The government is urging Ofcom to use all its powers – up to and including an effective ban – against X.

Debt charities say that calls have risen compared with last year as people are urged to seek help.

The largest demonstrations in years have left at least 48 protesters dead, human rights groups say.

There were signs authorities were intensifying their crackdown as protests continued.

Police say a man in his 50s died in the incident in Helston during Storm Goretti.

Iranian authorities appear to be unusually restrained in reacting to mass protests, a possible result of Donald Trump's threat to intervene.

BBC News Persian profiles the former crown prince who is once again seeking a role in shaping his country's future.

In video verified by BBC Persian, protesters in Iran can be heard chanting anti-government slogans.