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The Latest Breaking News from Iran

Not-so-secret weapon: world’s second-tallest man leads Iran into sitting volleyball final

Morteza Mehrzad dislikes attention that comes with being 8ft 1in tall but the sport, says his coach, has helped him

The Guardian - UK

US accuses Russia of election disinformation campaigns. What to know

Authorities sanction, indict and seize website domains as Washington accuses Russia of interfering in US elections.

Al Jazeera

World Cup 2026 AFC qualifiers: Teams, groups, format, schedule, favourites

When do the AFC qualifiers take place for the World Cup? How many countries are playing? Al Jazeera answers.

Al Jazeera

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Harris Presidency Could Impact U.S.-Saudi Relations

Vice President Kamala Harris's views on Saudi Arabia and Iran could reshape U.S. Middle East policy.

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Asian Qualifiers For 2026 FIFA World Cup: Key Takeaways

Recap of the second round of Asian qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, highlighting standout performances and teams advancing to the third round.

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Purple cupcake row sees Iran summon Australian ambassador

Playful pictures of envoy were aimed at creating ‘supportive environment’ for same-sex people

The Independent UK

Medusa of the Roses by Navid Sinaki review – noir debut of forbidden love

The fantasies of myth are a channel to explore queer life in modern-day Iran

The Guardian - UK

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Diplomatic Spat Erupts Over Australian Embassy's LGBTQIA+ Support Post

Diplomatic controversy erupts as Australian Embassy's LGBTQIA+ post clashes with Iran's cultural norms, shedding light on LGBTQIA+ rights disparities.

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Iran summons Australian ambassador over ‘offensive’ LGBTQ+ social media post

Murray Watt ‘concerned’ at reaction from Iranian government to an Instagram photo of embassy staff in Tehran celebrating Wear it Purple day

The Guardian - AU

Iran takes aim at Australia over social media post

Australia has backed in its diplomats abroad to promote its values after Iran scolded embassy staff in Tehran over a social media post.

AAP

U.N. Report Urges Iran To Halt Surge In Executions

U.N. report reveals a surge in executions in Iran, particularly for drug offenses, raising alarms over human rights violations and lack of transparency.

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World’s second tallest man begins bid for more Paralympic glory in a sport that changed his life

‘Mehrzad’ was the giant, painfully shy boy too embarrassed to leave his home. Now he is a hero in his homeland and is bidding for a third sitting volleyball gold after Iran’s success in Rio and Tokyo

The Independent UK

These are all the countries currently on the Foreign Office ‘do not travel’ list

Warnings against travel abroad from the UK have been issued for countries including Iran, Israel and Russia

The Independent UK

Lindsey Graham brands Harris a ‘wrecking ball’ on Israel after six hostages found dead in Gaza

Republicans intensify attacks on Biden-Harris foreign policy as Middle East conflict escalates

The Independent UK

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Iranian President Raisi's Fatal Helicopter Crash Caused By Weather

Iranian state TV report reveals that the helicopter crash, which killed Iran's President and seven others, was caused by challenging climatic conditions.

The Independent UK

Helicopter crash that killed Iran's president was caused by climatic conditions, report finds

Iranian state TV says an official investigation into the helicopter crash in May that killed Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi and seven other people found it was caused by challenging climatic and atmospheric conditions

The National (Scotland)

Viking-age treasure found in Scotland originally from West Asia researchers discover

A VESSEL which contained treasures from a Viking-age hoard found in Scotland will go on display for the first time this year after it was discovered…

The Guardian - UK

Medusa of the Roses by Navid Sinaki review – erotic Iranian noir

The Tehran-born film-maker’s powerful debut novel explores the burgeoning relationship between two friends that endangers their lives

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The Guardian - UK

‘Amazing’ Viking-age treasure travelled half the world to Scotland, analysis finds

Lidded vessel is star object in rich Galloway Hoard and came from silver mine in what is now Iran

France 24

British archer Jodie Grinham makes history by winning bronze while seven months pregnant

Jodie Grinham had already made history by being the first openly pregnant athlete to compete in the Paralympic Games. On Saturday night, the British archer secured her place in posterity by winning bronze at the women’s individual compound bow finals, edging out fellow Briton Phoebe Paterson Pine by one point…

The Conversation

Is Iran’s anti-Israel and American rhetoric all bark and no bite?

On August 27, Ali Khamenei, the supreme leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, told the newly elected president, Masoud Pezeshkian, and his cabinet that talking to the enemy may be useful.

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Iranian Paralympian Mehrzad Aims For Historic Three-Peat In Paris

Discover the inspiring journey of Iranian Paralympian Mehrzad, the tallest in history, excelling in sitting volleyball with two gold medals and aiming for ...

TechRadar

Iranian hackers work with ransomware gangs to break into companies via VPN and firewall tools

Patch your firewalls and VPNs now, because they could be exploited by Iranian hackers.

France 24

The battle for freedom: Addressing the plight of Afghan and Iranian women

In this special edition to mark the beginning of a new season, we're focusing on the plight of Afghan and Iranian women. It's been three years since the Taliban regained control of Afghanistan and thus erasing women from all forms of public life. It's also two years since the death…

The Guardian - UK

Chess: Alireza Firouzja wins Sinquefield Cup unbeaten and jumps to world No 5

The Iran-born Frenchman, 21, scored 6/9 to win in St Louis, half a point clear of the US champion and world No 3, Fabiano Caruana

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