Taliban bans women from TV dramas in Afghanistan

Women have been banned from appearing in television dramas in Afghanistan under new rules imposed by the Taliban government.

WHO very worried about Covid-19 rise in Europe

The World Health Organization (WHO) is "very worried" about the spread of Covid-19 within Europe as the continent battles a fresh wave of infections.

Mental health deaths on the rise, figures suggest

The number of deaths of people being treated under the Mental Health Act in England rose during the coronavirus pandemic, estimates suggest.

UK government wasn't ready for Covid, report finds

The UK government was not properly prepared for a pandemic like Covid-19, a new report has found. The report by the National Audit Office (NAO) said the government lacked detailed plans on shielding, job support schemes and school disruption.

Amazon sees worst deforestation in 15 years

Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon rainforest has hit its highest level in over 15 years, official data shows.

Baby elephant dies after losing half its trunk

A baby Sumatran elephant has died after losing half its trunk to a trap set by poachers in Indonesia.

Good COP, bad COP? Why the experts are still worried

Scientists and leading climate experts have voiced concerns about the outcomes of the COP26 climate conference, in Glasgow.

Google announces $740m investment in Australia

Google has announced that it will invest A$1bn ($740m, £550m) in Australia over the next five years. It is the US technology giant's largest investment in the country to date.

'Earthquake awareness programme' at Indreshwori

An 'earthquake awareness programme in school' has been organized at a local Indreshwori Secondary School of Melamchi bazaar. 

Liverpool Women's Hospital explosion declared a terror incident

The UK terror threat level has been raised to severe. Four men have been arrested in the city under the Terrorism Act.