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.
Scotland's 2026 World Cup group stage matches against Haiti, Brazil, and Morocco have been scheduled, with UK fans facing 2am and 11pm GMT kick-off times. Get the full fixture details and manager Steve Clarke's reaction.
Scotland will face Brazil and Morocco in a tough 2026 World Cup group, echoing their famous 1998 encounter. Get the full draw details and analysis here.
Terry Gilliam and John Boorman share intimate memories of the late playwright Tom Stoppard, recalling his linguistic brilliance, the creation of 'Brazil', and his innate elegance. Read their tributes.
England drawn against Brazil in 2026 World Cup group stage. Can Southgate's squad overcome the five-time champions? Read our analysis of the challenging draw.
Munduruku women in the Brazilian Amazon face miscarriages and infertility due to mercury poisoning from illegal gold mining. Discover their fight for survival.
Indigenous Munduruku women in Brazil face miscarriages and neurological damage from mercury contamination linked to illegal gold mining. Discover their fight for survival.
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro begins 27-year coup sentence with minimal public protest, signalling potential decline of his political movement. Read our full analysis.
While critics called Cop30 a failure, look beyond the legal text to find genuine strides in climate action. A new Brazilian-led initiative is building a roadmap for a fossil fuel transition. Read the full analysis.
From Indigenous protests to emotional pleas, Cop30 in Brazil saw high-stakes drama. Discover the five pivotal moments that defined this crucial UN climate conference and what happens next.
Brazil's ex-president Jair Bolsonaro starts a 27-year prison term for leading a failed coup attempt after losing the 2022 election. Read the full story for details on his conviction and incarceration.
Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro begins a 27-year prison sentence for leading a criminal conspiracy to overthrow democracy. Discover the full story and implications.
Timothy Garton Ash reveals essential democratic safeguards against populist threats, from public broadcasting to electoral reform. Learn how to protect your freedoms before it's too late.
Ex-Brazil president Jair Bolsonaro says hallucinations prompted him to tamper with his electronic monitor. He denies attempting to escape house arrest. Follow for breaking news.
Exclusive look at the tense COP30 negotiations where coffee, crackers and compromise forged a fragile climate agreement, keeping global cooperation alive.
Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro claims psychotic attack led him to tamper with electronic tag using soldering iron. Read the latest developments.
Energy Secretary Ed Miliband champions Brazil's COP30 as crucial for global climate progress. Discover how this conference could accelerate clean energy adoption worldwide.
Discover how Brazil, Japan, Germany and California are using artificial intelligence to enhance democratic processes, reduce court backlogs and engage voters more effectively.
Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro confesses to deliberately damaging his electronic ankle monitor using a hot iron. Read the full details of this legal development.
Cop30 in Brazil concluded with mixed results as geopolitical tensions threatened climate progress. Discover the five key challenges that shaped the summit's outcome.
Former Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro arrested after allegedly trying to remove his ankle monitor with a soldering iron. Follow for the latest developments on this political scandal.
Despite failing to agree a fossil fuel phase-out, COP30 in Brazil initiated crucial talks on trade alignment and critical minerals. Discover the key outcomes.
World governments reached a compromise climate agreement at Cop30 in Brazil, boosting finance for poor nations but failing to mention fossil fuels. Discover the implications of this landmark decision.
World leaders at COP30 in Brazil reach a draft deal to triple climate finance for developing nations and review trade barriers. Read the latest on the breakthrough.
Brazil crowned 2026 Destination of the Year. Discover pristine beaches, Rio Carnival & Amazon wonders. Find flights from £483 from London.
Delegates race against time to secure fossil fuel transition agreement at Cop30 in Brazil. UK's Ed Miliband insists deal must happen 'one way or another' as tensions rise.
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been arrested at his Brasília villa in a preventive custody move ordered by the supreme court. Follow the latest developments.
Cop30 climate summit faces collapse as nations remain divided on fossil fuel phase-out. Brazil's president urges cooperation while EU warns of potential no-deal scenario. Read the latest developments.
Dozens of countries threaten to block any agreement at Cop30 climate summit unless it includes a roadmap for transitioning away from fossil fuels. Follow the latest developments.
A fire forced the evacuation of COP30 in Brazil, disrupting last-minute efforts for a global climate agreement. 13 people treated for smoke inhalation. Read the latest.