Good to have you with us. The man who may become afghanistans new ruler has returned from a 20 year exile. Baradar was cheered by the taliban as he arrived tuesday. He cofounded the militant group almost three decades ago and looks said to take charge again. The taliban have been settling into kabul after taking the capital, and this comes as the u. S. Tries to cut off their access to cash. Officials say the bulk of assets at the afghan central bank, billions of dollars, are not even in afghanistan. And the u. S. Treasury is working to effectively freeze them. Meantime with thousands of people still trying to escape at the airport in kabul, u. S. Officials are in talks with the taliban. Pentagon spokesman John Kirby was asked about that on tuesday. Do the discussions include talk about allowing americans or afghans through some of the taliban checkpoints or potentially expanding the perimeter around the airport so more people can get there safely . That is one of the things that were h
Of course, there isnt much incentive as the top republican In The House is reported to have threatened his caucus with Career Sabotage if they should choose to participate but at a symbolic level, it sends a distinct message to black america this July 4th as nearly half of our federal legislators now overlook a mob with racists violating our peoples house. And more than 100 of them voted last week to keep memorials to dead confederates in that house for generations to come. Its a message we have seen contended with since 1776, the idea that white separatists as still just as patriotic, if not more, than black soldiers and public servants. All that shortly, with the best guest possible. And were keeping an eye on the White House south lawn, where the president will hold a July 4th event in just a couple of hours celebrating essential workers and what he calls independence from covid. Meanwhile, the former Commander In Chief is just desperate to make fireworks. Ladies and gentlemen, Thom
Had people lining up to get them in. They are still millions and millions of unused doses around europe that arent getting in actually vaccinating people and i think you should focus on supporting National Government to fix that problem and they would not need to worry about that. ,. ,. , that. Its interesting that at times as well as focusing that. Its interesting that at times as well as focusing on that. Its interesting that at times as well as focusing on this. That. Its interesting that at times as well as focusing on this. Its i as well as focusing on this. Its picking up their new vaccination targets. It inoculated 4. 6 million people. Compare that to the uk. Germany has changed their mind when it comes to the efficacy of the astrazeneca vaccine for over 65 year olds. There was a concern they did not have enough data to make that case for that but they had a Change Of Heart. The . Make that case for that but they had a Change Of Heart. A Change Of Heart. They had Change Of Hear
It goes straight to your account. You almost feel like youre stealing. Youre not, of course, but. I mean, i havent even looked at the receipt. I hate standing in line, so this is great. Feels like youre being watched. Theres a lot of cameras. Big brother shopping or a glimpse into the future of retail . This is a watershed moment for the uk retail sector. Amazon is known for disrupting the status quo, for raising Customer Expectations and forcing competitors to evolve, but i think theres also this recognition that online only is no longer enough. Its only one store, for now, but its a sign of amazons appetite for a much bigger share of the grocery market. Emma simpson, bbc news, west london. Thats it. Now on bbc one, time for the news where you are. Have a very good night. Hello and welcome to our look ahead to what the the papers will be bringing us tomorrow. With me are ali miraj, columnist at the article and polly mackenzie, director of the think tank, demos. Tomorrows front pages.
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