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.
Iran's head coach will attend the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington DC after a visa dispute. Read about the travel ban concerns for fans and the diplomatic backdrop.
Acclaimed Iranian film-maker Jafar Panahi, 65, receives a one-year prison sentence and two-year travel ban for 'propaganda activities'. His lawyer confirms an appeal will be filed. Read the latest.
Viral videos show Iranian women defying hijab laws, but the reality is a regime cracking down hard on dissent. Discover the true story behind the brave acts of resistance.
Germany's president Frank-Walter Steinmeier becomes first German head of state to visit Guernica for remembrance ceremony of 1937 Nazi bombing atrocity. Read his powerful message.
Iran's football federation will boycott the World Cup draw after US granted only four visas. Federation president denied entry to Washington event. Read the full story.
The son of a British couple detained in Iran accuses the UK government of inaction. Lindsay and Craig Foreman from East Sussex face espionage charges they deny. Read their story and demand action.
The Guardian addresses key corrections: Israeli airstrikes caused Iranian casualties, not US, and clarifies agency staff roles in Birmingham bin strike. Read the full details and how to submit complaints.
Three security force officers killed in a multi-pronged suicide attack on a paramilitary HQ in Peshawar. Get the latest updates on this developing story.
Iran attempts soft-power transformation while cracking down domestically. Can Tehran's charm offensive overcome regional suspicions and internal divisions? Analysis of Iran's strategic dilemma.
Compelling BBC drama tells Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe's terrifying six-year Iran detention story. Plus: Chris McCausland explores revolutionary assistive technology and tonight's TV highlights.
Exclusive: Polish MP reveals Europe's sole TNT supplier sends most production to US for Israeli bombs, leaving Europe vulnerable. Read the full investigation.
Donald Trump's speech at the McDonald's Impact Summit 2025 shifted from military strikes on Iran to complaints about tartar sauce. Read the full analysis of his controversial address.
Iran's foreign minister reveals readiness to resume US nuclear negotiations if treated respectfully. Abbas Araghchi discloses new mediation requests amid ongoing tensions.
Iran confirms it has ceased all uranium enrichment following US airstrikes on its nuclear facilities. Foreign Minister demands 'equal and fair negotiations' with Washington. Read the latest.
Tehran faces an unprecedented water emergency with just 1mm of rain this year. Discover the desperate measures, from mass prayers to cloud seeding, as Iran confronts a potential capital evacuation.
Pakistan launches a probe into a suicide bombing that killed 12 in Islamabad. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif alleges 'Indian state terrorism,' a claim India vehemently denies. Explore the regional tensions.
A suicide bomber killed 12 people outside Islamabad's district courts, prompting Pakistan's defence minister to declare a 'state of war' amid a surge in terror attacks. Read the full investigation.
At least 12 killed and 27 wounded in a suicide bombing outside an Islamabad court. The attacker targeted a police vehicle after failing to enter the premises. Read the latest updates.
Over 20 Olympic medallists including Martina Navratilova call for immediate action to save Iranian boxing champion Mohammad Javad Vafaei Sani from execution. Join the protest.
World football's governing body FIFA has been nominated for the prestigious Nobel Peace Prize, recognising its role in diplomatic breakthroughs including the Saudi Arabia-Iran deal. Discover how the beautiful game is changing global politics.
New Zealand's endangered native falcons are dive-bombing cyclists and hikers in Hawke's Bay, with conservationists warning the protective behaviour signals successful breeding of the vulnerable species.
Royal Mail's modernised postboxes feature smaller apertures, preventing the charming tradition of yarn-bombing that has brightened British streets for years.
Shocking reports emerge of a protester discovered deceased after setting fire to Supreme Leader's image as Iran's human rights crisis deepens
A young woman forced into marriage as a child faces imminent execution in Iran unless her family can raise £80,000 in diyah compensation for a crime committed when she was a minor.
The UK government has finally ordered a statutory public inquiry into the 1974 Birmingham pub bombings, delivering a major victory for victims' families after decades of campaigning for truth and justice.
Intense overnight bombardment raises critical questions about the sustainability of the ceasefire agreement as diplomatic efforts face their most severe test yet.