Britons in Iran begin hunger strike in 'cry for help'
Lindsay and Craig Foreman from East Sussex have started a hunger strike in Tehran's Evin Prison after feeling 'let down' by the UK government. Their family pleads for action.
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Swinney: Labour Government 'riven with internal dissent'
Scotland's First Minister John Swinney says the public is 'taken aback' by Labour's internal wrangling after briefings against Wes Streeting. Discover the fallout.
Australian Public Service Wages Jump 3.4%
New data reveals Australian public servants are enjoying their fastest wage growth in 15 years, outstripping private sector increases and raising questions about economic fairness.
20,000 Iranian rebels poised to strike regime strongholds
Exclusive intelligence reveals Iran's main opposition group has mobilised 20,000 fighters along border regions as nationwide protests against the regime intensify. Defence experts warn of escalating conflict.
Iran child bride faces execution unless £80k paid
A teenage child bride in Iran faces imminent execution unless her family can raise £80,000 in 'blood money' after she killed her abusive husband in self-defence. The shocking case has drawn international condemnation.
Vietnam intensifies crackdown on political dissent in Hanoi
Vietnamese authorities intensify suppression of political activists with recent arrests in Hanoi, raising concerns over human rights and freedom of expression in the communist state.
British couple losing hope in Iran prison
Exclusive: A British couple imprisoned in Iran on espionage charges reveal their fading hope as diplomatic efforts stall and prison conditions worsen in shocking new testimony.
British couple await verdict in Iran detention case
A British-Iranian couple detained in Iran for over five years await a verdict that could determine their fate, as diplomatic efforts continue to secure their release.
Iranian women defy compulsory hijab in street protests
Brave Iranian women are staging public demonstrations against mandatory headscarf laws, dancing unveiled in the streets while the regime intensifies its crackdown on female singers and social media content creators.
Samaritans accused of bullying over branch closures
Exclusive: The Samaritans charity faces explosive claims of suppressing dissent and bullying staff over controversial plans to shut down local branches across the UK, threatening its vital mental health support network.
'No Kings in America': Nationwide Protests Challenge Trump
Across the United States, a powerful protest movement has emerged with the rallying cry 'No Kings in America', as thousands demonstrate against what they perceive as Donald Trump's authoritarian ambitions following his recent election victory.
Putin detains St Petersburg residents for anti-war songs
Russian authorities detain civilians in St Petersburg for singing Ukrainian songs and discussing the war, as Putin's regime intensifies suppression of dissent.
Putin faces rare public protest in hometown St Petersburg
In an extraordinary display of dissent, concertgoers in Vladimir Putin's hometown repeatedly interrupted a performance with anti-war chants, marking one of the most significant public protests in recent Russian history.
Ballet Protest Echoes Soviet Dissent Against Putin
A daring ballet protest by a Gen Z ballerina during Swan Lake has drawn comparisons to Soviet-era dissent, sparking debate about whether youth-led resistance could challenge Vladimir Putin's authoritarian rule.
Teen jailed for leading anti-Putin protest song in Russia
A 16-year-old girl faces two-year prison sentence for organising protest song against Vladimir Putin in Moscow bar, sparking international outrage over Russia's crackdown on dissent.
Russians Sing Banned Songs in Defiant Anti-War Protests
Courageous citizens across Russia flood the streets singing forbidden Soviet-era anthems in powerful demonstration against Ukraine invasion, risking arrest under harsh new laws.
Hundreds demand Putin overthrow in St Petersburg protests
In an extraordinary display of dissent, crowds in Russia's second city openly call for regime change as Ukraine's long-range strikes bring war home to Russians
Elite Madagascar soldiers join protests against president
In an unprecedented escalation of political turmoil, soldiers from Madagascar's elite CAPSAT unit have joined thousands of protesters calling for President Andry Rajoelina to step down, raising fears of a complete breakdown in state authority.
Iran executes women for resisting domestic abuse
Exclusive investigation reveals shocking rise in executions of Iranian women who fought back against violent partners, as regime intensifies crackdown on women's rights
Iran threatens author Arundhati Roy over Baldwin reference
Iran's United Nations mission has issued a stern warning to Booker Prize-winning author Arundhati Roy after she invoked James Baldwin while discussing political dissent, raising concerns about freedom of expression.
Australian Jews Speak Out Against Gaza Conflict
Amidst growing tensions, members of Australia's Jewish community are courageously challenging mainstream narratives about Israel's actions in Gaza, facing backlash while advocating for Palestinian rights.
Labour leadership faces Gaza criticism from own MPs
Keir Starmer and Yvette Cooper face mounting criticism from Labour MPs over their response to the Gaza conflict, with growing dissent within party ranks threatening unity.
Iran to move capital from Tehran due to water crisis
Iran's president has announced an urgent plan to move the country's capital from Tehran, citing severe water shortages and environmental threats that make the city increasingly uninhabitable.
Taliban's internet blackout silences Afghanistan
The Taliban's systematic internet shutdown represents a calculated strategy to crush dissent and consolidate power, creating an information vacuum that isolates millions of Afghans from the world.
UN Council Fails to Halt Snapback Iran Nuclear Sanctions
The UN Security Council fails to prevent the automatic reimposition of crippling nuclear sanctions on Iran, plunging diplomatic efforts into chaos and escalating global tensions over Tehran's atomic programme.
UN Sanctions Iran Over Nuclear Programme Escalation
The United Nations imposes new sanctions on Iran after a nuclear watchdog report confirms Tehran's rapid escalation of its atomic programme, breaching the 2015 nuclear deal.
UK and US impose sweeping new sanctions on Iran
The UK and US have unleashed a formidable new wave of sanctions targeting Iran's drone production and military apparatus, intensifying pressure over its expanding nuclear activities and regional aggression.
Liberal MP's shock confession on deputy leader rocks party
In a stunning political revelation, rising Liberal star Andrew Hastie has confessed to harbouring deep-seated reservations about Deputy Leader Sussan Ley, exposing a dramatic rift within the party's ranks and challenging the official narrative of unity.
Pussy Riot Members Jailed for Anti-War Protest
Two members of the Russian protest group Pussy Riot have been sentenced to prison for an anti-war performance in a Moscow supermarket, amid a continued Kremlin crackdown on dissent over the Ukraine invasion.
Brit Jailed in Iran for a Decade on Spying Charges
Exclusive: The harrowing ten-year ordeal of a British family whose son, Anoosheh Ashoori, remains imprisoned in Iran on widely condemned espionage charges. A desperate plea for justice from a heartbroken mother and father.
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