Palestinians accuse Israel of “crimes against humanity” in Gaza - BBC News

Palestinians accuse Israel of “crimes against humanity” in Gaza – BBC News

Thousands of Palestinians are fleeing south in the Gaza Strip ahead of an expected Israeli ground offensive. More than a million people have been warned to move south by Israel, as its forces mass on the border of the territory…

Gaza under siege as Israeli forces mass on border - BBC News

Gaza under siege as Israeli forces mass on border – BBC News

Israel is continuing its massive mobilisation of hundreds of thousands of troops on the boundary with Gaza, ahead of a widely expected ground offensive into the territory. The United Nations is calling for essential supplies to be allowed into Gaza,…

Gunmen "disguised as doctors" kill dozens in attack on Afghan hospital - BBC News

Gunmen “disguised as doctors” kill dozens in attack on Afghan hospital – BBC News

Dozens of people have been killed and injured in an attack on Afghanistan’s main military hospital in the capital, Kabul. Afghanistan’s Taliban government said that gunmen disguised as doctors had driven into the hospital in an ambulance before opening fire.…

Afghan women disappear from public life by order of Taliban's Vice and Virtue Ministry  - BBC News

Afghan women disappear from public life by order of Taliban’s Vice and Virtue Ministry – BBC News

The Taliban have banned girls from secondary schools across most of Afghanistan. Women, except those in the public health sector, have not been allowed to return to work. The fear is that they are being treated once again as second-class…

Dozens dead in bomb attack on mosque in Afghanistan - BBC News

Dozens dead in bomb attack on mosque in Afghanistan – BBC News

Up to 50 people have been killed in a suicide bomb attack on a mosque during Friday prayers in northern Afghanistan. The Islamic State group said it carried out the attack on the building in Kunduz city. It’s one of…

20 years after 9/11 many Afghans still fear Taliban rule - BBC News

20 years after 9/11 many Afghans still fear Taliban rule – BBC News

Two decades after the 911 attacks led to the invasion of Afghanistan, the Taliban are back in power and presenting a new face to the world.  They’ve promised to forgive those who fought against them – and to respect women’s…

Taliban crush last area of resistance to claim full control of Afghanistan - BBC News

Taliban crush last area of resistance to claim full control of Afghanistan – BBC News

The Taliban say they’re now in full control of Afghanistan, after seizing the Panjshir Valley, the last area of armed resistance. They have released a video of their flag being raised in the centre of the provincial capital. The leader…

At least 60 dead in bomb carnage at Kabul Airport - BBC News

At least 60 dead in bomb carnage at Kabul Airport – BBC News

It was a scene of carnage in Afghanistan, after twin explosions near Kabul Airport, killed at least 60 people and injured dozens more.    The first blast is thought to have been the work of a suicide bomber, passing among…

Taliban "shooting protesters" as thousands try to flee Afghanistan - BBC News

Taliban “shooting protesters” as thousands try to flee Afghanistan – BBC News

Taliban fighters are reported to have opened fire on crowds and shot dead protesters in Afghanistan who were demonstrating against their takeover of the country. There have been more desperate scenes outside the international airport in Kabul, as thousands of…

Taliban promise amnesty and freedoms for women and media - BBC News

Taliban promise amnesty and freedoms for women and media – BBC News

Taliban leaders, who’ve never been seen in public before, have been making their first statements on Afghan soil, to a world shocked by their lightning seizure of power. They hoped to calm a worried nation and international community, with assurances…