The Taliban now control all major Afghan cities except the capital, as the group takes Jalalabad.
Tensions are rising in the Afghan capital, Kabul, as the Taliban continue their rapid advance towards the city.
The militants seized the eastern city of Jalalabad early on Sunday, leaving the capital as the only major city still under government control.The collapse of government forces has left President Ashraf Ghani under growing pressure to resign. This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest version.
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