Iranian government says widespread protests are a ‘political plot’ by Kurdish separatists
Facing a serious challenge from ongoing widespread unrest, Iran's government is blaming Kurdish separatists for inciting the unrest, an Iranian...
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Refugee trying to reach Europe shot near Bulgaria-Turkey border
Bulgaria has been accused of shooting a refugee after a new video emerged showing a young Syrian man being fired...
Indonesia set to ban sex outside marriage and prohibit unmarried couples living together
Indonesia is on the cusp of ratifying sweeping changes to its criminal code that would criminalise extramarital sex and prohibit...
Servicemen killed in explosions at two Russian military air bases, say reports
Explosions have been heard at two air bases in Russia - including at one which is home to bombers carrying...
Two children severely injured by knife-wielding attacker near school in Germany
Two girls were left with severe injuries after they were attacked on their way to school in the small German...
Belgium launches biggest criminal trial in its history after 2016 terror attacks
Six and a half years after terrorist attacks that left a legacy of death, injury and shock, Belgium is launching...
‘There’s really no future left’ – Afghanistan’s LGBT+ community
After the fall of Kabul to the Taliban in August 2021, the UK government made a promise to take in...
Western countries implement Russian oil price cap as pressure over Ukraine mounts for President Putin
Western countries have begun imposing a $60-per-barrel price cap and ban on some types of Russian oil as part of...
Iran morality police behind detention of Mahsa Amini ‘shut down’, official says
Iran's attorney general has said the morality police, the force which detained Mahsa Amini and enforces the country's dress code...
World Cup 2022: Olivier Giroud and Kylian Mbappe both break records as France reach quarter-finals
France await the winner of England's World Cup last-16 clash with Senegal after strikers Olivier Giroud and Kylian Mbappe both...
Former Formula One driver Patrick Tambay dies aged 73
Former Formula One driver Patrick Tambay has died aged 73.The French racing driver competed for Ferrari, McLaren, and Renault during...
Nine dead after flash floods in South Africa wash away worshippers during river ‘baptism’
At least nine people have died and eight others are missing after a group of worshippers were swept away by...
Chinese astronauts land back on Earth after six-month mission
Three Chinese astronauts have landed back on Earth after six months spent completing construction of the Tiangong station, state TV...
China eases some COVID restrictions following anti-lockdown protests
Chinese authorities have eased some COVID restrictions in selected cities across the country following recent widespread anti-lockdown protests. A slight...
Elnaz Rekabi: Family home of female Iranian rock climber demolished as activists call it targeted
The family home of female Iranian rock climber Elnaz Rekabi, who competed abroad without wearing a hijab, has been demolished.Iran's...
Ukraine war: Fighting will be at ‘reduced tempo for months’ US intelligence experts say
US intelligence experts have said they expect a "reduced tempo" in fighting in Ukraine to last several months, with both...
Indonesia volcano eruption spews lava rivers and 50,000ft high ash plume
An erupting volcano in Indonesia has spewed rivers of lava and sent a plume of ash 50,000ft into the air,...
World Cup 2022: Kane addresses goal drought as he prepares to lead England into World Cup clash with Senegal
Harry Kane only has to think back to the past two tournaments to ease any doubts about not scoring so...
World Cup: Lionel Messi marks 1,000th game with a goal as Argentina beat Australia in last-16
Lionel Messi marked his 1,000th senior game with a goal to help see Argentina through to the World Cup quarter-finals...
Pele says he feels ‘strong’ in first comment since report said he was receiving end of life care
Football legend Pele has said he feels "strong" and has "a lot of hope" as he receives hospital treatment in...
