Years ago, life in afghanistan was very different to the battleground its become in recent decades, as can be seen from a remarkable Treasure Trove of films shot in the 19505. Treasure trove of films shot in the 1950s. 0ur reporter, who was born in southern afghanistan, has been exploring the films. This is precious. I love this sweet. And ijust ate half of it and kept another half because i thought i will never, ever have them again. For me, this is a diamond. Reminds me of my childhood. And the golden time. I was so excited to discover these films. My family had many photographs, but we lost them when we fled the afghan wars as refugees. Most afghans have no pictures of their past. Nothing to show their grandchildren. It is a terrible gap in our lives. These films, kept safe for half a century, are the only ones i have ever seen that have survived the wars. They show my afghanistan to me, the real one. A land full of life and hope. They tell a special chapter of our story thats almos
For tropical storm grace. Good evening. The White House rejects any notion that the us exit from afghanistan should in any way compare to the capitulation in saigon in 1975. But how should the World View the images we have seen today from Kabul Airport . Amid the scramble to evacuate western diplomatic staff and with taliban now surrounding the airfield there was chaos on the runway as afghans clung desperately to one of the few Military Transporters that left. Not quite the last plane out, but surely the enduring image of this chaotic american withdrawal. Weve heard nothing from Joe Biden since saturday. Hes just about to appear at the White House. Lets take you there to hear his comments. White house. Lets take you there to hear his comments. | White House. Lets take you there to hear his comments. Good afternoon. I want to speak hear his comments. Good afternoon. I want to speak today hear his comments. Good afternoon. I want to speak today to hear his comments. Good afternoon. I wa
And please dont stress the seals a plea for Holiday Makers on the North East Coast of england to be more kind and respectful to the bathing mammals. Hello and welcome if youre watching in the uk or around the world. Within the past hour, the Afghan President , Ashraf Ghani, has made a televised address to the nation his first public comments since the taliban intensified their latest offensive. Mr ghani said that the remobilization of armed forces was his top priority. He also said he was consulting with international partners to prevent further violence. Heavy fighting has broken out in the afghan city of mazar i sharif, as taliban militants tighten their stranglehold around kabul. American troops have flown into the afghan capital to help evacuate Embassy Personnel and other civilians stranded in kabul. Britain and several other western nations are also sending troops as resistance from afghan government forces crumbles. The taliban also claims to have captured territory in two othe
League season begins. Good morning. It is a terrible weekend, weatherwise. Low pressure moving in from the west, bringing a bit of rain for some of us, but equally, some sunshine on the cards as well. I will have all the weather details here on bbc breakfast. Its saturday 14 august. Our top story Hundreds Of People gathered at a Candlelit Vigil in Plymouth Last Night, to remember the five people killed in thursdays Mass Shooting. The youngest victim, Sophie Martin, was just three years old. It comes as an investigation is launched by the Police Watchdog to understand why the gunman, Jake Davison, was allowed to take back his confiscated firearm and permit, weeks before the attack. Aru na iyengar reports. The youngest face of plymouth s tragedy. Sophie martin, just three years old, was out for a walk with her Dad Leigh when they were both shot dead byJake Davison. fix, sad shot dead by Jake Davison. A sad time for this shot dead by Jake Davison. A sad time for this part shot dead by Ja
Worke suit . The Otherork T T t the youth of today . A new survey suggests probably not. Have pulled out. Lost their lives. Nearly 2,300 us troops have been killed. And over 120 Thousand afghan military, police and civilians have died in the conflict. As the taliban continue to capture territory more on that in a moment the questions being asked what did we achieve and what now for ordinary afghans . Our correspondent Yogita Limaye Reports from the afghan capital, kabul. Desperation on a scale not seen in decades. Thousands have arrived in kabul in the past few days. People who had homes and jobs, who led dignified lives. Forced to leave everything behind. Angry that they have been left on their own no government, no humanitarian agencies. This womans sons are in the army. She says only the poor go to the battlefield, while politicians watch. We have seen this camp grow by the hour. People have been coming in from different parts of the Country, as more and more provincial capitals, mo