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Iran supreme leader acknowledges thousands killed during recent protests

Sat, 17/01/2026 - 20:14
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei says some deaths were “inhuman” and “savage” but blames the US.

What a seventh term for 81-year-old leader means for Uganda

Sat, 17/01/2026 - 19:55
Yoweri Museveni has won a record seventh term in elections after promising that the fledgling oil sector will boost the economy.

What a seventh term for 81-year-old leader means for Uganda

Sat, 17/01/2026 - 19:55
Yoweri Museveni has won a record seventh term in elections after promising that the fledgling oil sector will boost the economy.

Was this the day Spurs fans finally lost all faith in Frank?

Sat, 17/01/2026 - 19:18
Was the dismal home loss to struggling West Ham the day Spurs fans finally lost all faith in head coach Thomas Frank, asks chief football writer Phil McNulty?

Molly Russell's dad says under-16 social media ban would be wrong

Sat, 17/01/2026 - 18:57
The online safety campaigner says it is better to enforce current laws than use "sledgehammer" techniques.

Health board admits fatal infections probably caused by water system

Sat, 17/01/2026 - 18:43
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde had consistently denied its water system was responsible for causing infections which led to the deaths of cancer patients.

Higgins defeats Trump in thriller to reach Masters final

Sat, 17/01/2026 - 18:24
John Higgins stuns world number one Judd Trump as he fights back from 3-0 and 5-3 down to win 6-5 and reach his first Masters final since 2021.

Glasner 'feels abandoned completely' at Palace

Sat, 17/01/2026 - 18:05
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner says he feels his squad "are being abandoned completely" by the club's hierarchy.

'No energy' and 'predictable' - Guardiola won't blame VAR for derby loss

Sat, 17/01/2026 - 17:55
Manchester City were outfought by rivals Manchester United on Saturday lunchtime and the damaging defeat could leave them outmanoeuvred in this season's Premier League title race.

Protests in Greenland and Denmark against US plans

Sat, 17/01/2026 - 17:54
Demonstrators took to the streets in Danish cities as well as in Greenland's capital, Nuuk.

Ant and Dec sorry after 'insensitive' podcast promo prompts backlash

Sat, 17/01/2026 - 17:51
A social media video publicising their new podcast drew criticism for evoking "suicide imagery".

Ant and Dec sorry after 'insensitive' podcast promo prompts backlash

Sat, 17/01/2026 - 17:51
A social media video publicising their new podcast drew criticism for evoking "suicide imagery".

A 'perfect' start for Carrick - how Man Utd ran rivals ragged

Sat, 17/01/2026 - 17:39
Michael Carrick gets his interim spell as Mancheter United head coach off to the perfect start as they out-play their Manchester rivals at Old Trafford.

Crystal Palace 'abandoned' by board - Glasner

Sat, 17/01/2026 - 17:32
Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner is left frustrated after his side's defeat by Sunderland, saying the club's board have "abandoned'" them and he can no longer stay quiet because he wants to "defend his players".

Molly Russell's dad says under-16 social media ban would be wrong

Sat, 17/01/2026 - 17:18
The online safety campaigner says it is better to enforce current laws than use "sledgehammer" techniques.

US judge restricts crowd control tactics by ICE towards Minneapolis protesters

Sat, 17/01/2026 - 16:49
The legal order comes ahead of planned weekend protests and counter protests in the city amid ongoing immigration enforcement actions.

Sir Tony Blair appointed to Trump's 'Board of Peace' for Gaza

Sat, 17/01/2026 - 16:29
The former UK prime minister and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will sit on the "founding executive board", the White House says.

Body recovered in search for girl missing at sea

Sat, 17/01/2026 - 15:40
Grace Keeling, 15, was swept into the sea at Withernsea on 2 January.

Body recovered in search for girl missing at sea

Sat, 17/01/2026 - 14:53
Grace Keeling, 15, was swept into the sea at Withernsea on 2 January.

Big names on Trump's peace panel face huge challenges in Gaza

Sat, 17/01/2026 - 14:31
Whatever the concerns and complexities, it remains the only plan in town, with many world leaders pledging to support it, writes John Sudworth.

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