A raft of key Chinese data misses expectations with growth slowing across retail sales, industrial output and fixed asset investment. Asian stocks stumble and oil comes under pressure. The Taliban takes control of Afghanistan - with President Ghani fleeing the country. But the US stands by its decision to withdraw troops, amid a rushed evacuation of embassy staff and American citizens.

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