There are fears the death toll will rise significantly as the area is remote and mountainous, making rescue operations difficult.
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Afghanistan earthquake: What we know – and what we don’t
Hundreds of people are thought to have died in the quake, which struck in a mountainous eastern region.
Man found dead at Burning Man festival
The man was found “lying in a pool of blood” at the Nevada desert festival on Saturday night, police said.
UN chief demands release of 11 staff arrested in Yemen
The food and children’s agency workers are the latest UN staff detained by Houthi authorities.
Mob burns Nigerian woman to death for alleged blasphemy
Police have condemned the killing as “jungle justice” vowing to bring the perpetrators to justice.
Putin says he reached ‘understandings’ with Trump over end of Ukraine war
The Russian president also defended his decision to invade Ukraine, once again blaming the war on the West.
EU chief von der Leyen’s plane hit by suspected Russian GPS jamming
The European Commission said the plane’s navigation was disrupted in Bulgaria on Sunday.
Man arrested after crashing car into Russian consulate in Australia
Police say an officer injured their hand but no other injuries were reported.
Judge blocks Trump administration move to deport Guatemalan children
Advocacy groups sought emergency action amid reports planes carrying the children were about to take off.
Enforcing Australia’s social media ban on kids is possible but contains risks, report says
The impending ban is popular with many parents, but experts have raised concerns over privacy and age verification technology.