Iran Protests: Stories of the 75 Verified Dead
Sky News verifies identities of 75 killed in Iran protests, including a sculptor and teenage footballer. Read their stories and the latest on the crackdown.
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Iran Crackdown: 400+ Eye Gunshot Injuries in One Hospital
Iranian doctors report a brutal crackdown on protests, with over 400 eye gunshot injuries in a single Tehran hospital. Tens of thousands protest in the largest anti-government movement since 2009. Read the full report.
German Chancellor: Iranian government in 'final days'
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz declares Iran's government is in its final phase as protests continue. Over 648 killed in crackdown, says rights group. Latest updates.
Immigration law firm sale signals visa policy impact
A London law firm specialising in immigration services has been put up for sale amid a slump in visa applications following government crackdowns. Read the full story on the pressures facing the legal sector.
China urges EU to deny visas to Taiwanese politicians
Exclusive: Beijing issues diplomatic warnings to European nations, arguing their own border laws require them to block Taiwanese figures from entry. Analysts see a strategy to isolate Taiwan.
Iran's Brutal Crackdown: Teen Victim's Last Moments Revealed
The Cardiff-based cousin of a 17-year-old killed in Iran's protests tells Sky News how the boy was shot and beaten. Discover the shocking details of the state's ruthless response.
Trump's Iran Threat Amid Escalating Protest Crackdown
Donald Trump vows military action if Iran attacks protesters. Analysts question US readiness as Tehran's deadly crackdown continues. Read the latest analysis.
Trump's Iran Threat as Tehran Protests Escalate
Donald Trump vows military action if Iran attacks protesters. Analysts question US readiness as death toll rises. Explore the diplomatic implications.
Iranian Foreign Minister Claims Protests 'Under Total Control'
Iran's foreign minister asserts the protest movement is under control despite a violent crackdown and internet blackout. International condemnation grows as the US weighs intervention.
HMRC accepted 'tolerable' risk in child benefit crackdown
Internal documents reveal HMRC withdrew child benefit payments using incomplete Home Office data, deeming the risk of harm 'remote'. Senior officials face Treasury committee scrutiny.
Trump Considers Military Action Against Iran After Protests
President Trump threatens unprecedented strikes as Iran proposes talks. Over 10,600 detained in protests, US and Israel warned they are 'legitimate targets'. Read the latest.
London murders drop to lowest level in over a decade
London's homicide rate has fallen to a record low after a Met Police blitz on organised crime and expanded use of facial recognition. Discover the strategies behind the 11% drop.
Trump Considers Military Action Amid Iran Crackdown
US President Donald Trump claims Iran seeks negotiations while threatening military intervention over the regime's deadly crackdown on protests, with hundreds reported killed.
Iran Crackdown: 250 Bodies in Morgue, Secret Burial
Exclusive analysis reveals the emerging scale of Iran's crackdown, with evidence of 250 bodies in one morgue and families forced into secret burials to avoid fuelling protests.
Iran Protests Gather Momentum Amid Deadly Crackdown
Protests in Iran escalate as security forces use lethal force, killing hundreds. Internet blackouts fail to quell demonstrations calling for regime change. Read the latest from Tehran.
Content Creators Lead Surge in US O-1 Visa Applications
Social media influencers and content creators are increasingly securing coveted O-1 US work visas, redefining 'extraordinary ability' for the digital age. Discover how follower counts are becoming a new currency for immigration.
Iran Arrests Protest Leaders as Crackdown Intensifies
Iranian authorities arrest key protest figures as unrest enters second week. US President Trump threatens intervention, sparking a war of words with Tehran. Over 100 reported killed.
China Detains Leaders of Underground Early Rain Church
Chinese authorities detain leaders of the prominent Early Rain Covenant Church in Sichuan, marking a significant escalation in the crackdown on unregistered Christian groups across the country.
Iran Protests: Police Brutality Reported Amid Widespread Crackdown
Reports from Iran detail a severe police response to nationwide protests, with claims of live ammunition use. Internet blackouts hinder verification of human rights violations. Read the latest.
Labour Reviews Non-Dom Reforms After Wealthy Exit UK
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is in talks with City leaders to extend the non-dom grace period and introduce a 'pay-to-play' visa, following an exodus of wealthy entrepreneurs like Revolut's founder.
UK seeks 'peaceful transition' in Iran as protests intensify
UK ministers call for an end to violence in Iran and discuss regime change as protests defy a severe crackdown. Over 60 reported dead and thousands detained.
Mass US Protests After ICE Agent Kills Renee Good
Nationwide protests erupt after an ICE officer shot dead Renee Good in Minneapolis. New footage fuels debate as the Trump administration defends the agent's actions.
Visa nightmare traps 'abandoned brides' in Australia
Kiran's story exposes how temporary visas increase vulnerability for South Asian women facing domestic abuse and coercive control in Australia. Read her fight to stay.
UK skilled worker visa applications plummet in December
New figures show a sharp drop in skilled worker and healthcare visa applications, posing a fiscal challenge for Chancellor Rachel Reeves. Explore the data and expert warnings.
ICE Shooting: Wife's Tribute as Officials Reject Self-Defence
The wife of a woman shot dead by an ICE officer in Minneapolis pays tribute, as local officials reject the Trump administration's self-defence claim. Read the latest.
Minneapolis Mayor: Feds 'Hiding Facts' in ICE Killing
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey demands state involvement in FBI probe after ICE agent kills US citizen Renee Nicole Good. He condemns Trump administration's 'garbage' narrative.
Iran Internet Blackout Amid Crackdown on Protests
Iran's supreme leader signals harsher crackdown on protests, blaming the US, as internet is cut nationwide. At least 42 killed and thousands detained in unrest.
UK denies Gaza academic's family visa bid
Palestinian PhD student Bassem Abudagga loses hope as Home Office says his family's case is not urgent and children should stay in Gaza tent. Read his story.
Tuvalu woman offered new life in Australia as climate refuge
Alolita Semesi, a mother from Tuvalu, is among the first offered resettlement in Australia as her island home succumbs to climate change. Read her story of loss and hope.
Migrant workers slam Labour's 'performative' visa proposals
Visa-holding migrants and British families condemn the government's 'earned settlement' consultation, warning it fuels anti-immigrant sentiment and creates prolonged uncertainty. The public consultation closes on 12 February.
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