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Afghanistan
Afghanistan has descended into chaos after the Taliban seized control of Kabul. See the latest updates.
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Third Kabul emergency flight lands
The third emergency flight carrying less than 100 Afghan nationals landed in Australia overnight.
Afghan evacuation flight lands in Adelaide
An evacuation flight carrying 100 Afghan refugees landed at Adelaide Airport early this morning with four buses taking people to medi-hotel quarantine.
Taliban issues chilling warning to Sydney reporter
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Another 450 evacuated from Kabul
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