Iran arrests marathon organisers over hijab breach
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.
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.
Iran's head coach will attend the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington DC after a visa dispute. Read about the travel ban concerns for fans and the diplomatic backdrop.
A 13-year-old boy has carried out a public execution in Afghanistan, shooting dead the man convicted of murdering his family. Read the full report on the Taliban's return to brutal justice.
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.
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.
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.
Disturbing video footage captures Israeli border police summarily executing two Palestinian men moments after surrender in Jenin raid. Far-right minister defends killings.
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.
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.
Donald Trump faces widespread condemnation after calling for the execution of Democratic lawmakers on Truth Social. Read the full story and political fallout.
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.
Tremane Wood's death sentence was commuted moments before his scheduled lethal injection in Oklahoma. Read the full story of this dramatic eleventh-hour reprieve.
Stephen Bryant, a triple murderer who spent 21 years on death row, chose execution by firing squad in South Carolina. Three prison volunteers carried out the sentence.
Stephen Bryant faces execution by firing squad in South Carolina, marking the state's third such execution this year despite mounting criticism of the method. Learn about the case and ongoing death penalty debate.
Tremane Wood was granted clemency for a 2002 murder just moments before his scheduled lethal injection. The governor commuted his sentence to life without parole.
Bryan Frederick Jennings executed for 1979 rape and murder of six-year-old Rebecca Kunash. Florida's 16th execution this year under Governor DeSantis.
Tremane Wood's death sentence commuted to life without parole moments before scheduled lethal injection. Read the dramatic details of this last-minute reprieve.
Tremane Wood faces execution in Oklahoma for a murder his brother confessed to. With clemency recommended but governor approval pending, his case highlights legal controversies.
Mali TikTok creator Mariame Cissé abducted and executed by armed men. The 140,000-follower influencer supported military. Read the shocking details.
Mali TikTok influencer Mariame Cissé publicly executed by armed men after posting military support videos. The killing highlights Mali's escalating security crisis.
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.
A woman forced into marriage as a child now fights for her life, needing to raise £80,000 to avoid execution for her husband's death in a case exposing deep social injustices.
Shocking reports emerge of a protester discovered deceased after setting fire to Supreme Leader's image as Iran's human rights crisis deepens
A young woman forced into marriage as a child faces imminent execution in Iran unless her family can raise £80,000 in diyah compensation for a crime committed when she was a minor.