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Brooklyn Park police chief Mark Bruley: "We're hearing people being stopped with no cause & being demanded to show paperwork to determine if they're here legally. We started hearing from our police officers the same complaints. Every one of these individuals is a person of color... it has to stop"

NEW: NEW: Standards commissioner finds Nigel Farage committed seventeen breaches of MPs code of conduct.

He failed to declare £333,000 in outside interests (more than 3x MPs annual salary)…

The Iranian state silenced protests with brutality. What now for Iran’s opposition? Grieving, bruised and divided on the wisdom of foreign-backed revolt, how can the Iranian people achieve change?

The Iranian state silenced protests with brutality. What now for Iran’s opposition?

Grieving, bruised and divided on the wisdom of foreign-backed revolt, how can the Iranian people achieve change? www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...

Khamenei regime will not be able to keep control of Iran, says dissenting film-maker Jafar Panahi, director of Palme d’Or winner It Was Just An Accident, says Iranian leaders want to destroy country

Khamenei regime will not be able to keep control of Iran, says dissenting film-maker

Jafar Panahi, director of Palme d’Or winner It Was Just an Accident, says Iranian leaders want to destroy country www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...

Hundreds of gunshot eye injuries found in one Iranian hospital amid brutal crackdown on protests Doctors in Tehran tell of overwhelmed medical staff as violent crackdown intensifies

Hundreds of gunshot eye injuries found in one Iranian hospital amid brutal crackdown on protests

Doctors in Tehran tell of overwhelmed medical staff as violent crackdown intensifies www.theguardian.com/global-devel...

How Iran’s protest movement has gained increasing momentum – a visual guide Demonstrations initially focused on economic issues but as they have grown and become political the regime has responded with deadly force

How Iran’s protest movement has gained increasing momentum – a visual guide

Demonstrations initially focused on economic issues but as they have grown and become political the regime has responded with deadly force www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...

An ecosystem of smuggled tech holds Iran’s last link to the outside world Despite internet blackout, a small number of Iranians are risking their lives to share messages as protests continue

An ecosystem of smuggled tech holds Iran’s last link to the outside world

Despite internet blackout, a small number of Iranians are risking their lives to share messages as protests continue www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...

Dozens of artists call for end to Israel’s ‘systematic attacks’ on Gaza hospitals Actors, doctors and human rights leaders sign letter calling for restoration of medical care to ‘collapsed’ system

Dozens of artists call for end to Israel’s ‘systematic attacks’ on Gaza hospitals

Actors, doctors and human rights leaders sign letter calling for restoration of medical care to ‘collapsed’ system www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...

Amazingly, Zahawi only got round to deleting the below after the press conference announcing his defection to Reform.

Trump says he is considering ‘very strong’ military options against Iran as protester death toll climbs US president claims ‘Iran wants to negotiate’ as rights groups report that regime’s crackdown on protest has killed hundreds

Trump says he is considering ‘very strong’ military options against Iran as protester death toll climbs

US president claims ‘Iran wants to negotiate’ as rights groups report that regime’s crackdown on protest has killed hundreds www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...

Iran crisis: Trump claims leader ‘wants to negotiate’ amid protest crackdown as he mulls US military response – latest updates US president says he ‘may have to act’ before talks amid crackdown that rights group says has led to at least 538 deaths

Iran crisis: Trump claims leader ‘wants to negotiate’ amid protest crackdown as he mulls US military response – latest updates www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...

Afghan women in the UK: amplifying their voice – a photo essay Over four years have passed since the Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan. Claudia Janke’s photographic series features seven Afghan women who have found safety in the UK after escaping at great ...

Over four years have passed since the Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan. Claudia Janke’s photographic series features 7 Afghan women who have found safety in the UK after escaping at great personal risk. www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...

Iranian student killed during protests was shot in head ‘from close range’ Rubina Aminian, 23, struck by bullet from behind after joining Tehran protest from college, says human rights group

Iranian student killed during protests was shot in head ‘from close range’

Rubina Aminian, 23, struck by bullet from behind after joining Tehran protest from college, says human rights group www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...

Lamar wants to have children with his girlfriend. The problem? She’s entirely AI

As synthetic personas become an increasingly normal part of life, meet the people falling for their chatbot lovers www.theguardian.com/technology/2...

UK wants ‘peaceful transition’ of power in Iran, says minister Heidi Alexander calls for end to violence while Tory leader says she would ‘not have an issue’ with regime change

UK wants ‘peaceful transition’ of power in Iran, says minister

Heidi Alexander calls for end to violence while Tory leader says she would ‘not have an issue’ with regime change www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Iranian cultural figures condemn internet blackout as ‘blatant tool of repression’ Jafar Panahi, Mohammad Rasoulof and Golshifteh Farahani among those to join outpouring of support for protesters

Iranian cultural figures condemn internet blackout as ‘blatant tool of repression’

Jafar Panahi, Mohammad Rasoulof and Golshifteh Farahani among those to join outpouring of support for protesters www.theguardian.com/global-devel...

Protester pulls down national flag from Iranian embassy in London Demonstrator seen putting up pre-Islamic revolution lion and sun flag in support of rallies challenging Tehran regime

Protester pulls down national flag from Iranian embassy in London

Demonstrator seen putting up pre-Islamic revolution lion and sun flag in support of rallies challenging Tehran regime www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...

Iran protesters tell of brutal police response as regime lashes out Videos emerging despite internet and mobile phone blackout show demonstrations continuing despite reports of escalating crackdown

Iran protesters tell of brutal police response as regime lashes out

Videos emerging despite internet and mobile phone blackout show demonstrations continuing despite reports of escalating crackdown www.theguardian.com/global-devel...

Iran’s internet shutdown is chillingly precise and may last some time Experts note the blackout is unprecedented in its extent but also selective, allowing some government communications

Iran’s internet shutdown is chillingly precise and may last some time

Experts note the blackout is unprecedented in its extent but also selective, allowing some government communications www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...

The level violence and abuse by patients against NHS staff rose to more than 100,000 incidents last year. Nurses, doctor’s & paramedics told me they are frequently punched, kicked & sexually assaulted while providing care.

If you read the article you’ll see that is addressed.

‘Spat at, pushed, punched’: medics tell of soaring levels of violence in hospitals Doctors and nurses blame inaction by police and the NHS for mounting toll of physical and sexual abuse

‘Spat at, pushed, punched’: medics tell of soaring levels of violence in hospitals

Doctors and nurses blame inaction by police and the NHS for mounting toll of physical and sexual abuse www.theguardian.com/society/2026...

NHS staff face ‘national emergency’ as patient violence hits 285 incidents a day Nearly 300,000 violent and sexual assaults recorded by NHS trusts in England over three years, Guardian analysis shows

NHS staff face ‘national emergency’ as patient violence hits 285 incidents a day

Nearly 300,000 violent and sexual assaults recorded by NHS trusts in England over three years, Guardian analysis shows www.theguardian.com/society/2026...

Stephen Colbert on the ICE murder of Renee Nicole Good: “The message from this administration is clear. Only they determine the truth. And when their forces come to your city: obey or die. And if you die, you clearly didn’t obey. This should be an alarm bell for the entire country.”

esme murphy @esmemurphy Unprecedented - @AGEllison & Hennepin Co Attorney announce separate investigation into Renee Good's killing after Feds kick Mn out of their investigation MANHEPIN COUNTS OFFICE OF THE HENNEPIN COUNTY ATTORNEY MARY F. MORIARTY COUNTY ATTORNEY For immediate release: Jan. 9, 2026 Media contact: daniel.borgertpoepping@hennepin.us Hennepin County Attorney's Office and Minnesota Attorney General's office announces effort to collect and preserve evidence to support investigation The Hennepin County Attorney's Office (HCAO) and Minnesota Attorney General'S Office (MNAGO) announced a joint effort to collect and preserve evidence to support investigation into the killing of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis. After the FBI rescinded its cooperation agreement with the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, the HCAO and the MNAGO were in constant contact to determine a path forward that ensured necessary transparency for Minnesotans. "Earlier this week, our community witnessed a horrific event on our streets. Some saw it ir person and many more have seen it circulating online," Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty said. "I have been on the phone and in meetings with law enforcement, justice leaders and elected officials, discussing ways to ensure a thorough and transparent investigation can occur and be shared with our office." Residents will be able to submit evidence via this QR code on the next page or through. link, which will be posted on social media and on our website. The most important ele of this situation is collecting and preserving the maximum amount

AMEPIN COUAD MARY F. MORIARTY COUNTY ATTORNEY OFFICE OF THE HE COUNTY ATTORTE ATTORNEY For immediate release: Jan. 9, 2026 Media contact: daniel.borgertpoepping@hennepin.us Hennepin County Attorney's Office and Minnesota Attorney General's Office announces effort to collect and preserve evidence to support investigation The Hennepin County Attorney's Office (HCAO) and Minnesota Attorney General's Office (MNAGO) announced a joint effort to collect and preserve evidence to support investigation into the killing of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis. After the FBI rescinded its cooperation agreement with the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, the HCAO and the MNAGO were in constant contact to determine a path forward that ensured necessary transparency for Minnesotans. "Earlier this week, our community witnessed a horrific event on our streets. Some saw it ir person and many more have seen it circulating online," Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty said. "I have been on the phone and in meetings with law enforcement, justice leaders and elected officials, discussing ways to ensure a thorough and transparent investigation can occur and be shared with our office." Residents will be able to submit evidence via this QR code on the next page or through link, which will be posted on social media and on our website. The most important ele of this situation is collecting and preserving the maximum amount of evidence so a ca file can be as complete as possible.

Via WCCO reporter Esme Murphy on X:

"Unprecedented - ⁦@ag.state.mn.us
⁩ & Hennepin Co Attorney announce separate investigation into Renee Good’s killing after Feds kick Mn out of their investigation"

x.com/esmemurphy/s...

Vouchers, Patriotism and Prayer: The Trump Administration’s Plan to Remake Public Education Education Secretary Linda McMahon is bringing about a new era in education — and perhaps the end of public schools as we know them.

This is the best video explanation I have seen on how the Trump administration is changing public education as we know it. A must-watch for anyone who cares about schools. by @nadiasussman.bsky.social

‘In isolation, we’ll never flourish’: What Iranians think about the protests and an end to the Islamic Republic In Tehran this week, young adults told the Guardian about collapsing living standards, the mass anti-government protests and their hopes for the future

‘In isolation, we’ll never flourish’: What Iranians think about the protests & an end to the Islamic Republic

In Tehran this week, young adults told the Guardian about collapsing living standards, the mass anti-government protests & their hopes for the future www.theguardian.com/global-devel...

The @guardian gets the headline right 🏆

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

She smiles at the man who shoots her and says she isn't mad at him. Clearly initiates the effort to leave when the aggressive agents arrive.
The question now (not that this was in question) isn't who's telling the truth. It's when DHS had this video and knew that what they were saying was a lie.

Growing protests in Iran do not necessarily herald a return to monarchy Despite significant support for the shah, Iranian society may be looking for any ‘escape from a dead end’

Growing protests in Iran do not necessarily herald a return to monarchy

Despite significant support for the shah, Iranian society may be looking for any ‘escape from a dead end’ www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...