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Relative speaks out on plight of arrested Iranian protester Erfan Soltani, who had faced execution
Protesters rally on January 8, 2026 in Tehran, Iran. Anonymous/Getty Images (LONDON) — Erfan Soltani is one of thousands of Iranian protesters who have been arrested amid deadly anti-government protests nationwide, according to his family [Read More…]
Iran protests: US sanctioning Iranian officials over ‘brutal crackdown’
People gather during protest on January 8, 2026 in Tehran, Iran. Demonstrations have been ongoing since December, triggered by soaring inflation and the collapse of the rial, and have expanded into broader demands for political [Read More…]
Gaza peace plan moving into next phase, Middle East special enjoy Steve Witkoff says
Steve Witkoff, US special envoy, arrives for a meeting at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026. US negotiators will join European leaders in Paris on Tuesday in the latest effort [Read More…]
Iran protests: Iranian airspace reopens amid fears of US strikes
People gather during protest on January 8, 2026 in Tehran, Iran. Demonstrations have been ongoing since December, triggered by soaring inflation and the collapse of the rial, and have expanded into broader demands for political [Read More…]
Iran protests: Trump says he’s been told the ‘killing’ has stopped, executions won’t occur
People gather during protest on January 8, 2026, in Tehran, Iran. (Anonymous/Getty Images) (LONDON) — President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he’s been informed that the “killing” in Iran has stopped and the anticipated executions [Read More…]
Construction crane collapses on passenger train in Thailand, killing at least 32, officials say
A view of the scene after a crane being used to build a high-speed rail bridge collapsed onto a passenger train killing at least 12 injuring 30 in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand on January 14, 2026 [Read More…]
South Korean prosecutors seek death penalty for former President Yoon on insurrection charge
Former Prosecutor General Yoon Suk-yeol speaks to declare his bid for presidency at a memorial dedicated to the noble sacrifice of independence fighter Yun Bong-gil on June 29, 2021 in Seoul, South Korea. (Kim Min-Hee [Read More…]
Iran protests: 2,500 killed, activists say, as judiciary promises swift trials
People gather during protest on January 8, 2026, in Tehran, Iran. (Anonymous/Getty Images) (LONDON) — More than 2,500 people have died during nationwide protests in Iran over the past 17 days, activists said Wednesday, as [Read More…]
US talks pose ‘conundrum’ for Greenland, Denmark: Analysts
The flag of Greenland, known locally as “Erfalasorput” flies next to the Church of Our Saviour on March 30, 2025 in Nuuk, Greenland. (Leon Neal/Getty Images) (LONDON) — U.S. officials are expected to meet with [Read More…]
Vance, Rubio set to meet Danish officials amid Trump’s threats to ‘acquire’ Greenland
Greenland residents and political leaders have publicly rejected suggestions by U.S. President Donald Trump that the Arctic island could become part of the United States. Greenland, an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark, has [Read More…]
Iran protests: Trump says ‘HELP IS ON ITS WAY’ as death toll hits 2,000
Iranian protesters participate in a pro-Government rally in Tehran, Iran, on January 12, 2026. The rally takes place in Tehran against the recent anti-government unrest, opposition to the U.S. and Israel in Iran, and in [Read More…]
Trump says ‘HELP IS ON ITS WAY’ for Iran as protest death toll tops 2,000
Iranian protesters participate in a pro-Government rally in Tehran, Iran, on January 12, 2026. The rally takes place in Tehran against the recent anti-government unrest, opposition to the U.S. and Israel in Iran, and in [Read More…]
Authorities announce major bust in Canada’s biggest gold heist ever
Peel Regional Police and the Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms Bureau will announce details and arrests made concerning the theft of gold from Pearson International Airport in Toronto, April 17, 2024. Peel Regional Police (TORONTO) — [Read More…]
Iranian leader, Trump trade threats as activists say protest deaths rising
Hundreds joined a public rally in London in support of the protestors in Iran, calling for regime change from clerical rule and for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to step down. (Lab Ky Mo/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty [Read More…]
Iran protests continue with 538 people killed, activists say
People take part in a rally in solidarity with protesters in Iran, on January 11, 2026 in London, England. (Alishia Abodunde/Getty Images) (LONDON) — The death toll from mass protests in Iran has risen to [Read More…]
Owner of Swiss bar where deadly New Year’s fire killed 40 detained by prosecutors: Officials
A general view of Le Constellation wine bar after a memorial ceremony in tribute to victims of the Crans-Montana bar fire on January 09, 2026 in Crans-Montana, Switzerland. Harold Cunningham/Getty Images (LONDON) — Prosecutors on [Read More…]
Russia uses nuclear-capable missile in ‘massive strike’ on Ukraine
A multi-storey apartment block in the Darnytskyi district is damaged by a Russian drone strike during a massive overnight attack on the capital, in Kyiv, Ukraine, on January 9, 2026. (Photo by Danylo Antoniuk/Ukrinform/NurPhoto via [Read More…]
US seizes Russian-flagged oil tanker in North Atlantic and 2nd tanker
ABC News (NEW YORK) — The U.S. seized the Russian-flagged Marinera oil tanker — formerly known as the Bella-1 — which has been linked to Venezuela and was transiting the North Atlantic, according to three [Read More…]
European nations commit to troops in Ukraine as part of ‘milestone’ peace talks in Paris
Volodymyr Zelensky President of Ukraine, Emmanuel Macron President of France and Keir Starmer Prime Minister of Great Britain sign a Declaration of Intent to deploy forces to Ukraine in event of a peace deal, during [Read More…]
France and UK commit to deploying troops to Ukraine if ceasefire is agreed with Russia
Volodymyr Zelensky President of Ukraine, Emmanuel Macron President of France and Keir Starmer Prime Minister of Great Britain sign a Declaration of Intent to deploy forces to Ukraine in event of a peace deal, during [Read More…]
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