A teenage bride took her own life after her husband’s family subjected her to relentless criticism over her wedding dress, accusing her of looking “naked” because her shoulders were uncovered. …
Iran
News and analysis on Iran — including political developments, nuclear programme negotiations, human rights concerns, regional tensions, protests, and UK–Iran relations.
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An Iranian national has been remanded in custody after appearing before magistrates charged with two counts of rape following an alleged attack on Brighton beach. Abdulla Ahmadi, 25, who lives …
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Britain’s Top Spook Vows Never to Back Down from China Threat After Spy Case Collapse
by Tara WhitmanBritain’s top spook today vowed he would never back down from tackling the security threat posed by China, as he expressed frustration over the collapse of a high-profile spying case …
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Taliban Launches Deadly Cross-Border Assault on Pakistan in Fiercest Border Clashes Since 2021
by Darren SmithThe Taliban has unleashed a wave of deadly attacks on Pakistani military positions along the volatile frontier, triggering the most serious escalation between the neighbouring nations since the hardline Islamist …
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Pope Leo XIV Calls World to Stand with Persecuted Christians After Iranian Converts Jailed for Eight Years
by James CarterPope Leo XIV has issued a powerful call for the world to defend religious freedom and stand with persecuted Christians, following the imprisonment of five Iranian converts who face nearly …
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Father of Manchester Synagogue Terrorist Praised October 7 Hamas Attackers as ‘Allah’s Men on Earth’
by Darren SmithThe father of the Manchester synagogue attacker praised the October 7 Hamas terrorists as “Allah’s men on earth” on the day of the massacre that killed over 1,200 people in …
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Zelensky Warns UN That Europe ‘Cannot Afford to Lose Moldova’ to Russian Interference Amid Critical Elections
by James CarterUkrainian President calls for urgent EU funding and energy support as Moldova faces parliamentary vote Sunday with Moscow accused of spending millions to undermine democratic process Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky …
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Former Illinois Substitute Teacher Alley Bardfield Faces 40 Years Prison After Guilty Plea for Sexual Assault of 11-Year-Old Student
by Tara WhitmanA former Decatur Public Schools substitute teacher who lured an 11-year-old student to her home for what she called “play dates” before sexually assaulting him faces up to 40 years …
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Warsaw closes airports and places air defences on highest alert after Ukrainian warnings of Shahed drones crossing border during massive Russian assault NATO has scrambled fighter jets in Poland after …
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Politics
Putin Says Ukraine Conflict Could End With Deal as Trump Blasts China Summit ‘Conspiracy’
by Tara WhitmanVladimir Putin declared the Ukraine conflict could be resolved through negotiation if “common sense prevailed” whilst warning of continued military action, as Donald Trump accused Russia, China and North Korea …