Googoosh: The Sinful Voice of a Lost Iran
The legendary Iranian singer Googoosh breaks her silence in a new memoir, detailing her rise to fame, the 1979 revolution's brutal crackdown, and her triumphant return. Discover the story of a cultural icon.
The legendary Iranian singer Googoosh breaks her silence in a new memoir, detailing her rise to fame, the 1979 revolution's brutal crackdown, and her triumphant return. Discover the story of a cultural icon.
Widespread protests erupt in Iran as currency collapse and soaring inflation push citizens into the streets. Students, traders, and demonstrators demand political change. Read the latest developments.
Protests over Iran's plummeting currency and soaring inflation enter a fourth day, with demonstrators attempting to storm a government building. Authorities offer dialogue as economic pressure mounts.
University students in Tehran have joined widespread protests over Iran's economic crisis, with inflation hitting 42.5% in December 2025. The rial has lost half its value against the dollar. Read the latest developments.
Iran's government seeks talks with protest leaders after widespread demonstrations over the plummeting rial and soaring living costs. President Pezeshkian vows economic reforms.
A decade after David Dungay Jr died in custody, his family leads a rally for justice amid record Aboriginal deaths and new NSW protest laws. Join the call for accountability.
Iran mourns Bahram Beyzaie, the legendary filmmaker who wove myth and feminism into cinema. His banned works, now restored, screen in London this February. Explore his defiant legacy.
Brigitte Bardot's death reveals a complex legacy. The French icon wanted to be remembered for animal rights, but her decades of support for Marine Le Pen's far-right party and convictions for racial hatred complicate her image. Explore the full story.
Gold, silver, and platinum prices surge to unprecedented levels in a pre-Christmas 'Santa Rally', while BP announces a major stake sale in Castrol India. Get the latest market insights.
UBS analysts argue high valuations alone rarely end a rally, suggesting the AI-driven tech surge could persist. Discover why some investors are shifting focus beyond the 'Magnificent 7'.
Analysis: As Europe faces costly challenges, mainstream parties' failure to address economic insecurity is handing a gift to populist forces like Le Pen's RN and Germany's AfD. Read more.
Organiser of Greedozer Invasion Day rally launches legal fight against Victoria's new CBD search powers. Could this set a precedent for protest rights in the UK? Read the full analysis.
Iranian judiciary arrests two organisers of a marathon on Kish Island after images show women competing without headscarves, amid growing internal pressure over hijab law enforcement.
French left-wing MP Clémentine Autain declares intent to resist a far-right government, warning of a 'regime change' and calling for a broad coalition to block the National Rally.
A shooting at a 'No Kings' political rally in Utah leaves one man dead and two injured. Police investigate the motive as the event's organiser faces scrutiny.
Jailed Iranian director Jafar Panahi premieres a darkly comic critique of state violence and bribery at Cannes. His film 'It Was Just an Accident' hits UK cinemas 5 December.
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe recounts her six-year detention in Iran in a powerful BBC Two documentary, 'Prisoner 951: The Hostages' Story'. Discover her shocking experience and the wider political context.
A Guardian Australia journalist was subjected to a pat-down search without a warrant while covering a Melbourne protest, experiencing Victoria police's controversial new 'designated area' powers first-hand. Read her account.
Discover four compelling translated fiction works including Frode Grytten's poignant Norwegian tale and speculative Iranian futures. Explore these literary gems today!
At just 30, National Rally's Jordan Bardella is polling to become France's next president. Discover his youth appeal, rebranding strategy, and controversial policies reshaping European politics.
BBC drama Prisoner 951 exposes Britain's handling of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe's six-year Iranian ordeal. Watch now on iPlayer for this powerful true story.
Greens deputy leader Mehreen Faruqi discusses neo-Nazi rally fears and criticises Labor's potential deal with Coalition on nature laws. Read the full analysis.
Asian markets rally as Nvidia's stellar results and CEO's AI 'virtuous cycle' forecast fuel investor optimism. Discover the impact on major indices.
Jeremy Corbyn was not invited to a rally hosted by Zarah Sultana, fuelling speculation of a leadership bid. Discover the internal rift shaping the new party's future.
Jeremy Corbyn was not invited to Zarah Sultana's rally on eve of Your Party conference, sparking leadership speculation. Get the latest political developments.
Matthew Gruter was taken into custody in a pre-dawn raid after his visa was cancelled for attending a neo-Nazi rally. The Home Affairs Minister defends the decision. Read the full story.
A South African man has had his Australian visa cancelled after participating in a neo-Nazi protest outside NSW Parliament. Home Affairs Minister sends strong message.
Thirteen people were injured, two critically, after a speedway car ploughed into a grandstand at the Walcha Motorcycle Rally in New South Wales. Read the latest on this developing story.
Counter-terrorism experts urge comprehensive strategy beyond reactive lawmaking to address growing neo-Nazi threat in Australia. Learn why policing isn't enough.
New BBC drama Prisoner 951 reveals Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe's six-year Iranian imprisonment. Stars Narges Rashidi and Joseph Fiennes discuss bringing this harrowing true story to screen.