UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly says that Iran’s execution of a British-Iranian national would not go unchallenged, while UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has called the hanging of the spy a “cowardly act.” Alireza Akbari, a former Iranian official, …
UK sanctions Iran’s prosecutor general over execution of British-Iranian Alireza Akbari
Iran has also summoned the British ambassador to address UK “meddling” amid backlash over Mr Akbari’s death
Czechs selecting new president to succeed Milos Zeman
The Czechs are voting in a two-day election for a new president to succeed Milos Zeman in the largely ceremonial post.
Brazil riots: Brasília’s ex-security chief arrested on return to city
Anderson Torres is accused of colluding in the storming of Brazil’s congress on 8 January.
Vatican holds funeral for cardinal who decried Francis’ rule
The Australian cardinal who decried the papacy of Pope Francis as a “catastrophe” is receiving tributes, including from the pontiff himself, at his funeral in St. Peter’s Basilica.
Thousands protest against Tunisian president’s seizure of near total power
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Leopard found at Dallas Zoo after being missing for hours
‘She was located very near the original habitat, and teams were able to safely secure her just before 5.15pm’
China sharply revises death toll linked to covid outbreak to 60,000 from 37
The announcement comes after criticism by international health experts and citizens that the government is understating deaths caused by the virus.
Vatican holds funeral for cardinal who branded Francis’ papacy ‘catastrophic’
Cardinal George Pell died aged 81 on Tuesday.
UK Will Provide Ukraine With Tanks, Says Prime Minister Rishi Sunak
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Saturday said the UK will provide tanks to Ukraine to help Kyiv’s forces “push Russian troops back”.