Iranian women increasingly resist the public headscarf rule. Despite ongoing repression, Iran’s regime seems powerless to stop social change.
“The state’s current policy on the issue of the hijab is not to follow strict rules,” Ali Motahari, a conservative Iranian politician, told journalists last week on the fringes of the International Book Fair in Tehran.
He added that the police should only intervene in the event of gross violations.
“You have to know that even at the time of the Shah, before the 1979 revolution, women were arrested if they did not dress decently in public,” he said. Wearing a hijab, or headscarf, remains mandatory in Iran.
However, even before the nationwide protests following the death of Jina Mahsa Amini in police custody in September 2022, Motahari was one of those conservative politicians who repeatedly called for a crackdown on women who dared to deviate even slightly from the strict dress code.
In 2014, he asked, “Why are women allowed to wear trousers under their coats?” He called on the authorities to take more rigorous action against the women concerned.
“What we have achieved in the last three years can no longer be taken away by the state,” a gender researcher and journalist from Tehran told DW. She asked DW not to publish her name as the authorities regularly reprimand her for her stance, and she even receives death threats from anonymous callers.
She is one of the women who not only refuse to wear a headscarf in public, but also encourages other women to decide for themselves whether they want to.
“They can no longer force us to follow their rules and automatically wear a headscarf every time we leave the house,” she says.
She also emphasizes that Iran has changed after the death of Jina Mahsa Amini. For example, on May 12, the coffin of Shiva Aristoui, an Iranian writer and poet, was carried by women without the mandatory hijab. Traditionally, carrying the coffin has long been a matter for men in accordance with religious and social norms. However, since the “Women, Life, Freedom” movement, more and more women attend funerals without the compulsory hijab and carry the coffins of their loved ones.
Yet, many women deliberately stay away from international media and avoid public attention to continue on their path without additional repression. Any exchange with international media could be considered “propaganda against the system,” “cooperation with a hostile government” or could be prosecuted as following an “order from abroad.”
Niloufar Hamedi, an award-winning journalist, is a recent example of the state’s crackdown. Her reporting on the death of Jina Mahsa Amini in 2022 brought her international fame.
Among other pieces, she published a photo of Amini’s grieving parents. It quickly went viral on social media and became a symbol of the nationwide protests, which became the largest protest movement in Iran since the Islamic Revolution in 1979.
Hamedi was arrested and charged with alleged “collaboration with an enemy government,” “propaganda against the system” among other charges. She was sentenced to a total of 13 years in prison. However, after 17 months, she was released on bail in January 2024. Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei then pardoned her and her colleague Elaheh Mohammadi in February 2025.
On May 11, 2,800 days after the report that changed the country, an article under her name appeared once more in the country’s major daily Persian newspaper Shargh. Niloofar Hamedi is allowed to work as a journalist in Iran again.
Does this indicate that the state has capitulated to women? “No,” Sedigheh Vasmaghi, women’s rights activist and theologian, told DW.
“The political system has not accepted the resistance the women have shown,” she said. “The state does not have the power to stop or even reverse this change either.”
Vasmaghi, who joined protesters against the compulsory headscarf rule, no longer wears a headscarf in public.
In April 2023, Vasmaghi wrote an open letter to Khamenei in which she criticized his decree on the hijab requirement and emphasized that the Quran does not stipulate such an obligation.
In March 2024, she was arrested for “propaganda against the system” and “public appearance without a Sharia-compliant hijab.” Due to her health problems, she was sent on parole.
Still, she could be arrested again at any time. But she has no fear of that. “The state in Iran is facing massive domestic and foreign policy problems and is currently not in a position to deal with women across the country, especially teenagers and young women, who no longer want to wear headscarves,” she told DW.
 “However, any measure that appears to be effective will be reviewed and attempted to be enforced,” Vasmaghi continued, referring to the ongoing debate on the introduction of a controversial lawto monitor women in public in Iran. The law provides for a series of punitive measures for women who refuse to wear the required hijab in public.
“The political system can no longer turn back time,” Vasmaghi said.
This article was originally published in German.

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A lucky winner has scooped a massive £25 million EuroMillions jackpot.
A single UK ticket-holder came forward following Friday's draw. It is the second time in recent weeks that a player has landed such a huge prize.
Friday's winner claimed £25,701,358. It came after another UK ticket-holder won £26 million in the draw on October 3.
That prize was also claimed. But there are two missing millionaires from recent Lotto draws.
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On October 4, a single ticket-holder won the Lotto jackpot of £10,633,323. They matched all six main numbers in the draw, 06, 08, 12, 33, 49, 59, to walk away with the jackpot. This ticket was purchased in retail.
And on October 8, the Lotto jackpot was won again, when a single ticket matched the six main numbers 02, 21, 42, 48, 56, 57 and it is now worth £2 million.
Both prizes are waiting to be claimed.
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Andy Carter, senior winners’ advisor at Allwyn, operator of The National Lottery, said: “It’s been an amazing couple of weeks with big multi-million pound prizes being won every few nights.
“We will look after the two EuroMillions winners and help them start to enjoy their amazing win.
“We hope to meet the Lotto winners soon, once we have a claim. So check those tickets and emails – remember it could be you!”
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If you love to play the Texas state lottery but hate the hassle of traveling to a gas station or convenience store to buy a ticket, you can now use apps such as Jackpocket to help you purchase tickets from the comfort of your own home. 
Jackpocket is an officially licensed third-party app that is a safe, legal and convenient way to buy lottery tickets in the state of Texas.
There are several different apps that will let you buy Texas state lottery tickets, and it’s essential to do the research to learn which one is right for you. 
 
Buy lottery, Powerball, and Mega Millions tickets from the comfort of your phone
Available in 14 states: AR, CO, DC, ID, MN, MT, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OR, TX, WV
 
Buying lottery tickets online in Texas has been legal since 2019 as long as you are physically in the state and are at least 18 years old. You can download Jackpocket onto your iPhone or Android device through either the App Store or Google Play. 
Jackpocket does not directly sell lottery tickets. Instead, it is licensed as a courier service that purchases tickets on your behalf. That means when you buy a ticket through the Jackpocket app, they will send one of their representatives to buy a physical lottery ticket from an authorized retailer. 
They will email you a high-resolution scan of your ticket, and the real ticket will be stored in a monitored and fireproof safe until the drawing occurs. If you win and your payout amount is less than the Texas threshold amount of $600, Jackpocket will automatically deposit your money into your account. But if you win over $600, Jackpocket will securely deliver your ticket directly to you, and you will be responsible for collecting your winnings. 
As of October 2022, Jackpocket players have won over $190 million, and the app has made 20 people millionaires via winning lottery tickets.

Mega Millions and PowerBall are the only two games that are available to every user of the app. Otherwise, the games available to you will depend on what state you are in when buying your tickets. 
If you are in Texas, you cannot buy tickets for another state’s lottery.
If you want to stay up-to-date with what games are available to you, check the Jackpocket website for their official list. 
In addition to purchasing lottery tickets for you, Jackpocket offers several features to make it easier and more fun to play the lottery in Texas.
Jackpocket is an official sponsor of several professional sports teams in Texas and can now offer fans special perks and sweepstakes prizes. 
Jackpocket is the official digital lottery partner of the Texas Rangers, and the app now offers users the following perks:
In 2022, Jackpocket was announced as the official digital lottery partner of the Dallas Stars, and they will offer the following perks to Stars fans:
Jackpocket is the official digital lottery partner of the Dallas Mavericks and now offers fan-specific perks:
Regulators have officially approved Jackpocket in Texas, and they have an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau. However, Jackpocket is an independent business and has no direct affiliation with the Texas Lottery or the Multi-State Lottery Corporation that runs national games such as PowerBall.
Jackpocket has impressed users so far, with an App Store rating of 4.7/5 based on 108,000 reviews and a Google Play Store rating of 4.5/5 based on over 6,000 reviews.
Jackpocket charges Texas lottery players a fee of approximately 7% on all funds that players deposit into their accounts. This is the only fee that you will ever be charged through the app.  Jackpocket does not charge a commission on the tickets they sell, they have no sign-up fee, and they do not take a percentage of any of your winnings. 
Every dollar that you win with a Jackpocket ticket belongs to you.
Since 2019, the Jackpocket app has proven to be a safe and secure way to buy lottery tickets in Texas. Its compliance with state legal regulations and the thousands of positive reviews on app stores are good indicators that Jackpocket is a trustworthy app.
Jackpocket isn’t the only app that allows you to buy Texas state lottery tickets, and you should explore all of your options before determining which one is the best for you. 
 
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FROM buying a Ferrari to holidaying in the Seychelles, we’ve all got a plan for how to splash the cash if we win the EuroMillions.
Players have a chance of scooping a £145million jackpot this evening – and now, top lottery expert Simon Horne exclusively tells Sun readers how to boost your chances of bagging the whole lot.
Millions of us buy a Euromillions ticket each week with the hope of winning a huge windfall.
You pick five numbers from 1-50 and two lucky stars from 1-12, or you can choose a lucky dip – which is when the numbers are randomly selected for you.
The jackpot on offer this evening is £145million – which, although is a huge pot of money, isn’t as big as the record-breaking £208million prize that was won by a lucky Irish ticket holder in June.
It made the lucky winner instantly richer than the likes of Adele, Dua Lipa and Harry Kane.
From picking your lucky numbers to whether you should join a syndicate, there’s a heap of practical ways to boost your chances of getting richer overnight.
Of course, the only real way of increasing your chances of winning is to buy more tickets.
Make sure you gamble responsibly. Only gamble with money you can afford to lose, and set a money limit before playing.
If you need advice, visit gamcare.org.uk or GambleAware.org.
A lottery syndicate is when a group of people put money into a pot for lottery tickets.
There will be one person in charge – the syndicate manager – who will buy tickets and share out any winnings out among the group.
Playing as part of a group could be a good way of boosting your chances of winning, as Simon, from The National Lottery operator Allwyn UK, explains.
“If you join a syndicate of 10 people, then there’s 10 tickets and 10 chances of winning, so there’s clearly a greater chance of winning compared to if you just bought your own ticket,” he said.
The syndicate manager will need to register the group and list themselves as the person in charge with The National Lottery.
Make sure to write all the terms and conditions of the agreement down, and get each person to sign it, said Simon.
“If there’s any confusion or complications down the line, then you can refer back to the agreement and then everyone knows where they stand,” he said.
The big downside to consider being part of a syndicate is that you’ll need to equally split the pot between each person.
So, if you were part of a syndicate of four people, splitting the £145million jackpot four ways would leave you with over £36million each – although that’s still big winnings to walk away with.
You might think that picking up the most common numbers may mean you are more likely to win.
The number 20 has been drawn the most at 111 times, according to Lottery.co.uk, which tracks lottery results.
That’s followed by the number 21 and 23, which has been drawn 109 times, then 42 (107 times) then 29 (104 times).
The most common Lucky Stars are 3, which has been drawn 181 times and 2, which has been drawn 176 times.
But you’re better off picking whichever numbers you feel are best, said Simon.
That’s because, statistically, each number has an equal chance of being drawn.
Many people pick their birthday numbers because they think they are lucky.
“We all have lucky numbers – I know plenty of players who lean on lucky numbers, which could be phone numbers or numbers passed down from family members,” said Simon.
“Every set of numbers has the same chance of coming out.
“The best strategy to play is the one that you think will bring you luck.”
Not sure your lucky numbers are working for you?
You could keep an eye on how often your lucky numbers are being drawn, and if they’re not coming up as often as you would like, you can try a different tact.
The National Lottery app stores all your tickets from draws you have entered.
The app is free to download from either the App Store on iPhone, or the Google Play store on Android devices.
That means you can go back in and check your most profitable numbers.
YOU'VE got to be in it to win it.
Every time you buy a ticket the odds of winning increase.
But WARNING – only spend what you can afford. At the end of the day, it’s down to luck.
This is why some people prefer to be part of a syndicate, where multiple tickets are bought.
While this means you’ll have to share the pot, the odds become more favourable each ticket you buy.
You could make a spreadsheet of how often your lucky numbers are being drawn, and every three months, see whether it’s worth keeping them, or ditching them for alternatives.
According to Lottery.co.uk, the unluckiest Euromillions numbers are
You might want to avoid “unlucky” numbers – which are the ones drawn the least.
These are 22 (66 times), 40 (74 times) and 18 and 43 (78 times).
The National Lottery app is free to download from either the App Store or Google Play.
Timing matters when it comes to buying your ticket, said Simon.
If you leave it to the last minute, then there’s a risk that you run out of time to buy your ticket.
You need to buy your ticket before 7:30pm tonight – otherwise you’ll miss out.

“My main advice is not to leave it too late – don’t rush into the newsagents or load up your app at 7:25pm,” he said.
“You might not be able to upload money onto your online account, or buy your ticket, in time and you could miss the draw.”
BETWEEN them all, the top 10 richest lottery winners have bagged a combined £1.6billion.
But who are the lucky winners? Here’s the top 10 richest players who bagged the jackpot:
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North Liberty is a growing, thriving and young community. Proud to be a family-friendly small town in the heart of Iowa City-Cedar Rapids with ready access to big-city amenities.
Lake Macbride State Park – a dock on Lake McBride. Photo by Tony Webster
We’re home to new startups, local media headquarters, regional financial centers and national transportation companies.
Our workforce is talented, smart and good looking.
We’re in the center of the Iowa City-Cedar Rapids region, and growing.
North Liberty is connected to what matters, and the city’s elected officials and professional staff work to ensure North Liberty is a great place live, work and play.

A warm meal, a welcoming space, and a full calendar of community events—this local spot offers more than meets the eye. In the heart of it all is Sarahi Rayo, owner of Rayo Mexican Bar and Grill. From early breakfasts to lively nights, her and her team/family are creating something that feels like home.
North Liberty is the headquarters of local media, regional financial and national transportation companies and home to solar energy and tech startups, and entrepreneurs getting their big ideas off the ground.
Get to know your new business community.
Download this episode, or subscribe in iTunes, or wherever you get podcasts. 52317 is proudly produced in North Liberty, in the heart of ICR Iowa.

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The Minnesota Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Nov. 2, 2025, results for each game:
3-4-5
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
03-11-20-26-32
Check North 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
Winning lottery numbers are sponsored by Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network.
Tickets can be purchased in person at gas stations, convenience stores and grocery stores. Some airport terminals may also sell lottery tickets.
You can also order tickets online through Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network, in these U.S. states and territories: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Washington D.C., and West Virginia. The Jackpocket app allows you to pick your lottery game and numbers, place your order, see your ticket and collect your winnings all using your phone or home computer.
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By Ally Stivala

America’s Powerball is responsible for more record payouts than any other lottery in the world.  And for a limited time only, Lottoland is giving all new customers in Malta, the opportunity to set their sights on the US Powerball, for just €0.99c.
The jackpot can be made yours by matching all of the five main numbers and the Powerball. Draws take place every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday evening in America. This equates to approximately 4am on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday mornings, on this side of the pond.
Whether you’re a big-time lotto lover or a newcomer to the game, there is no better time to try your luck to win upwards of €1,500,000,000, all for less than the price of a coffee.
Lottoland guarantees the cheapest price per bet on the US Powerball from Malta. In addition, new customers can claim a massive 70% discount on a jackpot in excess of €1.5 billion which doesn’t come around every day.
Are you excited to wake up and check your lucky numbers?
This week’s €1.5 Billion US Powerball is the biggest jackpots live right now. And should someone from Malta win, they stand to receive one of the biggest online gambling payouts ever.
To claim the offer just follow this link and sign up with Lottoland.
Lottoland provides players from Malta and Gozo the chance to bet on many different lotteries from around the world, including the US Powerball. However, Lottoland offers much more than just lotteries. Check out the hundreds of online casino games, scratch cards and sports betting.
Good luck and play responsibly!
Lottoland is operated by European Lotto and Betting Limited and is licensed by the Malta Gaming Authority, license number MGA/B2C/609/2018. The offer must be redeemed by clicking on and signing up through the link provided above. 
The promotion expires on 30th November 2022 at 23:59 CET and is only open to new customers. The offer is redeemable once per player. Tiers 1-3 are subject to 38% reduction as per T&Cs. Tier 1 winning bets are paid out as a 30-year annuity or discounted lump sum at Lottoland’s election. Players must be 18 or over. These terms are supplemental to Lottoland’s Promotional Terms and Conditions which are found here.
Gambling can be harmful if not controlled. Please play responsibly. For help visit rgf.org.mt.
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