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Iran Protests Escalate as Vehicles Burn in Tehran

Fresh anti-government protests erupt in Tehran amid economic crisis. We analyse the regime's crackdown, international reactions, and the risks of foreign intervention. Read our full report.

Small Farms Get Priority for Nature Funding

Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds announces smaller farms will get first access to the Sustainable Farming Incentive in June. Learn about the new application window and the scheme's limited budget.

Trump warns Iran US is 'locked and loaded' over protests

President Donald Trump has threatened US military intervention if Iran violently kills peaceful protesters. The warning comes as unrest over the cost of living enters a fifth day. Read the latest developments.

China imposes 55% tariff on Australian beef imports

China has announced a 55% tariff on Australian beef imports exceeding quotas, a move that has angered producers and threatens a major trade relationship. Explore the details and implications.

Economic Crisis Sparks Major Protests Across Iran

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.

Gen Z Protests Topple Governments in 2025

Young activists from Togo, Kenya, Nepal, Madagascar and Morocco reveal how mass protests driven by corruption, unemployment and failing public services shaped a year of global unrest. Discover their stories and demands.

Guardian Australia's 2025: A Year in Pictures

From the Bondi terror attack to Diwali lights and climate protests, Guardian Australia's photographers captured a nation's defining moments in 2025. Explore the powerful images.

Iranian women flout hijab laws as regime fears unrest

Young women in Tehran are openly defying Iran's strict hijab laws, posting unveiled videos online. Despite harsh new penalties, many believe the weakened regime fears mass arrests could spark fresh protests.

Labour's Christmas U-Turn on Farmers' Inheritance Tax

Sir Keir Starmer's government announces a major climbdown, raising the inheritance tax relief for family farms from £1m to £2.5m. The move follows fierce NFU protests and a Tory campaign against the 'family farms tax'.

Inheritance tax threshold for farms raised to £2.5m

Ministers increase the inheritance tax threshold for agricultural assets from £1m to £2.5m following fierce backlash from farmers and rural MPs. The move aims to protect family farms from being broken up.

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