Qatar and Turkey emerge as key channels between Afghanistan's new rulers and the outside world.

World number two Daniil Medvedev is through to the third round of the US Open following a comfortable 6-4 6-1 6-2 victory over Dominik Koepfer.

Mikis Theodorakis was also a key figure of resistance to the Greek military junta of the 1970s.

A guest was asked to simulate a sexual assault using a mannequin live on Ivory Coast TV.

The Halo Trust, which has its HQ in Scotland, resumes its clearance operations under Taliban rule.

The Irish data watchdog has handed WhatsApp the second-highest ever GDPR fine.

Some religious organisations in England and Wales are "morally failing" children, an inquiry finds.

The online shopping giant says it will give a bonus to workers at some sites for good attendance.

Sarah Storey says she "feels immensely proud" to have won a record 17 Paralympic gold medals and is hoping to add more at Paris 2024.

Apple's new ID system for its Wallet will be rolled out at airports to start.

The media regulator says it will shun "vulgar influencers" while casting a spotlight on stars' pay.

Kimi Raikkonen says Formula 1 "has never been my life" in his first interview since announcing his retirement from the sport.

Ravichandran Ashwin is ranked the second bets bowler in the world and tormented England over the winter. So why won't India pick him?

The five year old ate the mushrooms at a refugee centre near Warsaw after his evacuation from Kabul.

Critics deliver their verdicts on the Irish author's highly anticipated third novel.

The Swedish pop legends reunite to record 10 new songs for their first studio album for 40 years.

The band have released their first new music since 1982 - but is it a hit or a miss?

England lose the key wicket of Joe Root late on a dramatic first day to leave the fourth Test with India finely balanced at The Kia Oval.

The president called the decision not to block the law an "unprecedented assault" on women's rights.

"The world's worst famine situation in decades" is brewing in the north of the country, the UN says.

Envoy John Kerry's 'it's more important than politics' appeal falls on deaf ears.