Iran leader says anti-government protesters are vandals trying to please Trump
The largest demonstrations in years have left at least 48 protesters dead, human rights groups say.
US film stars Meagan Good and Jonathan Majors to become Guinea citizens after DNA tests
The pair join other US celebrities reconnecting with their African heritage and taking up citizenship.
US seizes fifth oil tanker linked to Venezuela, officials say
The tanker, the Olina, is on multiple countries’ sanctions list and is “suspected of carrying embargoed oil”, US officials say.
Trump’s warning looms over Iran protests response
Iranian authorities appear to be unusually restrained in reacting to mass protests, a possible result of Donald Trump’s threat to intervene.
Owner of Swiss ski bar held in custody after deadly New Year’s Eve fire
Jacques Moretti is being held as a potential flight risk, Swiss media reports say.
Trial starts of man accused of inciting teenagers to harm themselves online
Prosecutors in Hamburg accuse him of grooming children and teenagers to harm themselves live online.
US seizes another oil tanker linked to Venezuela, officials say
The tanker, the Olina, is on multiple countries’ sanctions list and is “suspected of carrying embargoed oil”, US officials said.
Changes to Elon Musk’s AI Grok ‘insulting’ to victims, says No 10
It comes after government urged Ofcom to use all its powers – up to and including an effective ban – against X.
Trump warns of more Nigeria strikes if Christians ‘continue to be killed’
The US president made the comment after being asked if the Christmas Day strikes were part of a broader campaign.
The continued mysteries surrounding the intelligence operation to capture Maduro
From intelligence sources to intricate mission plans, some details are becoming clearer – but many questions remain unanswered.
