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Italy Says Cecilia Sala, Journalist Detained by Iran, Has Been Released
Cecilia Sala, 29, was detained last month while on a reporting trip. She had been held for 20 days and told her family that she was kept in isolation.The New York Times - 28m -
Iran frees Italian journalist after diplomatic push
Cecilia Sala had been held in Tehran’s Evin prison following her arrest in DecemberFinancial Times - 56m -
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 - 2h -
Italian journalist Cecilia Sala freed from detention in Iran
Sala, who had been detained since 19 December, is flying home, Italian PM’s office says. Cecilia Sala, an Italian journalist detained in solitary confinement in Iran, has been freed and is heading ...The Guardian - 3h -
Italian journalist Cecilia Sala released from Iran and returning home
An Italian journalist detained in Iran since Dec. 19 has been freedABC News - 5h -
Iran Pulls Most Forces From Syria, in Blow to Tehran's Regional Ambitions
The withdrawal marks the demise of a yearslong effort in which Tehran used Syria as a hub in its regional strategy to spread influence and wage proxy war against the U.S. and Israel.The Wall Street Journal - 1d -
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 - 2d -
Iran frees Italian journalist held for three weeks with no explanation
It's believed that Iran detained Italian journalist Cecilia Sala to use as a bargaining chip for the release of two Iranians held by Italy and the U.S.CBS News - 4h -
Italian journalist Cecilia Sala freed by Iran
Reports said Sala had been held in solitary confinement in Tehran's notorious Evin prison.BBC News - 4h -
Italian journalist Cecilia Sala freed from Iran prison, Italy says
Italian journalist Cecilia Sala has been freed from detention in Iran and is flying home, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s office said in a statement.NBC News - 5h -
Bangladesh authorities seek Siddiq account details
It comes after the Treasury minister was named in an anti-corruption probe in the country.BBC News - 21h -
Iran executed at least 901 people in 2024, U.N. reports
Human rights groups accuse Iran's leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei of using capital punishment as a tool following nationwide protests.CBS News - 23h -
Trump seeks to block 'imminent' release of special counsel Jack Smith's report
Trump’s lawyers said they reviewed a two-volume draft copy of Smith’s report at the special counsel’s office in Washington, D.C. over the weekend.NBC News - 23h -
Iran reportedly executed at least 901 people in 2024, UN says
The UN human rights chief says it is time Iran "stems this ever-swelling tide of executions".BBC News - 1d -
Trump Seeks to Halt His Criminal Sentencing in New York
A Manhattan judge has already indicated that he will spare Donald J. Trump from jail time, but the president-elect is seeking to avoid the symbolic blow of the criminal proceeding.The New York Times - 1d -
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 - 2d -
What Dobbs seeks in free agency after historic 49ers start
Joshua Dobbs simply wants a chance to compete for a starting quarterback job or the primary backup role, and it's unclear if the 49ers offer him that opportunity.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
FirstFT: Private equity to lobby Trump as industry seeks to tap retirement funds
Also in today’s newsletter, China’s equity markets extend poor start to the year and accountancy’s Gen Z problemFinancial Times - 2d -
South Korea investigators seek extension of arrest warrant for president
Request comes after attempts to detain Yoon Suk Yeol were thwarted by presidential security service guards last week. South Korea’s investigating authorities have requested an extension of a ...The Guardian - 2d -
Forklifts Hurt Thousands of Workers Each Year. Factories Are Seeking Alternatives.
Companies say the demand for autonomous versions is growing.The Wall Street Journal - 3d -
A Weakened Iran Prepares to Face Trump 2.0
Tehran is bracing for a tough confrontation with the incoming Trump administration while holding a weak hand after setbacks in 2024.The Wall Street Journal - 3d -
US set for IPO comeback as private equity firms seek to offload holdings
Bankers hope strong 2024 gains for Wall Street equities and pro-business policies will drive listings reboundFinancial Times - 3d -
Italy, Caught Between U.S. and Iran, Seeks to Free Journalist
The case of Cecilia Sala, who is detained in Iran, is a test for Italy’s government as it gets caught up in Tehran’s shadow war with the U.S.The Wall Street Journal - 4d -
Senate panel seeking more info on Hegseth ahead of confirmation hearings: Sources
Members of the Senate Armed Services Committee have quietly requested more information regarding allegations involving Defense Secretary pick Pete Hegseth, sources say.ABC News - 5d -
FBI seeking new leads on Jan. 6 pipe bomb suspect
The FBI is seeking new leads on the suspect who placed pipe bombs outside of the Republican and Democratic National Committee (DNC) headquarters in Washington, D.C., a day before the Jan. 6, 2021, ...The Hill - 5d -
Union hires Carnell seeking MLS playoffs return
The Philadelphia Union named Bradley Carnell as the fourth head coach in the Major League Soccer team's history on Thursday.ESPN - 5d -
Magic monkey tale inspires China’s gaming industry to seek blockbuster success
As Beijing eases regulations, developers are tooling up to produce big-budget titles with international appealFinancial Times - 5d -
South Korean Officials Arrive at President Yoon’s Home, Seeking to Detain Him
The authorities are seeking to detain President Yoon Suk Yeol for questioning over his declaration of martial law, which plunged the country into a political crisis.The New York Times - 5d -
'No-one deserves this': Victims' families seek answers in New Orleans attack
The family of one 25-year-old victim says they have had "zero information" about how he was killed.BBC News - 5d -
Conservatives seek commitments as Johnson scrambles for Speaker votes
A dozen hard-line House conservatives are demanding a host of amorphous commitments from Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) to win their support Friday, throwing his leadership tenure into uncertainty ...The Hill - 5d -
What the FBI is seeking at Texas home of New Orleans truck attacker
The FBI is seeking digital devices and any other evidence at the home of Shamsud-Din Jabbar, the 42-year-old Texas resident who traveled to New Orleans and carried out a terrorist attack on Bourbon ...CBS News - 5d -
Tories seek UK probe into rape gangs as Musk spat with Starmer escalates
Tech billionaire claims PM failed to tackle grooming scandal when he was head of prosecution serviceFinancial Times - 5d -
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Italy presses Iran for immediate release of journalist held in Tehran
Foreign ministry summons ambassador as Cecilia Sala reportedly tells family she sleeps on floor of prison cell. Italy’s foreign ministry summoned the Iranian ambassador on Wednesday and urged the ...The Guardian - 6d -
Italy summons Iran's ambassador to demand release of Italian journalist
Italy has summoned Iran’s ambassador to demand the immediate release of an Italian journalist detained in TehranABC News - 6d -
Police seek 19 people after Glasgow football chaos
The force releases images of people they want to speak to about football fan disorder in Glasgow.BBC News - Jan. 1 -
Iran’s brain drain is happening at an alarming rate
The country’s loss of human capital underscores systemic problemsFinancial Times - Jan. 1 -
Former Hostages in Iran Crisis Recall Jimmy Carter’s Quest to Free Them
The Iran hostage crisis became a symbol of a failed presidency, but for some of those who lived it, Jimmy Carter was the one who brought them home at the expense of his political career.The New York Times - Jan. 1 -
US Capitol attack fugitive seeks asylum in Canada and hopes for Trump pardon
Antony Vo, 32, convicted over January 6 riot, was supposed to begin nine-month prison term but instead fled to Canada. An American man who absconded after being sentenced to prison for his role in ...The Guardian - Jan. 1
