Reuters More than 40 people have died after a fire broke out in a coronavirus isolation ward at a hospital in Iraq. The blaze at the Al-Hussein hospital in the southern city of Nasiriya was brought under control late on Monday. The cause is unclear, but initial reports suggest it began after an oxygen tank
Getty Images US and Nato troops are finally withdrawing from Afghanistan after 20 years of war. The Taliban, who they came to defeat, are rapidly retaking territory across the country. How has the war changed Afghanistan, and what comes next? Are the Taliban back? The Taliban – a fundamentalist Islamist militia – were forced from
A top EU official has told the BBC that the Greek government must stop the illegal deportation of migrants arriving on the country’s borders. The Commissioner for Home Affairs, Ylva Johansonn, said that the “very well founded” reports of ‘pushbacks’ at sea and on land were “violations of fundamental European values”. Human rights groups allege
Dozens of people have been arrested in Cuba after thousands joined the biggest protests for decades against the island’s Communist government, media and opposition sources say. Cubans have been angered by the collapse of the economy, food and medicine shortages, price hikes and the government’s handling of Covid-19. The protests are significant as critics face
England will move to the final stage of easing Covid restrictions on 19 July, the health secretary has confirmed. It means almost all legal restrictions on social contact will be removed. Sajid Javid told the Commons cases could reach 100,000 a day later in the summer but he did not believe this would put “unsustainable
The top US and Nato general in Afghanistan has formally transferred control as the US-led military mission fast approaches its end after 20 years. General Austin “Scott” Miller stepped down on Monday, days after President Joe Biden said that US military operations would cease by 31 August. Other Nato countries, including the UK, have withdrawn
Thousands have taken to the streets in Cuba, in protest over the government’s handling of both coronavirus and the economy. It’s unusual to see people demonstrate openly in the tightly-controlled Communist-run island, as those speaking out risk being detained. However, pro-government supporters of President Miguel Díaz-Cane also came to his defence, after the president himself
The Football Association has condemned racist abuse aimed at England players Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Bukayo Saka after Sunday’s Euro 2020 final defeat by Italy. All three players missed penalties in the 3-2 shootout loss and were targeted on social media after the game. The Metropolitan Policeexternal-link is investigating the abuse and said “it
Reuters Thousands of people have joined protests against Cuba’s communist government in the capital, Havana, and several other cities. Videos posted on social media show people calling for freedom, democracy and demanding vaccines to tackle the coronavirus pandemic. The demonstrations, which are rare in Cuba, come as the country reports a record number of Covid
MILWAUKEE — Anyone who heard the bloodcurdling screams from Giannis Antetokounmpo as he crumbled to the floor not too long ago in Atlanta would have a hard time negotiating the childlike and energetic wails from his toddler son in the postgame of the NBA Finals. He looked like a broken man that day, and his
PA Media Fans have reacted with disappointment as England lost to Italy on penalties in the Euro 2020 final. Around 60,000 fans at Wembley witnessed the Three Lions’ defeat, while millions watched in pubs, fan zones and homes across the country. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge – who were at Wembley with Prince George
Reuters There have been scenes of jubilation across Italy after their football team defeated England 3-2 on penalties in the Euro 2020 final in London. At a fan zone in Rome, thousands of fans started jumping in pure elation, shouting and hugging each other. The victory at Wembley stadium brought Italy its first European title
The Google boss Sundar Pichai has defended the company’s record on tax, and given a rare insight into his personal technology habits. In the first of a series of interviews with global figures by Amol Rajan, the BBC’s Media Editor, Pichai details the challenges of leading a $1.6trn tech giant, while earning an annual pay
Afghanistan remains one of the worst places for women. Last year official numbers confirmed 3,500 cases of violence against women, and it’s feared the numbers will grow as the security situation in the country deteriorates. Shakila Zareen, 25, is one of the rare survivors. She was forced into child marriage, was raped and has undergone
Last updated on 10 July 202110 July 2021.From the section England Date: Sunday, 11 July. Kick-off: 20:00 BST. Venue: Wembley Stadium. Coverage: Live on BBC One and iPlayer from 18:20. Listen to live commentary on BBC Radio 5 Live. Live text commentary, goal clips, report and highlights on the BBC Sport website and app. England
Venue: All England Club Dates: 28 June-11 July Coverage: Live across BBC TV, radio and online with extensive coverage on BBC iPlayer, Red Button, Connected TVs and mobile app. Full details here Novak Djokovic won his sixth Wimbledon title to equal Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal’s record of 20 men’s Grand Slam victories after fighting