2 h. ago With thousands dead, the Iranian regime may survive these protests – but not in its current form | Sanam Vakil

With fear, surveillance and brute force only set to increase, there are disturbing parallels with Saddam Hussein’s IraqSanam Vakil is director of Chatham House’s Middle East and North Africa programmeIran is once again convulsed by protests that are threatening the Islamic Republic’s stability and future. What began as demonstrations over a collapsing currency and rising inflation has rapidly evolved into one of the most destabilising episodes of unrest the regime has faced in years. The protests have exposed both the resilience of Iranian society and the growing brittleness of a political system stubbornly unwilling to reform.It’s the scale, spread and momentum of the demonstrations that have been most alarming to the authorities. Protests have erupted across all provinces in the country, reaching more than 180 towns and cities, cutting across class, ethnic and regional lines. This time, the turn to openly anti-regime slogans has been rapid and widespread. Protesters are no longer ...

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4 h. ago Bradley Walsh breaks silence on Strictly presenting rumours as son Barney says 'it's true'

The Chase presenter is one of the stars being linked to replacing Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly

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4 h. ago 'I'm not going to throw anybody under the bus': Mel C addresses Spice Girls feud rumours and says they are getting 'closer' to confirming a reunion to mark the 30th anniversary of Wannabe

Mel C has addressed the Spice Girls feud rumours on Tuesday and has revealed that the band are getting 'closer' to confirming a reunion to mark their 30th anniversary.

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5 h. ago Strictly's Thomas Skinner speaks out on BBC legal action rumours and why he left final

Strictly Come Dancing star Thomas Skinner appeared on Good Morning Britain to address rumours about BBC legal disputes

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5 h. ago The disturbing rumours surrounding Ashton Kutcher & Mila Kunis – plus truth about comeback after backing rapist pal

STANDING with his arm around his wife, Ashton Kutcher looked sheepish as he hit the Golden Globes red carpet. While Mila Kunis, 42, put on a brave face, the 47-year-old actor’s nerves couldn’t be missed, and it’s no surprise. It’s been four years since Hollywood’s former golden couple have attended an award show after being...

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5 h. ago The Chase's Bradley Walsh breaks silence on Strictly Come Dancing host rumours

The Chase host Bradley Walsh has suggested that he won't be replacing Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman on BBC's Strictly Come Dancing

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7 h. ago ‘I made the biggest mistake’: the young Yemeni men lured into the Russian army with empty promises

The offer of thousands of dollars a month was hard to refuse for those living in poverty in a war-torn country. But while some Yemenis have died on the frontline, others are now prisoners of warThe first time I heard Hussein’s mother’s voice, it wasn’t anger that came through the phone, it was exhaustion.“There are rumours that he burned to death,” she said to me. “How do you think that makes me feel as a mother? Where are you, Hussein? I’m looking for you. Please my daughter, help me.” Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Strictly's Thomas Skinner addresses plan to 'sue BBC' as he says he's 'not a bad person'

The former Apprentice candidate has spoken about the 'noise' surrounding his time on the BBC dance show

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8 h. ago Transfer news live: Arsenal enter Vini Jr race, Spurs’ £35m deal, Man Utd to appoint manager

All the latest January transfer window news, gossip and rumours

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9 h. ago A breath of fresh air: discover outdoor adventures, Instagram

Explore a beautiful, authentic coastline surrounded by nature in Andalucía

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9 h. ago Football transfer rumours: Manchester United to bid £30m for Marcos Llorente?

Today’s rumours are misty-eyedThe fun has only just begun at Old Trafford where Michael Carrick will become the head coach until the end of the season. As someone who knows a thing or two about central midfielders, Carrick will immediately realise Manchester United are desperately in need of one. Al-Hilal’s Rúben Neves is on the radar, as is Atlético Madrid’s Marcos Llorente. The 30-year-old is valued at £30m, leaving Jason Wilcox and chums plenty to ponder.There are, supposedly, admirers of Sassuolo’s Tarik Muharemovic at United but if they really want to acquire the centre-back’s services they will need to overcome competing interest from Tottenham and Newcastle. Continue reading...

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19 h. ago BBC Traitors star's telling social media post 'confirms' they won show

The Traitors star did exactly what they said they would do if they won the jackpot prize, sparking rumours that the winner has accidentally been revealed

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19 h. ago Harry Styles fans go wild as singer drops huge hints about fourth album – amid huge US residency rumours

HARRY Styles has sent fans into meltdown with huge ‘hints’ about his fourth solo album - amid rumours of a huge US residency.  The One Direction alum, 31, released his last record Harry’s House in 2022 and took a break from the spotlight after wrapping his Love On Tour shows in 2023.  But fans are...

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19 h. ago ‘Ticket Queen’ tout who shamelessly ripped off fans & made £9.8m is forced to pay back nearly £3m or face jail

A TICKET tout and her husband who made millions have been ordered to pay back nearly £3m or face jail. Maria Chenery-Woods, 56, and her husband Mark Woods, 61, were sentenced in 2024 for their involvement in a multi-million pound ticket scam. Disturbingly they used the names of dead relatives and children as young as...

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19 h. ago Golden Globes viewers rage as Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis attend after hiatus

The Golden Globe Awards 2026 was full of Hollywood stars and famous faces, but one celebrity couple's appearance left viewers raging as they watched them walk the red carpet

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21 h. ago Cops probe online abuse after MP visits Scots mosque following 'meat cleaver incident'

Labour MP Melanie Ward faced racist and threatening online comments after visiting Kirkcaldy Islamic Centre following a Boxing Day disturbance.

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22 h. ago Disturbing 'Are you Dead' app takes over country as concerned users fear dying alone

The app was launched quietly last May, but has recently seen a torrent of young people in download it, with some fearing that 'people living alone might die unnoticed'

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23 h. ago Mystery 'sonic boom' heard over Norfolk and Suffolk as residents sent into panic

A sonic boom occurs when an aircraft travels faster than the speed of sound, creating shockwaves that result in the rapid compression and decompression of the surrounding air

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25 h. ago Ofcom to investigate Musk’s Grok over ‘deeply disturbing’ nude images

The investigation was welcomed by Technology Secretary Liz Kendall.

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25 h. ago Victoria Beckham snubs Geri Halliwell from her birthday tribute to Mel C amid feud rumours over Netflix biopic for 30th anniversary

Posh Spice took to her Instagram on Monday to wish her former bandmate a Happy 52nd Birthday with a sweet throwback picture.

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