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.
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Pantone names 'Cloud Dancer' white as 2026 Colour of the Year
Pantone's 2026 Colour of the Year is 'Cloud Dancer', a billowy white. Discover what this minimalist choice says about the zeitgeist and the mixed reactions it has sparked.
Iran to attend World Cup draw after visa U-turn
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.
Iran sentences director Jafar Panahi to prison and travel ban
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.
Iranian women defy hijab laws in viral videos
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.
Iran boycotts World Cup draw in visa protest
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.
Amazon's Technofeudalism: The New Economic Order
Yanis Varoufakis argues Amazon's cloud dominance creates a technofeudal system. Discover how workers and activists are fighting back in the Make Amazon Pay campaign.
UK Couple Detained in Iran, Son Criticises Government
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.
Corrections: Iran Airstrikes and Birmingham Bin Strike
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.
World Cup 2026 adopts tennis-style seeding system
FIFA introduces a tennis-style seeding system for the 2026 World Cup draw, ensuring Spain, Argentina, France, and England cannot meet until the semi-finals. Discover the full implications.
Ethiopian Volcano Eruption Cancels Flights
Hayli Gubbi volcano erupts for the first time in recorded history, sending ash 14km high and forcing major airlines to cancel flights across Asia. Stay informed.
Ethiopian volcano erupts after 12,000 year silence
Hayli Gubbi volcano in Ethiopia erupts for first time in 12,000 years, sending ash clouds across multiple countries. Discover the geological significance.
Iran's diplomatic shift meets internal repression
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.
BBC Drama Reveals Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe's Captivity
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.
Mount Semeru eruption triggers mass evacuations in Indonesia
Mount Semeru volcano erupts, spewing 54,000ft ash cloud and triggering evacuations. Aviation warnings issued as pyroclastic flows continue. Stay updated.
Trump on Iran bombing and McDonald's sauce at summit
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 willing to restart nuclear talks with conditions
Iran's foreign minister reveals readiness to resume US nuclear negotiations if treated respectfully. Abbas Araghchi discloses new mediation requests amid ongoing tensions.
Iran stops uranium enrichment after US bombings
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.
Iran Water Crisis: Prayers and Cloud Seeding as Drought Bites
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.
Olympians demand Iran stop boxer's execution
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.
FIFA nominated for Nobel Peace Prize in historic move
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.
PS5 update enables console-free gaming for 2,000 titles
Sony's groundbreaking new update transforms gaming forever, allowing players to access their entire PS5 library from any compatible device - no physical console required.
OpenAI's AWS Deal: The Staggering Cost of AI Supremacy
The multi-billion dollar partnership between OpenAI and Amazon Web Services exposes the eye-watering financial investment required to compete in the global AI race, with costs potentially reaching hundreds of millions annually.
OpenAI signs major AWS cloud computing deal
OpenAI signs landmark multi-year agreement with Amazon Web Services, securing access to vast computing power and advanced Nvidia chips to fuel next-generation AI development.
Iran protester dead after burning Supreme Leader's photo
Shocking reports emerge of a protester discovered deceased after setting fire to Supreme Leader's image as Iran's human rights crisis deepens
Iran Child Bride Faces Execution Over Blood Money
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.
Data Centre Boom Fuels £1.4 Trillion Debt Surge
The explosive growth of data centres worldwide is creating a massive £1.4 trillion debt bubble, driven by insatiable AI and cloud computing demands. Discover how this digital gold rush is reshaping global finance and raising alarm bells among investors.
Apple & Amazon Defy Wall Street Gloom
Tech titans Apple and Amazon deliver impressive quarterly results, beating Wall Street expectations as iPhone sales surge and AWS cloud services maintain dominance despite economic headwinds.
AWS Outage Triggers Global Internet Disruption
A catastrophic AWS outage has brought major websites and services to their knees, highlighting the internet's dangerous reliance on Amazon's cloud computing giant. Discover which services were affected and what it means for digital infrastructure.
Microsoft earnings hit by Azure outage and Xbox disruption
Microsoft's first-quarter financial results reveal the costly impact of a major Azure cloud outage, with growth slowing despite AI demand surge. Xbox services were also hit during the widespread disruption.
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