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Elon Musk's social media platform X has changed its Iranian flag emoji from the current Islamic Republic flag – featuring a red emblem – to the historic pre-revolution Lion and Sun symbol widely used ...

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Amid nationwide protests in Iran against the country’s theocracy, this week has also seen rallies take place in support of the government. But online, social media users have been sharing misleading ...

Her performance as Shakespeare's wife in "Hamnet" won Jessie Buckley the best actress award at the Golden Globes. Our film critic Emma Jones tells us why Chloé Zhao's sensitive direction has made the ...

The legal action comes after a 37-year-old woman was shot dead by a federal agent in Minneapolis last week. Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison says the federal government's actions have "made us ...

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Nigeria’s new tax law has stirred public debate, with many Nigerians questioning its fairness and impact on businesses and ...