Afghan farmers are forced to grow illegal opium to survive, highlighting the severe economic desperation driving the country's persistent drug trade despite government bans.
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Farmers in Afghanistan say they're being pushed into poppy seed cultivation to make a living despite a ban.
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The strike highlights that despite a local cease-fire, the broader conflict continues with deadly attacks on civilian infrastructure.
The UK's under-16 social media ban may accidentally lock out over 100,000 older teenagers who lack the required identification documents.