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Launched fresh offensives. violence has escalated across afghanistan after us and other international forces began to withdraw their troops from the country, following 20 years of military operations. almost all scotlands remaining coronavirus restrictions have been lifted. it means an end to social distancing and limits on indoor gathering — although the wearing of masks is still compulsory in some public spaces. many nightclubs opened at midnight for the first time in nearly 18 months. the f...

But if we dont enact the policies and pledges that we already have in place, and in fact if we dont make those stronger, then we wont meet that target. political attitudes are changing. the uk is getting electric cars, for instance. we need clean technology for home heating too. in the words of one leading scientist, were not doomed, but if we want to avoid catastrophe, we have to drastically cut emissions — now. roger harrabin, bbc news. lets speak to our science editor david shukman. this ed...