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Julio Iglesias accused of sexual assault by two female former employees

Julio Iglesias accused of sexual assault by two female former employees

Spanish singer allegedly subjected women to ‘inappropriate touching, insults and humiliation’ The Spanish singer Julio Iglesias has been accused of sexual assault by two female former employees who say they were subjected “to inappropriate touching, insults and humiliation … in an atmosphere of control and constant harassment”. The two women – a domestic worker and a physical therapist who were employed at Iglesias’s Caribbean mansions in the Dominican Republic and the Bahamas – allege that the assaults took place in 2021. Continue reading...

'Not our preferred decision, but necessary' - Tehran govt spox defends internet restrictions as unrest continues

'Not our preferred decision, but necessary' - Tehran govt spox defends internet restrictions as unrest continues

"Iranian government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani said on Tuesday that authorities recognise the public’s right to access information, while emphasising that recent restrictions on internet services were imposed due to the 'current security conditions'. “The free internet and secure access of the people to information is a principle for the 14th government, and it respects it,” Mohajerani said during a press conference in Tehran. “Recent restrictions are not the preferred decision of the government, but naturally, as the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology has announced, it is a decision of security agencies and is a result of the current security conditions,” she added. Iran has enforced a nationwide internet shutdown since last Thursday following protests in several cities. On Monday, Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said that “Internet service will be resumed in Iran in coordination with security authorities.” Economic protests began in Tehran in December and spread to other cities. Iranian officials said they were working to address protesters 'justified' issues but also accused 'enemies' of the country of attempting to exploit them. US President Donald Trump was accused of escalating tensions and interfering after he warned Iran he could intervene amid any potential crackdown. Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei claimed some protesters were destroying property to 'please' the US president. Pro-government rallies were held across the country in support of state-led reforms and to condemn the rioting."

'Not our preferred decision, but necessary' - Tehran govt spox defends internet restrictions as unrest continues

'Not our preferred decision, but necessary' - Tehran govt spox defends internet restrictions as unrest continues

"Iranian government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani said on Tuesday that authorities recognise the public’s right to access information, while emphasising that recent restrictions on internet services were imposed due to the 'current security conditions'. “The free internet and secure access of the people to information is a principle for the 14th government, and it respects it,” Mohajerani said during a press conference in Tehran. “Recent restrictions are not the preferred decision of the government, but naturally, as the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology has announced, it is a decision of security agencies and is a result of the current security conditions,” she added. Iran has enforced a nationwide internet shutdown since last Thursday following protests in several cities. On Monday, Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said that “Internet service will be resumed in Iran in coordination with security authorities.” Economic protests began in Tehran in December and spread to other cities. Iranian officials said they were working to address protesters 'justified' issues but also accused 'enemies' of the country of attempting to exploit them. US President Donald Trump was accused of escalating tensions and interfering after he warned Iran he could intervene amid any potential crackdown. Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei claimed some protesters were destroying property to 'please' the US president. Pro-government rallies were held across the country in support of state-led reforms and to condemn the rioting."

US 'bombed' our streets - Tehran govt spox says 'fate of Iran cannot be decided by any foreigner'

US 'bombed' our streets - Tehran govt spox says 'fate of Iran cannot be decided by any foreigner'

"Iranian government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani accused the US of fuelling protests in the country, as he gave her briefing from Tehran on Tuesday. "Peaceful protests of my people were underway, and just as the negotiation table was bombed [by the US], this time our streets were 'bombed' and we witnessed the arrival of terrorist groups," she said. "Naturally, security forces intervened, and it is obvious that the people and the protesters separate themselves from the terrorists." She added that 'Iran's fate cannot be decided by any foreigner' and said it was prepared for both conflict and negotiations. "According to a statement made by the Foreign Minister [Abbas Araghchi], both issues of negotiation and war are on Iran’s agenda. However, Iran is ready to engage in negotiations with preconditions that are fair and not dictatorial," she said. Economic protests began in Tehran in December and spread to other cities. Iranian officials said they were working to address protesters 'justified' issues but also accused 'enemies' of the country of attempting to exploit them. US President Donald Trump was accused of escalating tensions and interfering, after he warned Iran he could intervene amid any potential crackdown. Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei claimed some protesters were destroying property to 'please' the US president. Pro-government rallies were held across the country in support of state-led reforms and condemn the rioting."

US 'bombed' our streets - Tehran govt spox says 'fate of Iran cannot be decided by any foreigner'

US 'bombed' our streets - Tehran govt spox says 'fate of Iran cannot be decided by any foreigner'

"Iranian government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani accused the US of fuelling protests in the country, as he gave her briefing from Tehran on Tuesday. "Peaceful protests of my people were underway, and just as the negotiation table was bombed [by the US], this time our streets were 'bombed' and we witnessed the arrival of terrorist groups," she said. "Naturally, security forces intervened, and it is obvious that the people and the protesters separate themselves from the terrorists." She added that 'Iran's fate cannot be decided by any foreigner' and said it was prepared for both conflict and negotiations. "According to a statement made by the Foreign Minister [Abbas Araghchi], both issues of negotiation and war are on Iran’s agenda. However, Iran is ready to engage in negotiations with preconditions that are fair and not dictatorial," she said. Economic protests began in Tehran in December and spread to other cities. Iranian officials said they were working to address protesters 'justified' issues but also accused 'enemies' of the country of attempting to exploit them. US President Donald Trump was accused of escalating tensions and interfering, after he warned Iran he could intervene amid any potential crackdown. Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei claimed some protesters were destroying property to 'please' the US president. Pro-government rallies were held across the country in support of state-led reforms and condemn the rioting."

Show some gratitude, people – Nadhim Zahawi has joined Reform for our benefit, apparently | Marina Hyde

Show some gratitude, people – Nadhim Zahawi has joined Reform for our benefit, apparently | Marina Hyde

The current crop of politicians are constantly telling us they don’t have to be doing this. Aren’t we lucky? Sorry to call it early, but the worst trend of 2026 is politicians who are graciously doing us all a favour. “He doesn’t need to be here,” declared Nigel Farage yesterday of Reform UK’s newest sloppy second, Nadhim Zahawi. “He could have gone abroad.” Ooh, aren’t we lucky! Thanks for stopping by, Nadhim! If you missed this, the former mayfly Conservative chancellor Nadhim Zahawi has switched gravy trains . If that sounds like the sort of death-defying stunt Tom Cruise might break his ankle doing in the Mission Impossible franchise, it’s nothing like as exhilaratingly watchable. The Tory gravy train has ground to a halt, and Farage will stop his Reform train even between stations to pick up any old has-been you may remember from episodes like “deathbed Boris Johnson appointments ” or “ my horses are warmer than pensioners”. (More on that latter one shortly.) Needless to say, Farage is doing his best to explain that these guys aren’t secondhand, they’re pre-loved. They’re vintage, they’re appealingly worn in, they’re heritage pieces. They may even have increased in value – they’re basically political Birkin bags. Marina Hyde is a Guardian columnist Continue reading...