Today I bring you the biggest stories of the day so far. From the US lowering the flag at the Kabul embassy to hundreds gathering at the airport, We have it all.

1. LIVE 16th August 7:35 pm: The US lowers the flag at the Kabul embassy hundreds gather at the airport.
2. 'War is over in Afghanistan", Says the Taliban as the US is stunned by the government's collapse.
3. "Taliban have won": Rise and Fall of Afghan President Ashraf Ghani.
4. Quake death toll surges to 1,297 in Haiti as rescue efforts continue.
5. Canadian PM Justin Trudeau announces snap polls next month.