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Afghanistan
Afghanistan has descended into chaos after the Taliban seized control of Kabul. See the latest updates.
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.
War crime probe given access to BRS docs
The investigator into alleged war crimes is allowed to access restricted documents from Ben Roberts-Smith’s failed defamation trial.
Senator’s final plea: ‘Never look away’
Outgoing NSW senator and foreign minister Marise Payne has used her final speech to the Senate to appeal to the world to ‘never look away’ from injustice.
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‘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.
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Heartbreaking moments from Taliban takeover
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‘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.
Photos show how Kabul rescue unfolded
New pictures have been released from inside the ADF’s operation to evacuate Australians citizens and Afghan visa holders.
How you can help the people of Afghanistan
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“They believe in revenge killings”: Terrified US-trained Afghan pilots beg Australians for help
People claiming to be US-trained Afghan pilots who say they are high on the Taliban hit-list have taken to social media to beg Australians and other foreigners for help before they are murdered for working with the coalition forces.
First major flight expected within hours
The first flight of people evacuted from Afghanistan is expected to land in Australia as the PM confirms the flight was to leave Dubai.
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