7NEWS Update: Wednesday August 25, 2021

A Sydney mother-of-three has become the youngest woman to die from COVID in New South Wales, bringing the outbreak's death toll to 75; US President Joe Biden has told world leaders he'll stick to the August 31 deadline to withdraw American troops from Afghanistan despite mounting pressure to move it; and the Paralympic Games have been declared open, with Australian co-captains Ryley Batt and Danni di Toro flying the Australian flag during a spectacular and colourful opening ceremony overnight. 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.