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VOA says almost 20 years after the US sent forces into Afghanistan to go after the terrorists who planned the 9/11 attacks, U.S. troops have left the country for a final time.

TRT World says Hurricane Ida has become a tropical storm as its top winds slowed over Mississippi, while Louisiana residents waited to be rescued.

Arab News says Syrian regime forces shelled opposition-held parts of a southern city killing at least one person, while insurgents killed 4.

There is more positive news for the UK tourism industry on the front page of the Daily Mirror, which says Brits have “fallen back in love” with domestic holidays.

Daily Mail reports that disposable nappies could be taxed to encourage parents to switch to green alternatives. A source says it is the next item the government is looking at targeting.

“We’re in charge now”, is the headline for the Sun alongside a picture of Taliban militants posing with their weapons behind a UK police helmet and US state trooper’s hat.

The Afghan Taliban, the government of Afghanistan, hails victory as all US troops leave Afghanistan. The Taliban call this a ‘historic moment’ and says the country has now gained ‘full independence’. Wikipedia has been updated to show an Afghanistan victory as the last US military plane leaves Kabul Airport. Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said that “American soldiers left the Kabul airport, and our nation got its full independence”. The US confirmed its last forces withdrew ahead of a Tuesday deadline, ending America’s longest war and a frantic two-week evacuation effort. The Taliban took over the country in a matter of…

Caldor fire update: Traffic is gridlocked and has been for hours throughout most of South Lake Tahoe as the city rushes to evacuate the devastating Caldor fire news, which has jumped highways and caused havoc for people trying to escape. Mandatory evacuation orders were imposed late Monday morning ahead of a red flag warning for gusting winds that is expected to last until 11 p.m. Wednesday. Caldor fire update Pictures and Video Live On Monday morning, Cal Fire ordered a mandatory evacuation for all of South Lake Tahoe as residents stayed glued to their phones for the latest updates and advice…

Maddie Durdant-Hollamby has been named as the woman found dead at a property in Kettering. 

Canada and Denmark have been added to the UK’s green list – meaning they will not need to self-isolate upon arrival in the UK.