Iranian director Jafar Panahi faces new trial in Iran for ‘propaganda against the state’
Iranian director Jafar Panahi is set to face trial in Iran once more, on charges of “propaganda against the regime.” He was sentenced by Iran’s Revolutionary Court to one year…
Aqua, dance-pop band behind hit song ‘Barbie Girl’, announces breakup
The band announced that they were breaking up on Instagram after having been together for more than three decades. Their single ‘Barbie Girl’ sold more than 8 million copies worldwide…
Iranian TV teaches viewers to shoot as IRGC ramps up child recruitment
Iranian state TV has broadcast live weapons training, including simulated shooting at Trump, Netanyahu and the UAE flag, as the IRGC formally recruits children as young as 12 for checkpoints.…
Searching for James Bond: Official casting launches with new contenders (and Trump) auditioning
Official casting for the new James Bond has been announced, with Nina Gold at the helm. Who are the new favourites and why is the White House throwing Donald Trump’s…
Malaysia seeks €216m compensation from Norwegian firm over scrapped missile deal
Delivery of the Naval Strike Missile system as well as launcher components was revoked that had been destined for Malaysia’s littoral combat ship programme under the terms of a 2018…
Denmark’s Queen Margrethe out of hospital after heart procedure, royal palace says
Hugely popular among Danes for subtly modernising the monarchy, Margrethe has faced multiple health problems in recent years. Read More
High risks, pitfalls and snubs: EU envoy for Russia talks faces job from hell
Whoever is appointed the European envoy for direct talks with Russia might come to regret it, as the task is laden with dangers that risk backfiring. Read More
German serial killer ‘Man in Black’ on trial for murder of 10-year-old French boy in 2004
Martin Ney, who wore masks and balaclavas during his attacks, was jailed for life in 2012 after he confessed to killing three boys aged 13, eight and nine between 1992…
Dutch groups launch equal air travel tax campaign over flight cost fears
Netherlands-based travel firms are urging the Dutch government to rethink steep aviation tax rises they say could price ordinary families out of holidays and push travellers to airports across the…
Tehran mass wedding turns military vehicles into bridal cars
Tehran stages a mass wedding where brides and grooms ride in decorated military vehicles, mixing celebration, symbolism and state messaging. Read more at Read More