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Reuters
10 hours ago
- Politics
- Reuters
Seven Iranians appear in UK court charged with assault after embassy incident
LONDON, June 23 (Reuters) - Seven Iranian nationals appeared in a British court on Monday accused of attacking a pro-Tehran demonstrator near the Iranian embassy in London last week. The seven men, aged between 30 and 50, are charged with intentionally causing grievous bodily harm to one person outside the Iranian embassy on Friday. Their lawyers told Westminster Magistrates' Court that the seven defendants were opponents of the Iranian government and had been threatened before the incident. Prosecutor Rachel Hughes said: "The defendants were protesting outside of the Iranian embassy against the current Iranian regime as part of a pro-royalist protest, in which they had placed the Iranian flag on the ground. "The victim knelt and kissed that flag before running off with it. All the defendants chased after the victim and participated in an attack over a six-minute period." Hughes said the complainant remains in hospital with serious injuries including broken ribs, a broken ankle and a suspected bleed on the brain. Judge Daniel Sternberg denied the seven defendants bail ahead of their next court appearance at Southwark Crown Court on July 21. Monday's court hearing comes amid heightened conflict in the Middle East and after the United States bombed Iranian nuclear sites, opens new tab on Saturday. The last heir to the Iranian monarchy – whose father, the U.S.-backed shah, was overthrown in the 1979 Islamic Revolution – on Monday urged Western states to accept the collapse of the Iranian government was necessary to deliver peace and stability.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Dakota Johnson & Chris Martin Breakup Rumors Get an Update
Amid breakup rumors with Dakota Johnson, Coldplay frontman Chris Martin is spending time with his son, Moses Martin. The father-son duo were spotted taking a casual stroll in New York City after the Father's Day weekend. Grammy-winning singer Chris Martin made his first public appearance with his son Moses Martin since the rumors regarding his alleged breakup with Dakota Johnson surfaced. The Coldplay star oozed sophistication in his casual outfit on June 16, sporting navy pants, a matching blazer, sunglasses, and a necklace. Moses kept his look contrasting with his father with a beige sweater and gray slacks, with slicked-back dirty blond hair (via PEOPLE). While the father-son duo kept their looks quite simple, fans found an intriguing clue in the Coldplay vocalist's outfit that could be a hint to his alleged breakup with Johnson. Netizens reportedly took to social media to discuss Martin's charm necklace, which has a significant meaning. Many pointed out that the 'Yellow' hitmaker was wearing a 'Baaraye' or 'Azadi' pendant, which translates to 'freedom' in Farsi. The singer has sported the 'Baaraye' (also pronounced as Baraye) necklace before. The 48-year-old English vocalist wore the necklace while performing 'We Pray' during a Coldplay concert. The British entertainer also performed the famous Iranian protest song 'Baraye' at the 2022 show in Buenos Aires. The singer acknowledged the Iranian women's movement for freedom before singing the song. He noted, 'Young women and young people are fighting for their freedom, for the right to be themselves' (via The Guardian). Meanwhile, breakup rumors regarding Chris Martin and Dakota Johnson surfaced in the beginning of June. Sources close to the couple reportedly revealed that the split between the Fifty Shades of Grey star and the singer feels 'final' this time. Reports also suggested that Johnson and Martin have 'taken breaks' before. But the 2025 breakup seems ultimate, as the two are reportedly unable to work out their differences. The post Dakota Johnson & Chris Martin Breakup Rumors Get an Update appeared first on - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.
