44 m. ago The Guardian view on Iran’s protests: old tactics of repression face new pressures | Editorial

A brutal regime has failed to safeguard either the country’s physical security or basic living standards. But Donald Trump’s threats to intervene won’t help civiliansThe internet blackout across Iran is meant to prevent protests from spreading, and observers from witnessing the crackdown on them. But it’s also emblematic of the deep uncertainty surrounding this unrest and the response of a regime under growing pressure.Rocketing inflation and a tanking currency sparked the protests in late December. They have since broadened and spread. Videos showed thousands marching in Tehran on Thursday night and people setting fire to vehicles and state-owned buildings.Do you have an opinion on the issues raised in this article? If you would like to submit a response of up to 300 words by email to be considered for publication in our letters section, please click here. Continue reading...

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62 m. ago Iconic lunchbox snacks from '00s make comeback as demand surges online

Labubu dolls, BuzzBallz and retinol top the list of the most popular items snapped up on Just Eat – but also some very iconic Noughties snacks

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86 m. ago Nostalgic Noughties lunchbox snacks to make comeback as demand surges online

Labubu dolls, BuzzBallz and retinol top the list of the most popular items snapped up on Just Eat – but also some very iconic Noughties snacks

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1 hour ago Syrian army says it will renew Aleppo attacks after Kurds reject ceasefire terms

Military opens window for civilians to leave as Kurdish groups turn down demand their fighters withdraw from city Syria’s army says it will renew attacks against a Kurdish-majority district of Aleppo where clashes have raged this week, after Kurdish groups rejected Damascus’s ceasefire terms that demanded their fighters withdraw from the city.The army said it would target military sites used by Kurdish fighters in the Sheikh Maqsoud district, announcing the opening of a humanitarian corridor from 4pm (1300 GMT) to 6pm on Friday for civilians to leave. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago The rise of the analogue bag: fashion’s answer to doomscrolling

As screen fatigue grows, a new trend is swapping smartphones for crosswords and sketchbooks – turning the humble bag into a tool for offline livingThere’s a new “it” bag – but this time it is not about a designer label or splashy logo. Instead, it’s what is inside that counts.So-called analogue bags, filled with activities such as crosswords, knitting, novels and journals, have become the unexpected accessory of the season. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Smart, independent and in demand but would Glasner be a good fit for Manchester United?

The Austrian has thrived at teams who do not expect to have much of the ball but this style may not work at Old Trafford where possession is expectedOliver Glasner has shown a penchant for one-liners, as well a 3-4-2-1 formation, since he took over at Crystal Palace almost two years ago. The Austrian declared he was “not David Copperfield” in his first press conference and usually has a saying for whatever situation Palace are in, such as declaring they must not be “one-hit wonders” after winning the FA Cup.It was therefore no surprise to find Glasner had come prepared when he played a straight bat to questions about his future this week after Ruben Amorim’s sacking by Manchester United. “I’m not a gambler,” he said when asked to comment on the fact he is the bookmakers’ favourite to take over at Old Trafford in the summer. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Anonymous painting bought at auction on ‘hunch’ identified as two

Study of man often featured in works by the Flemish master reveals hidden painting of woman beneath model’s beardIs it a bald elderly man with a big bushy beard and a wine-addled stare? Or a friendly young woman with flowing locks and a crown of braids?To Belgian art dealer Klaas Muller, an answer to that question mattered less than the fact that this particular take on the duck-rabbit optical illusion was painted by one Peter Paul Rubens. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Nearly 20 flights cancelled as Iran hit by internet blackout

An airline spokesperson said it ’will continue to monitor the situation’

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5 h. ago Starmer ally says UK could get 'very close' to rejoining EU single market amid claims Brussels will demand ban on gene

Keir Starmer's biographer Tom Baldwin said the PM had opened 'possibilities' by suggesting he wants closer ties.

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5 h. ago Iran protests latest: Trump says Ayatollah is looking to flee and pledges to ‘hit them hard’ if protesters harmed

The US has warned it will come to the ‘rescue’ of protesters if Tehran ‘violently kills’ them

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5 h. ago Who is Reza Pahlavi? Iran’s exiled prince linked to mass anti

Reza Pahlavi has pledged to be a ‘steward of a national transition to democracy’ for Iran

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6 h. ago Iran protests latest: Khamenei insists he will ‘not back down’ as he blames Trump for millions taking to streets

The US has warned it will come to the ‘rescue’ of protestors if Tehran ‘violently kills’ them

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6 h. ago Tyson Fury still has serious questions to answer as latest boxing return begins

Tyson Fury has faced fierce criticism during his latest training camp in Thailand and away from his fitness, he still has to rise to a number of other challenges before he finally returns to the ring

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6 h. ago Thousands of New York City nurses set to strike amid contract dispute over pay

Nearly 16,000 nurses set to join union-led strike Monday to demand large hospitals across NYC ‘put patients over profit’Nearly 16,000 nurses in New York City are set to strike on Monday amid a battle over pay during contract negotiations.The action, due to take place across five large hospitals, is being organized by the New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA), which is demanding the hospitals put patients over profit. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Thousands of New York City nurses set to strike amid contract disputes

Nearly 16,000 nurses to join union-led strike on Monday to demand large hospitals across NYC ‘put patients over profit’Nearly 16,000 nurses in New York City are set to strike on Monday amid a battle over safe staffing, healthcare benefits, pay and workplace safety during contract negotiations.The action, due to take place across five large hospitals, is being organized by the New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA), which is demanding the hospitals put patients over profit. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Celtic are an Eminem song rather than a serious outfit as raging fans spit grim transfer facts – Hotline

Graeme Young answers your calls a Celtic fans get themselves worked up over another potential returning hero

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6 h. ago 13 best video doorbells, tried and tested by a home security expert

These are the best video doorbells for answering the door wherever you are

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8 h. ago Iran protests latest: Millions take to streets to demand regime change as dozens killed in clashes with police

The US has warned it will come to the ‘rescue’ of protestors if Tehran ‘violently kills’ them

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8 h. ago Football transfer rumours: Arsenal to join race for Guéhi? Schade to Spurs?

Today’s fluff could soon be impenetrableHe was on the way to Liverpool last year and Manchester City are gunning for him now, reinforcements required after injuries to Josko Gvardiol and Rúben Dias. It’s only natural then that Arsenal feel a little bit left out. Yes, the league leaders are reportedly having a look at Crystal Palace’s in-demand captain, Marc Guéhi, whose contract runs out in the summer. Guéhi fighting it out with William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhães in central defence? That wall at the back could become impenetrable.A re-jig in the Tottenham backline is also in the offing. They’re pushing hard for the Santos left-back Souza, 19 years young, after an £8m bid was rejected, while the former Genoa centre-back Radu Dragusin – who recently returned from an ACL injury – is rumoured for a move back to Italy, Roma the proposed destination. Brentford’s Kevin Schade continues to be linked with Spurs, which would set up a reunion with his former coach Thomas Frank. Continue read...

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8 h. ago What is happening in Iran? Internet blackout and Israel blamed after widespread anti

Trump threatens new attack over Tehran’s protest crackdown, after US forces bombed nuclear facilities last year

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