this is bbc news — i'm sally bundock. president biden confirms the us will complete its military withdrawal from afghanistan — no later than the twentieth anniversary of the september eleventh terror attacks. protesters, carrying black lives matter placards gather in minnesota demanding justice for the killing of the black men, daunte wright — and george floyd. the former british prime minister david cameron says he'll give evidence to mps looking into the lobbying row, involving the collapsed financial firm greensill capital. market success — the crypto—currency coinbase hits a value of nearly one hundred billion dollars on its first day of

trading on wall street. and neighbours actress sharonjohal becomes the third minority actor to claim they were racially abused while working on the long—running australian soap opera. from the hello and welcome. president biden is ending america's longest ever war. american soldiers invaded afghanistan in 2001 — almost 20 years later, they are still there. but not for much longer. he will withdraw the remaining two and a half thousand troops by september 11th — the anniversary of the terror attack that launched this fight. here's what mr biden had to say

a little earlier today. keeping thousands of troops grounded and concentrated in one country for many years makes little sense to me and our leaders. we cannot continue to cycle extending or extending our military presence in afghanistan, hoping to create ideal conditions for the withdrawal and expecting a mr biden�*s announcement has raised perhaps as many questions as it has provided answers. perhaps none is more relevant than where it leaves the millions of afghans, who face a deeply divided country. the taliban still control many areas, including parts of balkh province. from there, our correspondent secunder kermani reports. victory, they believe, is theirs. as american troops prepare to leave afghanistan, the taliban promises to create what they call an islamic government. but where does that leave millions

of ordinary afghans? we've been given rare access to their territory to find out. early—morning, we set off from the northern city of mazar—i—sharif. this province was once one of the most stable, now it is one of the most violent. we are just around half an hour's drive outside the main city, and already we're in taliban territory. our hosts have put on a show of force. their violent insurgency has cost the lives of tens of thousands of people. through checkpoints like this, the militants assert their authority. and where does the government control, then? us troops will be withdrawn later this year, but the fighting here will likely continue. negotiations between the taliban and afghan government has achieved

little so far. for the past year, you've not been fighting against the americans, you've been fighting against other afghans, other muslims. this man is the taliban's shadow mayor in this part of balkh province. he gives us a tour of the area. one, one, one. class one? class one. there are girls. in the 1990s, the taliban banned female education, and in other areas there are reports they still don't allow older girls to attend school. but here, at least, they are supporting it. the school is funded by the government, but monitored by the taliban.

local sources told us the taliban removed art and citizenship studies from the curriculum, adding islamic subjects, but otherwise follow the national syllabus. with a positive image. throughout the trip, we were accompanied by them at all times. residents we spoke to at a local bazaar expressed support for the group, saying they brought security, but later we were told about villagers being slapped for shaving their beards, or having stereos smashed for listening to music. many, particularly in afghan cities, fear the taliban want to recreate their repressive islamic emirate of the 1990s. do you think that you did things wrong back then, and would things be

different now? there's a diplomatic push for the taliban to agree to a power—sharing arrangement. so far, though, the group has shown little desire to compromise. the price of peace may well mean getting into more of their demands. secunder kermani, bbc news, balkh province. police in minnesota have declared an unlawfull assembly on night four of protests in brooklyn center, a suburb of minneapolis. demonstrators have been protesting the fatal shooting of a young blackman daunte wright during a confrontation at a traffic stop. it is the same city where the george floyd trial is taking place. police say kim potter had intended to use her taser — and that the shooting was "accidental". the officer has been

charged with manslaughter. let's get some of the day's other news. denmark has become the first country in the world to stop using the oxford—astrazeneca covid jab entirely, citing concerns over possible links between the vaccine and rare blood clots. uk health officials insist the jab is safe, although adults under 30 are to be offered an alternative. the humanitarian crisis caused by volcanic eruptions on the caribbean island of st vincent will last for months, a un official has warned. didier trebucq said nearby islands including barbados, antigua and barbuda could also be badly affected. about 20,000 people have been evacuated from their homes after a volcano erupted last friday.

david cameron has revealed that he's prepared to give evidence to mps investigating lobbying practices at westminster. at least one cross party group of mps is to look at how the treasury responded to mr cameron's approaches to the chancellor, rishi sunak, on behalf of the failed financial firm greensill capital. helen catt reports. the way david cameron used his contacts with ministers on behalf of the businessmen who employed him, lex greensill, sparked a row about lobbying that has dominated westminster for dave �*s stop yesterday conservative mps voted against setting up a special parliamentary investigation. the nose habit, the nose habit. but an existing committee of mps will look into at least some of it. greensill capital has since collapsed, the treasury select committee will look into the lessons that can be learned from that until the treasury itself responded to lobbying on the firm �*s behalf. it sought other committees might do the same and one of

them is likely to ask david cameron to give evidence. his spokesman said he would respond positively to any such requests when the terms of reference were clear. the controversy is likely to come up again today in parliament. lord pickles, who chairs the body which abets jobs ministers and senior officials can take when they leave government is due to appear before mps. it's been planned for a while but earlier this week expressed concerns when it emerged a senior civil servant bill carruthers had been allowed to work part—time for greensill in 2015 while still doing his governmentjob. the most senior civil servant in the country simon cases told the heads of all departments they have to declare by the end of the week if any of their officials have second jobs like this. none of this affects the review announced by boris johnson into the links by greensill and government. that's being led by a lawyer who the prime minister says will have free reign to speak to whoever he needs to. the evidence will be heard privately but it's due to report the result injune. helen katz, bbc news.

the cryptocurrency firm coinbase — which runs an exchange platform for bitcoin and other digital currency trading — has hit a market value of nearly one hundred billion dollars on its first day of trading on wall street. the listing is seen as the latest step towards cryptocurrencies gaining wider acceptance among traditional investors. the bbc�*s north america technology reporter james clayton told us why the listing has been getting so much investor attention. don't there was a concern that coinbase was a risky venture, not like robin hood, this is an important day for cryptocurrency generally. have seen a lot of country saying they want to move to digital currency but this is really the first crypto based company that is publicly listed and what

this does is allow investors to kind of bet on cryptocurrency, but with a bit more of a blanket, because coinbase, you can buy many different types of cryptocurrency, so if one got banned for example, like bitcoin, it would still have other ones but its price will go other ones but its price will 9° up other ones but its price will go up and down, roughly in relation to how well they are doing generally so what we're going to see is a lot of investors are going to say ok, maybe cryptocurrency is quite risky. i might not want to invest in that but coin base might be a bit more palatable and that might be wire, one of the reasons why coinbase is doing so well. we the reasons why coinbase is doing so well.— the reasons why coinbase is doing so well. we shall have more on _ doing so well. we shall have more on coinbase _ doing so well. we shall have more on coinbase in - doing so well. we shall have more on coinbase in its - doing so well. we shall have more on coinbase in its first| more on coinbase in its first day of trade in business in about 20 minutes. also still to come in this programme, new pictures of the duke of attenborough released by the royal family had of his funeral

on saturday. pol pot, one of the century's greatest mass murderers, has reported to have died of natural causes. he and the khmer rouge movement he led were responsible for the deaths of an estimated 1.7 million cambodians. there have been violent protests in indonesia, where playboy has gone on sale for the first time. traditionalist muslim leaders have expressed disgust. the magazine's offices have been attacked and its editorial staff have gone into hiding. it was clear that paula's only contest was with the clock. and as for her sporting legacy, paula radcliffe's competitors will be chasing her new world best time for years to come. shouting. quite quietly but quicker and quicker, she seemed tojust slide away under the surface and disappear.

this is bbc news, the latest headlines: president biden confirms the us will complete its military withdrawal from afghanistan, no later than the 20th anniversary of the september 11 terror attacks. protesters carrying black lives matter placards gather in minnesota, demanding justice for the killing of the black men daunte wright and george floyd. the television soap opera neighbours is known as one of australia's most popular exports. but more allegations of racism on the show have emerged, now that a third actor has come

forward saying she experienced racist taunts on set. sharonjohal, who has an indian background, worked on the show for four years, before leaving last month. captial joining me to discuss is kelly burke, who was the first captial , who was the first journalist to report on sharonjohal�*s allegations, breaking the story in the guardian and speaking to her exclusively. tell us a little bit more about what sharonjohal said she experienced? what sharon johal said she experienced?— experienced? she was on the show for four years, - experienced? she was on the show for four years, she - experienced? she was on the show for four years, she was | show for four years, she was one of the central characters, and she only departed the show last month, and it was when an indigenous actor last week called sharina clanton decided to post on instagram unpleasant experiences she had recently had on neighbours that sharon johal decided to come out in support of her, and a couple, one other indigenous actor, and another actor of indian

background to provide support and to call out what she says is an endemic culture of racism within the industry, but specifically on the set of neighbours.— specifically on the set of neiuhbours. ., . , , neighbours. for many viewers, this would _ neighbours. for many viewers, this would be _ neighbours. for many viewers, this would be very _ neighbours. for many viewers, this would be very shocking - this would be very shocking news to hear, it's a hugely popular show here in the uk, i know it is enormous in australia, what has the reaction been like where you are? . . ., reaction been like where you are? ., ., , reaction been like where you are? ., , are? the reaction has been uuite are? the reaction has been quite intense, _ are? the reaction has been quite intense, i— are? the reaction has been quite intense, i have - are? the reaction has been quite intense, i have to - are? the reaction has been| quite intense, i have to say. australians do tend to be quite sensitive when allegations of systemic racism are called out. certainly at the guardian, it's one of our top rating stories the last 48 hours. and of course there has been a lot of chatter on social media. 50 course there has been a lot of chatter on social media. so the production _ chatter on social media. so the production company, _ chatter on social media. so the production company, what - chatter on social media. so the production company, what has| production company, what has the response been so far? the resoonse _ the response been so far? the response from _ the response been so far? the response from the _ the response been so far? tue: response from the company the response been so far? tte: response from the company has been that they do not tolerate

any form of disrespect or discrimination in the workplace, but they have now announced a review by an indigenous cultural consultancy company, and since the sharon johal allegations went public, they have said to me that they will also conduct some sort of legal enquiry as well.- legal enquiry as well. what im act legal enquiry as well. what impact will _ legal enquiry as well. what impact will it _ legal enquiry as well. what impact will it have - legal enquiry as well. what impact will it have on - legal enquiry as well. what impact will it have on the l impact will it have on the programme itself and its popularity? has this tainted the programme now? t popularity? has this tainted the programme now? i think it has shocked _ the programme now? i think it has shocked a _ the programme now? i think it has shocked a lot _ the programme now? i think it has shocked a lot of _ the programme now? i think it has shocked a lot of people. . has shocked a lot of people. we have just recently been dealing with allegations of sexism and sexual assaults, alleged sexual assault in the halls of our parliament, and then, to have these sort of calls of racism

on a show that has been going for 35 years, part of many people's living rooms for 35 years, that's quite a shock, i think, to some people. t’m years, that's quite a shock, i think, to some people. i'm sure many here _ think, to some people. i'm sure many here would _ think, to some people. i'm sure many here would say _ think, to some people. i'm sure many here would say the - think, to some people. i'm sure many here would say the same| think, to some people. i'm sure l many here would say the same as well, kelly, thank you for being on the programme and giving us more insight into that story. the royal family has released new pictures of the duke of edinburgh. they include a photographs at balmoral castle and kensington palace along with pictures with prince charles. the duke's funeral will take place on saturday. charlotte wright reports. cuddles with great grandma and grandpa, and a cheeky way from princess charlotte. this image, taken by the duchess of cambridge in 2018, is one of a series of photos released by the royal family following the death of the duke of edinburgh. did previously unpublished snapshots revealed precious family memories. here with his son prince charles, playing

polo in 1966. and again 45 years on, at the wedding of the duke and duchess of cambridge. the royalfamily said duke and duchess of cambridge. the royal family said the photos remember prince philip as a father, grandfather, and great—grandfather. the princess said her own tribute on social media, referring to her dearest grandpa. she said... archive images have also been published of the duke enjoying a favourite pastime, he with his daughter princess and it cows weed in 1970. he was a keen sailor, serving as president of the royal yachting association twice between 1956 and 1980. the photos have been released as preparations continue for the funeral on saturday, which will be a much more low—key events due to the pandemic. just 30 people will

be allowed to attend the service inside st george's chapel in windsor, palace is the plans reflect prince philip's wedges, a more intimate goodbye to a much loved husband, father, grandfather, and great—grandfather. some really lovely photographs. now it's time for the latest sport from the bbc sports centre. hello i'm austin halewood with your latest sports news. we start with football because 13—time champions real madrid are through to the last 4 of the european champions league. they drew 0—0 with liverpool at anfield, in the 2nd leg of their quarter—final, to go through as 3—1 winners on aggregate. they'll face another english side chelsea in the last four. translation: we are still in two competitions, and we are very happy, but we have not won anything yet. it has been

complicated this season, but in the end, we are here at the part of the season where we are playing for everything and we have to keep going. well manchester city are through to the last four as well, forjust the second time in their history. they came from behind against borussia dortmund to win 2—1, with goals from riyad mahrez and phil foden. that made them 4—2 on aggregate. and it sets up a mouth—waterering semi—final showdown with paris saint—germain. for all of us, for the players, for myself of course, for the chairman, the ceo, this moment, passed this moment to get to the quarter—finals was necessary, now of course we want more. the semi—final line—up for the europa league will be decided on thursday as well, with all four of the quarter—final second legs taking place. favourites manchester united will take a 2—0 lead into the game at old trafford, where the english premier league side have struggled for consistency this season. and manager ole gunnar

solskjaer has put that down to their red kit, merging with the red banners in the stands. we have looked into this, and it shouldn't be a reason really, but, some of the players have mentioned that that split—2nd decision that we have to make, look over your shoulder if your teammate there or not, and the red shirt on the red background, with the red seeds, so of course we have tried to change that. that was asked in summing up all the sports news for us if you are tuned in earlier, you may have noticed that my colleague mike hambly has just signed off after 38 years broadcasting here at the bbc. throughout the night our producers served up a veritable

orchestra of surprise musical guests reflecting his deep passion for music. let's take a look back at what happened and a reminder of mike's broadcasting life. i was feeling a bit hysterical at one o'clock in the morning, what am i doing, at one o'clock in the morning, whatam i doing, and i am talking to mike embley. there are very few people that i would do that for, to wake up in the middle of the night. when i wake up in the morning i'm when i wake up in the morning i'm 100— when i wake up in the morning i'm 100 years when i wake up in the morning i'm100 years old. # when i wake up in the morning i'm a hundred years old. # my feet on the floor and i'm 99. # a good hot shower and i'm looking at 80, after breakfast i'm 79.# i should say, i really should be interviewing you. i have googled you for the things i don't know and the things i haven't listened to and my goodness, you have been all over the place. i'm tempted to ask why you are retiring but i no, you are running

the show so i shouldn't be asking questions. some would say he is still all over the place. i don't want to get too caught up and about me, me, me, and kiss, we do fine. i am here to think that praises of caesar, not bury it. i am fan of mike embley. i think i may have said that? i believe you are going to do great things. i hear rumblings on the street that mr embley, the powerful and attractive mike embley is about to get onto another part of his career. i have no doubts you are going to burn some rubber and show people how it's done, isn't that right? ah — no, but thank you very much, gene, that is very, very kind of you. now we get to delve into the archives. trouble is, mike hasn't actually aged. ever since his time in the 80s on wales today. here is our reporter in 1992 checking out these increasingly popular things called credit cards. with the queen's face already

on banknotes, it seemed only fair to slap his on these. archive: now on bbc one, the news in london - and the south—east with mike embley. tonight's top story, - a suspected kidnap victim is found murdered in north london. i for many years, mike was anchoring coverage in the capital, before taking on the world, which brings us back to more of his dream guests. my next guest, one of my all—time the english folk artist, eliza carthy. hi mike, you have been a great character— hi mike, you have been a great character and anchored to look too and — character and anchored to look too and i— character and anchored to look too and i can't say i have enjoyed _ too and i can't say i have enjoyed everything you told me about _ enjoyed everything you told me about but i wish you great success _ about but i wish you great success in the rest of your life. — success in the rest of your life. i_ success in the rest of your life. lam _ success in the rest of your life, lam in success in the rest of your life, i am in the success in the rest of your life, lam in the middle of success in the rest of your life, i am in the middle of the rest _ life, i am in the middle of the rest of— life, i am in the middle of the rest of my— life, i am in the middle of the rest of my life too but it seems _ rest of my life too but it seems to be the same thing over and over— seems to be the same thing over and overagain, just

seems to be the same thing over and over again, just a little bit different each time. good luck. — bit different each time. good luck, congratulations on a great _ luck, congratulations on a great run. my next guest, one of my all—time musicalfavourites, many people's musical favourites, the english folk artist, eliza carthy. congratulations on your long service and this is for you. # my friends, good night.# so it's goodbye to that trademark head tilt, possibly the most trusted man in global news and that reassuring style. and he is watching this right now in our newsroom i am told, so mike, all the very best, we will miss you greatly here. if you want to keep track of what mike is up to because of course, he is leaving this building, but he has much to do steel, you can follow him on twitter. i still have a job to do, i'm not going anywhere. up

next, all the businesses stories, more on that incredible flotation of coin base on wall street and all the other top business stories, is you stay with us and i will see you stay with us and i will see you in a moment. hello there. most of us had a fine and dry day yesterday with some welcome sunshine. now, across quite widely the north and west of the country, temperatures are actually a little bit above average for the time of year. about 3 degrees above around the glasgow area. across eastern england, there were some areas a little bit on the cool side, for example, london. mainly because we had the wins come again from the relatively cool north sea around this area of high pressure. similar wind pattern on thursday, similar distribution of temperatures again across these north—western areas we will see some of the warmest weather. it's not particularly warm at the moment. indeed temperatures are dropping very quickly underneath these clear and starry skies. the wind is light, could bejust a few mist and fog patches, although probably not quite as many as we had this time yesterday. temperatures at the

lowest, —3, —4 celsius or so across parts of north—east england. there will be quite a widespread frost first thing. so a frosty start to the day but a beautiful start as well with clear blue skies in many places. lots of sunshine on the cards. but as we head through the day, we are going to see some cloud build in, particularly across central and eastern england, and indeed a line of showers will develop across east anglia and south—east england, with some of them heavyish but i don't think there will be any thunderstorms around. the further north—west you are the clearest the skies will be. plenty of sunshine even into the afternoon, even for these areas. and it's here where we will see some of the highest temperatures again probably reaching around 15 degrees celsius. a little cooler than that across central and eastern areas of england. if anything, those temperatures down a little bit compared with wednesday's. for the end of the week, high pressure is still with us and that means another fine,

frosty start to the day. plenty of sunshine, a little bit of cloud bubbling up as we head into the afternoon. towards the north—west, you might find cloud beginning to make inroads, but most of that's going to be quite high. just making the sunshine a little on the hazy side. so for many of us, after a cold start to the day, a bit of cloud bubbles up but essentially a fine day. for the weekend prospects, weather fronts are going to get pretty close to the northwest of the country. across most of england and wales were looking at this fine spell of weather to continue. probably of the two days, saturday looks like being the sunniest, but sunday is still not bad. further north—west, a bit more cloud around and across the far north—west of the uk through sunday, there is the threat of seeing a little bit of rain. that's your weather.

this is bbc news with the latest headlines for viewers in the uk and around the world. britain and the eu are mounting a fresh attempt to resolve the problems over post—brexit trading arrangements for northern ireland. can us envoyjohn kerry woo china ahead of a climate summit presidentjoe biden is hosting next week? the uk and eu will later today sit down to try and tackle one of the trickiest problems to emerge since brexit