Mass Executions Loom as Iran Protests Erupt; Trump’s US Delegation to Davos Tops News List
Iran Faces Mass Executions Amid Protests, Human Rights Group Warns
Human rights groups claim an Iranian protester faces imminent execution as protests continue across the country, with over 2,000 deaths reported and internet shutdowns intensifying the government’s crackdown.
- Iranian protester faces ‘imminent execution’, claims human rights group — Sky News
- Number of Iranian dead passes 2,000 as protests continue — Sky News
- Verifying protests and deaths in Iran – amid brutal crackdown and internet shutdown — Sky News
- Iranian ambassador summoned over country’s response to protests — Sky News
- What countries do business with Iran and what could US tariffs mean? — BBC News
New Birmingham-Manchester rail link to be proposed
A new high-speed rail connection between Birmingham and Manchester is set to be proposed, potentially revolutionizing transportation in the UK.
- New Birmingham-Manchester rail link to be proposed — BBC News
- New Birmingham-Manchester rail link planned — BBC News
- New study finds astronauts’ brains change after space travel — Sky News
US Delegation to Davos: Trump Leads Largest Ever
President Trump is set to lead the largest US delegation ever to attend the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
- Trump administration moves to end deportation protection for Somalis — BBC News
- Trump to lead largest ever US delegation to Davos — Sky News
Ex-Corsican separatist leader killed at mother’s funeral
A former Corsican separatist leader was shot dead during his mother’s funeral in an apparent political assassination.
- Ex-Corsican separatist leader shot dead at mother’s funeral — BBC News
- Hunt for gunman after Corsican exile is shot at mother’s funeral — BBC News
- Hunt for gunman after Corsican exile is shot dead at mother’s funeral — BBC News
Republicans vow to hold Bill Clinton in contempt as he skips Epstein testimony
GOP lawmaker plans to launch contempt proceedings against former President Bill Clinton after his failure to testify at an Epstein-related investigation.
- Republicans vow to hold Bill Clinton in contempt as he skips Epstein testimony — BBC News
- Republican lawmaker to launch contempt proceedings against Bill Clinton — BBC News
Income Tax and Mansion Tax Changes in Scottish Budget
The Scottish Government announced income tax adjustments and a new mansion tax on properties valued at £1 million or more during the latest budget session, aiming to raise additional revenue for public services while addressing housing affordability concerns.
- Income tax changes and mansion tax on £1m homes in Scottish Budget — BBC News
- Income tax changes unveiled in Scottish Budget — BBC News
Le Pen Seeks Appeal to Potentially Decide French Presidential Bid
Far-right leader Marine Le Pen is appealing a ruling by the European Parliament that could impact her ability to run for French president. The appeal aims to overturn the ban, which would allow her to participate in the upcoming election.
- Le Pen blames European Parliament in appeal that could decide political fate — BBC News
- Le Pen hopeful appeal will allow her to run for French president — BBC News
Author Faces Child Exploitation Charges Amid Ongoing Investigation
Australian author Craig Silvey has been charged with possessing and distributing child exploitation material, amid a broader probe into the allegations.
- Bowen: Authoritarian regimes die gradually then suddenly, but Iran is not there yet — BBC News
- Australian author charged over child exploitation material — Sky News
UK summons Iranian ambassador over ‘brutal’ killings
The UK has summoned the Iranian ambassador in London to express outrage at what it calls brutal killings of civilians during protests against President Ebrahim Raisi’s regime.
- UK summons Iranian ambassador over ‘brutal’ killings — BBC News
- Which countries do business with Iran and what could US tariffs mean? — BBC News
BTS Announce Comeback Tour After Completing Military Service
K-pop sensation BTS has revealed plans for a comeback tour following the completion of their mandatory military service obligations, delighting fans worldwide who have been eagerly awaiting news of the group’s return.
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