hostages appeared, some carried, some running, trying to escape the nightmare behind them. britain lost a princess today, | described by all to whom she reached out as irreplaceable. an early—morning car crash in a paris underpass ended | a life with more than its share of pain and courage, - warmth and compassion. this is bbc world news, the latest headlines. as the taliban puts on a show of its new military muscle — speculation a government may soon be announced. the us supreme court ignores appeals against a new law in texas banning almost all abortions. president biden says it violates the constitution. a usjudge says he'll approve 0xycontin maker purdue pharma's bankruptcy reorganisation plan. the move clears a path to resolve thousands of opioid lawsuits but protects the company's wealthy sacklerfamily owners