7NEWS Update: Tuesday August 17, 2021

Australia is negotiating a landing spot at Kabul airport to urgently evacuate citizens and visa holders following the Taliban takeover of the Afghan capital; two staff and three patients in a Sydney oncology ward have tested positive to COVID-19, sparking fears of an outbreak among those already battling cancer; and Wallaby great Toutai Kefu is recovering in hospital after being stabbed multiple times during a violent break-in at his Brisbane home - a 15-year-old has already been charged. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.