This is bbc news, the headlines. The taliban and afghan opposition forces are battling to control the Panjshir Valley North of kabul. Its the last afghan province holding out against the islamist group. Both sides are claiming to have the upper hand without producing conclusive evidence. Scientists have revealed that Tuna Stocks are starting to recover after being fished to the edge of extinction. However, many other plants and animals remain under huge pressure. Biodiversity researchers say that nearly a third of the species theyre monitoring face extinction. One official warned of a major crisis soon. Here in the uk, the Labour Opposition Party has called for clarity on covid vaccines for children to prevent further disruption to their education. Labour says theres a strong case for offering all 12 to 15 year Olds Coronavirus vaccinations but the governments scientific advisors dont support it. Now on bbc news, our world. It should be the safest place a child could be. Why do you stu
The senior british commander on the ground in kabul has been speaking for the first time about the evacuation operation. The last of the 1,000 british troops returned home at the weekend, after helping to rescue more than 15,000 people. Brigadierjames martin says his troops did their duty in the midst of the most harrowing scenes. Hes been talking to our defence correspondent, jonathan beale. This is what british troops faced soon after they landed in the cauldron of kabul airport. The desperation of thousands of people trying to flee a country now under taliban control. Soldiers trained for combat, trying to instill some order in the chaos. A massive humanitarian mission thats taken its toll. When you are dealing with a very large crowd that is fearful, in fear of its life, crushing, pressing against you, when women and children are being crushed and, yes, dying, in some cases, in yourarms, your agency to deal with the situation and change it is very different than when youre on comba
Since december, more than 1,000 students have been abducted in the region. And its affecting everyone from the youngest to the oldest pupils, rich and poor. Save this country from the hands of these evil people she said mummy, they came to our School Yesterday Night and kidnapped us. She now says mummy, come and see, they are just beating us. So, why are criminal gangs kidnapping schoolchildren . To find out, ive travelled across northern and central nigeria, speaking to those affected. This banditry is not some mere criminality. And the only way to deal with it is to launch a full Scale War against the bandits. Under the cover of darkness, criminal gangs are disturbing the peace. Armed men are targeting boarding schools, stealing children away as they sleep. Since the kidnapping of the chibok girls in 2014, the Mass Abduction of schoolchildren has become an increasingly common phenomenon here in nigeria. And every time, it follows a similar, chilling pattern. Armed Gunmen Storm dormit
The nhs has been told to start preparing a vaccine throughout the uk in readiness for winter. Experts advise that more than 30 Million of them most vulnerable people should receive a booster, including all adults aged 50 and over and Anyone Else who qualifies for flu vaccination. Fergus walsh has more details. It was in december that margaret helped launch the covid immunisation programme. Since then, nearly 33 Million adults here have received both doses of vaccine. The body which advises government on vaccines says it is still unclear whether the adults will need a third Booster Dose from september, but planning needs to start now. If a Booster Campaign is launched this autumn, it will be divided into two stages. Top priority would be given to those aged 70 and over. People who are immunocompromised or extremely clinically vulnerable and Frontline Health and social workers. In stage two, all of those over 50 plus younger adults deemed to be in a Flu Or Covid at risk group. Vaccinatio
Announced a major expansion of electric Vehicle Production at its Car Plant in sunderland, which will create more than 1600 newjobs. The japanese carmaker says it will build its new generation of electric model with batteries on site. These are the new engines of the world automotive economy. A new Battery Factory will make 100,000 of them a year, to be fitted to a brand new model at a plant supplied by its own renewable energy grid. A £1 billion investment, creating over 6,000 jobs here and in the supply chain. Today were announcing the worlds first manufacturing ecosystem, in sunderland, because of the skill and competencies of our workforce and the competitiveness of this plant. And i do believe that sunderland will become our Flagship Business Model to apply in other parts of the world. The Prime Minister was on site, as you might expect, after a Government Contribution of around £100 million to the project. Money well spent, according to borisjohnson. This is something that is a