Template:In the news

Taliban fighters in Kabul

• The Summer Paralympics open in Tokyo, Japan.
• Ismail Sabri Yaakob is appointed as prime minister by the King of Malaysia.
• Hakainde Hichilema is elected President of Zambia.
• The Afghan government collapses as the capital city of Kabul falls to the Taliban offensive (fighters pictured).

Ongoing:

• COVID-19 pandemic

Recent deaths:

• Charlie Watts
• Mangala Samaraweera
• Kyle Anderson
• Rod Gilbert
• Phil Valentine
• Tom T. Hall

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