2 w. ago Iranian directors of My Favourite Cake given suspended jail sentences for ‘spreading lies’

Makers of the acclaimed film, whose gentle romance depicts its heroine without a headscarf, were accused of ‘disturbing public opinion’An Iranian court has handed two Iranian film directors suspended jail terms over a film that angered authorities in its home country but was acclaimed in Europe and the US, rights groups said on Thursday.Maryam Moghaddam and Behtash Sanaeeha were convicted earlier this week by a revolutionary court for their film My Favourite Cake, the Human Rights Activist News Agency (HRANA) and Dadban legal monitor said in separate statements. The film, which competed at the 2024 Berlin film festival and won prizes in Europe and the US, shows the romantic awakening of a woman in Tehran who notably appears without the headscarf that is obligatory for women in Iran. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Horror death of teen killed in 'Satan's last stronghold' as he recorded last days in diary

John Allen Chau paid with his life during an ill-fated trip to India

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3 w. ago Christian missionary group accused of public shaming and rituals to ‘cure’ sexual sin

Exclusive: young volunteers also allege spiritual abuse and controlling behaviour at bases of Youth With a Mission‘It felt like a demon was inside me’: young Christian missionaries allege spiritual abuseThe world’s biggest youth Christian missionary organisation is facing allegations of spiritual abuse and controlling behaviour from young people who say they were left “traumatised”.An Observer investigation has revealed evidence of safeguarding failings within Youth With a Mission (YWAM), a global movement that trains young Christians to spread the gospel. A spokesperson for YWAM said the organisation was “heartbroken” by the claims and was “deeply committed to the safety and wellbeing” of everyone in its care. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Channel small boat migrants top 30,000 since Labour came to power, as Tories accuse PM Sir Keir Starmer of 'betraying the British public'

There were scores of migrant arrivals in Dover this morning after UK Border Force vessels intercepted dinghies in the middle of the English Channel.

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3 w. ago Channel small boat migrants poised to top 30,000 since Labour came to power, as Tories accuse PM Sir Keir Starmer of 'betraying the British public'

There were scores of migrant arrivals in Dover this morning after UK Border Force vessels intercepted dinghies in the middle of the English Channel.

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3 w. ago Prisoner governor accused of relationship with drug dealing boss sobs as she says "I was incredibly stupid"

Kerri Pegg is accused of misconduct in public office, which she denies

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3 w. ago 'Hands on' prison governor denies relationship with 'Breaking Bad' drug

Kerri Pegg is accused of misconduct in public office, which she denies

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3 w. ago Britain's tariff deal under threat as US intervenes in free speech row: State department 'monitors' case of pro

Pro-life campaigner Livia Tossici-Bolt was on trial at Poole Magistrates' Court last month accused of breaching the Public Spaces Protection Order in March 2023 with the verdict set for Friday.

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3 w. ago SNP Government accused of 'recklessly' freeing prisoners as poll reveals public verdict

The Scottish Government has come under fire for “recklessly” freeing prisoners, as a poll found half of Scots are opposed to the policy of early release.

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4 w. ago Vast number of violence and robbery cases stuck in London's record

The release of court data comes after a trial of a man accused of threatening the public with a machete was delayed for three-and-a-half years

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last month BBC News correspondent Mark Lowen deported from Turkey after being detained

The journalist was deported on Thursday morning from Istanbul, after being accused of ‘being a threat to public order’, according to the BBC.

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last month ‘At odds with reality’ – British media react to Chancellor’s spring statement

While some warned of further uncertainty, others accused Ms Reeves of mismanaging public finances.

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