BBC NewsPublic HealthCovid: Vaccines should work against Omicron variant, WHO saysverified_publisherBBC NewsExisting vaccines should still protect people who contract the Omicron variant from severe Covid cases, a World Health Organization (WHO) official says. It comes as the first lab tests of the new variant...
The GuardianAfghanistanTop civil servant regrets holiday while Afghanistan fell to Talibanverified_publisherThe Guardian - Patrick Wintour Diplomatic editorThe head of the diplomatic service has admitted failing to show leadership after he began a three-week holiday two days before the Foreign Office internally accepted Kabul was about to fall to the Taliban....
The GuardianPen FarthingLetter suggests ‘cover-up’ of PM’s involvement in Afghan dog airlift, says MPverified_publisherThe Guardian - Dan Sabbagh, Aubrey Allegretti and Peter WalkerA leaked letter suggests Boris Johnson and the Foreign Office may have covered up the prime minister’s involvement in airlifting more than 150 dogs and cats from Afghanistan, a senior MP has said. On it...
The GuardianAfghanistanHundreds approved for evacuation to UK remain trapped in Afghanistanverified_publisherThe Guardian - Aamna Mohdin and Amelia GentlemanBritish nationals and vulnerable Afghans who have been approved for evacuation have spoken of their anguish and frustration as they remain trapped in Afghanistan months after it was taken over by the After...
The GuardianPen FarthingPM must have pushed for airlift of animals from Kabul, activist saysverified_publisherThe Guardian - Dan Sabbagh and Peter WalkerAn animal rights campaigner closely involved in the rescue of Pen Farthing and his animals from Afghanistan said he was confident “pressure had been brought to bear” by the prime minister, Boris Johnson,...
Associated PressAfghanistanPHOTOS: Afghan Taliban fighters now man urban checkpointsAssociated Press - By PETROS GIANNAKOURISHERAT, Afghanistan (AP) — Since the Taliban took over Afghanistan more than three and a half months ago amid a chaotic withdrawal of U.S. and NATO troops, their fighters have changed roles, from insurgents...
