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Iran reformists urge concessions in attempt to reconnect to west
Decision expected in next week that could allow country to rejoin international banking system. Iran’s reformists are pressing for the country to make concessions on financial transparency to allow ...The Guardian - 6h -
White House touts concessions gained from Mexico and Canada after tariff threats
President Trump paused his plans to implement steep tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada for at least a month after talks with the leaders of both countries, who vowed to step up efforts to ...CBS News - 20h -
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Daniel Khalife jailed for spying for Iran and prison escape
The former British army soldier is sentenced after he was the subject of a nationwide manhunt in 2023.BBC News - 1d -
Man in court accused of police attempted murder
A man appeared in court charged with attempted murder and six other offences.BBC News - 1d -
Ukraine war briefing: Ukraine dismisses Trump envoy suggestion that both sides will make concessions
Adviser to Volodymyr Zelenskyy calls Keith Kellogg’s plan a failure after US envoy says he thinks both sides ‘will give a little bit’; British PM says Putin ‘rattled’ by Trump threats. What we know ...The Guardian - 1d -
The world at war: the flashpoints that the west ignores
While all eyes are on the Middle East and Ukraine, brutality still reigns in many other regions suffering many other conflicts. The world is becoming a more dangerous place. It’s an often-heard ...The Guardian - 2d -
Israel Urged to Reverse UNRWA Ban
Diplomats at the United Nations Security Council said planned restrictions on the agency, UNRWA, would imperil Palestinians. Only the U.S. sides with Israel.The New York Times - 6d -
Iran rethinks confrontation with Trump
US president’s return comes as conflict with Israel leaves Islamic republic at its most vulnerable in yearsFinancial Times - Jan. 28 -
Iran's regime is not on the verge of collapse
Contrary to claims of weakness, Iran remains a formidable actor with robust defense capabilities and significant geopolitical leverage.The Hill - Jan. 27 -
Fast Times at West Wing High
Tech tycoons joining political big shots equals an ego explosion.The New York Times - Jan. 25 -
Government must resist the urge to interfere
The chancellor is right to say that regulation is often an obstacle to growth — it needs to be much smarterFinancial Times - Jan. 24 -
Ireland parliament to make second attempt to elect taoiseach
The Dáil had been suspended on Wednesday following chaotic scenes in the chamber.BBC News - Jan. 23 -
West Georgia visits Battle and Jacksonville
Jacksonville faces the West Georgia Wolves after Edyn Battle scored 23 points in Jacksonville's 65-61 victory over the Austin Peay GovernorsABC News - Jan. 23 -
Middle East crisis live: US pick for UN affirms rightwing view on West Bank; UN chief urges Israeli forces to exercise ‘maximum restraint’
Trump ally Elise Stefanik says she supports Israeli claims of biblical rights to West Bank; António Guterres cautions Israel’s security forces over major West Bank operation. US President Donald ...The Guardian - Jan. 21 -
Strike Houthis while Iran is weak, UN-backed Yemeni government urges west
Tehran ‘massively weakened’ by reverses in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza, says vice-president of Aden-based administration. Middle East crisis – live updates The west should seize the opportunity to ...The Guardian - Jan. 21 -
Council urged to scrap 'rat tax'
A councillor has put forward an amendment to a recent review of pest control charges.BBC News - Jan. 21 -
Russia and Iran Sign Cooperation Treaty in the Kremlin
The agreement is focused more on trade than military issues, but it will bring two countries with a shared desire to challenge the West closer together.The New York Times - Jan. 17 -
Iran and Russia boost military and intelligence ties
Vladimir Putin and his counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian sign wide-ranging partnership amid confrontation with westFinancial Times - Jan. 17 -
Russia and Iran move to strengthen military ties
The two countries sign a 20-year treaty covering areas ranging from defence and technology to energy and trade.BBC News - Jan. 17 -
Schumer urged Biden not to run
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), who publicly proclaimed after President Biden’s disastrous debate, “I’m with Joe,” has now revealed to The New York Times that he pointedly urged ...The Hill - Jan. 17 -
Attempted White House attacker receives sentencing
Sai Varshith Kandula, 20, was sentenced Thursday in U.S. District Court to 96 months in federal prison for an attempted attack on the White House on May 22, 2023.ABC News - Jan. 16 -
Exclusive: One-on-one with Iran's president: Extended Interview
In an exclusive interview with Lester Holt in Tehran, Iran's president shares his message for President-Elect Trump ahead of his inauguration, whether Iran is open to direct talks with the U.S. ...NBC News - Jan. 15 -
Can AI help humans understand animals and reconnect with nature? A nonprofit research lab thinks so
A nonprofit research lab is getting attention from some wealthy tech philanthropistsABC News - Jan. 15 -
Attempted murder charge after nurse stabbed
A 37-year-old man will appear in court on Tuesday after a nurse was stabbed at a hospital in Oldham.BBC News - Jan. 13 -
Israel targets Iran’s ‘last proxy’
With Hamas and Hizbollah humbled, Yemen’s Houthi militants style themselves as the final bastion of anti-Israel resistanceFinancial Times - Jan. 13 -
With Assad out of the way, will Iran choose realpolitik?
Iran is at a crossroads — either embrace “realpolitik” through practical, realistic negotiations with the West or “roll the dice” in its quest to become a nuclear power.The Hill - Jan. 11 -
Iran Races to Sell Oil Stored in China
Tehran has shipped out nearly 3 million barrels to raise money that could be used to shore up its allied militias in the Middle East.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 11 -
Attempted abduction of girl, 3, stopped by mother
A man who was believed to have tried to take a girl outside a house, was stopped by her mother.BBC News - Jan. 11 -
Starmer’s attempt to ‘do a Blair’ on the NHS
Ministers are trying to go further than before — with less moneyFinancial Times - Jan. 11 -
A Trump playbook for ‘maximum pressure’ on Iran
At this late hour, the United States cannot afford more diplomacy on Tehran’s terms.The Hill - Jan. 10 -
Kenya court rules that criminalising attempted suicide is unconstitutional
The judgment has been welcomed as an important shift in perceptions by human rights and mental health groups. A Kenyan judge has declared as unconstitutional sections of the country’s laws that ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
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Watch: The scene across LA as firefighters attempt to contain blazes
The latest blaze, Sunset Fire, is threatening homes and landmarks as Hollywood is evacuated.BBC News - Jan. 9 -
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Iran Frees Italian Journalist Cecilia Sala
Sala’s arrest in Tehran last month had sparked fears of a lengthy hostage crisis. Italy is expected to free Iranian businessman, wanted by the U.S., as part of a deal.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 8 -
DoJ to release part of report on Trump’s attempt to overturn 2020 election
Justice department intends to release special counsel Jack Smith’s findings from investigation. Attorney general Merrick Garland intends to release the first part of the highly-anticipated special ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
Italian journalist Cecilia Sala freed by Iran
Reports said Sala had been held in solitary confinement in Tehran's notorious Evin prison.BBC News - Jan. 8 -
Iran doubles military drills as it prepares for Trump
Islamic republic seeks to project strength in winter exercises following repeated strategic blows in Middle EastFinancial Times - Jan. 6 -
Israel's Red Sea Conundrum: Hit the Houthis or Iran
The Yemen-based rebels pose a lingering threat, and some security analysts argue that their patrons in Tehran should be in Israel’s crosshairs.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 6
