Rescue efforts continue in Afghanistan after earthquake kills hundreds

Survivors of a devastating earthquake in eastern Afghanistan have been spending the night in the open, as rescue efforts continue. The Taliban authorities say more than 800 people were killed and thousands injured when a magnitude 6.0 earthquake hit eastern Afghanistan on Sunday night. Dozens of helicopters have been used to lift the injured out of the worst affected areas in Kunar and Nangarhar provinces. The Taliban have called for international aid to help with the devastation wrought by the earthquake. Also: EU chief von der Leyen's plane hit by suspected Russian GPS jamming, and Anguilla - the Caribbean island making millions from the AI boom.

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