At least 20 people have been killed and 50 injured in a bomb attack in the Afghan capital Kabul.
The explosion was followed by a gun battle near the office of Vice Presidential candidate Amrullah Saleh, who was wounded in the incident.
Three attackers were killed and about 40 civilians were rescued by security forces.
No group has claimed responsibility for the attack.
The violence came on the first day of campaigning for the country's presidential election on September 28.
Ukraine says Russia hit 8 settlements 220 times during ceasefire
Russia hit eight Ukrainian settlements near a frontline 220 times during ceasefire, governor of the Zaporizhzhia region Ivan Fedorov said on the Telegram messaging platform early on Friday.
New Pope Leo XIV holds first Mass in Sistine Chapel
Pope Leo XIV on Friday celebrated his first Mass in the Sistine Chapel where he was elected less than 24 hours earlier and prayed that his historic papacy can help the Catholic Church be a beacon illuminating "the dark nights of this world".
Men guilty of felling much-loved British 'Sycamore Gap' tree
Two men were found guilty on Friday of cutting down Britain's 'Sycamore Gap' tree two years ago, felling the much-loved landmark whose dramatic silhouette had featured in a Hollywood movie in what prosecutors described as a "moronic mission".
Russia and China mark victory in WWII as Ukraine war grinds on
Russia marked the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory in World War II on Friday with a parade attended by China's Xi Jinping amid tight security.
India and Pakistan blame each other of drone attacks
India and Pakistan have accused each other of launching drone attacks as conflict between the nuclear-armed neighbours continue to intensify.
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