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These Photos Show The Devastating Aftermath Of The Deadly Kabul Airport Attack
At least 13 US service members and an unknown number of Afghan civilians were killed in an explosion at an already chaotic airport.
London's Famous Notting Hill Carnival Is Canceled This Year, But Here's A Look Back At The Party
Looking back at over five decades of joy put on by the Black British and Caribbean community in London.
Police In At Least 24 Countries Have Used Clearview AI. Find Out Which Ones Here.
As of February 2020, 88 law enforcement and government-affiliated agencies in 24 countries outside the United States have tried to use controversial facial recognition technology Clearview AI, according to a BuzzFeed News investigation.
Foreign UN Staffers Are Evacuating Afghanistan. Local Staffers Say They Have Been Left Behind.
Afghan nationals who work for the UN take on far greater risks for less pay than their international colleagues, and their work leaves them exposed to Taliban reprisals.
7 Photo Stories That Will Challenge Your View Of The World
Here are some of the most interesting and powerful photo stories from across the internet.
People Who Fled Vietnam Are Reliving Their Trauma Watching The Fall Of Kabul
"I think about my family, about what they’ve been through... and I think that what's going to happen in Afghanistan [is] going to be so much, even worse than what I can imagine."
She Smuggled Women In Kabul To Safety. Now She’s Hiding From The Taliban.
Though the Taliban have blacklisted Nilofar Ayoubi, she has insisted on speaking out about women’s rights in Afghanistan.
Big Tech Thought It Had A Billion Users In The Bag. Now It Might Be Forced To Make Hard Choices To Get Them.
Long viewed as the world’s biggest market for “the next billion users,” India is fast becoming Silicon Valley’s biggest headache.
These Photos Of Haiti Show The Pain And Turmoil From Back-To-Back Natural Disasters
Days after a magnitude 7.2 tremor killed more than 1,400 people, bodies still lie in the streets as officials grapple with the chaos and poor weather.
This Is What The Fall Of Kabul To The Taliban Looks Like
Photos show chaotic scenes at the airport and Taliban soldiers patrolling the streets.
8 Photo Stories That Will Challenge Your View Of The World
Here are some of the most interesting and powerful photo stories from across the internet.
People Have Fallen In Love With This Herd Of Wild Elephants Looking For A New Habitat In China
More than 150,000 people were evacuated from homes in the elephants' path, but the animals have become local darlings as fans track their progress.
These Photos Show The Immense Scale Of The Wildfires Ravaging Greece
Thousands of people, many with injured animals, have been forced to flee the wildfires.
Goods Linked To A Group That Runs Chinese Detention Camps May Be Ending Up In US Stores
A major organization in the region, sanctioned for its “connection to serious human rights abuses against ethnic minorities,” still does business all over the world.
Great Britain's First Black Olympic Swimmer Is Hopeful Swimming Caps For Black Hair Will Be Approved For The Next Games
“I know a lot of people want to be on the right side of history with this. So I'm very optimistic that there's going to be a positive outcome from it.”
“It Is Unequivocal”: Humans Are Driving Worsening Climate Disasters, Hundreds Of Scientists Said In A New Report
The highly anticipated United Nations report on climate change details both the increasingly dire crisis facing the world and what's needed to stop it.
Yes, Delta Is Scary, But Europe’s Recent COVID Surges Show That It Can Be Controlled
“The UK and Netherlands should be a counsel against despair,” one expert told BuzzFeed News. “We needn’t be fatalistic about the Delta variant.”
Looking Back At Meghan Markle's Last 15 Years For Her 40th Birthday
Meghan's life has changed dramatically over the past decade — here's a look back at her epic journey to being a royal.
Simone Biles Won A Bronze Medal In Her Olympic Return
"I was proud of myself just to go out there after what I've been through," Biles said afterward.
Simone Biles Will Compete In The Gymnastics Balance Beam Final
It will be her first appearance since she dropped out of the team all-around competition last week, citing her mental health.
The Uplifting Olympics Content We All Need Right Now
These celebratory moments from the Olympics make me want to cry and cheer.
US Olympic Fencers Wore Pink Masks To Protest Against Their Teammate Accused Of Sexual Assault
Three men on the US épée team took a stand against their teammate Alen Hadzic's inclusion in the Olympics despite sexual assault allegations against him.
Gorgeous Photos Show What The Last Tokyo Olympics Looked Like In 1964
Over 50 years ago, Tokyo hosted its first modern Olympics. It looked very different from the games today!
Simone Biles Withdrew From The Individual All-Around Gymnastics Final
Her decision comes a day after she pulled out of the team final, citing mental health concerns.
A Photographer Reflected On Her 45-Year Career And What Has Changed
“These days, from an early age, women are given a push, and expectations to demand more.”
8 Photo Stories That Will Challenge Your View Of The World
Here are some of the most interesting and powerful photo stories from across the internet.
Athletes Celebrated The Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremony In An Empty Stadium
Due to the pandemic, the opening ceremony took place Friday before a practically empty stadium. But the host country Japan still put on a dazzling show.
The Director Of The Olympics Opening Ceremony Has Been Fired For A Holocaust “Joke” He Made In 1998
“I understand that my foolish choice of words at the time was a mistake, and I regret it.”
Photos Of The Deadly Flooding In China
Record rainfall fills Zhengzhou's streets and subway stations, leaving at least 25 people dead and thousands stranded and wading in chest deep water.
The Celebrities Came Out In Full Force At Cannes
The movies are back, and we can't wait for our turn to see the star-studded films that premiered at Cannes.