13 h. ago How Iran became the world's WORST executor of women... by slaying those who defend themselves from abusive husbands and dared to challenge the day

Engineering student Asfaneh Rajabi was just 22 when faceless grunts of Iran 's Ayatollah regime raised their guns and shot her dead in 1981.

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53 h. ago Labour minister REFUSES to label China 'an enemy' as Keir Starmer is accused of giving Beijing a 'free pass' to spy in Britain in wake of trial collapse

Emma Hardy admitted dealing with the communist regime was 'a challenge', the day after the director of public prosecutions launched an astonishing attack on the government.

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3 d. ago The Latest: National Guard deploys as ICE uses increasingly combative tactics in US cities

It’s now Day 6 of the shutdown, and the Democratic minority leader has challenged the Republican House speaker to a televised debate on the impasse over reopening the federal government

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3 d. ago ‘Any day this week in primetime’: Hakeem Jeffries just challenged Speaker Mike Johnson to a live debate over shutdown

Johnson dismisses the efforts as ‘theatrics’

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8 d. ago Family of British couple detained in Iran express alarm over ongoing trial

Lindsay and Craig Foreman were seized in January during a round-the-world motorbike tripThe family of a British couple detained in Iran on espionage charges have said they will keep pushing for their release for years if needed, as they express alarm over ongoing trial proceedings and the pair’s welfare.Lindsay and Craig Foreman, both 52 and who previously split their time between Spain and England, were seized in January in Kerman, southern Iran, while travelling on a round-the-world motorbike trip. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Trump administration sending 100 people back to Iran after deal with Tehran despite fears over their safety

Reported deportation flight marks a rare moment of US-Iran cooperation

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9 d. ago Gary Lineker set to return as football host as part of new show after BBC axe

Former Match of the Day host Gary Lineker will host a football-themed challenge as part of his brand new ITV entertainment show, The Box, when it airs next year

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1 week ago US deports 120 Iranians back to Tehran in Trump immigration crackdown

Uncommon instance of cooperation between the two countries reportedly came after months of talksIran has said that 120 nationals being deported from the US under Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown will fly back this week.“One hundred and twenty people should be deported and flown home over the next couple of days,” foreign ministry consular affairs official Hossein Noushabadi told the Tasnim news agency. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Andy Burnham's mixed day as he doesn't rule out challenging Starmer

The ex-Leigh MP has always been a popular figure at Labour Party conference, but his notoriety has gone through the roof this year, writes Ethan Davies

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1 week ago Iran angry as sweeping UN sanctions take effect after failure of nuclear talks

Foreign ministry attacks ‘unjustifiable’ return of measures expected to have wide effects on troubled economyWidespread UN sanctions against Iran have come back into force for the first time in a decade, prompting anger from Tehran, after last-ditch nuclear talks with western powers failed to produce a breakthrough.The sanctions, which came into effect late on Saturday and three months after Israel and the US bombed Iran, bar dealings related to Tehran’s nuclear and ballistic missiles programme and are also expected to have wider effects on its troubled economy. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Rory McIlroy reacts to abusive American crowd after ‘really challenging day’ at Ryder Cup

The Northern Irishman was subjected to insults throughout his fourballs match on Saturday alongside Shane Lowry, with emotions spilling over and police called to calm the USA fans

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1 week ago Family of UK couple detained in Iran say health deteriorating in prison

Lindsay and Craig Foreman were taken into custody in January during a motorcycle tour around the world and were later charged with espionage.

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1 week ago Brit woman caged in Iran hellhole prison on 'spy charges' is 'placed on a drip'

Lindsay Foreman, who was arrested in Iran with her husband Craig, is struggling with her health in prison and is on a drip, her desperate son says

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2 w. ago Iran snapback sanctions loom as UN security council set to vote on nuclear programme

Russian efforts to delay the return of sanctions is expected to fail during vote on FridayA final Russian attempt to defer the snapback of large-scale UN sanctions on Iran is expected to fail at the UN security council on Friday after European countries rejected last-minute Iranian offers to give UN weapons inspectors limited access to its bombed nuclear sites.Russia will call for the reimposition of the sanctions to be deferred for six months to give more time for diplomacy, but European diplomats are confident that Russia will not get the nine votes it needs on the security council for the snapback to be deferred. The last time Russia put the same issue to a vote it received only four votes. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Iran's foreign minister meets with European nations ahead of sanctions deadline

Senior diplomats from Germany, the United Kingdom and France are holding last minute negotiations with Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to explore final options before the reinstatement of sanctions on Iran’s nuclear program on Sept. 28, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said

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2 w. ago World War 3 fears as Iran confirms it's tested ICBM for the first time ever – and it worked

Tehran claims to have successfully tested an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) – with fresh new World War 3 fears circulating in a first of its kind launch

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3 w. ago UN Security Council plans a vote on Iran 'snapback' sanctions ahead of deadline

The U.N. Security Council is expected to vote on a resolution on whether to reimpose sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program

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3 w. ago 'I decided to spend my holiday money on a day out in my hometown'

British cruise line Ambassador Cruises are so confident of the value of their sailings, and the packed schedule of events and delicious variety of food onboard, they challenged me to have as much fun during a day out in London as I would onboard

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3 w. ago St Mirren hand Stephen Robinson perfect gift on landmark day as Buddies boss sets Hampden challenge

Declan John and Mikael Mandron lifted the Buddies into the top four after defeating Falkirk for a first league win of the season

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4 w. ago 'We've been told they could get TEN years': Son of British couple arrested in Iran on trumped

Joe Bennett never wanted his mother and stepfather, Lindsay and Craig Foreman, to go to Iran on their round-the world motorbike 'trip of a lifetime'.

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