the latest headlines: dozens of villagers evacuated from evia. ferries on standby. human activity is accelerating climate change leads to more extreme weather conditions. the taliban have captured three more provincial capitals, this time in northern afghanistan as they intensify their offensive to steal power after the withdrawal of western troops. the three cities seem to have largely fallen to the islamist militants within hours of each other. the biggest is kunduz, a city of more than a quarter of a million. the provincial capitals, sar e puland a million. the provincial capitals, sar e pul and taloqan are largely in government hands. however, it is claimed they have forces on the ground fighting back. here is our correspondent. fire and confusion in