7NEWS Update: Thursday August 26, 2021

Queensland is now closed to all arrivals from COVID-19 hotspot states for the next two weeks, citing an overwhelmed hotel quarantine system; the Federal Government wants international travel expanded once 80% of the population is fully vaccinated, with travel bubbles with America, the UK, and some Pacific Islands a possibility by Christmas; and more evidence is emerging of the Taliban stopping people getting to the American-controlled Kabul airport. 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.