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The quake struck near Mazar-e Sharif, one of Afghanistan's largest cities in the early hours of Monday.
Firms ordered to reduce forever chemicals in drinking water for 6m people
The persistent pollutants which build up in the environment have been linked to serious illnesses.
Private baby scan clinics putting expectant mothers at risk
Some high-street clinics are risking lives by letting untrained staff do baby scans, warn experts.
Why brushing teeth twice a day is not always best
According to dental experts, even the most diligent brushers might be making a few mistakes.
Van Dijk rejects Rooney's 'lazy criticism'
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk says Wayne Rooney blaming a lack of leadership for the Anfield side's recent poor form is "lazy criticism".
Nine-month-old baby killed in dog attack
A nine-month-old baby has been killed in a dog attack, Gwent Police has said.
What we know about stabbings on Doncaster to London train
Nine people have life-threatening injuries, police say, with counter-terror police joining the investigation.
'He lives for the goals' - robot Haaland returns from malfunction
Erling Haaland pulled out the robot dance in the win over Bournemouth and his levels were compared to Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo by boss Pep Guardiola.
Hurricane Melissa: Aerial view of 'ground zero' destruction
The BBC's Will Grant witnessed the devastation in the town of Black River, as he joined an aid helicopter flight over the island.
Nato 'will stand with Ukraine' to get long-lasting peace, senior official tells BBC
Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone tells the BBC the Russia-Ukraine war is bogged down, and it is "almost time to sit and talk".
'He ran right towards us... we decided to hide in a taxi', says eyewitness
A man, 32, is being treated as the only suspect in a stabbing attack that occurred on board a Doncaster-London train on Saturday, police say.
World Cup win will trigger India juggernaut - Hartley
Former England spinner Alex Hartley says it is "scary" to think of how dominant India could become in women's cricket after their World Cup win over South Africa.
'I don't even know when it is' - but will O'Neill be Celtic manager for final?
After guiding Celtic past Rangers, Martin O'Neill concedes he'd "secretly love" to lead the team in next month's final.
Man, 32, only suspect in train stabbing as staff member in life-threatening condition, police say
British Transport Police said the "heroic" LNER staff member had tried to stop the attacker.
West Ham come from behind to beat Newcastle
Watch highlights as a spirited West Ham side come from behind to record their first home win of the season against Newcastle United at the London Stadium.
Haaland scores twice to send Man City second
Watch highlights as Erling Haaland scores twice for Manchester City in a 3-1 win against Bournemouth which lifts Pep Guardiola's side up to second in the Premier League.
Haaland scores twice to send Man City second
Watch highlights as Erling Haaland scores twice for Manchester City in a 3-1 win against Bournemouth which lifts Pep Guardiola's side up to second in the Premier League.
India beat South Africa for historic World Cup win
Shafali Verma scores 87 and Deepti Sharma takes five wickets as India make history, beating South Africa by 52 runs for their first World Cup title in Navi Mumbai.
India beat South Africa for historic first World Cup win
Shafali Verma scores 87 and Deepti Sharma takes five wickets as India make history, beating South Africa by 52 runs for their first World Cup title in Navi Mumbai.
India beat South Africa for historic first World Cup win
Shafali Verma scores 87 and Deepti Sharma takes five wickets as India make history, beating South Africa by 52 runs for their first World Cup title in Navi Mumbai.