this is bbc news. these are the latest headlines in the uk and around the world. thousands of civilians flee major afghan cities, as the taliban continue to gain ground, but president biden says he doesn't regret withdrawing us troops from the country. afghan leaders have to come together. we lost thousands through death and injury, thousands of american personnel. they've got to fight for themselves. at least 42 people are killed as wildfires erupt across algeria, including 25 soldiers fighting the fires. after the gap between private and state school a—level results grows in england, the government