Afghans around the world are talking about their fears for their country and their family members as the Taliban takes control of Afghanistan. Lots of people there are still trying to get out as thousands pack Kabul airport. Many Afghans fear that life will go back to how it was the last time the Taliban were in power when women weren't allowed to work and girls couldn't go to school. Several countries including Australia have now sent in troops to help evacuate their citizens and the Afghans who helped them. Many more people are desperately trying to leave and are stuck waiting at Kabul airport. Others don't know what will happen next.

EDDIE BETTS RETIRES
Carlton star, Eddie Betts, says his 350th AFL match this weekend will be his last. He's hanging up the boots after a 17 season career. The three time all-Australian has kicked 638 goals with Carlton and Adelaide. Betts will be the third indigenous Aussie to reach the 350 game mark. The Blues take on G-W-S on Saturday it's the final round of the home and away season.

AUSSIE SCIENTIST PROFILE
As you probably know by now it's National Science Week so we're bringing you new profiles each day of some incredible Aussie scientists. Today is Elizabeth Blackburn who is a researcher that won a Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for her incredible discovery to do with DNA and something known as telomeres.

PUPS ON A PLANE
Forget the cargo hold! Some pups are flying the doggie equivalent of Business Class to meet their owners! This is a weekly air service for pets! It’s helping people buy, adopt and reunite with animals across state borders! And the crew seem pleased with their pawfect four-legged passengers!

RIVER RACE
The people in this story are definitely going place. Although, with difficulty and not very quickly. They’re heading to the finish line of Hungary’s Danube River Race! Teams have to make their ah, crafts, from environmentally friendly materials and no actual boats, kayaks or canoes are allowed. But costumes and themes definitely are!

DANCING POLICE OFFICER
Amol’s a police officer in India that’s becoming a social media star! He’s getting internet fame for his entertaining moves both on and off the job! We think he has the right to remain fabulous!

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