How a movie about a cow changed Iran's film industry forever

How a movie about a cow changed Iran's film industry forever
How a movie about a cow changed Iran's film industry forever

How a movie about a cow changed Iran's film industry forever
Russia goes after VPNs as 'great crackdown' gathers pace

Russia goes after VPNs as 'great crackdown' gathers pace
Fearing economic collapse after war, Iran cracks down on dissent

Fearing economic collapse after war, Iran cracks down on dissent
With Tunisian opposition figures in jail, some family members lead calls for change

With Tunisian opposition figures in jail, some family members lead calls for change
Democrats condemn detention of distraught woman by federal officers at San Francisco airport
Democrats condemn detention of distraught woman by federal officers at San Francisco airport
Trump administration launches more probes into Harvard

Trump administration launches more probes into Harvard
Nashville reporter arrested by US ICE has been released, her legal team says

Nashville reporter arrested by US ICE has been released, her legal team says
Journalist groups condemn Hungary over reporters' removal from campaign event

Journalist groups condemn Hungary over reporters' removal from campaign event
Iraq in talks with Iran to safeguard oil tanker traffic through Hormuz

Iraq in talks with Iran to safeguard oil tanker traffic through Hormuz
Trump accuses Iran of using AI to spread disinformation

Trump accuses Iran of using AI to spread disinformation
Albania's highest court says one-year ban of TikTok was unconstitutional

Albania's highest court says one-year ban of TikTok was unconstitutional
Trump crackdown on protests and immigration led to Islamophobia, Muslim group says

Trump crackdown on protests and immigration led to Islamophobia, Muslim group says
Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai will not appeal outcome in landmark security case

Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai will not appeal outcome in landmark security case
Georgian broadcaster calls UK sanctions an 'unthinkable' attack on free speech

Georgian broadcaster calls UK sanctions an 'unthinkable' attack on free speech
TikTok returns to Albania after government-imposed ban

TikTok returns to Albania after government-imposed ban
Trump administration taps far-right official for key Brazil post

Trump administration taps far-right official for key Brazil post
UK sanctions two Georgian TV channels over 'Russian disinformation'

UK sanctions two Georgian TV channels over 'Russian disinformation'
Tunisia frees prominent lawyer who became vocal critic of president
Tunisia frees prominent lawyer who became vocal critic of president
Journalist with Germany's Deutsche Welle arrested in Turkey

Journalist with Germany's Deutsche Welle arrested in Turkey
Russia steps up campaign against Telegram with allegations against its founder

Russia steps up campaign against Telegram with allegations against its founder
Exclusive-US plans online portal to bypass content bans in Europe and elsewhere

Exclusive-US plans online portal to bypass content bans in Europe and elsewhere
BBC to argue Trump failed to show he was defamed in documentary

BBC to argue Trump failed to show he was defamed in documentary
Tunisian police detain opposition figure Olfa Hamdi at airport
Tunisian police detain opposition figure Olfa Hamdi at airport
UK terrorism ban on Palestine Action group unlawful, court rules after appeal

UK terrorism ban on Palestine Action group unlawful, court rules after appeal
Trump administration removes rainbow Pride flag from New York's Stonewall monument

Trump administration removes rainbow Pride flag from New York's Stonewall monument
US to fund free speech initiatives in Europe, Trump official says

US to fund free speech initiatives in Europe, Trump official says
Hong Kong's legal clampdown on Jimmy Lai, tycoon and China critic

Hong Kong's legal clampdown on Jimmy Lai, tycoon and China critic
Jimmy Lai, Hong Kong tycoon and democracy firebrand standing up to China

Jimmy Lai, Hong Kong tycoon and democracy firebrand standing up to China
Reaction to Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai's 20-year sentence in security trial

Reaction to Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai's 20-year sentence in security trial
Turkey edges towards curbing social media access to minors amid global push

Turkey edges towards curbing social media access to minors amid global push
Venezuela amnesty law for jailed protesters passes first vote

Venezuela amnesty law for jailed protesters passes first vote
Tunisian police arrest member of parliament who mocked president

Tunisian police arrest member of parliament who mocked president
Trump has attacked pillars of democracy, says Human Rights Watch

Trump has attacked pillars of democracy, says Human Rights Watch
Rights group criticises detention of Chinese journalists after graft report
Rights group criticises detention of Chinese journalists after graft report
Modi ally proposes social media ban for India's teens as global debate grows

Modi ally proposes social media ban for India's teens as global debate grows
Factbox-Trump reshapes US historical and cultural institutions

Factbox-Trump reshapes US historical and cultural institutions
Turkey arrests six suspected of espionage for Iran, state broadcaster says
Turkey arrests six suspected of espionage for Iran, state broadcaster says
Atomic scientists set 'Doomsday Clock' closer to midnight than ever

Atomic scientists set 'Doomsday Clock' closer to midnight than ever
Tunisia sentences two prominent journalists to 3-1/2 years in prison
Tunisia sentences two prominent journalists to 3-1/2 years in prison
Australia's conservative opposition coalition splits again over hate speech laws

Australia's conservative opposition coalition splits again over hate speech laws
US Supreme Court appears reluctant to let Trump fire Fed's Lisa Cook

US Supreme Court appears reluctant to let Trump fire Fed's Lisa Cook
Supreme Court weighs Trump's firing of the Fed's Lisa Cook by social media

Supreme Court weighs Trump's firing of the Fed's Lisa Cook by social media
Top Australia arts festival apologises for barring Palestinian writer
Top Australia arts festival apologises for barring Palestinian writer
US appeals court ruling raises prospect of rearrest of pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil

US appeals court ruling raises prospect of rearrest of pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil
Australia's hate speech, gun law reforms face free speech concerns

Australia's hate speech, gun law reforms face free speech concerns
UK declares 'no confidence' in police chief behind ban on Israeli soccer fans

UK declares 'no confidence' in police chief behind ban on Israeli soccer fans
UK prosecutors try to reinstate terrorism charge against Kneecap rapper

UK prosecutors try to reinstate terrorism charge against Kneecap rapper
Serbia election 2026: Student-led movement wins parliamentary majority, ending Vučić's grip on power

Serbia election 2026: Student-led movement wins parliamentary majority, ending Vučić's grip on power
Brazil election 2026: Lula overturns Flávio Bolsonaro's lead in more than 200 municipalities to win presidency

Brazil election 2026: Lula overturns Flávio Bolsonaro's lead in more than 200 municipalities to win presidency
Brazil election 2026 results: Lula defeats Flávio Bolsonaro with 51.8% of vote to secure fourth term

Brazil election 2026 results: Lula defeats Flávio Bolsonaro with 51.8% of vote to secure fourth term
China congratulates Lula on narrow Brazil election victory, pledges stronger ties

China congratulates Lula on narrow Brazil election victory, pledges stronger ties
Can Indonesia be Asia’s next EV powerhouse?

Can Indonesia be Asia’s next EV powerhouse?
‘Welcome home’ - Thousands cheer Maria Corina Machado's return to Venezuela

‘Welcome home’ - Thousands cheer Maria Corina Machado's return to Venezuela
‘Iran could destroy us’ - Netanyahu warns of nuclear threat ahead of Israel election

‘Iran could destroy us’ - Netanyahu warns of nuclear threat ahead of Israel election
China’s new Long March: Why its modernisation is a demanding journey — Opinion

China’s new Long March: Why its modernisation is a demanding journey — Opinion
Flávio Bolsonaro rejects Brazil election results, seeks annulment of Lula's victory

Flávio Bolsonaro rejects Brazil election results, seeks annulment of Lula's victory
Student-backed list claims victory in Serbia as Vucic concedes defeat

Student-backed list claims victory in Serbia as Vucic concedes defeat
How Axis powers reached their greatest territorial expansion during World War II in 1942

How Axis powers reached their greatest territorial expansion during World War II in 1942
Japan leads housing vacancy ranking as millions of homes remain empty worldwide

Japan leads housing vacancy ranking as millions of homes remain empty worldwide
'The era of Bibi is over!' - Tel Aviv rally demands Netanyahu's ouster

'The era of Bibi is over!' - Tel Aviv rally demands Netanyahu's ouster
Brazilians vote in Beijing amid concerns over China ties and social policies

Brazilians vote in Beijing amid concerns over China ties and social policies
Iran vows powerful response as Trump threatens fresh US strikes

Iran vows powerful response as Trump threatens fresh US strikes
LIVE: Lula stays in power, beats Bolsonaro in stunning comeback

LIVE: Lula stays in power, beats Bolsonaro in stunning comeback
Americas swing right as political map shifts dramatically between 2023 and 2026

Americas swing right as political map shifts dramatically between 2023 and 2026
Colombia seizes over 4,200 shark fins destined for Asian black market

Colombia seizes over 4,200 shark fins destined for Asian black market
Brazilians divided over Lula and Bolsonaro ahead of presidential run-off

Brazilians divided over Lula and Bolsonaro ahead of presidential run-off
Thousands protest Israeli military incursions in southern Syria

Thousands protest Israeli military incursions in southern Syria
Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro over economy, crime and personal attacks in final Brazil election debate

Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro over economy, crime and personal attacks in final Brazil election debate
Italy truck drivers' protests disrupt food and fuel supplies as government moves to end blockades

Italy truck drivers' protests disrupt food and fuel supplies as government moves to end blockades
Indonesia's 2026 forest fires burn nearly 2 million hectares as crisis worsens

Indonesia's 2026 forest fires burn nearly 2 million hectares as crisis worsens
Netanyahu orders sweeping West Bank operation after shooting near Hebron

Netanyahu orders sweeping West Bank operation after shooting near Hebron
Venezuela opposition demands elections as Machado’s return remains uncertain

Venezuela opposition demands elections as Machado’s return remains uncertain
Zelensky accuses US of diverting missiles to Middle East as Ukraine awaits supplies

Zelensky accuses US of diverting missiles to Middle East as Ukraine awaits supplies
Ben-Gvir calls for dismantling Palestinian Authority after West Bank shooting

Ben-Gvir calls for dismantling Palestinian Authority after West Bank shooting
‘Absolutely not true’ - Zelensky rejects Trump's claims over rising US diesel prices

‘Absolutely not true’ - Zelensky rejects Trump's claims over rising US diesel prices
Are universities failing us? Global South Thinkers LIVE

Are universities failing us? Global South Thinkers LIVE
A wake-up call: The countdown for Latin American democracy — Opinion

A wake-up call: The countdown for Latin American democracy — Opinion