new interim leader in afghanistan. he's a taliban founder who's on a un sanctions list for terrorism. his appointment was announced at a taliban press conference in kabul. among other posts, the leader of the militant haqqani network has been named as minister of the interior. president biden has visited some of the sites in newjersey and new york, which were hit by tropical storm ida. he's said that climate change is an existential threat, as every part of the us is being hit by extreme weather. in the uk, borisjohnson has announced a big tax rise, to pay for health services and care for the elderly. he's admitted the move breaks a manifesto promise — but says no—one predicted a global pandemic.