Lyse Doucet: In Tehran, rallies for Iran’s revolution overshadowed by discontent and defiance
The BBC visits the Iranian capital for the first time since authorities used unprecedented force to put down protests last month.
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Mother of fire disaster victims speaks to Swiss bar owners at hearing
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Watch: BBC in Tehran sees government’s ‘political reply’ to massive protests
Lyse Doucet is in Iran for the first time since the crackdown on nationwide anti-government protests.
Vonn says she had ‘successful’ 3rd surgery on broken leg following alpine crash at Olympics
Lindsey Vonn had a “successful” third surgery on her broken left leg following her downhill crash at the Olympics, the American skier said Wednesday
Dawson’s Creek star James Van Der Beek dead at 48
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Allegations Andrew leaked reports to Epstein discussed by police and prosecutors
Police and prosecutors have held talks over allegations that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor leaked confidential reports to Jeffrey Epstein.
Airport in Texas closed after Mexican drone breaches US airspace
A Mexican drug cartel has been blamed for shutting down El Paso International Airport in Texas after flying a drone into US airspace.
Bangladesh’s election tests the power of Gen Z
Bangladesh’s first post-uprising election tests whether a new generation can truly reshape power.
US reopens airspace over El Paso after claim of cartel drone infiltration
The Trump administration’s swift reversal has provoked questions about the legitimacy of the foreign drone claims.
Kenyan court charges cult leader Paul Mackenzie over 52 more deaths
Mackenzie has been charged with organised criminal activity, radicalisation, and facilitating ‘terrorism’.
Trump tells Netanyahu Iran nuclear talks must continue
The US President said “nothing definitive” was agreed during the meeting between the two leaders at the White House on Wednesday as nuclear talks intensify.
US reopens airspace over Texas border town after ‘cartel drone incursion’
The FAA had closed the airspace around El Paso for more than a week citing security measures, but then quickly said flights could resume.
Powerful cyclone kills at least 31 as it tears through Madagascar port
Madagascar’s disaster management says roads are inaccessible with trees uprooted, power poles down and ninety percent of roofs ripped off.
‘It was terrifying’: Tumbler Ridge’s tight-knit community in shock after shooting
Members of the remote community have spoken of their fear and uncertainty after nine people were killed.