Mike, good evening. As u. S. Officials are here, there are a lot of questions about the fate of those americans and afghans trapped in northern afghanistan. Satellite images show six planes at the airport in northern afghanistan as the taliban is reportedly blocking the planes from taking off, stranding americans and afghans. Republican house member michael mccaul told fox news sunday that the flights were cleared for takeoff by the u. S. State department, though provided nopl additional evidence. Reports indicate up to a thousand people all on planes. In the afghan capital a new image shows a taliban flag painted outside the former u. S. Embassy as the group works to put together government. Technical issues so that the new government is announced. We are also waiting, but efforts are being made to do the basic work. This announcement of the government in the next few nights. Over the past few days, taliban officials have met with her presented it s from the united nations and the red
Over the bradford based supermarket a new higher bid is expected in the next few hours. So who wants it and why? i ll look at the details. The drama continues with harry kane after he s left out of tottenham s squad again. The england captain hasn t travelled to portugalfor spurs european match tonight, as speculation continues about his future. Today, there will be cloud around but we also have sunshine. The cloud thick enough but we also have sunshine. The cloud thick enough for but we also have sunshine. The cloud thick enough for rain but we also have sunshine. The cloud thick enough for rain or but we also have sunshine. The cloud thick enough for rain or drizzle. But we also have sunshine. The cloud thick enough for rain or drizzle. We. Thick enough for rain or drizzle. We also have another band of rain moving eastwards across england and wales. All the details in about half an hour. It s thursday, 19th august. Our top story. There have been more chaotic scenes outsid
River in south wales. How a british surgeon who travelled to aleppo to treat victims of the syrian civil war nine years ago inspired a syrian boy to become a doctor we ve a special report. Also coming up this hour. With three months until the un climate change conference in glasgow the world wildlife fund joins forces with leading international artists to inspire global action. Team gb are looking to add to their medal haul at the tokyo olympics with 22 gold medals up for grabs in today s events. The first of the track cycling events are underway and there are high hopes for the team in three day eventing this morning. Meanwhile, the sprinterfrom belarus who says she was being forced to return home from the games against her will is seeking asylum in europe. More on that in a moment, but first for a full round up of the action at the olympics, let s cross to jane dougall at the bbc sport centre. Good morning. Qualifying for the women s team pursuit is under way with team gb up agai
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