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‘He hoped Trump’s help would arrive’: why protesters in Iran feel betrayed

Many believed a US president would – for the first time – rescue them but now people can only despair after mass arrests and brutalityWhen Donald Trump, said he would “rescue” protesters if Iranian authorities started shooting, Siavash Shirzad believed the US president.The 38-year-old father had seen protests rise up before, only to be brutally crushed by authorities.
But this was the first time in his life that the president of the United States had promised to help demonstrators. Reassured, Shirzad took to the streets, ignoring his family’s warnings and joining the growing crowds. Continue reading…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-01-18 08:00 MSK
January 18, 2026
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US judge restricts ICE response to Minneapolis protesters

The legal order comes ahead of planned weekend protests and counter protests in the city amid ongoing immigration enforcement actions.

Source: BBC News · Published: 2026-01-18 08:14 MSK
January 18, 2026
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US judge restricts ICE response to Minneapolis protesters

The legal order comes ahead of planned weekend protests and counter protests in the city amid ongoing immigration enforcement actions.

Source: BBC News · Published: 2026-01-18 08:14 MSK
January 18, 2026
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Source: theguardian.com

Syrian army surges into Kurdish-held towns in ‘betrayal’ shattering hopes of accord

Government extends grip on north after stalled efforts under Ahmed al-Sharaa to reach accommodation with Kurds and fold their forces into national army Syria’s army has taken control of swathes of the country’s north, dislodging Kurdish forces from territory over which they held effective autonomy for more than a decade.State media said on Saturday that the army took over the northern city of Tabqa and its adjacent dam, as well as the major Freedom dam, formerly known as the Baath, west of the Syrian city of Raqaa. It came despite US calls to halt the advance. Continue reading…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-01-18 08:44 MSK
January 18, 2026
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Source: wsj.com

Education Department Delays Wage Garnishment of Student-Loan Borrowers

Education Department Delays Wage Garnishment of Student-Loan Borrowers

Source: Yahoo Finance · Published: 2026-01-17 00:38 MSK
January 18, 2026
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'Literal lifesavers' rescue nine-month-old baby locked in burning car

Wesley Beynon and Marc Willding are hailed heroes after pulling baby Lilah from the flames.

Source: BBC News · Published: 2026-01-18 00:57 MSK
January 18, 2026
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Big chains accused of masquerading as independent restaurants on delivery apps

Justina John says independent restaurants are "small fish trying to swim with the sharks".

Source: BBC News · Published: 2026-01-18 00:58 MSK
January 18, 2026
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A deadly fire swept through a nightclub in just 90 seconds. I got out. Would you?

Twenty-two years before the Swiss ski resort fire, Gina escaped a near-identical disaster. Would you know what to do if it happened to you?

Source: BBC News · Published: 2026-01-18 03:08 MSK
January 18, 2026
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Heated Rivalry author thought ice-hockey romance was too steamy for TV

Rachel Reid thought her books, about an illicit relationship between two star hockey players, were "unadaptable".

Source: BBC News · Published: 2026-01-18 03:08 MSK
January 18, 2026
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Source: theguardian.com

‘He hoped Trump’s help would arrive’: why protesters in Iran feel betrayed

Many believed a US president would – for the first time – rescue them but now people can only despair after mass arrests and brutalityWhen Donald Trump, said he would “rescue” protesters if Iranian authorities started shooting, Siavash Shirzad believed the US president.The 38-year-old father had seen protests rise up before, only to be brutally crushed by authorities.
But this was the first time in his life that the president of the United States had promised to help demonstrators. Reassured, Shirzad took to the streets, ignoring his family’s warnings and joining the growing crowds. Continue reading…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-01-18 08:00 MSK
January 18, 2026
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Source: bbc.com

US judge restricts ICE response to Minneapolis protesters

The legal order comes ahead of planned weekend protests and counter protests in the city amid ongoing immigration enforcement actions.

Source: BBC News · Published: 2026-01-18 08:14 MSK
January 18, 2026
Global News Continue in source
Source: bbc.com

US judge restricts ICE response to Minneapolis protesters

The legal order comes ahead of planned weekend protests and counter protests in the city amid ongoing immigration enforcement actions.

Source: BBC News · Published: 2026-01-18 08:14 MSK
January 18, 2026
Global News Continue in source
Source: theguardian.com

Syrian army surges into Kurdish-held towns in ‘betrayal’ shattering hopes of accord

Government extends grip on north after stalled efforts under Ahmed al-Sharaa to reach accommodation with Kurds and fold their forces into national army Syria’s army has taken control of swathes of the country’s north, dislodging Kurdish forces from territory over which they held effective autonomy for more than a decade.State media said on Saturday that the army took over the northern city of Tabqa and its adjacent dam, as well as the major Freedom dam, formerly known as the Baath, west of the Syrian city of Raqaa. It came despite US calls to halt the advance. Continue reading…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-01-18 08:44 MSK
January 18, 2026
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Source: wsj.com

Education Department Delays Wage Garnishment of Student-Loan Borrowers

Education Department Delays Wage Garnishment of Student-Loan Borrowers

Source: Yahoo Finance · Published: 2026-01-17 00:38 MSK
January 18, 2026
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Source: bbc.com

'Literal lifesavers' rescue nine-month-old baby locked in burning car

Wesley Beynon and Marc Willding are hailed heroes after pulling baby Lilah from the flames.

Source: BBC News · Published: 2026-01-18 00:57 MSK
January 18, 2026
Global News Continue in source
Source: bbc.com

Big chains accused of masquerading as independent restaurants on delivery apps

Justina John says independent restaurants are "small fish trying to swim with the sharks".

Source: BBC News · Published: 2026-01-18 00:58 MSK
January 18, 2026
Global News Continue in source
Source: bbc.com

A deadly fire swept through a nightclub in just 90 seconds. I got out. Would you?

Twenty-two years before the Swiss ski resort fire, Gina escaped a near-identical disaster. Would you know what to do if it happened to you?

Source: BBC News · Published: 2026-01-18 03:08 MSK
January 18, 2026
Global News Continue in source
Source: bbc.com

Heated Rivalry author thought ice-hockey romance was too steamy for TV

Rachel Reid thought her books, about an illicit relationship between two star hockey players, were "unadaptable".

Source: BBC News · Published: 2026-01-18 03:08 MSK
January 18, 2026
Global News Continue in source