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.
The upmarket fashion brand LK Bennett has filed a High Court application to appoint administrators, putting 280 jobs at risk. Read the latest on the retailer's financial crisis.
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.
Donald Trump's second term faces a crisis as approval ratings plummet to 36%. With a Democratic 'tsunami' predicted for the 2026 midterms, we analyse the policies and missteps causing the GOP's collapse.
The Ickenham Travel Group has ceased trading after 55 years. Learn about ATOL protection, refund options, and crucial steps for affected customers.
Shocking footage captures a narrowboat falling into a huge sinkhole after a canal embankment collapsed in Shropshire. Three boats affected, 12 evacuated. No injuries reported.
A major explosion at the Silver Lake healthcare centre in Bristol Township has caused a partial building collapse, with reports of injuries and people trapped. Emergency services are on the scene.
Fashion brand LK Bennett, favoured by the Princess of Wales, is in an accelerated sale process to avoid collapse. Read the latest on the high street brand's fight for survival.
German prosecutors file criminal charges against three former Greensill Bank bosses for alleged role in its 2021 collapse linked to GFG Alliance steel plant refinancing. Read the full story.
Scientists warn the UK must prepare for 'plausible' worst-case climate impacts, including a 4C temperature rise, 2m sea level rise, and a 6C plunge from Atlantic current collapse. Read the urgent analysis.
Dramatic footage captures the moment a replica of New York's Statue of Liberty toppled over in strong winds in Brazil. No injuries were reported in the incident.
Westminster City Council continued to contract a financially unstable builder, Geoffrey Osborne, which later collapsed, leaving homes unfinished and costing taxpayers an extra £27.5m. Discover the full investigation.
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.
Zipcar's departure from the UK is a setback for sustainable transport, forcing users back to private cars and highlighting government policy failures. Read the full analysis.
Analysis: Russia's economy is faltering as the war in Ukraine drains resources. With inflation soaring and energy income plummeting, could internal tensions lead to Putin's downfall?
A US-brokered peace deal for DR Congo collapses within 24 hours as heavy fighting erupts, forcing thousands to flee. Read the latest on the escalating humanitarian crisis.
A catastrophic sardine collapse, driven by climate crisis and overfishing, has caused mass starvation of critically endangered African penguins. Urgent conservation action is needed.
Hundreds of Sydney drivers were trapped for up to four hours in a major tunnel amid fears of a 'shockcrete' roof collapse. Read the full report on the emergency closure and traffic chaos.
Ian Wright opens up about the frightening moment presenter Laura Woods collapsed live on ITV. Get the latest update on her health and the full story behind the incident.
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.
Powervault, the London-based home battery firm backed by the Mayor's fund, has collapsed. The firm, which raised over £10m, is the latest UK energy tech casualty. Read the full story.
Thames Water reports a near-£400m half-year profit, but its financial future remains precarious with a looming funding deadline. Read the full analysis.
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 damning parliamentary report reveals 'systemic failures' led to the collapse of a major China espionage trial, warning the issues could be repeated. Read the full findings.
ITV presenter Laura Woods fell ill and collapsed live on air during coverage of England women's friendly against Ghana. She is now 'in good hands' and recovering.
ITV presenter Laura Woods fell ill and collapsed live on air during the build-up to England Women's friendly against Ghana at St Mary's. Pundits Ian Wright and Anita Asante rushed to her aid. Read the latest updates on her condition.
Explore the year's standout history and politics books, from Middle East revolutions and brutalist architecture to the Tory implosion and Starmer's rise. Discover essential reads.