Iran has accelerated its enrichment of uranium to near weapons-grade, the UN atomic watchdog said in a report on Tuesday seen by Reuters, a move raising tensions with the West as both sides seek to resume talks on reviving Tehran’s nuclear deal.
Day: 18 August 2021
Thousands of people have been evacuated since Monday in southeastern France to escape a rapidly-advancing wildfire.
Rescue Service says 110 firefighting teams accompanied by eight aircraft working to combat the raging wildfire.
The Sun Says: TALIBAN thugs have attacked women and children with whips and sticks before firing their guns amid chaos at Kabul airport, reports claim.
The Sun says: POP princess Britney Spears had a secret third wedding a decade ago, it has been claimed.
The Mirror says: The first rescue mission carrying Afghan evacuees and stranded Brits has landed safely in the UK after escaping the clutches of the Taliban, say reports.
The Daily Mirror says: The militant group that stormed Kabul at the weekend said they wanted peaceful relations with other countries and would respect the rights of women within the framework of Islamic law
The Mirror says: Christian Brueckner’s lawyer did not comment on why he has been moved to a super-max German prison dubbed the Alcatraz of The North where he can be watched 24/7 – but it is belived it comes after a scuffle with guards