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Iranian film director Mohammad Rasoulof flees Iran to avoid prison

Director had been sentenced for ‘collusion with the intention of committing a crime against the country’s security’

The Guardian - UK

Iranian director’s escape stokes drama as Cannes gears up for explosive film fest

News of director Mohammad Rasoulof’s escape from Iran adds a dramatic twist to the 77th Cannes Film Festival, which kicks off on Tuesday against an already volatile backdrop of wars raging on Europe’s doorstep, potential worker strikes, and rumours sex abusers may be outed even as they hit the red…

France 24

Volleyball Nations League 2024: how to watch VNL online, schedule, full guide

With nine Paris 2024 places still to be decided, here's how to watch a 2024 Volleyball Nations League live stream for free online from anywhere.

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Dissident Iranian filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof flees to Europe ahead of Cannes premiere

Iranian film director Mohammad Rasoulof said Monday he had left Iran after being sentenced to jail on national security charges, a day ahead of the opening of the Cannes Film Festival where his new film is in the main competition.

France 24

Iran Director's Escape, MeToo Tensions Build Off-screen Drama At Cannes

The escape of an Iranian director and rumours over fresh MeToo allegations were setting the scene Monday for a dramatic Cannes Film Festival, already packed with Hollywood icons and attention-grabbing films.

International Business Times

Chabahar agreement can be driver of Iran-India relations: Ambassador Iraj Elahi

As India signs a 10-year deal to develop the Chabahar port, the Iranian envoy says arbitration issues which held up agreement have been resolved

The Hindu

India, Iran sign long term bilateral contract on Chabahar Port operation

India and Iran signed a 10-year contract for the operation of a terminal at the strategically important Chabahar port in Iran, a move that will boost regional connectivity as well as trade ties

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Iranian Lawmaker Claims Iran Possesses Nuclear Weapons

Iranian officials' statements hint at nuclear weapons possession, raising global concerns. Reports suggest ongoing procurement activities despite sanctions.

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Iran's Secret Drone Site Uncovered In Qom Region

MEK uncovers Iranian drone site training proxies with advanced Mohajer drones, posing regional security threats.

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Who is Toomaj Salehi? Coldplay and Sting call for release of Iranian rapper sentenced to death

The statement says: ‘As artists, musicians, writers and leading cultural figures we stand in solidarity with Toomaj Salehi’

Evening Standard

Iran’s Khamenei urges people to vote in parliamentary run-off amid apathy

Conservatives swept first round of parliamentary and religious assembly elections in March.

Al Jazeera

Iranians Vote In Runoff Election For Parliament Seats

Iranians participate in a runoff election to fill parliament seats dominated by hard-liners. Supreme Leader Khamenei casts his vote, emphasizing the import...

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FBI Warns Of Foreign AI Threat In Elections

FBI warns of foreign use of AI in election meddling, citing deepfake and robocall incidents. Russia, Iran, and China are primary concerns for interference ...

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Iranian man loses bid to be freed from Australian immigration detention

Court rules detention can be justified when an individual is refusing to cooperate in their deportation.

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Win for Albanese government as high court rules indefinite detention legal in non-cooperation cases

High court dismisses challenge from Iranian asylum seeker, ruling that detention is lawful if non-citizens refuse to cooperate in deportation process

The Guardian - UK

Coldplay and Sting call for release of Toomaj Salehi, Iranian rapper sentenced to death

Leading cultural figures including Margaret Atwood sign statement in support of rapper who criticised Iranian regime

AAP

New laws questioned after court keeps Iranian locked up

A High Court ruling blocking an immigration detainee who failed to co-operate with his deportation being freed is raising questions about the need for new laws.

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Houthi Rebels Claim Responsibility For Missile Attacks On Ships

Houthi rebels claim missile attacks on ships in Gulf of Aden; Iran warns of nuclear ambitions amid escalating tensions with Israel.

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Iranian Director Mohammad Rasoulof Sentenced To Prison And Lashings

Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof sentenced to 8 years in prison and lashings for dissent, facing trial in Tehran's Revolutionary Court.

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Yemen’s Houthis say they attacked ships in Gulf of Aden, Indian Ocean

Iran-aligned group has threatened to increase attacks on shipping until ceasefire reached in Israel’s war on Gaza.

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Iran warns it will change nuclear doctrine if ‘existence threatened’

Adviser to Khamenei says Iran will have ‘no choice’ if nuclear facilities targeted by Israel.

The Guardian - UK

Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof sentenced to eight years in prison and flogging

Rasoulof is one of Iran’s leading directors and his film The Seed of the Sacred Fig is due to premiere at Cannes film festival

Roll Call

Pause in arms to Israel over Rafah offensive reverberates on Hill - Roll Call

The administration's pause in a weapons delivery to Israel as it readies an assault on Rafah reverberated on Capitol Hill Wednesday.

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Republican Lawmakers Allege Security Breach By Biden's Iran Envoy

Republican lawmakers accuse Robert Malley of mishandling classified material, raising concerns about national security and accountability.

The Guardian - US

From Iran to California, this professor protests for human rights – but at what cost?

With their green card expiring soon, Rouhollah Aghasaleh of Cal Poly Humboldt has been suspended after joining a protest

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