Authorities in Iran have put on a show of strength to mark the 47th anniversary of the Islamic revolution, weeks after they used unprecedented force to put down anti-government protests. The BBC is visiting Tehran for the first time since the crackdown, during which at least 6,490 protesters were killed across the country, according to […]
Emergency call released of boy who swam for hours to save family
Police have released audio of a call between emergency services and a 13-year-old Australian boy who swam for hours to get help for his family after they were swept out to sea earlier in February. In the call, Austin Appelbee says his siblings – brother Beau, 12, and sister Grace eight – and their mother […]
More than 180 survivors engaged in Harrods abuse redress scheme
The late Mohamed Al Fayed has been accused of sexual harassment during his time as owner. Source link
Winter Olympics: Sturla Holm Laegreid apologises after confession
On Wednesday, Norway’s state broadcaster NRK shared a statement by Laegreid in which he apologised both to his ex-girlfriend and Botn. “I deeply regret bringing up this personal story on what was a day of celebration for Norwegian biathlon,” Laegreid told NRK – Norway’s state broadcaster. “I am not quite myself these days, and I […]
Woman who murdered, cut up and buried partner jailed
Anna Podedworna is sentenced to life in prison after being convicted of murdering Izabela Zablocka. Source link
F1 testing 2026: Max Verstappen fastest in first morning in Bahrain
Energy management will be a key facet of the new season, and the teams and drivers are beginning their explorations of the best way to manage the hybrid engines and their electrical components for optimum lap time. That said, the four teams expected to be closest to the front were in the top positions, with […]
What we know so far about the Tumbler Ridge mass shooting
Nine people have been killed and 25 injured in the shootings at a school and home in a rural community in western Canada. Source link
Thomas Frank sacking: Tottenham appointment a gamble that ended in failure
Former chairman Daniel Levy was a permanent lightning rod for the anger of Spurs fans. When he departed in September, it was welcomed by the majority but left Frank more in the firing line – and with a shield removed. Frank was – justifiably – a hugely popular figure at Brentford, not just for his […]
The ghost ships in the English Channel and the question of what to do about them
What can governments do when countries circumvent or flout the rules to export oil? Source link
Children bombarded with weight loss drug ads online, says commissioner
The Children’s Commissioner suggested social media advertising for children should be banned. Source link