Espionage threats blur lines between security and dissent in Iran
Iran is using the threat of spy networks to detain and execute political opponents, analysts say.
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Iraqi PM Ali al-Zaidi meets Ahmed al-Sharaa in historic Syria visit
Talks focused on enhancing trade, reviving Baniyas oil pipeline and achieving stability through cooperation.
Egypt fines prominent editor Lina Attalah and shuts independent news outlet Mada Masr
Warnings of escalating clampdown on press freedom come after Cairo court convicts Attalah of managing an…
OBR slashes UK growth forecast for 2027 despite Healey’s budget measures
Outlook for living standards also downgraded as part of impact of Middle East conflict on economyHealey…
Ocean’s ability to absorb carbon is weakening as climate change intensifies, UN warns
The ocean absorbs around 30 per cent of human-caused carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions and 90 per…
Pakistan’s Rauf sanctioned for conduct contrary to ‘spirit’ of cricket
One demerit point added to the Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf’s disciplinary record for conduct during ODI…
Ballon d’Or win will help keep Kane at Bayern, says Germany’s Matthaus
Former World Cup winner Lothar Matthaus says relationship between Harry Kane and club Bayern Munich is…
Tens of thousands flee Ethiopia fighting into neighbouring Kenya
Tens of thousands of people have crossed into Kenya, fleeing fighting between regional forces in Ethiopia’s…
Photos: Spain high-speed train crash kills 30
Health Minister Monica Garcia says emergency workers are focusing on rescuing survivors.
Real Madrid apologise to Chinese people for Mbappe’s Mao ‘dictator’ remark
Mocking Mao Zedong is taboo in China, which is a lucrative market for players and teams…