In his first interview since escaping Afghanistan as the Taliban advanced on the capital, Ashraf Ghani defended himself against charges that he abandoned his country in its hour of need.
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U.K. Weighing Lockdown Amid an Omicron Wave and Political Turmoil
Britain’s health secretary said on Sunday he wouldn’t rule out more restrictions before Christmas, but the prime minister would most likely face sharp pushback from his own party.
Pakistan Earthquake Kills at Least 20
The 5.9-magnitude quake struck Thursday morning while most people were asleep, and officials feared the toll may rise.
Britain Cancels Any Plans for Vaccine Passports, for Now
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to discuss the decision on Tuesday, and also to address the likelihood of Covid booster shots soon amid “renewed challenges” to come this winter.
Russia Says It Will Expel a BBC Journalist
The move, reported by a state television channel, comes amid an escalating confrontation with the Western news media and a crackdown on domestic dissent.
Gems in the Backyard? A Tall Tale Has Glimmers of Truth.
News reports that workers in Sri Lanka dug up a cluster of sapphires worth up to $100 million were a welcome distraction for a pandemic-weary public.
Britain’s New Entry in Conservative Media Is Off to a Splashy, but Shaky, Start
Advertiser boycotts, dropped microphones and prank calls bedeviled GB News, but its evening talk show drew higher ratings than competitors on the BBC and Sky.
Bashir’s Interview with Princess Diana Thrusts BBC Into a Storm
A report that found that Martin Bashir of the BBC used deceit to secure the sit-down has set off a storm of criticism of the British broadcaster.
25 Years Later, the BBC Apologizes for Diana Interview
The reporter, Martin Bashir, deceived her brother to land the landmark sit-down, the network now acknowledges.
BBC’s John Sudworth Leaves China, Citing Growing Risks
John Sudworth left with his family after a propaganda campaign against him that followed coverage of the origins of Covid-19 and of a crackdown on Muslim minorities.