Iranian Film Legend Bahram Beyzaie Dies Aged 86
Bahram Beyzaie, the towering figure of Iranian cinema and theatre, has died in California at 86. Explore the legacy of the director who redefined Persian myth and modern storytelling.
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Iranian Traders Protest as Currency Hits Record Low
Iranian traders stage second day of protests after the rial's collapse to 1.42 million against the dollar. Inflation soars to 42.2%, fuelling fears of hyperinflation. Read the full analysis.
Gold & Silver Hit Records as Asian Markets Mixed
Gold and silver prices surged to historic highs while Asian shares were mixed. Tokyo's Nikkei 225 neared a record after Japan approved a massive defence budget. Read the full market analysis.
Surviving -45°C in the World's Coldest City
Discover how residents of Yakutsk, Siberia, endure extreme cold, from 10kg of clothing to unique local diets. See how life continues at unbearable lows.
UK on track for warmest year ever in 2025
Provisional Met Office data shows 2025 is poised to be the UK's warmest year on record, surpassing 2022. Discover the climate trends reshaping Britain's weather.
UK's Cragside breaks world record for tallest Christmas tree
A historic country house in Northumberland has secured a world record by decorating a 44.7m giant redwood. Discover the festive feat that outshines the Angel of the North.
10.25lb Canary Rockfish May Break World Record
A Mendocino County angler's massive 10.25lb canary rockfish, caught off the Californian coast, is set to challenge longstanding state and world records. Read the full story.
10.25lb Rockfish May Break World Fishing Record
A Northern California fisherman has landed a colossal 10.25lb canary rockfish, potentially breaking a state and world record that has stood since 1986. Read the full story.
Fisherman catches potential world record canary rockfish
A Northern California angler may have broken state and world records with a colossal 10.25-pound canary rockfish caught off the Mendocino coast. Discover the full story of the remarkable catch.
MIT Professor Murdered, Israeli Officials Point to Iran
MIT nuclear fusion expert Nuno Loureiro, 47, was shot dead at his Boston home. Israeli sources allege Iranian involvement, raising international tensions. Read the latest.
UK Inquiry to Probe Iran in Scottish Independence Debate
A UK inquiry into foreign political interference will investigate Iran's alleged use of fake accounts to influence the Scottish independence debate. Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander confirms the probe.
UK Complaint Filed Against Iranian Officials for Crackdown
Victims of Iran's 2022 crackdown file a criminal complaint in the UK against senior officials, including the interior minister, for crimes against humanity. Read the full story.
Cooper Flagg Breaks LeBron James' Scoring Record
Rookie sensation Cooper Flagg scores 42 points, breaking LeBron James' record for a teenage debut. Discover how the Dallas Mavericks' new star made history.
Judge orders release of Iranian bodybuilder after 5 months
A US federal judge has ordered the release of an Iranian migrant and bodybuilder detained for over five months. Read the full story on his prolonged custody and the legal battle.
World Record: 621 Christmas Trees in One German Home
Step inside the Jeromin home in Germany, where 621 decorated Christmas trees have earned a world record. Discover the festive wonderland they live in year-round.
Iranians Seek Portable Wealth as Rial Falls After War
Following the June war with Israel, Iranians are converting savings into gold, silver, and gems as a hedge against a collapsing currency and fear of renewed conflict. Discover the surge in demand.
Iranian Currency Plummets to New Low Under Sanctions
Iran's rial currency has collapsed to a historic low of 1.2 million to the US dollar, intensifying economic hardship for citizens as nuclear sanctions bite. Discover the causes and consequences.
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe: Prisoner 951 Airs Tonight
A powerful new documentary, 'Prisoner 951: The Hostages' Story', airs tonight, detailing Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe's six-year ordeal in Iran. Watch her story of resilience and the fight for freedom. #ITV1
Polar Vortex Triggers Major US Winter Storm and Record Lows
A massive polar vortex breakdown is plunging the US into a deep freeze, with meteorologists warning of three weeks of record-low temperatures and heavy snow. Discover the forecast and impacts.
Iran sentences Jafar Panahi to prison while he wins awards
Acclaimed Iranian director Jafar Panahi sentenced to a year in prison for 'propaganda' as his latest film wins awards in New York. His lawyer vows to appeal.
Award-winning director Panahi gets prison sentence
Acclaimed Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi receives a one-year prison sentence and travel ban for 'propaganda'. His lawyer confirms they will appeal. Read the full story.
Iranian asylum seeker wins deportation case rehearing
A 20-year-old Iranian asylum seeker will have his case reheard after a judge ruled his claim of facing a fatal flogging for an affair was plausible. Read the full tribunal details.
Iran sentences director Jafar Panahi to prison in absentia
Iranian director Jafar Panahi, fresh from winning Gotham Awards, is sentenced to a year in prison for 'propaganda'. He intends to return to Iran to serve the term. Read the full story.
Iran sentences film director Jafar Panahi to prison
Iranian authorities have sentenced acclaimed filmmaker Jafar Panahi to prison. Explore the details of his case and the international outcry it has provoked.
Women Defy Hijab Laws in Tehran Protests
Women in Tehran are publicly removing hijabs in courageous acts of defiance against Iran's strict dress code. Discover how this movement is challenging authority.
UK Veteran Killed by Iranian Drone Attack
A British security officer was unlawfully killed by an Iranian drone strike on an oil tanker off Oman's coast in 2021. Coroner confirms veteran soldier Adrian Underwood died from explosive injuries.
Prisoner 951: Zaghari-Ratcliffe Drama Reviews UK Failures
BBC drama Prisoner 951 revisits Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe's six-year Iranian ordeal, exposing government failures and celebrating family resilience. Watch now on iPlayer.
New 60/40 Guinness Pint Divides Drinkers
A new 60/40 Guinness blend, mixing stout with non-alcoholic version, cuts ABV to 1.7%. Public reaction is fiercely divided. Discover if this low-alcohol trend is for you.
Guinness 60/40 Pint Divides Drinkers
A new lower-alcohol Guinness blend, the 60/40 pint, is causing a stir. Discover why some are calling it sacrilege while others praise the innovation. Read more.
Ultrarunner Jennings breaks 100-mile world record
Donegal's Caitriona Jennings breaks women's 100-mile world record in 12:37:04, revealing how ultrarunning brings 'huge sense of achievement' and encouraging more women to try extreme distances.
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