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World Cup fans’ party cancelled after Qatar ‘imposes’ alcohol restrictions

Wales’ crunch group B fixture against Iran kicks off at 1pm Qatari time, 10am in the UK, at the Ahmed bin Ali Stadium on Friday.

The Independent UK

Last-minute alcohol ban hits Wales party in Qatar

A party due to take place before Wales v Iran has been cancelled but a post-match party will still take place

Wales Online

Kurdish Groups Call for Strikes against Revolutionary Guards’ Suppression of Protests

Kurdish parties opposed to the Iranian regime called on all Iranians to carry out strikes and protest marches on Thursday.

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Iran official says 50 police killed in protests

Around 50 police have been killed in the protests shaking Iran since September, the deputy foreign minister said on Thursday, giving a first official death toll amid an intensified crackdown on Kurdish areas in recent days.

Reuters

I’m a Sudanese woman – the protests in Iran mirror my own tangled history with clothing and freedom

As a teenager, I argued with my parents about covering up. Then I saw a photo of my mother wearing a short dress in 1950s Sudan, says Sudanese multi-disciplinary creative Basma Khalifa

The Guardian - UK

Today's World Cup headlines as England bench dubbed 'better than Wales' and Germany 'avoid' punishment for One Love gesture

A full round-up of the latest World Cup headlines from Wales and beyond

Wales Online

Iraq to Redeploy Federal Forces Along Border with Iran, Türkiye

Iraq announced on Wednesday it planned to redeploy federal guards along its border with Iran and Türkiye, after repeated bombardments from both neighboring countries against Kurdish, Turkish and Iranian rebel groups in Iraq's autonomous Kurdistan region. The announcement appeared to respond in particular to Iran, which had publicly urged such…

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Gareth Southgate's "teacher's pet" tipped to play crucial England role despite critics

England midfielder Mason Mount played his part in the victory over Iran in England's first game, and has been tipped to contribute again as Gareth Southgate's team face the United States

Daily Mirror

Govt: Netherlands Has No Consular Access to Dutch Man Detained in Iran

The Netherlands said Wednesday it had no consular access to a Dutch man detained in Iran, where authorities say they have arrested dozens of foreigners in connection with mass protests. "It is disappointing that, despite continuous pressure, the Iranian authorities have so far not granted consular access to this Dutch…

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Germany Urges UN Rights Council to 'Raise Voice' for Iranians

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock urged the UN Human Rights Council to "raise its voice" for Iranians, during a special session Thursday about the deadly crackdown on protests in the country. "The Iranian demonstrators have no seat at the Human Rights Council in Geneva, they have no voice at the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Who is in England’s Fifa World Cup group in Qatar and when do they play their matches?

Everything you need to know about England’s group stage opponents and schedule at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

The Independent UK

Australian among 40 foreign nationals held in Iran’s jails amid escalating protests

Regime refuses to provide consular access as it does not recognise dual nationality, Dfat says

The Guardian - AU

Foreign social media meddling in spotlight

A dedicated committee will be re-established to review how authoritarian nations like China, Russia and Iran are weaponising social media.

AAP

Kieffer Moore targets key Iranian weakness for Wales to exploit

The 6ft 5in Bournemouth forward helped the Dragons fight back for a 1-1 draw in their World Cup opener with the United States.

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The Guardian - UK

Kyle Walker’s tough childhood gives him resolve to prove people wrong

England defender, fit again and raring to go, grew up on an estate where he witnessed a fatal arson attack and a suicide

The Guardian - UK

Wales lifted by Joe Allen’s return to training as they aim to make a splash

Veteran midfielder continues his rehab from hamstring injury while players relax in the pool as they gear up for Iran on Friday

Daily Mirror

Former Premier League referee speaks out on VAR controversies in Qatar World Cup

The 2022 World Cup has been plagued by controversies involving VAR, with England, Argentina and Ecuador all left feeling aggrieved after interventions during the tournament

Al Jazeera

US sanctions Iranian officials amid crackdown on protests

US has accused three Iranian security officials of complicity in human rights violations in largely Kurdish regions.

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France 24

Call it a Revolution? Iran protest movement defies growing brutality

Back in September, when Iran's protest movement caught the world by surprise, conventional thinking was that with patience and ruthlessness, the regime would eventually outlast whatever came its way. After all, that has been the playbook so many times since the Islamic revolution of 1979. But is this time different?

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Callum Wilson backed ahead of Marcus Rashford for England call amid Harry Kane injury concern

The Newcastle United forward replaced Kane after he picked up a knock to his ankle against Iran

France 24

The Kurds are the 'ideal scapegoat for both Turkey and Iran'

Turkey began a fresh offensive against Kurdish groups in Syria on Sunday amid a concurrent air campaign against Iraqi Kurdistan launched by the troubled Iranian regime – embattling Kurds on both sides of their border-spanning homeland.

The Independent UK

Human rights charity accuses Iran of ‘state hostage-taking’

The report estimates that since 2015 there have been at least 50 cases of dual and foreign nationals being arbitrarily detained by Iran.

Asharq Al-Awsat

US Sanctions More Iranian Officials as Crackdowns Continue

The United States on Wednesday imposed sanctions against three more Iranian security officials in response to the Tehran government's continued crackdown on protests after 22-year-old Mahsa Amini died while being held by the morality police for violating the country’s strictly enforced dress code. Hassan Asgari, Alireza Moradi and Mohammad Taghi…

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Tehran Arrests British-Iranian Citizen for Communicating with Foreign-Based News Channels

A British-Iranian citizen was arrested in Iran's Isfahan province on Wednesday for allegedly sharing information with foreign-based news channels, Iranian state media reported. "The Revolutionary Guards' Intelligence Organization arrested a British-Iranian citizen who communicated with the BBC and Iran International," the Islamic Republic of Iran's News Network said, before adding…

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Report: Explosion Near Syrian Capital Kills Iranian Colonel

An explosion in Syria has killed an official with Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, the force said on its website Wednesday, blaming Israel for the killing. The force identified the officer killed as Col. Davoud Jafari, who it said was working for the Guard's aerospace division.

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