Acclaimed Iranian film-maker Jafar Panahi, 65, receives a one-year prison sentence and two-year travel ban for 'propaganda activities'. His lawyer confirms an appeal will be filed. Read the latest.
KPMG forecasts UK GDP growth will slow to 1% in 2026, with unemployment rising to 5.2%. Business surveys reveal deepening pessimism across services and manufacturing sectors.
Viral videos show Iranian women defying hijab laws, but the reality is a regime cracking down hard on dissent. Discover the true story behind the brave acts of resistance.
PM Keir Starmer hits back at budget critics, insisting Rachel Reeves was right to impose £26bn tax rises. Labour promises long-term economic renewal plan.
Iran's football federation will boycott the World Cup draw after US granted only four visas. Federation president denied entry to Washington event. Read the full story.
The son of a British couple detained in Iran accuses the UK government of inaction. Lindsay and Craig Foreman from East Sussex face espionage charges they deny. Read their story and demand action.
The Guardian addresses key corrections: Israeli airstrikes caused Iranian casualties, not US, and clarifies agency staff roles in Birmingham bin strike. Read the full details and how to submit complaints.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves must decide on nuclear reforms that could slash energy bills or maintain costly bureaucracy spending £700m annually to protect a single fish.
Record numbers of New Zealanders are leaving for better opportunities abroad as economic pressures mount. Discover why citizens are abandoning their homeland despite deep emotional ties.
Iran attempts soft-power transformation while cracking down domestically. Can Tehran's charm offensive overcome regional suspicions and internal divisions? Analysis of Iran's strategic dilemma.
Compelling BBC drama tells Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe's terrifying six-year Iran detention story. Plus: Chris McCausland explores revolutionary assistive technology and tonight's TV highlights.
Santa Monica faces unprecedented challenges with empty shops, safety concerns and financial distress. Discover the city manager's bold plan to revive this iconic beach destination.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces budget chaos before delivering crucial fiscal statement. Will Labour's economic plan survive market scepticism and political pressure?
Donald Trump's speech at the McDonald's Impact Summit 2025 shifted from military strikes on Iran to complaints about tartar sauce. Read the full analysis of his controversial address.
Iran's foreign minister reveals readiness to resume US nuclear negotiations if treated respectfully. Abbas Araghchi discloses new mediation requests amid ongoing tensions.
Iran confirms it has ceased all uranium enrichment following US airstrikes on its nuclear facilities. Foreign Minister demands 'equal and fair negotiations' with Washington. Read the latest.
Tehran faces an unprecedented water emergency with just 1mm of rain this year. Discover the desperate measures, from mass prayers to cloud seeding, as Iran confronts a potential capital evacuation.
Republicans scramble to address cost of living concerns while their policies and president undermine efforts. Analysis reveals why the party struggles with affordability solutions.
Rachel Reeves faces criticism over self-imposed fiscal rules forcing tax rise debates. Experts suggest alternatives as Labour navigates economic challenges. Read analysis.
Over 20 Olympic medallists including Martina Navratilova call for immediate action to save Iranian boxing champion Mohammad Javad Vafaei Sani from execution. Join the protest.
World football's governing body FIFA has been nominated for the prestigious Nobel Peace Prize, recognising its role in diplomatic breakthroughs including the Saudi Arabia-Iran deal. Discover how the beautiful game is changing global politics.
Britain's construction sector faces its steepest workforce decline in five years as rising costs and falling demand create a perfect storm for the industry.
A Nostradamus-inspired AI named Nigel forecasts economic turmoil while ministers point fingers at benefit claimants. Exclusive analysis reveals the real story behind Britain's tax gap.
A shocking new report reveals long-term sickness is costing the UK economy £85 billion annually, with warnings of a deepening economic crisis unless urgent action is taken.
As Rachel Reeves prepares her first Labour budget since 2010, experts warn of eerie parallels with Denis Healey's infamous 1975 U-turn that shattered Labour's economic credibility for decades.
New research exposes the staggering cost to businesses of addressing Britain's growing worklessness epidemic, with radical workplace reforms needed to get millions back into employment.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves's recent speech promises economic stability, but experts warn it's built on precarious foundations. Analysis reveals the hidden risks in her fiscal strategy.
Exclusive analysis of Rachel Reeves's economic strategy as she prepares for potential Treasury role. Discover how the former Bank of England economist plans to rebuild Britain's economic credibility.
Shocking reports emerge of a protester discovered deceased after setting fire to Supreme Leader's image as Iran's human rights crisis deepens
OPEC+ halts planned oil output increases, sending crude prices soaring above $84. Meanwhile, UK manufacturing activity contracts for the 29th consecutive month amid ongoing economic pressures.