Googoosh: The Sinful Voice of a Lost Iran
The legendary Iranian singer Googoosh breaks her silence in a new memoir, detailing her rise to fame, the 1979 revolution's brutal crackdown, and her triumphant return. Discover the story of a cultural icon.
The legendary Iranian singer Googoosh breaks her silence in a new memoir, detailing her rise to fame, the 1979 revolution's brutal crackdown, and her triumphant return. Discover the story of a cultural icon.
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.
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.
From March 2026, UK under-25s can apply for paid military gap year placements. The scheme starts with 150 recruits, aiming for 1,000+ annually. Find out how to get involved.
The UK government is launching a new paid military gap year scheme for under-25s, offering skills and training without active deployment. Defence Secretary John Healey aims to make military careers part of the national conversation.
The UK government unveils its new paid military gap year scheme for under-25s, aiming to boost defence recruitment amid rising global threats. Discover the details and how it works.
We review the Tapo C615F security camera kit. This solar-powered, AI-tracking device with floodlight offers serious value without subscriptions. Is it worth £149.99?
Sir John Stanley, the respected former Armed Forces Minister and long-serving MP for Tonbridge and Malling, has died aged 85. Read about his remarkable career and legacy.
A major security alert near Parliament was triggered by a box of Christmas cards, causing widespread disruption. Read the full details of the incident and police response.
Independent reviewer Jonathan Hall KC warns the UK's new National Security Act is so broad it could harm journalists, thinktanks, and protesters. Read the full report on the risks of state overreach.
Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton warns Russia's military is stronger than ever, urging a 'whole of nation' response to rising danger. Read the stark assessment.
The head of the UK's armed forces issues a stark warning that Russia's growing military poses a direct threat, calling for a 'whole of nation' response. Read the urgent call for preparedness.
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.
At least 50 people, including 33 children, killed in a paramilitary drone attack on a nursery in South Kordofan. Humanitarian groups report further strikes on paramedics and civilians.
Beijing's security office in Hong Kong warns international journalists against 'trouble-making' following critical coverage of the Wang Fuk Court fire that killed 159. Read the full report.
German parliament passes law to screen all 18-year-old men for military suitability, sparking nationwide school strikes. Defence minister warns conscription could follow if recruitment fails.
New satellite analysis reveals El Fasher, Sudan, eerily empty with evidence of mass graves after a paramilitary massacre. Up to 150,000 are missing as the UN is blocked from investigating war crimes.
Yasser Abu Shabab, commander of the Popular Forces, died from wounds after a violent clash. His death undermines Israel's efforts to build Palestinian proxies to confront Hamas in Gaza.
Yasser Abu Shabab, a key Palestinian anti-Hamas commander, was killed in a Gaza Strip ambush. His Israel-backed group, the Popular Forces, had grown to 3,000 members. Read the latest.
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.
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.
The National Guard has been activated in Washington DC following a security alert. Get the latest details on the deployment and official statements.
A damning official report finds a quarter of police forces in England and Wales lack basic policies for investigating sexual offences, despite promises of change after Sarah Everard's murder. Read the full findings.
Exclusive video analysis confirms Russian military units have entered the strategic Donetsk town of Pokrovsk, marking a significant shift in frontline dynamics. Read the full report.
A new report reveals a critical risk to UK gas security was omitted from Budget Day documents. Experts warn of potential supply shocks. Read the full analysis.
A public inquiry hears evidence of a 'deliberate policy' to kill fighting-aged males in Afghanistan and a subsequent cover-up by senior UK special forces command.
A public inquiry hears a senior officer warned of a 'deliberate policy' to kill fighting-aged males in Afghanistan, with allegations of a cover-up reaching the highest levels of UK special forces command.