Smith’s health battle on eve of critical Afghanistan clash
The Aussie side has battled a lack of availability across the World Cup, with Steve Smith the latest batsman to come under a cloud on the eve of Australia’s game against Afghanistan.
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Afghanistan has descended into chaos after the Taliban seized control of Kabul. See the latest updates.
CA responds to Afghanistan call after double standard claim
After being called out publicly by an Afghanistan player for a World Cup double standard, Cricket Australia has weighed in.
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.
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.
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Crowd fund site starts Afghan campaign while others restricted
One of the world’s largest fundraising sites has started its own campaign to raise money for displaced Afghans after other independent accounts connected to the war-torn country were restricted.
Wife of man injured in Kabul: ‘Government won’t stand by us’
The wife of a South Australian citizen – seen injured trying to flee the Taliban in a viral video – says she can’t find anyone from the federal government to help them.
Who ISIS-K is and why they don’t fight with the Taliban
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‘Evil’: ScoMo condemns Kabul attack
Scott Morrison has condemned the ‘evil, calculated and inhumane’ terror group that bombed Kabul overnight.
‘Unacceptable behaviour’: MP ejected
A question on Australia’s rescue mission in Afghanistan led to a Labor MP’s ejection from the parliament for ‘unacceptable behaviour’.
‘Do not travel’: Kabul terror alert
Australian and Afghan visa holders in Kabul have been issued a grim warning as the deadline to leave Afghanistan looms.
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.
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