Iranian couple filmed dancing in Tehran are jailed for 10 years
Couple convicted of ‘encouraging corruption and public prostitution’ after video of dance at landmark tower went viral An Iranian court has handed jail sentences of more than 10 years each to a young couple who danced in front of one…
Government promises robust crypto regulation
Proposals are being set out as scandals and tumbling values raise questions about the industry’s future. Source
Top bunk battle: Late night hosts laugh at Super Bowl competition between brothers
Late night hosts poked fun at the upcoming Super Bowl in which Travis and Jason Kelce will be the first brothers to ever play against each other in the NFL’s championship game. Source
‘Can’t make this stuff up’: California sinkhole devours cars despite warning signs
California highway patrol: ‘This was 100 percent preventable. There is no excuse. The signs are clear, visible, and unobstructed’ For the second time in two weeks, a sinkhole in a collapsed road in California has swallowed a vehicle after a…
Australia to overhaul approach to New Zealanders facing deportation
Length of time someone has lived in Australia will be taken into account when considering whether to deport Kiwis who have been sentenced to a year or more in prison Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updates…
School strikes: Expense and workloads driving teachers out of job
Hundreds of schools in Wales will close due to the first of four planned days of teacher strikes. Source
EU committee votes to lift immunity from two MEPs amid ‘Qatargate’ inquiry
European parliament expected to back committee and strip Marc Tarabella and Andrea Cozzolino of immunity from prosecution A European parliament committee has voted to lift immunity from two MEPs after a request from Belgian authorities investigating the “Qatargate” bribery and…
Oscars 2023: Actress Andrea Riseborough keeps nomination despite 'concerns'
The campaign for the British actress sparked a Hollywood debate after her surprise nomination. Source
Ransomware attack closes schools in Nantucket
A ransomware attack forced the closure Tuesday of four public schools serving 1,700 students on the island of Nantucket, Massachusetts, the school district’s superintendent said in an email to parents. Source
Tory peer withdraws ‘racially charged’ comments
Exclusive: Rami Ranger criticised over comments about Pakistani journalists A Conservative peer has apologised and withdrawn comments that were criticised for being “racially charged”, as a second referral about his conduct was made to the House of Lords standards watchdog….