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Iran Plans Permanent Break from Global Internet

Iranian activists report a confidential plan to permanently sever global internet access, making it a 'government privilege' only for vetted individuals after 2026. Learn about the national internet and ongoing blackout.

Arrests at Iranian Embassy protest in London

Police arrest multiple people and deploy reinforcements after a protester scales the Iranian Embassy in Kensington, removing a flag. Several officers injured. Full report.

Global X Outage Affects Tens of Thousands of Users

Elon Musk's X platform suffered a major global outage on Friday 16 January 2026, with over 79,000 reports in the US and 13,600 in the UK. Users faced problems loading feeds and sending messages. Read the full report.

X Down: 20,000 UK Users Hit in Global Outage

Social media platform X crashes globally, affecting tens of thousands of UK users. The outage follows controversy over Elon Musk's AI chatbot, Grok. Get the latest updates here.

Iranian Diaspora Seeks US Action Amid Protests

As protests continue in Iran, Sky News' podcast hears from Iranian-American activists on their hopes for US intervention and the future of their homeland. Listen to the full episode.

Iran's Uprising: Protests Hijacked, Then Repressed

Analysis of Iran's December protests reveals how Reza Pahlavi's calls for a 'final battle' overshadowed democratic demands, leading to a brutal crackdown by the regime. Explore the complex dynamics.

Australians report surveillance in calls to Iran

Iranian Australians report chilling surveillance during calls to relatives in Iran, with authorities openly ordering them to hang up. As the regime's crackdown continues, the diaspora fears for family safety.

Iranian film-maker Panahi warns of regime collapse

Acclaimed director Jafar Panahi, speaking from the US, warns the Khamenei regime cannot sustain control after violent crackdowns and internet blackouts in Iran. Read his stark prediction.

Iranian ship sinks in Caspian Sea heading to Russia

An Iranian-flagged cargo vessel, the Rona, sank in the Caspian Sea off Turkmenistan's coast. All 14 crew, Iranian and Indian nationals, were rescued. The incident follows recent Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil platforms in the same area.

Monzo banking app down for thousands of users

Monzo's app suffered a major outage on 13 January 2026, leaving customers with limited functionality. The bank has activated its backup system while engineers work on a fix.

Iran Protests: A Dangerous Moment for the Regime

Protests in Iran escalate from economic grievances to calls for regime change. Expert Ellie Geranmayeh analyses the brutal crackdown and potential US intervention. Listen to the Full Story podcast.

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