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The UN’s human rights office has expressed concern over violence in Iran, including reported deaths and property destruction. A spokesperson said the right to peaceful protest must be upheld and all deaths should be promptly, independently and transparently investigated. Those responsible for violations must be held to account in line with international norms. The agency also criticised the Iranian government’s internet shutdown in response to the protests, saying it is […]

Just over seventy thousand homes are without power across England and Wales, according to the National Grid map of outages. Around fifty six thousand properties are affected in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, where red warnings for extreme wind remain in place because of Storm Goretti. A further eleven thousand four hundred homes are without electricity in the West Midlands, while about three thousand one hundred properties are affected […]

Football legend Kevin Keegan has been diagnosed with cancer, his family has said. The former England forward and manager, aged seventy four, was admitted to hospital with ongoing abdominal symptoms. A statement said tests revealed cancer and that he will undergo treatment, adding he is grateful to the medical team for their care. Teachers at Manchester primary schools are striking, saying pupil violence has reached untenable levels and some children […]

Learner drivers may be forced to wait up to six months before taking a driving test under new government plans. Ministers are considering introducing a minimum learning period for new drivers in England and Wales. The proposal, which will be subject to consultation, forms part of a wider road safety strategy due to be launched on Wednesday Number 10 has released a statement after Sir Keir Starmer, Emmanuel Macron and […]

Donald Trump spoke to NBC News following Nicolas Maduro's court appearance, calling it an "extraordinary moment in history". When asked whether the US is at war with Venezuela, he replied: "No, we're not. We're at war with people that sell drugs." The president said operations targeting boats bringing drugs toward the United States would continue. New cold weather warnings remain across the UK after Arctic conditions brought snow, sleet and […]