The US “stands ready to help” Iranian protesters, Donald Trump has said, as the number of people killed in demonstrations across Iran has risen to more than 120, activists have said-BBC
As protests across Iran’s rise Iran protesters defy crackdown as videos show violent clashes” Protesters in Iran defied a deadly government crackdown on Saturday night, taking to the streets despite reports suggesting hundreds of people have been killed or wounded by security forces in the past three days. Mass killings reported as security forces use... Read More
Syria: US launches retaliatory strikes againstIslamic State
Another round of US strikes has reportedly hit targets belonging to the militant Islamist group believed to be behind an attack that killed two US soldiers in Syria in December. Munition systems on the back of a vehicle ready to be loaded into a military aircraftSaturday marks the second round of retaliatory strikes by the... Read More
Iran protesters tell of brutal police response as regime lashes out.
Videos emerging despite internet and mobile phone blackout show demonstrations continuing despite reports of escalating crackdown. Protesters gather as vehicles burn, amid evolving anti-government unrest, in Tehran, Iran, in this screen grab obtained from a social media video released on January 9, Iran’s authorities indicated on Saturday that they could intensify their crackdown on the... Read More
Alpine skiing-Odermatt takes fifth successive giant slalom win in Adelboden – .
The 28-year-old ended 2025 in relatively disappointing fashion in his specialist discipline, with sixth place in Alta Badia, but looked back to his best as he won by 0.49 seconds from Norway-born Brazilian Lucas Pinheiro Braathen. Odermatt’s masterclass in tough conditions meant he matched the five in a row at Adelboden of Swedish great Ingemar... Read More
Non-league Macclesfield produced the greatest shock in FA Cup history with a stunning and memorable performance to knock out holders Crystal Palace.Macclesfield2 Crystal Palace.1…
Palace, who had caused their own shock by beating Manchester City to win the FA Cup last May, had dominated possession from the outset but struggled to create many meaningful chances as their poor form continued. Non-league Macclesfield produced the greatest shock in FA Cup history with a stunning and memorable performance to knock out... Read More
Director, actor Timothy Busfield accused of child sex abuse on the set of on the set of ‘The Cleaning Lady’ in New Mexico –
Actor Timothy Busfield accused of child sex abuse on the set of TV show in New Mexico Actor Timothy Busfield accused of child sex abuse in New MexicoAuthorities say a child reported that Timothy Busfield touched him inappropriately while on…Authorities in New Mexico issued an arrest warrant Friday for director and Emmy Award-winning actor Timothy... Read More
Iran’s army promises to defend public property in the face of protests Protesters set fire to at least 26 government buildings as protests expand to every city of Iran.
The Iranian army has said it will safeguard strategic infrastructure and public property and urged Iranians to thwart “the enemy’s plots”, as the clerical establishment steps up efforts to quell the country’s biggest protests in years. The Iranian military statement came after US President Donald Trump issued a new warning to Iran’s leaders, and after... Read More
“As Iranian protests continue, doctors describe overcrowded hospitals.” A doctor and medic at two hospitals told the BBC that their facilities were overrun with injuries as Iranian authorities issued coordinated warnings to protesters during the ongoing protests.
The BBC also received a message from a medic at another hospital stating that it did not have enough surgeons to handle the influx of patients, and one doctor stated that a Tehran eye hospital had entered crisis mode.Iran medics describe overwhelmed hospitals as protests continue Reuters A screen grab of a video shows protesters... Read More
Kyiv claims a Syrian crew member was killed when Russia struck two cargo ships in the Black Sea.”
Ukraine said Friday that Russia had hit two cargo ships off its south coast in the Black Sea, killing a Syrian crew member on board one of the vessels. One of the ships was en route to load grain at the southern port of Chornomorsk, while the other was hit near the port of Odesa... Read More
Delcy Rodriguez, the new interim leader of Venezuela, is subject to sanctions from Switzerland.
Delcy Aloina Rodríguez Gómez, a 56-year-old lawyer who has been acting as Venezuela’s interim leader since January 3, is among top political figures sanctioned by Switzerland since 2018. Rodríguez and 53 of her colleagues – including Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello – are subject to an asset freeze and a travel ban to Switzerland. “Her actions... Read More