Since the initial earthquake on Sunday in eastern Nangarhar province, landslides and several strong aftershocks have disrupted the work of rescue teams. In an update, the UN Children’s Fund, UNICEF, said that access routes remain blocked in various locations including the districts of Chawkay and Nurgal, both in Kunar province, although the authorities have deployed earth-moving

Craig Wyness A worker removes a flag from a lamppost in Balmoor Terrace, Peterhead A council has suspended the removal of saltire flags from lampposts after workers faced threats and intimidation. Aberdeenshire Council said it had requested the assistance of Police Scotland before the operation would resume. Flags have been put up in towns and

Farid El Messaoudi /Getty Images The hits just keep on coming for casual dining in America. After Bravo Brio Restaurants, Bar Louie, and Hooters all sought bankruptcy protection in 2025, Texas chain Abuelo’s is now following suit. Based out of Lubbock, the Mexican eatery peaked with 40