‘We all know someone who was killed’ – Iran protesters tell BBC of brutal crackdown
Young Iranians able tell the BBC how they saw friends and other people die as security forces crushed protests earlier this month. Read More
Former French senator found guilty of drugging MP
Joel Guerriau received a four-year prison sentence, 18 months of which are to be served behind bars. Read More
Who is Tom Homan, Trump’s ‘border tsar’ deployed to Minneapolis?
The US border tsar has long been a ferocious defender of Donald Trump’s immigration policies. Read More
Families sue US over deadly boat strike off Venezuela coast
Relatives of Chad Joseph and Rishi Samaroo – among six killed on 14 October – say the Trinidadian men were returning home when their vessel was hit. Read More
Canadian PM Carney denies walking back Davos speech in phone call with Trump
The Canadian prime minister confirmed that he and the US president spoke by phone after Trump threatened 100% tariffs on Canada. Read More
Spain plans to give half a million undocumented migrants legal status
The process will be available to foreign nationals without a criminal record who can prove they lived in Spain for five months prior to 31 December 2025. Read More
Rwanda takes legal action against UK over axed migrant deal
The African nation argues it is owed payments but Downing Street says it will fight the case. Read More
Firefighters battle ’emergency level’ blazes in Australia heatwave
Firefighters in Victoria are battling at least six major fires amid a record-breaking heatwave. Read More
‘Crying horse’ toys go viral in China ahead of Lunar New Year
Shop owners say the frowning toys – originally made in error – are resonating with young workers. Read More
US to send ICE agents to Winter Olympics, prompting Italian anger
The US federal agency says it will not play an immigration role at February’s event in Milan-Cortina. Read More