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EU chief Ursula von der Leyen earlier Tuesday said the bloc was “swiftly” moving towards drafting further sanctions on Iran over the “horrifying” number of people said to have been killed and wounded in the government’s crackdown. For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app. Authorities in Iran...

“Danish FM to travel to White House for Greenland talks”

The foreign minister of Denmark will travel to the White House for high stakes talks on Greenland, which US President Donald Trump has vowed to seize from the longtime ally. Since returning to office nearly a year ago, Mr Trump has mused about taking over the vast, strategic and sparsely populated Arctic island and has...

Reports: Death toll in Iran rises to 2,000 |A 26-year-old Iranian protester is set to be executed today for participating in anti-regime protests that have swept the country, as the world awaits possible intervention by the US.

Donald Trump has called on demonstrators to “keep protesting” and pledged “help is on its way”, without offering any detail about what that could entail.Iran has been rocked by nationwide protests since last month, and media and other reports say the death toll is rising. Reuters quoted an Iranian official on Tuesday as saying around...

BTS stand to make $1bn as they announce mammoth comeback tour”

K-pop idols BTS have announced a globe-spanning, 79-date world tour, marking their return to the stage after a four-year hiatus. With dates in London, Tokyo, Munich, Sydney and Los Angeles, it’s likely to be one of the biggest tours of the year, especially as the band haven’t played outside the US and South Korea since...

Trump vows ‘very strong action’ if Iran hangs protesters Donald Trump has doubled down on his strong rhetoric over Iran this evening.

In an interview with CBS News, the US president has vowed to take “very strong action” if Iran hangs protesters. It comes as the Hengaw human rights group reported that a 26-year-old protester is due to be executed in Iran tomorrow (see 12.50 post). The Norway-based group said Erfan Soltani, from Fardis, was arrested during...

Singer Julio Iglesias faces Spanish inquiry into sexual assault allegations”

Julio Iglesias has so far not responded to the allegations against himTwo women have accused the Spanish singer Julio Iglesias 82,of sexually assaulting them while they were working for him and allege that he “normalised abuse” in a coercive, threatening and violent environment. The allegations, made in reports by Spanish news site elDiario.es and US...

Trump administration labels 3 Muslim Brotherhood branches as terror organizations-

US President Donald Trump’s administration makes good on its pledge to label three Middle Eastern branches of the Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist organizations, imposing sanctions on them and their members in a decision that could have implications for US relationships with allies Qatar and Turkey. The Treasury and State departments announces the actions against the...

Donald Trump cancels Iran talks, urges protesters to ‘take over’ institutions”

President Trump said Tuesday he has canceled meetings with Iranian officials amid widespread demonstrations in the country, and called on protesters to “take over” Iranian institutions. “Iranian Patriots, KEEP PROTESTING – TAKE OVER YOUR INSTITUTIONS!!! Save the names of the killers and abusers. They will pay a big price,” Trump wrote in a Truth Social...

An Iranian official acknowledged Tuesday afternoon that at least 2,000 people were killed in the crackdown on widespread protests in the Islamic Republic — .