Iran protests reveal weakened regime but collapse ‘not guaranteed,’ warns former UN official
Renewed protests in Iran reflect economic collapse and political frustration, with fatalities, mass arrests, and communication blackouts, raising international concerns. Read more at Read More
This Middle Eastern city has just been named a tourism capital for 2026
The capital of Qatar has taken over the title of GCC Tourism Capital from Al Ain in the United Arab Emirates. Read More
At least 11 killed and 12 wounded in shooting at Mexico football field, officials say
Mexico’s government says the country’s 2025 homicide rate was the lowest since 2016 at 17.5 murders per 100,000 inhabitants. Read more at Read More
Video shows moment lighting strikes Bolsonaro supporters in Brazil
Thousands gathered in the rain in the Brazilian capital on Sunday to support Bolsonaro. Read more at Read More
Remains of final Gaza hostage Ran Gvili have been recovered, Israel says
Israel and Hamas had been under pressure from ceasefire mediators including Washington to move into the second phase of the US-brokered truce, which took effect on 10 October. Read more…
More than 3,700 arrested in global human trafficking crackdown, Interpol says
Operation Liberterra III took place across 119 countries, the agency headquartered in France that helps police in 196 member countries collaborate to fight international crime said. Read more at Read…
Two Norwegians charged over multimillion bribes to Congo president
Norwegian citizens and an oil firm face charges for allegedly bribing Congo’s President Sassou Nguesso with $25m for offshore oil rights in 2016. Read more at Read More
Greenpeace unveils Trump and Putin effigies in Brussels, urges EU to end fossil fuel dependence
Greenpeace activists in Brussels protested against the EU’s reliance on imported fossil fuels, urging investment in renewables instead of depending on the US and Russia. Read more at Read More
Italy urges EU to list Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps as ‘terrorist organisation’
Placing the most powerful branch of Iran’s armed forces on the EU’s terrorist list would put the IRGC alongside groups such as the so-called IS, al-Qaeda, Hamas and the Palestinian…
Is Jacob Elordi about to become the youngest (and tallest) James Bond yet?
The Bond race is heating up, as official casting news is expected to drop soon. A new report states that the internet’s current favourite, Jacob Elordi, has met and screen-tested…