Fiery clash looms as Aussies lashed for ‘double standard’
With a World Cup semi-final spot on the line, Australia and Afghanistan already have plenty to play for – but Naveen-ul-Haq has poured petrol on the fire of a spicy clash.
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Afghanistan has descended into chaos after the Taliban seized control of Kabul. See the latest updates.
Selection squeeze looms as Aussies close in on semis
Australia has moved to within one win of booking a semi-final spot at the cricket World Cup after victory against England. But with two stars set to return, a selection squeeze is coming.
World Cup Predictor: How SA debacle impacts Australia
Australia’s World Cup hopes got a shot in the arm after they clicked into gear as rivals stumbled, but can they make the semis? DANIEL CHERNY rates the chances of every team.
England World Cup defence in tatters after all-time boilover
Afghanistan came into their game against England on a 14-match losing World Cup streak and pulled off one of the tournament’s biggest upsets ever.
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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
The Taliban have issued a warning that there will be ‘consequences’ for foreign troops who stay in Afghanistan beyond the deadline.
Another 450 evacuated from Kabul
A further four rescue flights evacuated more than 450 people from Kabul overnight, Scott Morrison has confirmed.
‘Let me finish’: PM grilled on live TV
A tense exchange unfolded during a discussion on ABC Insiders, with Scott Morrison snapping at host David Speers.
‘Screaming, blasts’: How Aussie escaped Taliban killing spree
Australia’s acting ambassador to Afghanistan came close to being murdered by Taliban insurgents at a Kabul hotel. This is how she survived. WARNING: Graphic
Dozens more evacuated from Kabul
A third ADF plane carrying 80 Australian citizens, permanent visa holders and local employees has touched down in Australia.
What life under the ‘new’ Taliban will be like
As Afghanistan and the world wait to see what truly lies in the hearts of the ‘new’ Taliban, deep divisions within its own ranks mean there is no clear agreement on a vision for the future.
Heartbreaking moments from Taliban takeover
The world watched on as disaster unfolded on the streets of Kabul and the Taliban took control. WARNING: GRAPHIC
‘Embarrassed to be American’: Qld-based US veterans say Afghanistan exit reeks of poor planning
US veterans living in Queensland have shared their dismay with the way the US government handled the final stage of the Afghanistan withdrawal, saying it smacked of poor planning and had left some ashamed to be American.
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