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Taliban carries out public executions in Afghanistan

The Taliban has publicly executed two men and flogged 14 others in northern Afghanistan's Balkh province, marking a severe return to Sharia law punishments and raising major human rights concerns.

Taliban's Female Aid Worker Ban Hinders Quake Relief

A major earthquake in Afghanistan has triggered a humanitarian crisis, with the Taliban's prohibition on women aid workers critically obstructing UN and NGO efforts to deliver vital assistance to the most vulnerable survivors.

EU pushes controversial Afghan deportation plan

Exclusive: European Union officials in Brussels are pushing for the deportation of failed Afghan asylum seekers back to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan, sparking a major humanitarian and ethical debate.

Afghan Women Refugees: Football's Healing Power

Exclusive: Afghan women refugees reveal how football transformed their lives, providing purpose and community after fleeing Taliban rule. Their inspiring journey from trauma to triumph.

Afghan Women's Cricket Team Defies Taliban in Exile

In a powerful act of defiance, the Afghan women's cricket team continues to train in exile, using sport as a symbol of hope and resistance against oppression. Discover their remarkable journey.

AI Expert: 'We Are Building God' Without Safety Measures

A leading AI safety researcher from the University of Oxford issues a dire warning about the existential risks posed by artificial general intelligence, comparing our current approach to 'building a god' without safeguards.

Farage: Women fear UK asylum more than Taliban

Nigel Farage faces a political firestorm after suggesting women in Afghanistan have 'less to fear' from the Taliban than from the UK's asylum process, drawing condemnation from rivals and charities.

Taliban Abandons Women to Die in Quake Rubble

Exclusive report reveals the Taliban's brutal neglect as they block aid and leave women to perish following devastating earthquakes in western Afghanistan, in a stark violation of human rights.

20 Mins Daily Exercise Slashes Early Death Risk

Groundbreaking research from the University of Cambridge shows that a small amount of daily physical activity can significantly reduce mortality risk, even for those with sedentary lifestyles.

Afghanistan Quake: Over 2,400 Dead, Taliban Plead for Aid

A devastating 6.3 magnitude earthquake strikes western Afghanistan, killing over 2,400 and leaving villages in ruins. The Taliban government appeals for urgent international aid amidst a growing humanitarian catastrophe.

Weight Loss Jab Slashes Heart Attack Risk by 20%

A groundbreaking UK study reveals the diabetes drug Mounjaro (tirzepatide) isn't just for weight loss—it dramatically cuts the risk of heart attacks and strokes, heralding a new era in preventative medicine.

UK revives Rwanda migrant deal with £50m as Taliban offers help

In a dramatic policy shift, the UK government is set to revive the controversial Rwanda asylum scheme with a fresh £50 million payment. The move comes as the Taliban unexpectedly offers to accept migrants, and Nigel Farage's Reform UK pledges its own migr

Farage Sparks Fury: Compares SNP to Taliban

Nigel Farage has ignited a political firestorm by drawing a controversial parallel between the Scottish National Party and the Taliban during a Reform UK rally in Southport, accusing both of seeking 'total control'.

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