Sri Lanka floods displace families, death toll nears 200
Catastrophic floods and landslides in Sri Lanka and South-East Asia have killed hundreds. Meanwhile, Iran faces severe drought and the US sees a dramatic cold snap. Read the full analysis.
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Iran Boycotts World Cup Draw Over US Visas
Iran will boycott the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington DC after the US limited visas for its delegation. The protest highlights ongoing political tensions impacting global sports.
UK couple detained in Iran, son criticises government
The son of a British couple detained in Iran on espionage charges accuses the UK government of a 'passive' response. Read the full story and demand action.
UK Couple on Hunger Strike in Iran Jail: Son's Plea
Lindsay and Craig Foreman mark a birthday in an Iranian prison. Their son Joe reveals they are on hunger strike, having 'lost all hope' after nearly a year detained on 'ludicrous' spying charges.
Iran executes man for rape amid soaring execution rates
Iran publicly executes convicted rapist as execution numbers dramatically increase, with women facing unprecedented rates under Khamenei's regime. Read the shocking statistics.
Iran rejects UN atomic watchdog resolution
Iran condemns the UN atomic watchdog's resolution as 'anti-Iranian' and threatens further retaliatory actions, escalating nuclear tensions. Discover the latest developments.
Iran Open to Nuclear Talks With US Under Conditions
Iran's foreign minister reveals Tehran could rejoin nuclear negotiations if treated with respect, disclosing new mediation requests. Discover the diplomatic path forward.
Iran's Water Crisis: Prayers and Cloud Seeding in Tehran
Tehran faces unprecedented drought with just 1mm of rain this year. Discover the desperate measures from mass prayers to cloud seeding as Iran confronts a potential water catastrophe.
Winter hosepipe bans continue amid drought fears
England faces continued hosepipe bans this winter as drought threatens farming and wildlife. Water minister warns of risks to supplies. Learn how to conserve water.
Britons in Iran begin hunger strike in 'cry for help'
Lindsay and Craig Foreman from East Sussex have started a hunger strike in Tehran's Evin Prison after feeling 'let down' by the UK government. Their family pleads for action.
20,000 Iranian rebels poised to strike regime strongholds
Exclusive intelligence reveals Iran's main opposition group has mobilised 20,000 fighters along border regions as nationwide protests against the regime intensify. Defence experts warn of escalating conflict.
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.
Hampshire water crisis: Drought order sought
Southern Water declares 'precautionary drought order' for Hampshire and Isle of Wight as Met Office forecasts exceptionally dry conditions, raising concerns about water supply security.
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.
British couple await verdict in Iran detention case
A British-Iranian couple detained in Iran for over five years await a verdict that could determine their fate, as diplomatic efforts continue to secure their release.
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.
Texas water crisis: Energy plants drain Corpus Christi supply
A severe water shortage grips Corpus Christi, Texas, as booming energy sector operations threaten the city's water security, forcing residents to cut consumption while industrial use continues.
Iran executes women for resisting domestic abuse
Exclusive investigation reveals shocking rise in executions of Iranian women who fought back against violent partners, as regime intensifies crackdown on women's rights
Iran to move capital from Tehran due to water crisis
Iran's president has announced an urgent plan to move the country's capital from Tehran, citing severe water shortages and environmental threats that make the city increasingly uninhabitable.
Portugal drought emergency: Alentejo reservoirs at 20% capacity
Southern Portugal's Alentejo region declares drought emergency amid unprecedented water crisis, with reservoirs at just 20% capacity and agricultural sector facing devastating losses.
Man Showers Beside Grim Reaper Mural in Drought-Stricken City
A stark photograph of a man showering next to a Grim Reaper mural has become a powerful symbol of Mexico City's severe water crisis, highlighting the daily reality for millions facing extreme shortages.
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.
UN Sanctions Iran Over Nuclear Programme Escalation
The United Nations imposes new sanctions on Iran after a nuclear watchdog report confirms Tehran's rapid escalation of its atomic programme, breaching the 2015 nuclear deal.
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.
Brit Jailed in Iran for a Decade on Spying Charges
Exclusive: The harrowing ten-year ordeal of a British family whose son, Anoosheh Ashoori, remains imprisoned in Iran on widely condemned espionage charges. A desperate plea for justice from a heartbroken mother and father.
Mexico City faces 'Day Zero' as water reservoirs plummet to 28%
Mexico City, one of the world's most populous megacities, faces an unprecedented water crisis. With reservoirs at historic lows, authorities are preparing severe rationing measures as the countdown to a potential 'Day Zero' begins.
England faces flood threat while still in drought, warn forecasters
The Environment Agency issues a stark warning as forecasts predict potential autumn floods while the country remains in a state of drought, creating a paradoxical and dangerous weather scenario.
How War Forged a New Grassroots Nationalism in Iran
Exclusive report from Iran reveals a profound shift in national identity. Beyond the regime's rhetoric, a resilient, grassroots patriotism is flourishing amidst conflict, uniting a deeply divided society in unexpected ways.
Mass Grave Uncovered Beneath Iranian Car Park
A grim secret has been unearthed in the Iranian city of Abadan, where a car park was found to be hiding a mass grave believed to contain victims of the Islamic Republic's brutal crackdown on dissent.
Drought reveals submerged 19th-century bridge in Yorkshire
A historic 19th-century bridge, normally submerged, has been fully exposed at Broomhead Reservoir in South Yorkshire as water levels plummet due to prolonged drought conditions, revealing a piece of forgotten industrial heritage.
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