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Iran child bride faces execution unless £80k paid

A teenage child bride in Iran faces imminent execution unless her family can raise £80,000 in 'blood money' after she killed her abusive husband in self-defence. The shocking case has drawn international condemnation.

Rachel Reeves faces fresh standards probe

Chancellor Rachel Reeves confronts escalating pressure as the government's standards watchdog investigates new information about her conduct, potentially threatening her political future.

Postcode Poverty: UK's Deprivation Map Revealed

Shocking new data exposes the stark reality of deprivation across Britain, with some communities facing challenges comparable to developing nations while others enjoy unprecedented prosperity.

British couple losing hope in Iran prison

Exclusive: A British couple imprisoned in Iran on espionage charges reveal their fading hope as diplomatic efforts stall and prison conditions worsen in shocking new testimony.

Iranian women defy compulsory hijab in street protests

Brave Iranian women are staging public demonstrations against mandatory headscarf laws, dancing unveiled in the streets while the regime intensifies its crackdown on female singers and social media content creators.

Britons see no improvement under Starmer - study

Exclusive research shows majority of Britons report no meaningful improvement in their quality of life since Labour took office, with growing discontent over jobs and public services.

Real Living Wage: Record 2025 pay rise announced

Millions of UK workers are set for a significant pay rise as the Real Living Wage receives its largest-ever increase, outpacing government minimum rates and tackling the cost of living crisis.

Real Living Wage rises 7% in UK pay boost

Nearly half a million UK workers will receive a significant pay increase as the Real Living Wage rises to £13.15 in London and £12.05 nationwide, outpacing government minimum rates.

Brits to be poorer than Turks and Latvians by 2040s

Groundbreaking economic research reveals Britain is on course to be outperformed by Turkey and Latvia within two decades, with the UK facing its worst relative decline in living standards since records began.

Ayatollah advisor's daughter wedding dress scandal

The daughter of a senior Iranian official has ignited social media fury after appearing in a strapless wedding dress, exposing the regime's hypocrisy as ordinary women face brutal enforcement of strict hijab laws.

UN Council Fails to Halt Snapback Iran Nuclear Sanctions

The UN Security Council fails to prevent the automatic reimposition of crippling nuclear sanctions on Iran, plunging diplomatic efforts into chaos and escalating global tensions over Tehran's atomic programme.

UK and US impose sweeping new sanctions on Iran

The UK and US have unleashed a formidable new wave of sanctions targeting Iran's drone production and military apparatus, intensifying pressure over its expanding nuclear activities and regional aggression.

Australia Ditches GDP for Holistic Wellbeing Framework

Australia unveils a revolutionary 'Measuring What Matters' report, shifting from pure economic growth to a holistic wellbeing framework that prioritises health, environment, and social equity for a truer measure of national prosperity.

Dick Smith: Slash Immigration to Save Australia's Future

Australian retail tycoon Dick Smith launches a provocative campaign advocating for a radical reduction in immigration, warning that unchecked population growth will lead to a severe decline in living standards and a future of 'rationing' for younger gener

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