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Trump considers military action after Iran protests

Hundreds have reportedly died in the anti-government protests in Iran.

President Donald Trump says the US military is considering "very strong options" in Iran, as anti-government protests which have reportedly killed hundreds enter a third week. Our correspondents explain more and we hear a conversation with Iranians around the world.

The first genocide case to be heard in full by the International Court of Justice in over a decade has opened at the Hague. It's been brought by The Gambia against Myanmar, which is accused of targeting the Muslim Rohingya minority in 2017. Our correspondent there tells us more.

Some big breaking news in football, Xabi Alonso has left Real Madrid. We get reaction.

And after Adolescence star Owen Cooper took home the Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role on Television at the 2026 Golden Globe Awards, he spoke about his embarrassment at being the only boy in drama class. We speak to boys trying to follow in Owen Cooper's footsteps about their experiences.

(Photo: Mourners react next to coffins during a funeral procession for members of security forces and civilians said to be killed in protests on Sunday, amid evolving anti-government unrest, in Tehran, Iran, in this screengrab from a video released on January 11, 2026. Credit: IRIB/Handout via Reuters)

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