP rule--and that it would be 'not fair' to say she would win one for this biopic. “I got four National Awards. Two of them under Congress rule and two in BJP’s rule. So, there is no chance of criticism. It is not fair to say I will win the award for this movie. I have given my best but there can be even better performances from others as well,” Ranaut concluded.

Kangana Ranaut: It is not fair to say I will win the National Award for 'Thalaivii'

After months of waiting, Netflix has finally released the season 3 trailer of its monster hit show 'Sex Education'.

 
The almost three-minute long clip shows that a new headmistress has arrived n Moordale High, named Hope Haddon (Jemima Kirke). The trailer hints at her putting a new set of rules in place, which the students protest against.&nbsp;

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The primary cast members, including Asa Butterfield (Otis), Emma Mackey (Maeve), Ncuti Gatwa (Eric), Connor Swindells (Adam), Aimee Lou Wood (Aimee), Gillian Anderson (Jean) and Mr Groff (Alistair Petrie), return for the third season.

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While introducing the trailer to the world, Netflix wrote, "It’s a new year, Otis is having casual sex, Eric and Adam are official, and Jean has a baby on the way. Meanwhile, new headteacher Hope tries to return Moordale to a pillar of excellence, Aimee discovers feminism, Jackson gets a crush and a lost voicemail still looms. Prepare for commitment animals, alien phenomena, vulva cupcakes and much more of Madam Groff."

 
'Sex Education' season three, which will have a total of eight episodes, will drop on 17 September.

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After months of waiting, Netflix has finally released the season 3 trailer of its monster hit show 'Sex Education'. The almost three-minute long clip shows that a new headmistress has arrived n Moordale High, named Hope Haddon (Jemima Kirke).

After months of waiting, Netflix has finally released the season 3 trailer of its monster hit show 'Sex Education'. The almost three-minute long clip shows that a new headmistress has arrived n Moordale High, named Hope Haddon (Jemima Kirke). The trailer hints at her putting a new set of rules in place, which the students protest against. Also read: Matrix 4: Priyanka Chopra teases trailer release date, writes 'It's almost time' The primary cast members, including Asa Butterfield (Otis), Emma Mackey (Maeve), Ncuti Gatwa (Eric), Connor Swindells (Adam), Aimee Lou Wood (Aimee), Gillian Anderson (Jean) and Mr Groff (Alistair Petrie), return for the third season. Also read: Britney Spears' father files to end conservatorship: US media While introducing the trailer to the world, Netflix wrote, "It’s a new year, Otis is having casual sex, Eric and Adam are official, and Jean has a baby on the way. Meanwhile, new headteacher Hope tries to return Moordale to a pillar of excellence, Aimee discovers feminism, Jackson gets a crush and a lost voicemail still looms. Prepare for commitment animals, alien phenomena, vulva cupcakes and much more of Madam Groff." 'Sex Education' season three, which will have a total of eight episodes, will drop on 17 September. Ready, set, grow. A new year of Sex Education begins September 17 pic.twitter.com/9BBXF9WEbI — Netflix (@netflix) September 7, 2021 ×

Sex Education S3 trailer: Moordale's bolder, raunchier than before

On Tuesday, Google Doodle honoured the life and legacy of&nbsp;Swedish Tim Bergling--who went by the moniker Avicii--to mark what would have been the 32nd birthday of the celebrity DJ from Sweden.

 
Google Doodle has made an animated version of the late &nbsp;DJ's most celebrated track till date, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/artists-and-djs-perform-at-avicii-tribute-concert-in-stockholm-266605">'Wake Me Up'</a>. The special video has reportedly been created by artists Alyssa Winans, Olivia When, and Sophie Diao.

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Avicii's last album, who <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/entertainment-swedish-dj-avicii-found-dead-in-a-hotel-room-in-muscat-oman-131746">died</a> on April 20 of 2018, was released almost a year after his untimely death in Oman. 
One of the songs from the last album he was working on — titled SOS — was released globally on April 10 of 2019. Before the 'Waiting For Love' hitmaker passed away, he was working on this album, which then went on to release worldwide on June 6.

 
Interestingly, Aloe Blacc, the same singer who had lent his voice for <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/dj-aviciis-death-oman-police-rules-out-criminal-suspicion-131939">Avicii’s</a> smash hit 'Wake Me Up', has sung 'SOS' because of the personal notes recovered after his passing.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-kangana-ranaut-it-is-not-fair-to-say-i-will-win-the-national-award-for-thalaivii-411541">Kangana Ranaut: It is not fair to say I will win the National Award for 'Thalaivii'</a>

 
Reportedly, Avicii had written that he wanted to work with Blacc again and so his production team invited him to record the recently released single.

 
Blacc had then said in his statement, "I feel like it was a song that was probably ahead of its time for when he wrote it. He wrote these lyrics obviously about some of his battles and I think it’s a really important topic to approach and to share, especially with his visibility and his access to ears and hearts. To give people the words to be able to say ‘I need help’."

On Tuesday, Google Doodle honoured the life and legacy of Swedish Tim Bergling--who went by the moniker Avicii--to mark what would have been the 32nd birthday of the celebrity DJ from Sweden.

On Tuesday, Google Doodle honoured the life and legacy of Swedish Tim Bergling--who went by the moniker Avicii--to mark what would have been the 32nd birthday of the celebrity DJ from Sweden. Google Doodle has made an animated version of the late DJ's most celebrated track till date, 'Wake Me Up'. The special video has reportedly been created by artists Alyssa Winans, Olivia When, and Sophie Diao. Also read: Johnny Depp makes rare red carpet appearance amid legal feud with ex-wife Amber Heard Avicii's last album, who died on April 20 of 2018, was released almost a year after his untimely death in Oman. One of the songs from the last album he was working on — titled SOS — was released globally on April 10 of 2019. Before the 'Waiting For Love' hitmaker passed away, he was working on this album, which then went on to release worldwide on June 6. Interestingly, Aloe Blacc, the same singer who had lent his voice for Avicii’s smash hit 'Wake Me Up', has sung 'SOS' because of the personal notes recovered after his passing. Also read: Kangana Ranaut: It is not fair to say I will win the National Award for 'Thalaivii' Reportedly, Avicii had written that he wanted to work with Blacc again and so his production team invited him to record the recently released single. Blacc had then said in his statement, "I feel like it was a song that was probably ahead of its time for when he wrote it. He wrote these lyrics obviously about some of his battles and I think it’s a really important topic to approach and to share, especially with his visibility and his access to ears and hearts. To give people the words to be able to say ‘I need help’."

Google Doodle remembers DJ Avicii on what would have been his 32nd birthday

In a saddening, yet expected, announcement from Taliban,&nbsp;Afghan women, including the country's national women's cricket team, will be prohibited from participating in sports under the new Taliban regime. In addition to this,&nbsp;a video of Afghanistan's Education Minister is now being widely shared on Twitter, wherein he is seen talking of education policy and of master's degrees and PhD. Meanwhile,&nbsp;Russia’s Emergencies Minister Yevgeny Zinichev died while trying to save a cameraman's life during a civil defence exercise in the Arctic city of Norilsk, the ministry said on Wednesday.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/exclusive-for-kosovo-president-vjosa-osmani-who-once-fled-her-home-afghan-refugee-crisis-is-personal-411676" hreflang="en">EXCLUSIVE: For Kosovo President Osmani, Afghan refugee crisis is personal</a>

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Kosovo is one of the countries taking in Afghans fleeing the Taliban regime, and for its President Vjosa Osmani, the matter is personal, having felt the horrors of displacement as a kid during the Kosovo War of the late 1990s.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/no-sports-for-afghan-women-as-it-exposes-their-body-taliban-411629">No sports for Afghan women, as it exposes their body: Taliban</a>

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The Taliban have imposed a sports ban on Afghan women saying it would expose their bodies in media. This comes a day following the announcement of an all-male Taliban cabinet in Afghanistan

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/watch-taliban-education-minister-says-phd-and-masters-degrees-worthless-mullahs-greatest-without-them-411612">Watch: PhD, Master's degrees worthless; mullahs greatest without them—Taliban</a>

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"No PhD degree, master's degree is valuable today. You see that the Mullahs and Taliban that are in power, have no PhD, MA, or even a high school degree, but are the greatest of all, " Sheikh Molvi Noorullah Munir said.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/cement-giant-lafarge-financed-daesh-informed-french-intelligence-report-411626">Cement giant Lafarge financed Daesh, informed French intelligence: Report</a>

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If the documents obtained by Anadolu Agency are to be believed, French cement giant Lafarge financed Daesh. It also constantly informed the French intelligence services about its relationship with the terrorist organisation. &nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/private-firm-tata-to-make-40-out-of-56-transport-aircraft-for-indian-air-force-411681" hreflang="en">Private firm TATA to make 40 out of 56 transport aircraft for Indian Air Force</a>

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The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) approved the purchase of 56 C-295 MW cargo planes for the Indian Air Force on Wednesday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russian-emergency-minister-dies-while-trying-to-save-cameraman-during-arctic-exercise-411664" hreflang="en">Russian Emergency Minister dies while trying to save cameraman during Arctic exercise</a>

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Zinichev, 55, had died in Norilsk while trying to save someone's life. A cameraman had fallen off a cliff during an interview, Margarita Simonyan, the head of Russian broadcaster RT, said.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-airstrikes-potentially-killed-over-40000-civilians-since-911-says-report-411636" hreflang="en">US airstrikes potentially killed over 40,000 civilians since 9/11, says report</a>

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The deadliest year in the past two decades for civilian victims of US airstrikes was 2003 when a minimum of 5,529 civilians were reported to have been killed, almost all during the invasion of Iraq that year.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/google-maps-student-finds-mysterious-hole-to-the-centre-of-the-earth-411645" hreflang="en">Google Maps: Student finds mysterious 'Hole to the centre of the earth'</a>

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Google Earth and Google Maps is a handy tool to study regions our planet's surface. The fact that anyone can name places in some modes has made it a huge thing.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/after-decades-of-misery-japanese-escapee-sues-north-korean-govt-for-ordeal-411616" hreflang="en">After decades of misery, Japanese escapee sues North Korean govt for ordeal</a>

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Japanese national Hiroko Saito sued the Kim Jong-un-led government after suffering starvation for decades in North Korea. At the Tokyo District Court, Saito and five others are taking part in a lawsuit, which is due to rule on October 14 over the responsibility of the North Korean regime for their ordeal.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nsos-notorious-pegasus-spyware-secretly-bought-by-police-in-germany-reports-411667" hreflang="en">NSO's notorious Pegasus spyware secretly bought by police in Germany: Reports</a>

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In a revelation on Tuesday, the federal government said that the German Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) had bought notorious Pegasus spyware from the Israeli firm NSO in 2019. &nbsp;&nbsp;

In a saddening, yet expected, announcement from Taliban, Afghan women, including the country's national women's cricket team, will be prohibited from participating in sports under the new Taliban regime.

In a saddening, yet expected, announcement from Taliban, Afghan women, including the country's national women's cricket team, will be prohibited from participating in sports under the new Taliban regime. In addition to this, a video of Afghanistan's Education Minister is now being widely shared on Twitter, wherein he is seen talking of education policy and of master's degrees and PhD. Meanwhile, Russia’s Emergencies Minister Yevgeny Zinichev died while trying to save a cameraman's life during a civil defence exercise in the Arctic city of Norilsk, the ministry said on Wednesday. Click on headlines to read more EXCLUSIVE: For Kosovo President Osmani, Afghan refugee crisis is personal Kosovo is one of the countries taking in Afghans fleeing the Taliban regime, and for its President Vjosa Osmani, the matter is personal, having felt the horrors of displacement as a kid during the Kosovo War of the late 1990s. No sports for Afghan women, as it exposes their body: Taliban The Taliban have imposed a sports ban on Afghan women saying it would expose their bodies in media. This comes a day following the announcement of an all-male Taliban cabinet in Afghanistan Watch: PhD, Master's degrees worthless; mullahs greatest without them—Taliban "No PhD degree, master's degree is valuable today. You see that the Mullahs and Taliban that are in power, have no PhD, MA, or even a high school degree, but are the greatest of all, " Sheikh Molvi Noorullah Munir said. Cement giant Lafarge financed Daesh, informed French intelligence: Report If the documents obtained by Anadolu Agency are to be believed, French cement giant Lafarge financed Daesh. It also constantly informed the French intelligence services about its relationship with the terrorist organisation. Private firm TATA to make 40 out of 56 transport aircraft for Indian Air Force The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) approved the purchase of 56 C-295 MW cargo planes for the Indian Air Force on Wednesday. Russian Emergency Minister dies while trying to save cameraman during Arctic exercise Zinichev, 55, had died in Norilsk while trying to save someone's life. A cameraman had fallen off a cliff during an interview, Margarita Simonyan, the head of Russian broadcaster RT, said. US airstrikes potentially killed over 40,000 civilians since 9/11, says report The deadliest year in the past two decades for civilian victims of US airstrikes was 2003 when a minimum of 5,529 civilians were reported to have been killed, almost all during the invasion of Iraq that year. Google Maps: Student finds mysterious 'Hole to the centre of the earth' Google Earth and Google Maps is a handy tool to study regions our planet's surface. The fact that anyone can name places in some modes has made it a huge thing. After decades of misery, Japanese escapee sues North Korean govt for ordeal Japanese national Hiroko Saito sued the Kim Jong-un-led government after suffering starvation for decades in North Korea. At the Tokyo District Court, Saito and five others are taking part in a lawsuit, which is due to rule on October 14 over the responsibility of the North Korean regime for their ordeal. NSO's notorious Pegasus spyware secretly bought by police in Germany: Reports In a revelation on Tuesday, the federal government said that the German Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) had bought notorious Pegasus spyware from the Israeli firm NSO in 2019.

Top 10 world news: Taliban strikes on women's rights, hole in Earth found, and more

British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran has revealed on his social media handles that he will be unveiling his latest single 'Shivers' on September 10. This number is part of his fourth studio album '=' that is slated to release on October 29.

British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran has revealed on his social media handles that he will be unveiling his latest single 'Shivers' on September 10. This number is part of his fourth studio album '=' that is slated to release on October 29. "SHIVERS. The second single from Ed's fourth studio album is released next Friday 10th September," Sheeran tweeted along with an animated video. Also read: 'Emily in Paris' star Lily Collins looks dreamy as a bride; take a sneak peek into her secret wedding The video is a brief introduction to what 'Shivers' is all about, in which Sheeran can be heard singing, "I took an arrow to the..." Talking about 'Shivers', Ed Sheeran, a multiple-platinum Grammy winner, wrote on his Instagram handle, "So my second official single from my 4th studio album is called Shivers, and its out September 10th," Sheeran wrote. "I wrote this as soon as the Divide tour ended in a rented farm in Suffolk where we had set up a studio for a couple of weeks to see what happened. It was written over the course of 3 days which is very different for me, but I felt it was too special to get wrong. It was originally meant to be the first single but I just didn't see a world where Bad Habits existed if it didn't come out in the summer. Shivers always felt more autumnal. I hope you like it, I bloody love it. The video is wild, but youl see that next week." Also read: Netizens get it right! Kylie Jenner confirms she's pregnant again with a sweet video See all his fun, intriguing social media posts pertaining to 'Shivers' here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ed Sheeran (@teddysphotos) × View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ed Sheeran (@teddysphotos) × View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ed Sheeran (@teddysphotos) ×

Ed Sheeran to drop 'Shivers' ahead of his new album release

Transitioning from an insurgent group to governing power,&nbsp;the Taliban has announced key members of its government in Afghanistan.&nbsp;Veteran Mullah Mohammad Hassan Akhund&nbsp;is the leader of their new government, while Mullah&nbsp;Abdul Ghani Baradar will be his deputy.

In other news, a new coronavirus variant "Mu" which has been categorised as Variant of Interest (VOI) by&nbsp;the World Health Organization,&nbsp;has spread to 49 states in the United States.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/breaking-listed-terrorists-among-talibans-new-government-411393">Breaking: Listed terrorists among Taliban's new government</a>

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Here's who made it to the Taliban's new government in Afghanistan.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/new-mu-coronavirus-variant-spreads-to-49-us-states-411360">New ‘Mu’ coronavirus variant spreads to 49 US states</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/09/07/210135-vv11.jpg" />According to reports, the "Mu"&nbsp;coronavirus variant&nbsp;which was first discovered in Columbia has spread to 49 states in the United States.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/exclusive-pakistan-will-face-consequences-of-its-actions-in-afghanistan-warns-ex-iran-president-mahmoud-ahmadinejad-411375">EXCLUSIVE: Pakistan will face consequences of its actions in Afghanistan, warns ex-Iran president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/08/03/204951-ahm.jpg" />In light of reports suggesting Pakistan had helped the Taliban smash resistance in Panjshir, former Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad warned Islamabad its actions in the near future would haunt it, in which he predicted the militant group would threaten Pakistani sovereignty and government.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/us-built-databases-a-potential-tool-of-taliban-repression-411368">US-built databases a potential tool of Taliban repression</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/09/07/210140-afghan.jpg" />Over two decades, the United States and its allies spent hundreds of millions of dollars building databases for the Afghan people, data which has now apparently fallen into the hands of the Taliban.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/after-dropping-all-charges-myanmar-army-frees-notorious-anti-muslim-monk-411370">After dropping all charges, Myanmar army frees notorious anti-Muslim monk</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/09/07/210141-myanmar-2.jpg" />Ashin Wirathu, a nationalist Buddhist monk known for his anti-Muslim rantings, has been released by Myanmar's military after all the charges leveled against him, by&nbsp;the deposed&nbsp;Aung San Suu Kyi&nbsp;government were dropped.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/xi-appoints-new-army-commander-to-lead-pla-troops-at-indo-china-border-411356">Xi appoints new army commander to lead PLA troops at Indo-China border</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/23/203533-untitled-design-1.jpg" />The People's Liberation Army's Western Theatre Command has a new commander - Gen Wang Haijiang, as reported by official Chinese media.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/chancellor-merkel-rebukes-deputy-scholz-says-vaccinated-arent-guinea-pigs-411350">Chancellor Merkel rebukes deputy Scholz, says vaccinated aren't 'guinea pigs'</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/01/14/178401-untitled-design-18.jpg" />In a remark to publicly slam top rival politician&nbsp;SDP leader Olaf Scholz's&nbsp;comments over people, who have been inoculated against COVID-19, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said vaccinated aren't 'guinea pigs'.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/brazil-bolsonaro-issues-decree-modifying-social-media-moderation-rules-411310">Brazil: Bolsonaro issues decree modifying social media moderation rules</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/06/194096-untitled-design-44.jpg" />Jair Bolsonaro, Brazil's president, has announced new rules for the moderation of social media content, which critics claim might hinder the fight against disinformation.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/italys-life-expectancy-drops-amid-covid-19-battle-411304">Italy's life expectancy drops amid COVID-19 battle</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/09/07/210086-vv1.jpg" />Due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, the average life expectancy in Italy has fallen by 1.2 years&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/taliban-fire-shots-to-disperse-anti-pakistan-rally-in-kabul-411401">Taliban fire shots to disperse anti-Pakistan rally in Kabul</a>

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Transitioning from an insurgent group to governing power, the Taliban has announced key members of its government in Afghanistan. Veteran Mullah Mohammad Hassan Akhund is the leader of their new government, while Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar will be his deputy.

Transitioning from an insurgent group to governing power, the Taliban has announced key members of its government in Afghanistan. Veteran Mullah Mohammad Hassan Akhund is the leader of their new government, while Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar will be his deputy. In other news, a new coronavirus variant "Mu" which has been categorised as Variant of Interest (VOI) by the World Health Organization, has spread to 49 states in the United States. Breaking: Listed terrorists among Taliban's new government Here's who made it to the Taliban's new government in Afghanistan. New ‘Mu’ coronavirus variant spreads to 49 US states According to reports, the "Mu" coronavirus variant which was first discovered in Columbia has spread to 49 states in the United States. EXCLUSIVE: Pakistan will face consequences of its actions in Afghanistan, warns ex-Iran president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad In light of reports suggesting Pakistan had helped the Taliban smash resistance in Panjshir, former Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad warned Islamabad its actions in the near future would haunt it, in which he predicted the militant group would threaten Pakistani sovereignty and government. US-built databases a potential tool of Taliban repression Over two decades, the United States and its allies spent hundreds of millions of dollars building databases for the Afghan people, data which has now apparently fallen into the hands of the Taliban. After dropping all charges, Myanmar army frees notorious anti-Muslim monk Ashin Wirathu, a nationalist Buddhist monk known for his anti-Muslim rantings, has been released by Myanmar's military after all the charges leveled against him, by the deposed Aung San Suu Kyi government were dropped. Xi appoints new army commander to lead PLA troops at Indo-China border The People's Liberation Army's Western Theatre Command has a new commander - Gen Wang Haijiang, as reported by official Chinese media. Chancellor Merkel rebukes deputy Scholz, says vaccinated aren't 'guinea pigs' In a remark to publicly slam top rival politician SDP leader Olaf Scholz's comments over people, who have been inoculated against COVID-19, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said vaccinated aren't 'guinea pigs'. Brazil: Bolsonaro issues decree modifying social media moderation rules Jair Bolsonaro, Brazil's president, has announced new rules for the moderation of social media content, which critics claim might hinder the fight against disinformation. Italy's life expectancy drops amid COVID-19 battle Due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, the average life expectancy in Italy has fallen by 1.2 years Taliban fire shots to disperse anti-Pakistan rally in Kabul

Top 10 world news: Taliban's new government, Coronavirus variant 'Mu' and more

After a disappointing display in the first innings, India made a stunning comeback in the second and bowled England out for 210 in 92.2 overs, winning with a margin of 157 runs. Jasprit Bumrha and Umesh Yadav were the pick&nbsp;of the bowlers, with Shardul chipping in with two crucial wickets.India now lead 2-1 in the five-match series. In other news,&nbsp;Ahmad Shah Massoud, who leads the National Resistance Front, a group that has been battling Taliban forces north of Kabul in Afghanistan's Panjshir Valley, has called for a "national uprising" against the Taliban. In other Taliban news, a picture of a passport claiming that the Taliban's de-facto leader&nbsp;Mullah Abdul Ghani, is a Pakistani citizen is doing the rounds on the internet.

Meanwhile, in the United Kingdom, at Buckingham Palace, the leaked top-secret plans of 'Operation London Bridge' which were to be enacted when the Queen dies have sparked fury. Reportedly, furious palace aides are now seeking to uncover the identity of the mole behind the exposé.

At the end of today's newsletter, we also bring you a heartwarming piece about the furry rescuers of the 9/11 attacks.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-defeat-england-by-157-runs-in-fourth-test-at-the-oval-take-2-1-lead-in-series-411187">India defeat England by 157 runs in fourth Test at The Oval, take 2-1 lead in series</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/09/06/209988-jasprit-bumrah-2.jpg" />Chasing a mammoth target of 368, the hosts fell short despite making a strong start with a century opening partnership by Rory Burns (50) and Haseeb Hameed (63)

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/panjshir-afghan-resistance-leader-ahmad-shah-massoud-calls-for-a-national-uprising-411119">Panjshir: Afghan resistance leader Ahmad Shah Massoud calls for a ‘national uprising’</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/09/06/209960-untitled-design-7.jpg" />Ahmad Shah Massoud, the leader of the Afghan opposition group National Resistance Front, calls for a "national uprising" against the Taliban in the Panjshir valley north of Kabul.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/is-talibans-de-facto-leader-mullah-baradar-a-pakistani-citizen-this-passport-has-gone-viral-411146">Is Taliban's de-facto leader, Mullah Baradar, a Pakistani citizen? This passport has gone viral</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/09/06/209985-untitled-design-8.jpg" />Is Taliban's de-facto leader Mullah Abdul Ghani a Pakistani citizen? Pictures of a 'Pakistani passport' claiming to be of the top Taliban leader have gone viral on social media in recent days. What is the truth behind this? Check it out.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/deeply-disturbing-leak-of-queens-funeral-plans-irks-buckingham-palace-411153">'Deeply disturbing' leak of Queen's funeral plans irks Buckingham Palace</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/04/06/135761-horizons-14.jpg" />According to sources, Buckingham Palace aides are now pursuing the source behind the 'deeply disturbing' leak of top-secret plans that they expect to take effect after the Queen passes away.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/taiwan-says-19-chinese-warplanes-entered-air-defence-zone-411139">Taiwan says 19 Chinese warplanes entered air defence zone</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2018/09/11/5881-GettyImages-500763222-20160701094426.jpg" />Taiwan has reported that an incursion of Chinese military jets flew into its air defence zone. According to the defence ministry, 19 aircraft, including fighters and bombers with nuclear capability, entered the Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ).

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/bolsonaro-may-be-planning-military-coup-in-brazil-warns-former-world-leaders-group-411115">Bolsonaro may be planning military coup in Brazil, warns former world leaders' group</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/11/11/169307-untitled-design-4.jpg" />An open letter published by a group of&nbsp;former presidents, prime ministers, and public figures on the left, claims that Jair Bolsonaro and his allies could be preparing a military coup in Brazil.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/taliban-vow-to-include-us-trained-afghan-soldiers-in-new-security-setup-411086">Taliban vow to include US-trained Afghan soldiers in new security setup</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/09/06/209951-untitled-design-6.jpg" />During a press conference in Kabul, Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said Afghan soldiers who have been trained over the past 20 years would be requested to join the security forces alongside Taliban fighters.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/group-behind-hong-kongs-tiananmen-vigil-denies-foreign-ties-411143">Group behind Hong Kong’s Tiananmen vigil denies foreign ties</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/05/01/138903-untitled-design-1.jpg" />Hong Kong's annual Tiananmen Square memorial vigil organizers said they will not cooperate with police conducting a national security investigation into the group's activities because they considered such an investigation as an abuse of power.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-to-increase-freeze-limit-for-eggs-sperm-embryo-to-55-years-from-10-now-411103">UK to increase freeze limit for eggs, sperm, embryo to 55 years from 10 now</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2018/09/12/26801-untitled%25252520design%25252520%25252881%252529-20170803092308.jpg" />The UK government announced plans to increase the storage limits for eggs, sperm and embryos, giving people more choice over when to start a family.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/the-dogs-of-911-their-failed-searches-for-life-helped-sustain-it-411164">The dogs of 9/11: Their failed searches for life helped sustain it</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/09/06/209994-untitled-design-31.jpg" />An exhibition at the American Kennel Club's Museum of the Dog, timed with the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attack, pays tribute to canines who in the days and weeks following the attack worked tirelessly to locate survivors.&nbsp;Read about how these dogs became an inspiring sight to emergency medical workers and to others who witnessed the urgent rescue effort

After a disappointing display in the first innings, India made a stunning comeback in the second and bowled England out for 210 in 92.2 overs, winning with a margin of 157 runs.

After a disappointing display in the first innings, India made a stunning comeback in the second and bowled England out for 210 in 92.2 overs, winning with a margin of 157 runs. Jasprit Bumrha and Umesh Yadav were the pick of the bowlers, with Shardul chipping in with two crucial wickets.India now lead 2-1 in the five-match series. In other news, Ahmad Shah Massoud, who leads the National Resistance Front, a group that has been battling Taliban forces north of Kabul in Afghanistan's Panjshir Valley, has called for a "national uprising" against the Taliban. In other Taliban news, a picture of a passport claiming that the Taliban's de-facto leader Mullah Abdul Ghani, is a Pakistani citizen is doing the rounds on the internet. Meanwhile, in the United Kingdom, at Buckingham Palace, the leaked top-secret plans of 'Operation London Bridge' which were to be enacted when the Queen dies have sparked fury. Reportedly, furious palace aides are now seeking to uncover the identity of the mole behind the exposé. At the end of today's newsletter, we also bring you a heartwarming piece about the furry rescuers of the 9/11 attacks. Click on headlines to read more India defeat England by 157 runs in fourth Test at The Oval, take 2-1 lead in series Chasing a mammoth target of 368, the hosts fell short despite making a strong start with a century opening partnership by Rory Burns (50) and Haseeb Hameed (63) Panjshir: Afghan resistance leader Ahmad Shah Massoud calls for a ‘national uprising’ Ahmad Shah Massoud, the leader of the Afghan opposition group National Resistance Front, calls for a "national uprising" against the Taliban in the Panjshir valley north of Kabul. Is Taliban's de-facto leader, Mullah Baradar, a Pakistani citizen? This passport has gone viral Is Taliban's de-facto leader Mullah Abdul Ghani a Pakistani citizen? Pictures of a 'Pakistani passport' claiming to be of the top Taliban leader have gone viral on social media in recent days. What is the truth behind this? Check it out. 'Deeply disturbing' leak of Queen's funeral plans irks Buckingham Palace According to sources, Buckingham Palace aides are now pursuing the source behind the 'deeply disturbing' leak of top-secret plans that they expect to take effect after the Queen passes away. Taiwan says 19 Chinese warplanes entered air defence zone Taiwan has reported that an incursion of Chinese military jets flew into its air defence zone. According to the defence ministry, 19 aircraft, including fighters and bombers with nuclear capability, entered the Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ). Bolsonaro may be planning military coup in Brazil, warns former world leaders' group An open letter published by a group of former presidents, prime ministers, and public figures on the left, claims that Jair Bolsonaro and his allies could be preparing a military coup in Brazil. Taliban vow to include US-trained Afghan soldiers in new security setup During a press conference in Kabul, Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said Afghan soldiers who have been trained over the past 20 years would be requested to join the security forces alongside Taliban fighters. Group behind Hong Kong’s Tiananmen vigil denies foreign ties Hong Kong's annual Tiananmen Square memorial vigil organizers said they will not cooperate with police conducting a national security investigation into the group's activities because they considered such an investigation as an abuse of power. UK to increase freeze limit for eggs, sperm, embryo to 55 years from 10 now The UK government announced plans to increase the storage limits for eggs, sperm and embryos, giving people more choice over when to start a family. The dogs of 9/11: Their failed searches for life helped sustain it An exhibition at the American Kennel Club's Museum of the Dog, timed with the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attack, pays tribute to canines who in the days and weeks following the attack worked tirelessly to locate survivors. Read about how these dogs became an inspiring sight to emergency medical workers and to others who witnessed the urgent rescue effort

Top 10 world news: India beat England, Is Taliban de-facto leader a Pak citizen, Queen's funeral plans and more

While the world struggles to complete two doses of vaccination for all eligible students, Israel’s coronavirus czar, Salman Zarka, has hinted towards a fourth dose of Covid vaccine. In the UK, vaccine passports will now be required for nightclubs, mass events and large venues in England by the end of September, the vaccines minister has confirmed. Meanwhile, Taliban have announced women who will go to schools and universities will have to wear a niqab, sit in a different room than men, be taught only by female teacehrs and leave five minutes prior so that they do not engage with women.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/new-normal-israels-health-expert-says-fourth-shot-of-covid-vaccine-needed-410904" hreflang="en">New normal: Israel's health expert says fourth shot of Covid vaccine needed</a>

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Israel's Salman Zarka said that as more variants are being identified and Delta variant is spreading at an alarming speed, cases, hospitalisation and Covid-related deaths are expected to rise.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/afghanistan-top-us-general-warns-of-civil-war-says-al-qaeda-isis-may-grow-410913">Afghanistan: Top US General warns of civil war, says al Qaeda, ISIS may grow</a>

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The top Unites States Army General, Mark Milley, has warned of an imminent civil war in Afghanistan, saying that the conditions are ripe for the “resurgence of terrorist groups” in the country.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/vaccine-passports-needed-to-keep-venues-in-england-open-410908">Vaccine passports needed to keep venues in England open</a>

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Expert said&nbsp;the parents of healthy 12 to 15-year-olds would be asked for consent if coronavirus jabs were approved for their children.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/guineas-president-has-been-captured-and-government-is-dissolved-army-410929">Guinea's President has been captured and government is dissolved: Army</a>

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Group of Army personnel who stand opposed to Guinea's leader have declared that they have captured the President and the government is now dissolved.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/genocide-in-making-afghan-ex-vp-calls-on-un-to-end-talibans-onslaught-into-panjshir-province-410875">'Genocide in making': Afghan ex-VP calls on UN to end 'Taliban’s onslaught'</a>

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The National Resistance Front of Afghanistan, led by Ahmad Massoud and Saleh, said it surrounded “thousands of terrorists” in Khawak pass and the Taliban had abandoned vehicles and equipment in the Dashte Rewak area.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/tokyo-paralympics-declared-closed-a-summation-of-hope-courage-and-inspiration-410915">Tokyo Paralympics declared closed: A summation of hope, courage &amp; inspiration</a>

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Fireworks illuminated the sky during the closing ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games at the Olympic Stadium as the Games were declared closed on Sunday (September 5) by IPC chief Andrew Parsons.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/women-who-go-to-college-have-to-wear-niqab-and-cover-their-faces-taliban-410923" hreflang="en">Women who go to college have to wear niqab and cover their faces: Taliban</a>

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All women attending private universities in Afghanistan will have to compulsorily wear an abaya robe and niqab. It is compulsory for women to cover most of their face, Taliban ordered.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/justice-for-afghan-restaurant-runs-out-of-food-after-it-denies-service-to-bidens-supporters-410899" hreflang="en">'Justice for Afghan': Restaurant runs out of food after it denies service to Biden's supporters</a>

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A restaurant in Florida shot to fame as the owner declared that she will not be serving anyone who shares the same thought process as Biden on the issue of Afghanistan.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/12-year-old-boy-dies-due-nipah-virus-in-kerala-all-you-want-to-know-about-niv-410800" hreflang="en">12-year-old boy dies due Nipah virus in Kerala; all you want to know about NiV</a>

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Reports said a 12-year-old boy died due to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/a-team-of-scientists-arrives-in-kerala-to-find-source-of-nipah-virus-outbreak-226858">Nipah</a>&nbsp;virus as Kerala initiated&nbsp;contact tracing.&nbsp;The virus hit Kozhikode amid the coronavirus wave in the state.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iucns-red-list-puts-focus-back-on-worlds-endangered-species-410901">IUCN’s Red List puts focus back on world's endangered species</a>

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The list says nearly two in five sharks have been threatened with extinction due to overfishing and Indonesia’s Komodo dragons, which are the world’s largest living lizards, have also become “endangered” due to the rise in sea levels. &nbsp;

While the world struggles to complete two doses of vaccination for all eligible students, Israel’s coronavirus czar, Salman Zarka, has hinted towards a fourth dose of Covid vaccine.

While the world struggles to complete two doses of vaccination for all eligible students, Israel’s coronavirus czar, Salman Zarka, has hinted towards a fourth dose of Covid vaccine. In the UK, vaccine passports will now be required for nightclubs, mass events and large venues in England by the end of September, the vaccines minister has confirmed. Meanwhile, Taliban have announced women who will go to schools and universities will have to wear a niqab, sit in a different room than men, be taught only by female teacehrs and leave five minutes prior so that they do not engage with women. Click on headlines to read more New normal: Israel's health expert says fourth shot of Covid vaccine needed Israel's Salman Zarka said that as more variants are being identified and Delta variant is spreading at an alarming speed, cases, hospitalisation and Covid-related deaths are expected to rise. Afghanistan: Top US General warns of civil war, says al Qaeda, ISIS may grow The top Unites States Army General, Mark Milley, has warned of an imminent civil war in Afghanistan, saying that the conditions are ripe for the “resurgence of terrorist groups” in the country. Vaccine passports needed to keep venues in England open Expert said the parents of healthy 12 to 15-year-olds would be asked for consent if coronavirus jabs were approved for their children. Guinea's President has been captured and government is dissolved: Army Group of Army personnel who stand opposed to Guinea's leader have declared that they have captured the President and the government is now dissolved. 'Genocide in making': Afghan ex-VP calls on UN to end 'Taliban’s onslaught' The National Resistance Front of Afghanistan, led by Ahmad Massoud and Saleh, said it surrounded “thousands of terrorists” in Khawak pass and the Taliban had abandoned vehicles and equipment in the Dashte Rewak area. Tokyo Paralympics declared closed: A summation of hope, courage & inspiration Fireworks illuminated the sky during the closing ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games at the Olympic Stadium as the Games were declared closed on Sunday (September 5) by IPC chief Andrew Parsons. Women who go to college have to wear niqab and cover their faces: Taliban All women attending private universities in Afghanistan will have to compulsorily wear an abaya robe and niqab. It is compulsory for women to cover most of their face, Taliban ordered. 'Justice for Afghan': Restaurant runs out of food after it denies service to Biden's supporters A restaurant in Florida shot to fame as the owner declared that she will not be serving anyone who shares the same thought process as Biden on the issue of Afghanistan. 12-year-old boy dies due Nipah virus in Kerala; all you want to know about NiV Reports said a 12-year-old boy died due to the Nipah virus as Kerala initiated contact tracing. The virus hit Kozhikode amid the coronavirus wave in the state. IUCN’s Red List puts focus back on world's endangered species The list says nearly two in five sharks have been threatened with extinction due to overfishing and Indonesia’s Komodo dragons, which are the world’s largest living lizards, have also become “endangered” due to the rise in sea levels.

Top 10 world news: Fourth shot of Covid vaccine, Tokyo Paralympics ends, and more

Comedian and podcaster Joe Rogan has revealed that he has tested negative for coronavirus in a health update recently shared on his social media.

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He took to his Instagram handle and posted a Covid-testing machine with the display that reads 'CoV2' with a minus sign attached to it. He captioned it as, "Tested negative today! Thanks for all the kind wishes!"

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Interestingly, Rogan had said earlier this year, "I don't think that if you're a young, healthy person, that you need it."

 
On Wednesday, the podcast host had announced the news about him contracting the virus on his Instagram handle. Rogan said that his symptoms included 'feeling very weary', 'a headache' and feeling 'run down' before a fever and 'sweats' set in overnight.&nbsp;

 
"I knew what was going on," the comedian had said.

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Comedian and podcaster Joe Rogan has revealed that he has tested negative for coronavirus in a health update recently shared on his social media. Also read: Kaley Cuoco signed ‘ironclad prenuptial’ before marrying Karl Cook: Report He took to his Instagram handle and posted a Covid-testing machine with the display that reads 'CoV2' with a minus sign attached to it.

Comedian and podcaster Joe Rogan has revealed that he has tested negative for coronavirus in a health update recently shared on his social media. Also read: Kaley Cuoco signed ‘ironclad prenuptial’ before marrying Karl Cook: Report He took to his Instagram handle and posted a Covid-testing machine with the display that reads 'CoV2' with a minus sign attached to it. He captioned it as, "Tested negative today! Thanks for all the kind wishes!" Also read: 'Dune' receives eight-minute standing ovation during world premiere at Venice Film Festival Interestingly, Rogan had said earlier this year, "I don't think that if you're a young, healthy person, that you need it." On Wednesday, the podcast host had announced the news about him contracting the virus on his Instagram handle. Rogan said that his symptoms included 'feeling very weary', 'a headache' and feeling 'run down' before a fever and 'sweats' set in overnight. "I knew what was going on," the comedian had said. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Joe Rogan (@joerogan) ×

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Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt separated in 2016 and have been divorced for a while now, but their court proceedings and legal dispute seem to be getting murkier with every passing day.

 
Just recently, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-brad-pitt-challenges-angelina-jolies-custody-win-jolie-hits-back-410137">Pitt had filed an appeal against court's ruling</a> over the dismissal of the former couple's private judge. And now, Jolie, in an exclusive interview with The Guardian, has revealed that during her marriage to Pitt she was always fearful of her safety and that of her family.&nbsp;

 
"Yes, (I feared) for my family. My whole family," she told The Guardian.

 
“It took a lot for me to be in a position where I felt I had to separate from the father of my children," <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/news-angelina-jolie-shares-rare-photos-of-her-kids-on-instagram-410683">Jolie</a>&nbsp;said before adding that the experience of getting divorced left her broken.

 
"I think at the end of the day, even if you and a few people you love are the only people who know the truth of your life, what you fight for, or what you sacrifice, or what you’ve suffered, you come to be at peace with that, regardless of everything going on around you... We’ll always be a family," Jolie shared. &nbsp;

 
Work-wise, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-angelina-jolie-makes-instagram-debut-with-powerful-statement-about-afghanistan-407413">Angelina Jolie</a> is all set to make her Marvel debut with <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/salma-hayek-thought-marvel-would-offer-her-a-grandmother-role-in-eternals-406943">'Eternals'</a> this year.

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt separated in 2016 and have been divorced for a while now, but their court proceedings and legal dispute seem to be getting murkier with every passing day.

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt separated in 2016 and have been divorced for a while now, but their court proceedings and legal dispute seem to be getting murkier with every passing day. Just recently, Pitt had filed an appeal against court's ruling over the dismissal of the former couple's private judge. And now, Jolie, in an exclusive interview with The Guardian, has revealed that during her marriage to Pitt she was always fearful of her safety and that of her family. "Yes, (I feared) for my family. My whole family," she told The Guardian. “It took a lot for me to be in a position where I felt I had to separate from the father of my children," Jolie said before adding that the experience of getting divorced left her broken. "I think at the end of the day, even if you and a few people you love are the only people who know the truth of your life, what you fight for, or what you sacrifice, or what you’ve suffered, you come to be at peace with that, regardless of everything going on around you... We’ll always be a family," Jolie shared. Work-wise, Angelina Jolie is all set to make her Marvel debut with 'Eternals' this year.

Angelina Jolie 'feared' for her family during marriage to Brad Pitt

The Islamic State-inspired radical who was shot dead by New Zealand police after he attacked people with a knife in an Auckland supermarket has been identified as 32-year-old Ahamed Aathil Mohamed Samsudeen. In Afghanistan,&nbsp;with the Taliban struggling to form a new government, Pakistan intelligence chief Lt Gen Faiz Hameed visited Kabul on Saturday, leading a delegation of Pakistan officials. Meanwhile,&nbsp;Facebook mistakenly labelled Black men as primates — an animal — through its automatic facial recognition programme.<o:p style="box-sizing: border-box; outline: 0px !important;"></o:p>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/new-zealand-officials-reveal-radicals-name-responsible-for-auckland-knife-attack-410717">New Zealand officials reveal radical’s name responsible for Auckland knife attack</a>

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According to local media reports, the 32-year-old attacker was a Sri Lankan national who had been convicted and imprisoned for about three years before being released in July.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-isi-chief-visits-kabul-as-taliban-struggle-to-form-new-government-410689">Pakistan ISI chief visits Kabul as Taliban struggle to form new government</a>

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Although it is not clear as to what was the purpose of his visit, a senior official in Pakistan had said earlier in the week that Hameed could help the Taliban reorganise the Afghan military.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/kabul-airport-reopens-to-receive-aid-civilian-flights-to-operate-soon-qatari-ambassador-410661">'Kabul airport reopens to receive aid, civilian flights to operate soon'</a>

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The runway at Kabul airport has been repaired in cooperation with authorities in Afghanistan, the ambassador said, according to Al Jazeera.&nbsp;

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In a bid to fight the growing number of coronavirus cases, Italy’s Prime Minister has announced possibility of making Covid vaccines compulsory for all locals.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/turkey-eases-quarantine-rules-for-travelers-from-india-410690">Turkey eases quarantine rules for travelers from India</a>

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Turkey has eased quarantine rules for travelers from India from today, in a move that will help increase people to people engagement.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science-technology/facebooks-topic-suggestion-labels-black-mens-videos-as-primates-410668" hreflang="en">Facebook's topic suggestion labels Black men's videos as 'primates'</a>

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In the past few days, when Facebook users watched a British tabloid video featuring Black men, they were automatically shown a message asking if they would like to watch more videos of Primates.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/lack-of-cybersecurity-indonesian-presidents-vaccine-certificate-leaked-online-410682" hreflang="en">Lack of cybersecurity: Indonesian President's vaccine certificate leaked</a>

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The Covid certificate of Indonesia’s President was leaked online, highlighting the poor state of cybersecurity in the country.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/delta-variant-will-not-increase-risk-of-developing-severe-childhood-covid-study-410720" hreflang="en">Delta variant won't increase risk of developing severe childhood Covid: Study</a>

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A recent surge in Covid hospitalisations of children in the US sent waves of worry all around the world. Parents and experts raised alarm over the increased paediatric hospitalisations.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/queen-elizabeth-iis-death-to-follow-social-media-blackouts-retweets-ban-report-410664" hreflang="en">Queen Elizabeth II's death to follow social media blackouts: Report</a>

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If the UK government’s vast security operation is to be believed, official social media blackouts and a ban on retweets are most likely to happen in the aftermath of 95-year-old Queen Elizabeth II's death to manage the situation. &nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/now-hungry-bali-monkeys-raid-homes-after-being-deprived-of-food-from-tourists-410679" hreflang="en">Now, hungry Bali monkeys raid homes after being deprived of food from tourists</a>

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On being deprived of preferred food brought in by tourists now kept away by the COVID-19, hungry monkeys have started raiding villagers' homes in search for something tasty to eat on the resort island of Bali. The preferred food for the monkeys include bananas, peanuts and other goodies.

The Islamic State-inspired radical who was shot dead by New Zealand police after he attacked people with a knife in an Auckland supermarket has been identified as 32-year-old Ahamed Aathil Mohamed Samsudeen.

The Islamic State-inspired radical who was shot dead by New Zealand police after he attacked people with a knife in an Auckland supermarket has been identified as 32-year-old Ahamed Aathil Mohamed Samsudeen. In Afghanistan, with the Taliban struggling to form a new government, Pakistan intelligence chief Lt Gen Faiz Hameed visited Kabul on Saturday, leading a delegation of Pakistan officials. Meanwhile, Facebook mistakenly labelled Black men as primates — an animal — through its automatic facial recognition programme. Click on headlines to read more New Zealand officials reveal radical’s name responsible for Auckland knife attack According to local media reports, the 32-year-old attacker was a Sri Lankan national who had been convicted and imprisoned for about three years before being released in July. Pakistan ISI chief visits Kabul as Taliban struggle to form new government Although it is not clear as to what was the purpose of his visit, a senior official in Pakistan had said earlier in the week that Hameed could help the Taliban reorganise the Afghan military. 'Kabul airport reopens to receive aid, civilian flights to operate soon' The runway at Kabul airport has been repaired in cooperation with authorities in Afghanistan, the ambassador said, according to Al Jazeera. Italy mulls over making Covid vaccines compulsory In a bid to fight the growing number of coronavirus cases, Italy’s Prime Minister has announced possibility of making Covid vaccines compulsory for all locals. Turkey eases quarantine rules for travelers from India Turkey has eased quarantine rules for travelers from India from today, in a move that will help increase people to people engagement. Facebook's topic suggestion labels Black men's videos as 'primates' In the past few days, when Facebook users watched a British tabloid video featuring Black men, they were automatically shown a message asking if they would like to watch more videos of Primates. Lack of cybersecurity: Indonesian President's vaccine certificate leaked The Covid certificate of Indonesia’s President was leaked online, highlighting the poor state of cybersecurity in the country. Delta variant won't increase risk of developing severe childhood Covid: Study A recent surge in Covid hospitalisations of children in the US sent waves of worry all around the world. Parents and experts raised alarm over the increased paediatric hospitalisations. Queen Elizabeth II's death to follow social media blackouts: Report If the UK government’s vast security operation is to be believed, official social media blackouts and a ban on retweets are most likely to happen in the aftermath of 95-year-old Queen Elizabeth II's death to manage the situation. Now, hungry Bali monkeys raid homes after being deprived of food from tourists On being deprived of preferred food brought in by tourists now kept away by the COVID-19, hungry monkeys have started raiding villagers' homes in search for something tasty to eat on the resort island of Bali. The preferred food for the monkeys include bananas, peanuts and other goodies.

Top 10 world news: New Zealand reveals name of IS attacker, Kabul airport reopens, and more

China has tightened its grip on the entertainment industry, ordering broadcasters to ban musicians with "incorrect political viewpoints" and effeminate tendencies from performances, citing the need to promote a "patriotic atmosphere." Meanwhile the doctors in Poland said on Thursday that a five-year-old Afghan boy evacuated from Kabul had died after eating poisonous mushrooms. They also said that his six-year-old brother is close to death.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-bans-effeminate-styles-and-incorrect-politics-from-screens-410239">China bans ‘effeminate styles’ and ‘incorrect politics’ from screens</a>

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China has tightened its grip on the entertainment industry, ordering broadcasters to ban musicians with "incorrect political viewpoints" and effeminate tendencies from performances, citing the need to promote a "patriotic atmosphere."

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/australias-victoria-state-advances-ban-on-public-display-of-nazi-symbols-410257">Australia’s Victoria state advances ban on public display of Nazi symbols</a>

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As local neo-Nazi activity grows, Australia's Victoria state is developing laws that would make it the first in the country to prohibit the public display of Nazi symbols.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-to-offer-third-vaccine-shot-only-to-people-with-severely-weak-immune-system-410220">UK to offer third vaccine shot only to people with severely weak immune system</a>

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As the World Health Organization (WHO) warned countries against administering Covid booster shots, the UK has decided to offer the third shot only to people with severely weakened immune systems.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/boy-evacuated-from-afghanistan-dies-from-eating-poisonous-mushrooms-in-poland-410219">Boy evacuated from Afghanistan dies from eating poisonous mushrooms in Poland</a>

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Doctors in Poland said on Thursday that a five-year-old Afghan boy evacuated from Kabul had died after eating poisonous mushrooms. They also said that his six-year-old brother is close to death.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/women-protest-in-afghanistans-herat-over-right-to-education-work-410216">Women protest in Afghanistan's Herat over right to education, work</a>

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Reports said women and university students in Herat held protests to ensure the preservation of achievements in the past 20 years as the&nbsp;Taliban&nbsp;cements its hold over&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/first-flight-arrives-at-kabul-as-qatar-sends-technical-team-410159">Afghanistan</a>.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-records-highest-covid-19-cases-in-two-months-worst-hit-kerala-in-focus-410225">India records highest COVID-19 cases in two months, worst-hit Kerala in focus</a>

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India reported the biggest single-day rise in COVID-19 cases in two months today, as the government worries about the virus spreading from the most-affected Kerala state, schools reopening, and the start of the festival season.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/at-least-7-dead-in-new-york-city-after-flash-floods-410211">At least 7 dead in New York City after flash floods</a>

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According to officials, at least seven people have died in New York City as a result of record-breaking rains and flash flooding.

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India's&nbsp;gasoline&nbsp;demand&nbsp;is set to hit a&nbsp;record&nbsp;this fiscal year, with consumption accelerating as more people hit the road for business and leisure travel after easing of&nbsp;COVID-19&nbsp;curbs.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/first-flight-arrives-at-kabul-as-qatar-sends-technical-team-410159" target="_blank">First flight arrives at Kabul as Qatar sends 'technical team'</a>

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Qatar on Wednesday night sent an aircraft to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/taliban-a-ruthless-group-will-remain-focused-on-isis-k-says-us-410082">Kabul</a>&nbsp;with a technical team onboard to restart operations after US exit from Afghanistan.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/elon-musk-blasts-jeff-bezos-says-filing-lawsuits-against-spacex-is-his-full-time-job-410263">Elon Musk blasts Jeff Bezos, says filing lawsuits against SpaceX is his full time job</a>

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Elon Musk, the founder of SpaceX, has insulted his wealthy competitor Jeff Bezos yet again on Twitter for initiating lawsuits against his company.

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China has tightened its grip on the entertainment industry, ordering broadcasters to ban musicians with "incorrect political viewpoints" and effeminate tendencies from performances, citing the need to promote a "patriotic atmosphere.

China has tightened its grip on the entertainment industry, ordering broadcasters to ban musicians with "incorrect political viewpoints" and effeminate tendencies from performances, citing the need to promote a "patriotic atmosphere." Meanwhile the doctors in Poland said on Thursday that a five-year-old Afghan boy evacuated from Kabul had died after eating poisonous mushrooms. They also said that his six-year-old brother is close to death. Click on headlines to read more China bans ‘effeminate styles’ and ‘incorrect politics’ from screens China has tightened its grip on the entertainment industry, ordering broadcasters to ban musicians with "incorrect political viewpoints" and effeminate tendencies from performances, citing the need to promote a "patriotic atmosphere." Australia’s Victoria state advances ban on public display of Nazi symbols As local neo-Nazi activity grows, Australia's Victoria state is developing laws that would make it the first in the country to prohibit the public display of Nazi symbols. UK to offer third vaccine shot only to people with severely weak immune system As the World Health Organization (WHO) warned countries against administering Covid booster shots, the UK has decided to offer the third shot only to people with severely weakened immune systems. Boy evacuated from Afghanistan dies from eating poisonous mushrooms in Poland Doctors in Poland said on Thursday that a five-year-old Afghan boy evacuated from Kabul had died after eating poisonous mushrooms. They also said that his six-year-old brother is close to death. Women protest in Afghanistan's Herat over right to education, work Reports said women and university students in Herat held protests to ensure the preservation of achievements in the past 20 years as the Taliban cements its hold over Afghanistan. India records highest COVID-19 cases in two months, worst-hit Kerala in focus India reported the biggest single-day rise in COVID-19 cases in two months today, as the government worries about the virus spreading from the most-affected Kerala state, schools reopening, and the start of the festival season. At least 7 dead in New York City after flash floods According to officials, at least seven people have died in New York City as a result of record-breaking rains and flash flooding. India's gasoline demand seen hitting record as COVID-19 curbs ease India's gasoline demand is set to hit a record this fiscal year, with consumption accelerating as more people hit the road for business and leisure travel after easing of COVID-19 curbs. First flight arrives at Kabul as Qatar sends 'technical team' Qatar on Wednesday night sent an aircraft to Kabul with a technical team onboard to restart operations after US exit from Afghanistan. Elon Musk blasts Jeff Bezos, says filing lawsuits against SpaceX is his full time job Elon Musk, the founder of SpaceX, has insulted his wealthy competitor Jeff Bezos yet again on Twitter for initiating lawsuits against his company.

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As UK and US continue to face mounting criticism over their inability to predict the Taliban’s swift takeover of Afghanistan, UK foreign minister Dominic Raab on Wednesday clarified that they had credible intelligence reports indicating that the fall of Kabul government was unlikely this year. Meanwhile, US President Joe Biden’s former interpreter has made a fervent appeal to the authorities to rescue him from Kabul after he failed to join the evacuation operations. The interpreter was working regularly for the US Army at the time, taking part in combat missions, In COVID-related news, Japan has decided to put on hold inoculation plans in Kanagawa Prefecture after a pharmacist saw black particles in one vial of the vaccine.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/intelligence-said-kabul-will-not-fall-this-year-uks-raab-defends-handling-of-afghan-evacuation-410028">Intelligence said Kabul will not fall this year; UK's Raab defends handling of Afghan evacuation</a>

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Raab said that Britain's intelligence services had assessed that the Taliban would only consolidate their control of Afghanistan in months after western countries had evacuated their troops

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Mohammed (a name used by Wall Street Journal&nbsp;to protect his identity) had helped rescue Biden in a 2008 Afghan snowstorm. Back then, Biden was a senator who was stuck with two other lawmakers while visiting Afghanistan

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Attacks against Asian Americans surged 70 per cent in 2020—a trend that has been linked to the rhetoric that blames Asian people for the spread of Covid-19

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Anas Haqqani, the Taliban leader and scion of Afghanistan's feared Haqqani Network, has called for an amicable relationship with India and pledged not to interfere in the Kashmir issue

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The company said it would not discipline its employees because the rules will be based on mutual trust

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Biden purportedly offered aid to Ghani on the condition that if he could publicly project that he had a plan to control the situation in Afghanistan

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Al Qaeda congratulated the Taliban for defeating the Americans and asked it liberate Kashmir from the “clutches of the enemy”

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A point-by-point fact that seeks to dispel the notion that the restoration works tampered with Jallianwala Bagh memorial site

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A TV channel in Ivory Coast has earned ire of people after it tried to demonstrate a rape with the help of a male guest

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The WHO has warned that a new coronavirus varaint dubbed as Mu, which was found in Columbia in January, may evade the anti-bodies created by the vaccines

As UK and US continue to face mounting criticism over their inability to predict the Taliban’s swift takeover of Afghanistan, UK foreign minister Dominic Raab on Wednesday clarified that they had credible intelligence reports indicating that the fall of Kabul government was unlikely this year.

As UK and US continue to face mounting criticism over their inability to predict the Taliban’s swift takeover of Afghanistan, UK foreign minister Dominic Raab on Wednesday clarified that they had credible intelligence reports indicating that the fall of Kabul government was unlikely this year. Meanwhile, US President Joe Biden’s former interpreter has made a fervent appeal to the authorities to rescue him from Kabul after he failed to join the evacuation operations. The interpreter was working regularly for the US Army at the time, taking part in combat missions, In COVID-related news, Japan has decided to put on hold inoculation plans in Kanagawa Prefecture after a pharmacist saw black particles in one vial of the vaccine. Click on headlines to read more Intelligence said Kabul will not fall this year; UK's Raab defends handling of Afghan evacuation Raab said that Britain's intelligence services had assessed that the Taliban would only consolidate their control of Afghanistan in months after western countries had evacuated their troops 'Don't forget me here': Biden's former interpreter left in Afghanistan Mohammed (a name used by Wall Street Journal to protect his identity) had helped rescue Biden in a 2008 Afghan snowstorm. Back then, Biden was a senator who was stuck with two other lawmakers while visiting Afghanistan Hate crimes in US spiked 6% in 2020, highest in 12 years: FBI report Attacks against Asian Americans surged 70 per cent in 2020—a trend that has been linked to the rhetoric that blames Asian people for the spread of Covid-19 We want good relations with India and won't interfere in Kashmir: Taliban's Anas Haqqani Anas Haqqani, the Taliban leader and scion of Afghanistan's feared Haqqani Network, has called for an amicable relationship with India and pledged not to interfere in the Kashmir issue Japan firm asks staff not to smoke cigarettes even if working from home The company said it would not discipline its employees because the rules will be based on mutual trust In call before his govt's collapse, Ghani warned Biden of thousands of terrorists from Pakistan entering Afghanistan Biden purportedly offered aid to Ghani on the condition that if he could publicly project that he had a plan to control the situation in Afghanistan Al Qaeda 'congratulates' Taliban; mentions Kashmir, Palestine in letter Al Qaeda congratulated the Taliban for defeating the Americans and asked it liberate Kashmir from the “clutches of the enemy” Fact Check: Was Jallianwala Bagh memorial tampered with in restoration? A point-by-point fact that seeks to dispel the notion that the restoration works tampered with Jallianwala Bagh memorial site With guest, Ivory Coast TV channel’s presenter simulates rape, sparks outcry A TV channel in Ivory Coast has earned ire of people after it tried to demonstrate a rape with the help of a male guest WHO warns against a new Covid variant that may be resistant to vaccines The WHO has warned that a new coronavirus varaint dubbed as Mu, which was found in Columbia in January, may evade the anti-bodies created by the vaccines

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With the US withdrawal from Afghanistan, the Taliban are in full control of power and are putting up signs, asking those Afghans who assist the powers of the West to 'surrender or die'. It has been reported that the letters have been pinned on the doors of residences in rural areas and now even in the cities.

In COVID-19 news, after a slow start owing to supply shortages and delays, the EU's COVID-19 vaccination campaign now ranks among the most successful globally.&nbsp;In a video statement posted on Twitter, EU President Von der Leyen announced that 70 per cent of adults in the 27-nation bloc had been fully immunized against COVID-19.

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<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/09/08/158702-untitled-design-15.jpg" />Between 2019 and 2020, the number of solid organ transplants fell dramatically in the world, researchers said. It highlights the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on health services and patients. &nbsp;

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<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/09/09/158946-untitled-design.jpg" />Pakistan&nbsp;Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmad has ruled out long-term US military presence in the country, saying that the US troops are only present on a temporary basis.

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With the US withdrawal from Afghanistan, the Taliban are in full control of power and are putting up signs, asking those Afghans who assist the powers of the West to 'surrender or die'.

With the US withdrawal from Afghanistan, the Taliban are in full control of power and are putting up signs, asking those Afghans who assist the powers of the West to 'surrender or die'. It has been reported that the letters have been pinned on the doors of residences in rural areas and now even in the cities. In COVID-19 news, after a slow start owing to supply shortages and delays, the EU's COVID-19 vaccination campaign now ranks among the most successful globally. In a video statement posted on Twitter, EU President Von der Leyen announced that 70 per cent of adults in the 27-nation bloc had been fully immunized against COVID-19. 'Surrender or die': Taliban pin chilling letters on doors, says report After US withdrawal from Afghanistan, Afghans who have assisted Western powers have been given a choice: surrender or die under Taliban rule. 70% of Europeans fully vaccinated against COVID-19, says EU chief Von der Leyen In the 27-nation EU, a majority of adults are fully vaccinated against the scourge of COVID-19, says European Union President Von der Leyen. Number of organ transplants dip as COVID-19 grips world Between 2019 and 2020, the number of solid organ transplants fell dramatically in the world, researchers said. It highlights the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on health services and patients. Explainer: What is Badri 313 unit? Taliban's so-called 'special force' Taliban so-called 'special forces' pictures have been making the rounds over the past week. Known as the "Badri 313" unit, it is being projected as a sort of elite force of the Taliban. Read to learn more about this unit. Capitol Hill attack: Congress committee asks telecom companies to preserve Trump's call records 35 telecom, email, and social media companies have been requested by a US Congressional committee investigating the Capitol Hill attack of January 6 to preserve records that may be relevant to their investigation. 5 US states nearly out of ICU beds as fresh surge of COVID-19 cases stretch hospitals COVID-19 cases, especially among the unvaccinated, have strained ICU beds in five states of the US; Alabama, Georgia, Texas, Florida and Arkansas, with hospitals stretched to their limit. US troop presence in Pakistan 'temporary': Pakistan interior minister Pakistan Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmad has ruled out long-term US military presence in the country, saying that the US troops are only present on a temporary basis. Drone attack on Saudi Arabia's airport wounds eight and damages a plane: Reports Eight people were injured and a civilian aircraft was damaged by a bomb-laden drone that attacked an airport in southwestern Saudi Arabia. This is the latest attack on Saudi Arabia amid its grinding war in Yemen. Six Islamist militants in Bangladesh get death penalty for killing gay rights activist Six Islamist militants were sentenced to death in Bangladesh for their role in the brutal deaths of two men, including the slain gay rights activist Xulhaz Mannan. Watch: Polar ice-caps melt six times faster, experts say Calderone will be gone in the blink of an eye

Top 10 world news: Taliban threatens Afghans that assisted foreign forces, EU fully vaccinates 70% citizens & more

A Taliban spokesperson has condemned the US for not informing them beforehand of the drone airstrike that US officials had previously said they carried out in "self-defence" against an Afghan member of the Islamic State group in Nangarhar province. Spokesperson of Taliban claims that&nbsp;the attack has resulted in civilian casualties.

In other news,&nbsp;South Africa has identified a new potential COVID-19 variant of interest (VOI). The strain was first spotted in May 2021 during the third wave of Covid in the country and study results indicate that the strain named 'C.1.2' develops 41.8 mutations per year. This is an increase of roughly 1.7 fold over the current global rate as well as an increase of approximately 1.8 fold over the original estimate for SARS-CoV-2 evolution.

Click on headlines to read the full story:

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<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/08/30/208939-taliban.jpg" />A Taliban spokesperson has accused the United States of not informing them beforehand of the drone strike, claiming that civilians were killed in the attack.

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<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/08/30/208957-untitled-design.jpg" />The discovery of a new variant of interest (VOI) for COVID-19 has been made in South Africa. It is believed that the variant evolved from C.1, which was predominant during the first outbreak of SARS-CoV-2 in South Africa.

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<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/03/20/188146-coronavirus-in-europe-region.jpg" />Concern was expressed by the World Health Organization (WHO) over the increasing transmission rates of the Coronavirus in Europe.

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As the US withdrew from Kabul on Tuesday, dozens of Afghans who had been attempting to flee the Taliban received help from an unexpected source: Instagram influencer Quentin Quarantino.

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A Taliban spokesperson has condemned the US for not informing them beforehand of the drone airstrike that US officials had previously said they carried out in "self-defence" against an Afghan member of the Islamic State group in Nangarhar province.

A Taliban spokesperson has condemned the US for not informing them beforehand of the drone airstrike that US officials had previously said they carried out in "self-defence" against an Afghan member of the Islamic State group in Nangarhar province. Spokesperson of Taliban claims that the attack has resulted in civilian casualties. In other news, South Africa has identified a new potential COVID-19 variant of interest (VOI). The strain was first spotted in May 2021 during the third wave of Covid in the country and study results indicate that the strain named 'C.1.2' develops 41.8 mutations per year. This is an increase of roughly 1.7 fold over the current global rate as well as an increase of approximately 1.8 fold over the original estimate for SARS-CoV-2 evolution. Click on headlines to read the full story: ‘Should have informed us’: Taliban condemn ‘arbitrary’ US drone strike, claim civilians killed A Taliban spokesperson has accused the United States of not informing them beforehand of the drone strike, claiming that civilians were killed in the attack. New potential COVID-19 variant of concern identified in South Africa The discovery of a new variant of interest (VOI) for COVID-19 has been made in South Africa. It is believed that the variant evolved from C.1, which was predominant during the first outbreak of SARS-CoV-2 in South Africa. Europe may see 236,000 COVID-19 deaths by December, WHO fears Concern was expressed by the World Health Organization (WHO) over the increasing transmission rates of the Coronavirus in Europe. 'Quentin Quarantino': US Instagram star helps Afghans to reach safe places, raises $7 million As the US withdrew from Kabul on Tuesday, dozens of Afghans who had been attempting to flee the Taliban received help from an unexpected source: Instagram influencer Quentin Quarantino. These 40 fighters to stay in Afghanistan to avenge the deaths of 13 US troops A team of SAS fighters has volunteered to avenge the deaths of 13 US troops killed in an airport suicide bombing in Kabul, Afghanistan. Alibaba fires 10 employees for leaking sexual assault accusations According to Bloomberg News, Alibaba Group Holding Ltd has fired ten employees for reporting a female colleague's sexual assault allegation against a former manager. Leaded petrol use eradicated globally, will prevent 1.2 million premature deaths: UN UN Environment Programme (UNEP) announced Monday that leaded petrol use has been eliminated from the globe, a milestone that will prevent 1.2 million premature deaths and save the world economy over $2.4 trillion annually. Tokyo Paralympics: Sumit Antil wins gold in javelin throw, creates world record At the Tokyo Paralympic Games 2020, Sumit Antil wins the gold medal in the men's javelin throw (F64) final event, with a world record throw of 68.55 meters. How US-built 'Ninja bomb' with 'halo of long blades' destroyed ISIS-K target in Afghanistan The US reportedly deployed the deadly R9X variant of the AGM-114 Hellfire missile from its MQ-9 Reaper drone as it killed two militants in Afghanistan. Watch | 'Money Heist in real life?': Hostages tied to cars in bank robbery in Brazil as human shields An armed robbery in Brazil left at least three people dead after bank robbers strapped civilian hostages to the outside of their car as a human shield.

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The Italian media reported on Thursday that former pope Benedict XVI continues to suffer from serious health issues but his condition was currently stable. Pope Francis informed the public that Benedict was “very ill” and requested everyone to pray for him during his address on Wednesday.

The Vatican also confirmed the news regarding his health and said that it was mainly due to "due to advancing age". AFP further reported that the deterioration started around three days ago.

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"It is his vital functions that are failing, including his heart," the source said, adding that no hospitalisation was planned, as he has the "necessary medical equipment" at home.

The ANSA news agency also quoted an unnamed source while providing update on his health.

"His situation has not changed from yesterday," the source said on Thursday.

Benedict succeeded John Paul II as the highest member in the Catholic Church in April 2005. However, in 2013, he became the first pope in almost six centuries to resign from his position due to health issues. He was living in a convent inside Vatican City for the last decade.

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Benedict’s tenure as the pope was filled with controversies surrounding sexual abuse allegations against the clergy. He apologised to the victims of the cases and even visited a number of them.

"I have had great responsibilities in the Catholic Church. All the greater is my pain for the abuses and the errors that occurred in those different places during the time of my mandate," he wrote.

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The Italian media reported on Thursday that former pope Benedict XVI continues to suffer from serious health issues but his condition was currently stable. Pope Francis informed the public that Benedict was “very ill” and requested everyone to pray for him during his address on Wednesday.

The Italian media reported on Thursday that former pope Benedict XVI continues to suffer from serious health issues but his condition was currently stable. Pope Francis informed the public that Benedict was “very ill” and requested everyone to pray for him during his address on Wednesday. The Vatican also confirmed the news regarding his health and said that it was mainly due to "due to advancing age". AFP further reported that the deterioration started around three days ago. Also read | Around 40 per cent of Kyiv population left without power after Russian strikes "It is his vital functions that are failing, including his heart," the source said, adding that no hospitalisation was planned, as he has the "necessary medical equipment" at home. The ANSA news agency also quoted an unnamed source while providing update on his health. "His situation has not changed from yesterday," the source said on Thursday. Benedict succeeded John Paul II as the highest member in the Catholic Church in April 2005. However, in 2013, he became the first pope in almost six centuries to resign from his position due to health issues. He was living in a convent inside Vatican City for the last decade. Also read | Deadly Cambodia casino fire leaves 19 dead as people jump to escape the blaze Benedict’s tenure as the pope was filled with controversies surrounding sexual abuse allegations against the clergy. He apologised to the victims of the cases and even visited a number of them. "I have had great responsibilities in the Catholic Church. All the greater is my pain for the abuses and the errors that occurred in those different places during the time of my mandate," he wrote.

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A few days before the August 31 deadline,&nbsp;US officials targeted an active suicide bomber of ISIS-K in a vehicle who was about to attack the Kabul airport. His vehicle was parked inside the house that was targeted by the US forces on Sunday evening. The strike happened as the US President Joe Biden traveled to the Dover Air Force Base in Delaware on Sunday morning to pay respects to the 13 service members who were killed in Kabul in an attack earlier in the week. In the Europe, UK's Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Sunday defended their airlift operation saying that "the culmination of a mission, unlike anything we've seen in our lifetimes." In Covid-related news,&nbsp;Japan’s Okinawa region has decided to suspend the use of Moderna’s Covid vaccine as another contamination was spotted by experts.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/afghanistan-loud-explosion-heard-in-kabul-as-us-official-admits-military-strike-carried-out-in-same-area-409224" hreflang="en">Loud explosion heard in Kabul as US targets active ISIS-K suicide bomber</a>

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A little after the US President Joe Biden warned against another possible attack in Kabul, a loud explosion was heard in the capital city of Afghanistan.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/biden-visits-us-air-base-to-pay-tribute-to-service-personnel-killed-in-kabul-409232">Biden visits US air base to pay tribute to service personnel killed in Kabul</a>

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Biden and his wife, Jill, 'will meet with the families of fallen American service members who gave their lives to save Americans, our partners, and our Afghan allies in Kabul,'&nbsp;ahead of a transfer of the remains, according to the president's daily schedule.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/blinken-says-only-300-americans-left-to-evacuate-sullivan-assures-taliban-to-provide-safe-passage-after-august-31-409237">Blinken says only 300 Americans left to evacuate; Sullivan assures Taliban to provide safe passage after August 31</a>

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Sullivan also announced that the US will not have a physical presence in Afghanistan from September, but the US will consider 'more strikes, other operations' against the ISIS-K.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/turkeys-erdogan-pulls-back-from-plans-of-running-kabul-airport-409223">Turkey's Erdogan pulls back from plans of running Kabul airport</a>

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Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan&nbsp;seems to have trashed the idea now as the country started withdrawing its 500 non-combat forces from Afghanistan.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/taliban-accuses-ashraf-ghani-of-fleeing-the-country-with-money-409242">Taliban accuses Ashraf Ghani of fleeing the country with money</a>

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Taliban spokesperson Suhail Shaheen recently blamed Ashraf Ghani for the chaos that the country has to go through and said that he did a mistake by abandoning the government all of a sudden.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-pm-johnson-defends-kabul-evacuation-amid-criticism-409230">UK PM Johnson defends Kabul evacuation amid criticism</a>

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Like the United States, UK has also been facing criticism for failing to pre-empt the quick takeover of Afghanistan by the Taliban forces and not making adequate preparations for the smooth evacuation of British nationals and vulnerable Afghans.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/japan-decides-to-suspend-modernas-covid-vaccine-after-two-deaths-409178" hreflang="en">Japan decides to suspend Moderna's Covid vaccine after two deaths</a>

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After the death of two men following the second dose of Moderna’s Covid vaccine, Japan has decided to suspend use of Moderna Inc vaccine.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/in-pics-emmanuel-macron-visits-isis-former-stronghold-in-iraqs-mosul-409206" hreflang="en">In Pics | Emmanuel Macron visits ISIS former stronghold in Iraq's Mosul</a>

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French President Emmanuel Macron pays a visit on Sunday to the Islamic State group's former Iraqi stronghold Mosul, a day after vowing to keep troops in the country.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/people-march-across-us-to-demand-voting-rights-protection-409228" hreflang="en">People march across US to demand voting rights protection</a>

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Held on the anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr’s historic 1963 March on Washington, organisers of the “March On For Voting Rights” rally said that the efforts to curb voting access disproportionately affect people of colour.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/chinese-university-asks-colleges-to-compile-list-of-lgtbq-students-stokes-fears-of-crackdown-409195">Chinese university asks for list of LGTBQ+ students, stokes 'crackdown' fear</a>

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The directive by Shanghai University has also requested information on the students’ “state of mind and psychological condition, including political stance, social contacts, and mental health status”.

A few days before the August 31 deadline, US officials targeted an active suicide bomber of ISIS-K in a vehicle who was about to attack the Kabul airport. His vehicle was parked inside the house that was targeted by the US forces on Sunday evening.

A few days before the August 31 deadline, US officials targeted an active suicide bomber of ISIS-K in a vehicle who was about to attack the Kabul airport. His vehicle was parked inside the house that was targeted by the US forces on Sunday evening. The strike happened as the US President Joe Biden traveled to the Dover Air Force Base in Delaware on Sunday morning to pay respects to the 13 service members who were killed in Kabul in an attack earlier in the week. In the Europe, UK's Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Sunday defended their airlift operation saying that "the culmination of a mission, unlike anything we've seen in our lifetimes." In Covid-related news, Japan’s Okinawa region has decided to suspend the use of Moderna’s Covid vaccine as another contamination was spotted by experts. Click on headlines to read more Loud explosion heard in Kabul as US targets active ISIS-K suicide bomber A little after the US President Joe Biden warned against another possible attack in Kabul, a loud explosion was heard in the capital city of Afghanistan. Biden visits US air base to pay tribute to service personnel killed in Kabul Biden and his wife, Jill, 'will meet with the families of fallen American service members who gave their lives to save Americans, our partners, and our Afghan allies in Kabul,' ahead of a transfer of the remains, according to the president's daily schedule. Blinken says only 300 Americans left to evacuate; Sullivan assures Taliban to provide safe passage after August 31 Sullivan also announced that the US will not have a physical presence in Afghanistan from September, but the US will consider 'more strikes, other operations' against the ISIS-K. Turkey's Erdogan pulls back from plans of running Kabul airport Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan seems to have trashed the idea now as the country started withdrawing its 500 non-combat forces from Afghanistan. Taliban accuses Ashraf Ghani of fleeing the country with money Taliban spokesperson Suhail Shaheen recently blamed Ashraf Ghani for the chaos that the country has to go through and said that he did a mistake by abandoning the government all of a sudden. UK PM Johnson defends Kabul evacuation amid criticism Like the United States, UK has also been facing criticism for failing to pre-empt the quick takeover of Afghanistan by the Taliban forces and not making adequate preparations for the smooth evacuation of British nationals and vulnerable Afghans. Japan decides to suspend Moderna's Covid vaccine after two deaths After the death of two men following the second dose of Moderna’s Covid vaccine, Japan has decided to suspend use of Moderna Inc vaccine. In Pics | Emmanuel Macron visits ISIS former stronghold in Iraq's Mosul French President Emmanuel Macron pays a visit on Sunday to the Islamic State group's former Iraqi stronghold Mosul, a day after vowing to keep troops in the country. People march across US to demand voting rights protection Held on the anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr’s historic 1963 March on Washington, organisers of the “March On For Voting Rights” rally said that the efforts to curb voting access disproportionately affect people of colour. Chinese university asks for list of LGTBQ+ students, stokes 'crackdown' fear The directive by Shanghai University has also requested information on the students’ “state of mind and psychological condition, including political stance, social contacts, and mental health status”.

Top 10 world news: US strikes active suicide bomber in Kabul, Japan suspends Moderna Covid vaccine, and more

A few days after the ISIS-K launched a bloody attack in the nearby areas of Kabul airport in Afghanistan, the US claims it has successfully killed two 'high profile' ISIS targets. Meanwhile, the French President Emmanuel Macron declared at a regional summit on Saturday in Iraq that France will stay back in Iraq even if the US troops withdraw. Meanwhile, in Japan, two people died after they received shots of Moderna’s Covid vaccine.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/us-killed-two-high-profile-isis-targets-in-afghanistan-drone-strike-pentagon-409060" hreflang="en">US killed two 'high profile' ISIS targets in Afghan drone strike: Pentagon</a>

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As per the initial reports, no civilians were hurt in these drone attacks that took place in the early hours of Saturday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/france-to-stay-in-iraq-even-if-us-troops-withdraw-emmanuel-macron-409062">France to stay in Iraq even if US troops withdraw: Emmanuel Macron</a>

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As the Afghan crisis worsens and US troops move towards the August 31 deadline, the French President Emmanuel Macron has declared that France will stay back in Iraq even if the US troops withdraw.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-lawmakers-write-to-joe-biden-demanding-answers-over-afghanistan-china-terrorism-nuclear-weapon-and-more-409006">US lawmakers write to Biden demanding answers over Afghanistan, China and more</a>

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US lawmakers demanded that Joe Biden should answer critical questions on what happened during the evacuation phase in Afghanistan and what are his plans to move forward.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/two-men-die-after-second-dose-of-modernas-covid-vaccine-japan-government-409002">Two men die after second dose of Moderna's Covid vaccine: Japan government</a>

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Two people in Japan died after they received shots of Moderna’s Covid vaccine. These two men from Japan had been vaccinated from the lot that was later suspended.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/watch-us-officer-seeks-accountability-over-afghanistan-gets-relieved-of-duties-409034">US officer seeks ‘accountability’ over Afghanistan, gets relieved of duties</a>

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The posting of a video demanding accountability from military leaders over the evacuation of Afghanistan by a US Marine Corps lieutenant colonel has led to his dismissal as he has been relieved of his duties.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/g20-special-meet-on-afghanistan-italian-pm-draghi-discusses-matter-with-pm-modi-409049" hreflang="en">G20 special meet on Afghan: Italian PM Draghi discusses matter with PM Modi</a>

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During the talks, the two leaders also discussed issues such as climate change and in that context, exchanged views on other forthcoming multilateral engagements too, such as COP-26 that will take place in November.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russian-news-outlets-urge-putin-to-end-media-crackdown-under-foreign-agent-law-409010" hreflang="en">Russian news outlets urge Putin to end media 'crackdown’</a>

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In the run-up to September`s legislative election, the officials had declared several outlets as 'foreign agents' under a 2017 Russian law that requires them to put a disclaimer on any content they produce and disclose information on their funding.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/risk-of-hospitalisations-is-greater-in-delta-variant-study-409026" hreflang="en">Risk of hospitalisations is greater in Delta variant: Study</a>

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Experts have warned that the Delta variant can put people in hospital for a long period of time and leave severe impact on Covid patients, especially on those who have not been vaccinated.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/italy-claims-to-have-rescued-most-number-of-afghan-refugees-in-eu-409045">Italy claims to have rescued most number of Afghan refugees in EU</a>

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A few days after completing evacuation process from Afghanistan, Italy has now announced that it has taken one of the largest numbers of Afghans.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/uk-set-to-ban-single-use-plastic-permanently-soon-409009">UK set to ban single-use plastic permanently soon</a>

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The UK is set to ban all single-use plastic in a bid to reduce the pollution being spread by these cutlery items.

A few days after the ISIS-K launched a bloody attack in the nearby areas of Kabul airport in Afghanistan, the US claims it has successfully killed two 'high profile' ISIS targets.

A few days after the ISIS-K launched a bloody attack in the nearby areas of Kabul airport in Afghanistan, the US claims it has successfully killed two 'high profile' ISIS targets. Meanwhile, the French President Emmanuel Macron declared at a regional summit on Saturday in Iraq that France will stay back in Iraq even if the US troops withdraw. Meanwhile, in Japan, two people died after they received shots of Moderna’s Covid vaccine. Click on headlines to read more US killed two 'high profile' ISIS targets in Afghan drone strike: Pentagon As per the initial reports, no civilians were hurt in these drone attacks that took place in the early hours of Saturday. France to stay in Iraq even if US troops withdraw: Emmanuel Macron As the Afghan crisis worsens and US troops move towards the August 31 deadline, the French President Emmanuel Macron has declared that France will stay back in Iraq even if the US troops withdraw. US lawmakers write to Biden demanding answers over Afghanistan, China and more US lawmakers demanded that Joe Biden should answer critical questions on what happened during the evacuation phase in Afghanistan and what are his plans to move forward. Two men die after second dose of Moderna's Covid vaccine: Japan government Two people in Japan died after they received shots of Moderna’s Covid vaccine. These two men from Japan had been vaccinated from the lot that was later suspended. US officer seeks ‘accountability’ over Afghanistan, gets relieved of duties The posting of a video demanding accountability from military leaders over the evacuation of Afghanistan by a US Marine Corps lieutenant colonel has led to his dismissal as he has been relieved of his duties. G20 special meet on Afghan: Italian PM Draghi discusses matter with PM Modi During the talks, the two leaders also discussed issues such as climate change and in that context, exchanged views on other forthcoming multilateral engagements too, such as COP-26 that will take place in November. Russian news outlets urge Putin to end media 'crackdown’ In the run-up to September`s legislative election, the officials had declared several outlets as 'foreign agents' under a 2017 Russian law that requires them to put a disclaimer on any content they produce and disclose information on their funding. Risk of hospitalisations is greater in Delta variant: Study Experts have warned that the Delta variant can put people in hospital for a long period of time and leave severe impact on Covid patients, especially on those who have not been vaccinated. Italy claims to have rescued most number of Afghan refugees in EU A few days after completing evacuation process from Afghanistan, Italy has now announced that it has taken one of the largest numbers of Afghans. UK set to ban single-use plastic permanently soon The UK is set to ban all single-use plastic in a bid to reduce the pollution being spread by these cutlery items.

Top 10 world news: US kills two ISIS targets, France to stay in Iraq, and more

At least 60 people were killed in a terror attack near the Kabul airport as Afghans and foreigners desperately tried to escape the country, more than 10 days after the Taliban takeover.&nbsp;

As per experts, signs of life may be detectable outside our planet within two to three years.

A man claiming to be an Australian citizen has released a video in which he claims to have been beaten by the Taliban while attempting to reach Kabul airport.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/at-least-13-killed-in-a-huge-explosion-at-abbey-gate-of-kabuls-international-airport-408563">At least 60 killed in a huge explosion at Abbey gate of Kabul's International Airport</a>

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In a huge explosion at one of Kabul's Hamid Karzai International Airport's gates on Thursday in Afghanistan, a suicide bomber is believed to have killed at least 60 civilians, including children.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/watch-hazara-man-an-australian-citizen-bludgeoned-abducted-by-taliban-while-trying-to-exit-408560">Watch: Hazara man, an Australian citizen, bludgeoned, abducted by Taliban while trying to exit</a>

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A man claiming to be an Australian citizen has released a video in which he claims to have been beaten by the Taliban while attempting to reach Kabul airport.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/new-zealand-could-be-split-into-north-and-south-island-bubbles-amid-a-surge-in-cases-408555">New Zealand could be split into North and South Island bubbles amid a surge in cases</a>

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A COVID-19 modeller has suggested that New Zealand’s North and South islands could become separate bubbles.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/2020-recorded-as-warmest-on-record-across-europe-408551">2020 recorded as warmest on record across Europe</a>

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Last year has been recorded as&nbsp;warmest on record across Europe, breaking the previous high mark by a considerable distance.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/exclusive-shah-mahmood-qureshi-acting-like-talibans-foreign-minister-says-afghanistans-former-vice-president-amrullah-saleh-408517">Exclusive: Shah Mahmood Qureshi acting like Taliban's foreign minister, says Afghanistan's former vice president Amrullah Saleh</a>

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Afghanistan's former vice president Amrullah Saleh speaking exclusively to WION&nbsp;said Pakistan has been helping terrorists and its foreign minister&nbsp;Qureshi is acting like the foreign minister of&nbsp;the Taliban.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/another-covid-19-like-pandemic-likely-to-strike-within-60-years-says-study-408507">Another COVID-19 like pandemic likely to strike within 60 years, says study</a>

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Researchers from Duke University have warned that another pandemic similar to the COVID-19 pandemic is likely to strike within 60 years.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-maldives-to-sign-pact-on-mega-greater-male-connectivity-project-408440">India, Maldives to sign pact on mega Greater Malé Connectivity Project</a>

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India and Maldives will sign a contract on the mega Greater Male Connectivity project (GMCP), the largest infrastructure project of the country.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/madagascar-on-brink-of-famine-says-un-408562">Madagascar on brink of famine, says UN</a>

<img alt="According to the United Nations, Madagascar is on the brink of experiencing the world's first &quot;climate change famine&quot; as thousands of people are already suffering &quot;catastrophic&quot; levels of hunger and food insecurity." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="ff97ce22-a6f5-4894-94f1-40ba73e50876" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Untitled%20design_173.jpg" />

According to the United Nations, Madagascar is on the brink of experiencing the world's first "climate change famine" as thousands of people are already suffering "catastrophic" levels of hunger and food insecurity.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/region-beyond-solar-system-may-soon-yield-signs-of-life-408529">Region beyond solar system may soon yield signs of life</a>

<img alt="As per experts, signs of life may be detectable within two to three years. Researchers have mostly looked for planets of a similar size, mass, temperature and atmospheric composition to Earth. " data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="192be1af-eb42-4355-97ee-1e4ab529e59c" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Untitled%20design%20%287%29_62.jpg" />

As per experts, signs of life may be detectable within two to three years. Researchers have mostly looked for planets of a similar size, mass, temperature and atmospheric composition to Earth.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/in-first-interview-from-jail-an-upbeat-navalny-discusses-prison-life-408521">In first interview from jail, an upbeat Navalny discusses prison life</a>

<img alt="Russia’s most famous prisoner, the opposition leader Alexei Navalny, spends much of his time tidying his cellblock, reading letters and visiting the mess for meals, with porridge often on the menu." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="1370b833-4aa6-4cad-8da0-474ed9074a1a" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Untitled%20design%20%288%29_58.jpg" />

Russia’s most famous prisoner, the opposition leader Alexei Navalny, spends much of his time tidying his cellblock, reading letters and visiting the mess for meals, with porridge often on the menu.

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At least 60 people were killed in a terror attack near the Kabul airport as Afghans and foreigners desperately tried to escape the country, more than 10 days after the Taliban takeover.

At least 60 people were killed in a terror attack near the Kabul airport as Afghans and foreigners desperately tried to escape the country, more than 10 days after the Taliban takeover. As per experts, signs of life may be detectable outside our planet within two to three years. A man claiming to be an Australian citizen has released a video in which he claims to have been beaten by the Taliban while attempting to reach Kabul airport. Read these and more stories in our Top 10 World News Click on headlines to read more At least 60 killed in a huge explosion at Abbey gate of Kabul's International Airport In a huge explosion at one of Kabul's Hamid Karzai International Airport's gates on Thursday in Afghanistan, a suicide bomber is believed to have killed at least 60 civilians, including children. Watch: Hazara man, an Australian citizen, bludgeoned, abducted by Taliban while trying to exit A man claiming to be an Australian citizen has released a video in which he claims to have been beaten by the Taliban while attempting to reach Kabul airport. New Zealand could be split into North and South Island bubbles amid a surge in cases A COVID-19 modeller has suggested that New Zealand’s North and South islands could become separate bubbles. 2020 recorded as warmest on record across Europe Last year has been recorded as warmest on record across Europe, breaking the previous high mark by a considerable distance. Exclusive: Shah Mahmood Qureshi acting like Taliban's foreign minister, says Afghanistan's former vice president Amrullah Saleh Afghanistan's former vice president Amrullah Saleh speaking exclusively to WION said Pakistan has been helping terrorists and its foreign minister Qureshi is acting like the foreign minister of the Taliban. Another COVID-19 like pandemic likely to strike within 60 years, says study Researchers from Duke University have warned that another pandemic similar to the COVID-19 pandemic is likely to strike within 60 years. India, Maldives to sign pact on mega Greater Malé Connectivity Project India and Maldives will sign a contract on the mega Greater Male Connectivity project (GMCP), the largest infrastructure project of the country. Madagascar on brink of famine, says UN According to the United Nations, Madagascar is on the brink of experiencing the world's first "climate change famine" as thousands of people are already suffering "catastrophic" levels of hunger and food insecurity. Region beyond solar system may soon yield signs of life As per experts, signs of life may be detectable within two to three years. Researchers have mostly looked for planets of a similar size, mass, temperature and atmospheric composition to Earth. In first interview from jail, an upbeat Navalny discusses prison life Russia’s most famous prisoner, the opposition leader Alexei Navalny, spends much of his time tidying his cellblock, reading letters and visiting the mess for meals, with porridge often on the menu.

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More than a week after the Taliban took control of Afghanistan, the commanders of the Afghan Army said that they have "been betrayed by politics and presidents". Meanwhile, as per media reports, as many as 100 Afghan evacuees who have been rescued from Kabul and are potential candidates for Special Immigration Visas (SIV) may have close ties with ISIS. Addressing the same issue, former President Donald Trump took an aim at US president Joe Biden's Afghan policy and expressed concern that thousands of terrorists might have been flown out from Afghanistan as part of the evacuation process.

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Lieutenant general Sami Sadat of Afghanistan army launched a harsh attack on the US and Afghan governments, saying that politics and presidents had failed his Army.

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United States government officials have warned that nearly 100 Afghan evacuees are on intelligence agency watch lists and may be related to terrorist groups like Islamic State.

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"Biden surrendered Afghanistan to terrorists and left thousands of Americans for dead by pulling out the military before our citizens," Trump said in a statement on Tuesday.

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Speaking exclusively with WION,&nbsp;Ahmad Wali Massoud, the brother of the legendary anti-Taliban warlord Ahmad Shah Massoud&nbsp;described the situation in Afghanistan as "chaotic".

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Gene Weingarten, a food critic did not think so. In his article in Washington Post, Weingarten said that entire Indian cuisine was based on 'one spice'. He said that Indian food was just 'curry'.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/after-talibans-takeover-afghanistan-pakistan-trade-increased-by-50-408239">After Taliban's takeover, Afghanistan-Pakistan trade increased by 50%</a>

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The trade between Pakistan and Afghanistan has grown by 50% in the previous week following the Taliban's capture of Afghan borders and dry ports.&nbsp;

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A new animal protection law in Sri Lanka will mandate that captive elephants receive their own biometric ID cards and that riders of the animals aren't permitted to drink on the job.

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Maria Jennite Olivero claims her bosses at the Amazon warehouse did not believe her when she told them about her medical condition and sued her for taking too many loo breaks.

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As per the data, nearly 652,000 young adults, aged between 18 to 34 years, have picked up the habit of smoking since the pandemic began.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/one-person-town-in-nebraska-gets-another-resident-but-only-on-paper-408303">One-person town in Nebraska gets another resident, but only on paper</a>

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The name of the other resident is Noise. But he is not real. He was created by an algorithm in order to protect Eiler's personal information, said Census Bureau. &nbsp;

More than a week after the Taliban took control of Afghanistan, the commanders of the Afghan Army said that they have "been betrayed by politics and presidents".

More than a week after the Taliban took control of Afghanistan, the commanders of the Afghan Army said that they have "been betrayed by politics and presidents". Meanwhile, as per media reports, as many as 100 Afghan evacuees who have been rescued from Kabul and are potential candidates for Special Immigration Visas (SIV) may have close ties with ISIS. Addressing the same issue, former President Donald Trump took an aim at US president Joe Biden's Afghan policy and expressed concern that thousands of terrorists might have been flown out from Afghanistan as part of the evacuation process. Click on headlines to read more Afghan army was betrayed by politics and presidents: Commander Lieutenant general Sami Sadat of Afghanistan army launched a harsh attack on the US and Afghan governments, saying that politics and presidents had failed his Army. Nearly 100 Afghan evacuees may have ties with Islamic State: Reports United States government officials have warned that nearly 100 Afghan evacuees are on intelligence agency watch lists and may be related to terrorist groups like Islamic State. Trump takes aim at Biden's Afghan policy, alleges thousands of terrorists might have been airlifted out of Kabul "Biden surrendered Afghanistan to terrorists and left thousands of Americans for dead by pulling out the military before our citizens," Trump said in a statement on Tuesday. Exclusive: Resistance will not die in Afghanistan, says late anti-Taliban leader's brother Speaking exclusively with WION, Ahmad Wali Massoud, the brother of the legendary anti-Taliban warlord Ahmad Shah Massoud described the situation in Afghanistan as "chaotic". US columnist lands in soup for saying Indian food is based on just 'one spice' Gene Weingarten, a food critic did not think so. In his article in Washington Post, Weingarten said that entire Indian cuisine was based on 'one spice'. He said that Indian food was just 'curry'. After Taliban's takeover, Afghanistan-Pakistan trade increased by 50% The trade between Pakistan and Afghanistan has grown by 50% in the previous week following the Taliban's capture of Afghan borders and dry ports. Sri Lanka bans 'drunk driving' of elephants, revamps animal protection law A new animal protection law in Sri Lanka will mandate that captive elephants receive their own biometric ID cards and that riders of the animals aren't permitted to drink on the job. Amazon fires employee for taking too many loo breaks Maria Jennite Olivero claims her bosses at the Amazon warehouse did not believe her when she told them about her medical condition and sued her for taking too many loo breaks. Nearly 652,000 people have started smoking in pandemic: Study As per the data, nearly 652,000 young adults, aged between 18 to 34 years, have picked up the habit of smoking since the pandemic began. One-person town in Nebraska gets another resident, but only on paper The name of the other resident is Noise. But he is not real. He was created by an algorithm in order to protect Eiler's personal information, said Census Bureau.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/nirvanas-something-in-the-way-becomes-best-selling-song-after-featuring-in-batman-trailer-323171">Nirvana</a> and the estate of Kurt Cobain is now reportedly being sued by Spencer Elden, the man who was the baby seen on the group's 'Nevermind' album cover in 1991, reports state.&nbsp;

 
In court documents, filed in Los Angeles federal court, states that band members, record companies and creative personnel had 'trafficked' Elden's image for profit and he has 'continued to suffer lifelong damages as a result.'

 
He went on to add that his 'identity and legal name are forever tied to the commercial sexual exploitation he experienced as a minor which has been distributed and sold worldwide from the time he was a baby to the present day.'

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Elden also stated in his complaint that 'defendants failed to take reasonable steps to protect [him] and prevent his widespread sexual exploitation and image trafficking.'

 
In the lawsuit, he mentioned that his parents had never given their release in writing for the photos, and were not paid, despite 2008 reports that photographer Kirk Weddle paid Elden's father Rich $200 for 15 seconds of work to appear in the snap, according to a news report.&nbsp;

 
The image in question was reportedly snapped in 1990 at the Pasadena Aquatic Center when he was four months old.

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The famous album cover, which the late lead singer Kurt Cobain had picked out, shows a naked baby swimming underwater toward a dollar bill on a string.&nbsp;

 
Elden's legal team said in the suit that 'to ensure the album cover would trigger a visceral sexual response from the viewer, (photographer Kirk) Weddle activated Spencer’s "gag reflex" before throwing him underwater in poses highlighting and emphasizing Spencer’s exposed genitals.'

 
"As an essential element of a record promotion scheme commonly utilized in the music industry to get attention, wherein album covers posed children in a sexually provocative manner to gain notoriety, drive sales, and garner media attention, and critical reviews," read a part of the suit.

 
According to court documents, the band had promised that a sticker would be placed on the area of the baby's genitals, but didn't place it on the cover.&nbsp;

 
Elden is asking for $150,000 from each of 17 defendants named in the suit, which include Cobain's bandmates Dave Grohl and Krist Novoselic, the executor of Cobain’s estate, and the estate's managers Guy Oseary and Heather Parry.&nbsp;

 
Other names included in the lawsuit are of photographer Kirk Weddle; art director Robert Fisher and a number of record companies that released of distributed Nevermind in the past three decades.&nbsp;

 
Elden is also thought to be suing artwork photographer Kirk Weddle and designer Robert Fisher, and Nirvana’s drummer from 1988 to 1990, Chad Channing.&nbsp;

 
Since the cover was published, Elden has repeatedly recreated the image as both a teenager and an adult, but in many interviews has shared his mixed feelings about it.

 
In a 2016 interview with TIME to mark the album's 25th Anniversary, he had reportedly said, "It’s hard not to get upset when you hear how much money was involved."

 
Elden added at the time that he had attempted to reach out to the band, but never received a response.&nbsp;

Nirvana and the estate of Kurt Cobain is now reportedly being sued by Spencer Elden, the man who was the baby seen on the group's 'Nevermind' album cover in 1991, reports state.

Nirvana and the estate of Kurt Cobain is now reportedly being sued by Spencer Elden, the man who was the baby seen on the group's 'Nevermind' album cover in 1991, reports state. In court documents, filed in Los Angeles federal court, states that band members, record companies and creative personnel had 'trafficked' Elden's image for profit and he has 'continued to suffer lifelong damages as a result.' He went on to add that his 'identity and legal name are forever tied to the commercial sexual exploitation he experienced as a minor which has been distributed and sold worldwide from the time he was a baby to the present day.' Also read: 'Netflix releases trailer of Melissa McCarthy's 'The Starling' ahead of its TIFF premiere' Elden also stated in his complaint that 'defendants failed to take reasonable steps to protect [him] and prevent his widespread sexual exploitation and image trafficking.' In the lawsuit, he mentioned that his parents had never given their release in writing for the photos, and were not paid, despite 2008 reports that photographer Kirk Weddle paid Elden's father Rich $200 for 15 seconds of work to appear in the snap, according to a news report. The image in question was reportedly snapped in 1990 at the Pasadena Aquatic Center when he was four months old. Also read: 'The Batman: Robert Pattinson's new footage, look shown at CinemaCon 2021' The famous album cover, which the late lead singer Kurt Cobain had picked out, shows a naked baby swimming underwater toward a dollar bill on a string. Elden's legal team said in the suit that 'to ensure the album cover would trigger a visceral sexual response from the viewer, (photographer Kirk) Weddle activated Spencer’s "gag reflex" before throwing him underwater in poses highlighting and emphasizing Spencer’s exposed genitals.' "As an essential element of a record promotion scheme commonly utilized in the music industry to get attention, wherein album covers posed children in a sexually provocative manner to gain notoriety, drive sales, and garner media attention, and critical reviews," read a part of the suit. According to court documents, the band had promised that a sticker would be placed on the area of the baby's genitals, but didn't place it on the cover. Elden is asking for $150,000 from each of 17 defendants named in the suit, which include Cobain's bandmates Dave Grohl and Krist Novoselic, the executor of Cobain’s estate, and the estate's managers Guy Oseary and Heather Parry. Other names included in the lawsuit are of photographer Kirk Weddle; art director Robert Fisher and a number of record companies that released of distributed Nevermind in the past three decades. Elden is also thought to be suing artwork photographer Kirk Weddle and designer Robert Fisher, and Nirvana’s drummer from 1988 to 1990, Chad Channing. Since the cover was published, Elden has repeatedly recreated the image as both a teenager and an adult, but in many interviews has shared his mixed feelings about it. In a 2016 interview with TIME to mark the album's 25th Anniversary, he had reportedly said, "It’s hard not to get upset when you hear how much money was involved." Elden added at the time that he had attempted to reach out to the band, but never received a response.

Nirvana sued for child pornography by man who appeared in their famous 'Nevermind' cover

Former Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani fled the country just when Taliban were entering Kabul. WION spoke exclusively with his brother Hashmat Ghani.US military planes are doing rapid diving combat landings to beat the threat of a missile attack, with video showing a French transport plane yesterday deploying flares designed to confuse heat-seeking technology which may have been stolen by Islamic State in Afghanistan.US military planes are doing rapid diving combat landings to beat the threat of a missile attack, with video showing a French transport plane yesterday deploying flares designed to confuse heat-seeking technology which may have been stolen by Islamic State in Afghanistan.

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Former Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani fled the country just when Taliban were entering Kabul. WION spoke exclusively with his brother Hashmat Ghani.

 
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Former Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani fled the country just when Taliban were entering Kabul. WION spoke exclusively with his brother Hashmat Ghani.US military planes are doing rapid diving combat landings to beat the threat of a missile attack, with video showing a French transport plane yesterday deploying flares designed to confuse heat-seeking technology which may have been stolen by Islamic State in Afghanistan.

Former Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani fled the country just when Taliban were entering Kabul. WION spoke exclusively with his brother Hashmat Ghani.US military planes are doing rapid diving combat landings to beat the threat of a missile attack, with video showing a French transport plane yesterday deploying flares designed to confuse heat-seeking technology which may have been stolen by Islamic State in Afghanistan.US military planes are doing rapid diving combat landings to beat the threat of a missile attack, with video showing a French transport plane yesterday deploying flares designed to confuse heat-seeking technology which may have been stolen by Islamic State in Afghanistan. Click on headlines to read more Watch | Plan was to assassinate Ashraf Ghani, says former Afghan Prez's brother Hashmat Ghani Former Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani fled the country just when Taliban were entering Kabul. WION spoke exclusively with his brother Hashmat Ghani. Watch: US jets evacuating Afghans make ‘diving combat landings’, drop flares amid ISIS missile fears Former Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani's brother Hashmat Ghani has dismissed reports of his joining the Taliban saying he has "accepted their rule" but "accepted not to join them". Taliban warn of 'consequences' if US troops withdrawal deadline of August 31 is not met Amidst the calls for extension of US troops withdrawal deadline, the Taliban have issued a stark warning against the move. Ex-NASA scientist's Earth-saving idea involves stealing energy from Jupiter Sun is a source that sustains all life on Earth. But there will come a time when the Sun will begin to run out of the fuel a billion years from now. At this time, Sun will expand in size and literally burn our planet. There will be no escape. 'You are not a cow, You are not a horse': FDA warns against using ‘animal drug’ ivermectin to treat COVID-19 The US Food and Drug Agency (FDA) has issued a warning to people who are self-medicating with ivermectin tablets to treat COVID-19 symptoms, saying that it has not authorised the use of drugs for treating the infection as it is “intended to treat livestock.” Watch: Tanzania's President slammed for her 'flat-chested' women footballers remarks Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan is facing strong criticism over her controversial remarks about women footballers having "flat chests" and also suggesting that they would not be attractive candidates for marriage. Watch | Massoud: Only way forward is through negotiation Watch | Pakistan and Turkey welcome Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan Watch | Afghanistan crisis: 504 Nepalis have returned home Watch | Russian fairy tales brought to life at museum

Top 10 world news: Afghanistan crisis, COVID-19 vaccines, and more

Amid chaos triggered by Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan, evacuees finally got a reason to smile when an Afghan mother delivered a baby girl aboard a US military evacuation flight, moments after touching down at Ramstein Air Base in Germany on Saturday, said the US Air Force on its social media account. Additionally,&nbsp;Russian President Vladimir Putin said&nbsp;he does not want Afghanistan militants arriving under the guise of refugees. Meanwhile,&nbsp;Israel has now launched a Covid antibody test for children as young as three years old.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-pm-boris-johnson-convenes-g7-to-discuss-afghanistan-crisis-407639" hreflang="en">UK PM Boris Johnson convenes G7 to discuss Afghanistan crisis</a>

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'It is vital that the international community works together to ensure safe evacuations, prevent a humanitarian crisis and support the Afghan people to secure the gains of the last 20 years,' Johnson tweeted.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/taliban-blames-us-for-chaos-at-kabul-airport-says-peace-in-rest-of-afghanistan-407638">Taliban blames US for ‘chaos’ at Kabul airport, says peace in rest of Afghan</a>

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For the past one week, Kabul airport has been witnessing desperate scenes with a large number of Afghan civilians and foreigners swamping the area in a desperate attempt to flee the country.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-launches-antibody-testing-programme-for-3-year-old-children-407635">Israel launches antibody testing programme for 3 year old children</a>

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Israel has now launched an antibody test for children as young as three years old.&nbsp;The process has started at a time when the students are gearing up to return to schools for a new academic year.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-lithuania-agree-on-bilateral-coordination-action-against-china-over-taiwan-row-407615" hreflang="en">US, Lithuania agree on ‘bilateral coordination action’ against China over Taiwan row</a>

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US secretary of state Antony Blinken spoke with Lithuania`s foreign minister Gabrielius Landsbergis on Saturday, after China on August 10 threatened to withdraw its ambassador to Vilnius and asked the latter to recall their envoy from Beijing.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/at-least-20-died-in-a-week-during-evacuation-at-kabul-airport-nato-official-407622">At least 20 died in a week during evacuation at Kabul airport: NATO official</a>

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On Saturday, the United States and Germany told their citizens in Afghanistan to avoid travelling to Kabul airport, citing security risks.

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When the aircraft was at its flight altitude, above 28,000 feet (8,534 meters), the mother began to have complications due to the lower air pressure in the plane, the US Air Force said. &nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-reports-record-covid-deaths-as-country-lifts-all-restrictions-407649" hreflang="en">Iran reports record Covid deaths as country lifts all restrictions</a>

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Iran’s health ministry has reported 36,419 coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours taking the total tally of Covid cases in the country to 4,677,114.

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The eight-foot alligator, known as Darth Gator — after the Star Wars theme — suddenly attacked its handler by clamping its jaws down on her hand.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-to-dispatch-18-commercial-aircraft-to-lift-us-citizens-vulnerable-afghans-from-kabul-407644" hreflang="en">US to dispatch 18 commercial aircraft to lift US citizens, ‘vulnerable’ Afghans from Kabul</a>

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The United States will be sending 18 commercial planes to expedite the evacuation process, President Joe Biden said on Sunday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-scientists-look-to-half-boosters-to-save-vaccine-for-third-world-countries-407620" hreflang="en">UK scientists look to half boosters to save vaccine for third world countries</a>

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Some members of the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) are experimenting on what is being dubbed as "fractional doses".

Amid chaos triggered by Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan, evacuees finally got a reason to smile when an Afghan mother delivered a baby girl aboard a US military evacuation flight, moments after touching down at Ramstein Air Base in Germany on Saturday, said the US Air Force on its social media account.

Amid chaos triggered by Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan, evacuees finally got a reason to smile when an Afghan mother delivered a baby girl aboard a US military evacuation flight, moments after touching down at Ramstein Air Base in Germany on Saturday, said the US Air Force on its social media account. Additionally, Russian President Vladimir Putin said he does not want Afghanistan militants arriving under the guise of refugees. Meanwhile, Israel has now launched a Covid antibody test for children as young as three years old. Click on headlines to read more UK PM Boris Johnson convenes G7 to discuss Afghanistan crisis 'It is vital that the international community works together to ensure safe evacuations, prevent a humanitarian crisis and support the Afghan people to secure the gains of the last 20 years,' Johnson tweeted. Taliban blames US for ‘chaos’ at Kabul airport, says peace in rest of Afghan For the past one week, Kabul airport has been witnessing desperate scenes with a large number of Afghan civilians and foreigners swamping the area in a desperate attempt to flee the country. Israel launches antibody testing programme for 3 year old children Israel has now launched an antibody test for children as young as three years old. The process has started at a time when the students are gearing up to return to schools for a new academic year. US, Lithuania agree on ‘bilateral coordination action’ against China over Taiwan row US secretary of state Antony Blinken spoke with Lithuania`s foreign minister Gabrielius Landsbergis on Saturday, after China on August 10 threatened to withdraw its ambassador to Vilnius and asked the latter to recall their envoy from Beijing. At least 20 died in a week during evacuation at Kabul airport: NATO official On Saturday, the United States and Germany told their citizens in Afghanistan to avoid travelling to Kabul airport, citing security risks. Afghan woman gives birth to baby girl on US aircraft at Germany air base When the aircraft was at its flight altitude, above 28,000 feet (8,534 meters), the mother began to have complications due to the lower air pressure in the plane, the US Air Force said. Iran reports record Covid deaths as country lifts all restrictions Iran’s health ministry has reported 36,419 coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours taking the total tally of Covid cases in the country to 4,677,114. 'I love him': Animal handler comes to rescue of alligator after it attacks her The eight-foot alligator, known as Darth Gator — after the Star Wars theme — suddenly attacked its handler by clamping its jaws down on her hand. US to dispatch 18 commercial aircraft to lift US citizens, ‘vulnerable’ Afghans from Kabul The United States will be sending 18 commercial planes to expedite the evacuation process, President Joe Biden said on Sunday. UK scientists look to half boosters to save vaccine for third world countries Some members of the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) are experimenting on what is being dubbed as "fractional doses".

Top 10 world news: Baby born on Afghan evacuation flight, Antibody test for 3 year olds, and more

As Taliban's&nbsp;co-founder Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar reached Afghanistan's capital city Kabul, reports have started coming in from the country that claim government employees are being sent back to home from their workplaces. On the other hand, Taliban's websites went offline abruptly, as social media giants started a crackdown on all terrorist group-related account. Meanwhile, Pakistan locals are now protesting against the electricity and water shortage in Gwadar and they believe all resources are being misused by Chinese nationals who are in Pakistan for China's belt and road project.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/french-locals-protest-covid-health-pass-for-sixth-consecutive-weekend-407489" hreflang="en">French locals protest Covid 'health pass' for sixth consecutive weekend</a>'

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Locals believe the 'health pass' and the 'vaccine passport' will bring a divide in the society and it can lead to the society being looked at in two different parts: the vaccinated and non-vaccinated.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/no-alternative-to-taliban-any-kind-of-resistance-will-fail-russian-envoy-to-afghanistan-407450">No alternative to Taliban: Russian envoy to Afghanistan</a>

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Russia's ambassador to Afghanistan Dmitry Zhirnov has said there is no alternative to Taliban in Afghanistan and added that any kind of resistance to the Islamist group would fail.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/haiti-pm-promises-elections-to-be-held-very-soon-as-country-recovers-from-deadly-earthquake-407441">Haiti PM promises elections to be held soon, as nation recovers from quake</a>

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Haiti PM Ariel Henry announced that the elections will, most probably, take place on November 07. The first round was earlier scheduled for September but keeping in mind the recent tragedies in the world, that would not have been possible.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/switzerland-postpones-evacuation-plans-as-security-at-kabul-airport-worsens-407480">Switzerland postpones evacuation plans as security at Kabul airport worsens</a>

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In the wake of worsening security situation at Kabul airport, Switzerland has decided to postpone a charter flight to Uzbekistan aimed at helping the evacuation effort from Afghanistan.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-locals-protest-against-chinas-belt-and-road-project-407459">Pakistan locals protest against China's belt and road project</a>

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Pakistan locals demanded the government to put a stop on the illegal fishing by Chinese nationals in the area. The locals alleged that Chinese residents have been fishing in the nearby waters and taking the caught fishes back to China to sell.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/vatican-bans-former-polish-archbishop-from-public-services-for-covering-up-child-abuse-407490" hreflang="en">Vatican bans former Polish archbishop from public services for covering up child abuse</a>

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The Vatican has banned the former archbishop of Wroclaw in Poland from taking part in any public ceremonies, following his alleged role in “covering up” child sexual abuse cases in the church.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-classrooms-to-have-air-quality-monitors-to-fight-covid-education-minister-407481" hreflang="en">UK classrooms to have air quality monitors to fight Covid: Education Minister</a>

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UK’s education secretary Gavin Williamson announced that all classrooms will now be fitted with air quality monitors once the state schools and colleges reopen after the summer holidays.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/zimbabwe-man-charged-with-rape-after-15-year-old-victim-dies-giving-birth-407456" hreflang="en">Zimbabwe: Man charged with rape after 15-year-old victim dies giving birth</a>

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Zimbabwe Police have charged a 26-year-old man of rape after a 15-year-old girl died while giving birth at a church shrine last month.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/greece-extends-border-wall-to-shut-doors-to-afghan-refugees-407454" hreflang="en">Greece extends border wall to shut doors to Afghan refugees</a>

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The country has also installed a surveillance system to prevent possible asylum seekers from trying to reach Europe. &nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/new-delhi-shops-allowed-to-open-past-8pm-as-capital-records-lowest-covid-cases-407484" hreflang="en">New Delhi: Shops allowed to open past 8pm as capital records lowest Covid cases</a>

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Delhi reported a record low of 19 new Covid infections and zero coronavirus-related deaths on Saturday, with a positivity rate of 0.03 per cent.

As Taliban's co-founder Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar reached Afghanistan's capital city Kabul, reports have started coming in from the country that claim government employees are being sent back to home from their workplaces.

As Taliban's co-founder Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar reached Afghanistan's capital city Kabul, reports have started coming in from the country that claim government employees are being sent back to home from their workplaces. On the other hand, Taliban's websites went offline abruptly, as social media giants started a crackdown on all terrorist group-related account. Meanwhile, Pakistan locals are now protesting against the electricity and water shortage in Gwadar and they believe all resources are being misused by Chinese nationals who are in Pakistan for China's belt and road project. Click on headlines to read more French locals protest Covid 'health pass' for sixth consecutive weekend' Locals believe the 'health pass' and the 'vaccine passport' will bring a divide in the society and it can lead to the society being looked at in two different parts: the vaccinated and non-vaccinated. No alternative to Taliban: Russian envoy to Afghanistan Russia's ambassador to Afghanistan Dmitry Zhirnov has said there is no alternative to Taliban in Afghanistan and added that any kind of resistance to the Islamist group would fail. Haiti PM promises elections to be held soon, as nation recovers from quake Haiti PM Ariel Henry announced that the elections will, most probably, take place on November 07. The first round was earlier scheduled for September but keeping in mind the recent tragedies in the world, that would not have been possible. Switzerland postpones evacuation plans as security at Kabul airport worsens In the wake of worsening security situation at Kabul airport, Switzerland has decided to postpone a charter flight to Uzbekistan aimed at helping the evacuation effort from Afghanistan. Pakistan locals protest against China's belt and road project Pakistan locals demanded the government to put a stop on the illegal fishing by Chinese nationals in the area. The locals alleged that Chinese residents have been fishing in the nearby waters and taking the caught fishes back to China to sell. Vatican bans former Polish archbishop from public services for covering up child abuse The Vatican has banned the former archbishop of Wroclaw in Poland from taking part in any public ceremonies, following his alleged role in “covering up” child sexual abuse cases in the church. UK classrooms to have air quality monitors to fight Covid: Education Minister UK’s education secretary Gavin Williamson announced that all classrooms will now be fitted with air quality monitors once the state schools and colleges reopen after the summer holidays. Zimbabwe: Man charged with rape after 15-year-old victim dies giving birth Zimbabwe Police have charged a 26-year-old man of rape after a 15-year-old girl died while giving birth at a church shrine last month. Greece extends border wall to shut doors to Afghan refugees The country has also installed a surveillance system to prevent possible asylum seekers from trying to reach Europe. New Delhi: Shops allowed to open past 8pm as capital records lowest Covid cases Delhi reported a record low of 19 new Covid infections and zero coronavirus-related deaths on Saturday, with a positivity rate of 0.03 per cent.

Top 10 world news: Taliban send government employees back, France protests health pass, and more

After bashing trolls for spewing venom on the Internet over her weight and overall looks, Lizzo is back with a bang!&nbsp;

 
No, she isn't addressing any social media issues this time around. The artiste is busy winning hearts with her flute rendition of 'Rumors'.

 
Taking to Instagram, she wrote underneath the now viral video, "RUMORS: The Musical feat @sashabefluting 🤫🔥🤫 I hope y’all enjoy this cus I wrote, directed &amp; edited this hoe just for YOU. Today’s the day to stream TF out of Rumors— SO STREAM RUMORS FOR A FAT ASS AND CLEAR MIND💪🏾🤪

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If this does not mesmerize you, we don't know what would.&nbsp;

After bashing trolls for spewing venom on the Internet over her weight and overall looks, Lizzo is back with a bang! No, she isn't addressing any social media issues this time around.

After bashing trolls for spewing venom on the Internet over her weight and overall looks, Lizzo is back with a bang! No, she isn't addressing any social media issues this time around. The artiste is busy winning hearts with her flute rendition of 'Rumors'. Taking to Instagram, she wrote underneath the now viral video, "RUMORS: The Musical feat @sashabefluting 🤫🔥🤫 I hope y’all enjoy this cus I wrote, directed & edited this hoe just for YOU. Today’s the day to stream TF out of Rumors— SO STREAM RUMORS FOR A FAT ASS AND CLEAR MIND💪🏾🤪 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lizzo (@lizzobeeating) × If this does not mesmerize you, we don't know what would.

Watch: Lizzo playing 'Rumors' on flute is beyond beautiful!

The Taliban has called for unity ahead of Friday prayers, the first since seizing control, and asked imams to persuade people not to flee Afghanistan amid airport chaos, protests, and allegations of bloodshed. Additionally,&nbsp;the Taliban have stated that next government will decide on the national flag.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/live-afghanistan-crisis-taliban-revenge-fears-grow-desperation-rises-among-citizens-for-evacuation-407020">Follow WION's live coverage about Taliban's takeover in Afghanistan.</a>&nbsp;Meanwhile, a historic meeting took place between the&nbsp;German Chancellor Angela Merkel and the Russia&nbsp;President Vladimir Putin.&nbsp;This is Merkel's last Russia visit as Germany's chancellor.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/angela-merkel-meets-vladimir-putin-one-last-time-marks-end-of-an-era-407171" hreflang="en">Merkel meets Putin one last time, marks end of an era</a>

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Angela Merkel, who is from East Germany, will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin, who was stationed in East Germany during his time as a KGB agent. Both Merkel and Putin speak each other's language fluently.

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Protests took place in several regions across Afghanistan, with Afghans going to the streets waving the country's national flag, which has been outlawed since the Taliban gained control of Kabul.

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In the celebratory statement posted online, Hizbul Mujahideen chief Syed Salahuddin said, "I pray to Allah that he strengthens the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan so that they may support Kashmiris against India."&nbsp;

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With a smile on his face, the pontiff briefly played against the young man, his hands gripping the rods of the red tiny football players.

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The Taliban has called for unity ahead of Friday prayers, the first since seizing control, and asked imams to persuade people not to flee Afghanistan amid airport chaos, protests, and allegations of bloodshed.

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As Afghanistan struggles to survive under the Taliban rule, women from different backgrounds of the country are pleading for help from international communities. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/live-afghanistan-crisis-12-people-have-been-killed-at-kabul-airport-since-sunday-406687">Follow WION's live coverage about Taliban's takeover in Afghanistan.</a>&nbsp;Meanwhile, US Capitol Police is investigating an&nbsp;'active bomb threat' outside Library of Congress in Washington. In Hong Kong, two residents who were accused of working with a group that campaigned for international sanctions on China on Thursday pleaded guilty under the city's national security law.&nbsp;

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As the Taliban take control of political affairs in Afghanistan, former Afghan President Ashraf Ghani who had left the country as the militant group entered Kabul last weekend declared that he had placed security in the hands of the country's troops and that the Taliban were looking for him. Follow LIVE updates at WION.

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Dr S Jaishankar was addressing the high-level UN Security Council briefing on threats to international peace and security by terrorist acts.

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People who were present at the Cannon House Office building said they received an alert that asked them to immediately abandon the building and instead rush to the Longworth House Office Building for their safety.

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Khalida Popal, who is also the co-founder of the Afghan women's football league, said she had always used her voice to encourage young women "to stand strong, to be bold, to be visible" but now she had a different message.

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Two Hong Kong residents who were accused of working with a group that campaigned for international sanctions on China on Thursday pleaded guilty under the city's national security law.&nbsp;

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As the Taliban took over Afghanistan over the weekend, the fear of women being tortured, sexually assaulted and forcefully married are returning to the country. Some women are standing up against the inhumane treatment by the Taliban, even though the group is claiming that it will now give rights to women

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Singapore has taken a tough line against people breaking virus rule. There have been several cases of foreigners being punished.

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Self-proclaimed president of Afghanistan Amrullah Saleh on Thursday trained his guns at Pakistan and Taliban. Saleh said that Afghanistan was too big for Pakistan to swallow and too big for Taliban to govern.

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Some tourists have complained about rooster waking them up at 5 am, cowbells making noise and church bells tolling early in the morning in a Spanish village.

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Taliban leadership has claimed that it will be giving more freedom to women in this new term of their impending rule in the country. Taliban promised to allow women to step outside to go to the market without a male escort, study, go to work or reveal their ankles this time.

As Afghanistan struggles to survive under the Taliban rule, women from different backgrounds of the country are pleading for help from international communities.

As Afghanistan struggles to survive under the Taliban rule, women from different backgrounds of the country are pleading for help from international communities. Follow WION's live coverage about Taliban's takeover in Afghanistan. Meanwhile, US Capitol Police is investigating an 'active bomb threat' outside Library of Congress in Washington. In Hong Kong, two residents who were accused of working with a group that campaigned for international sanctions on China on Thursday pleaded guilty under the city's national security law. Click on headlines to read more LIVE Afghanistan: 12 people have been killed at Kabul airport since Sunday As the Taliban take control of political affairs in Afghanistan, former Afghan President Ashraf Ghani who had left the country as the militant group entered Kabul last weekend declared that he had placed security in the hands of the country's troops and that the Taliban were looking for him. Follow LIVE updates at WION. 'Terrorists are terrorists, distinctions can only be made at our own peril' Dr S Jaishankar was addressing the high-level UN Security Council briefing on threats to international peace and security by terrorist acts. US Capitol Police report 'active bomb threat' outside Library of Congress People who were present at the Cannon House Office building said they received an alert that asked them to immediately abandon the building and instead rush to the Longworth House Office Building for their safety. Former Afghan women's football captain urges players to burn kits Khalida Popal, who is also the co-founder of the Afghan women's football league, said she had always used her voice to encourage young women "to stand strong, to be bold, to be visible" but now she had a different message. Hong Kong: Activists plead guilty to 'national security' charge over sanction calls Two Hong Kong residents who were accused of working with a group that campaigned for international sanctions on China on Thursday pleaded guilty under the city's national security law. Afghani women call for help as Taliban takes over the country As the Taliban took over Afghanistan over the weekend, the fear of women being tortured, sexually assaulted and forcefully married are returning to the country. Some women are standing up against the inhumane treatment by the Taliban, even though the group is claiming that it will now give rights to women Singapore: British man handed jail term for not wearing mask Singapore has taken a tough line against people breaking virus rule. There have been several cases of foreigners being punished. Afghanistan too big for Pakistan to swallow, says Amrullah Saleh Self-proclaimed president of Afghanistan Amrullah Saleh on Thursday trained his guns at Pakistan and Taliban. Saleh said that Afghanistan was too big for Pakistan to swallow and too big for Taliban to govern. 'If you can't handle it, leave': Spanish village tells tourists to not visit if they don't like roosters and cows Some tourists have complained about rooster waking them up at 5 am, cowbells making noise and church bells tolling early in the morning in a Spanish village. Afghan anchor reveals she was sent back from office because of 'regime change' Taliban leadership has claimed that it will be giving more freedom to women in this new term of their impending rule in the country. Taliban promised to allow women to step outside to go to the market without a male escort, study, go to work or reveal their ankles this time.

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