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Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz After Israeli Attacks Kill Dozens in Southern Lebanon

Iran's military has reimposed a closure on the Strait of Hormuz, accusing Israel of violating a recent ceasefire agreement by continuing airstrikes in southern Lebanon, which have reportedly killed at least two dozen people.

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UK Defence Contracts Require Foreign Firms to Reciprocate Investment, Streeting Confirms

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Yorkshire Water Chief Executive Nicola Shaw Resigns Following Regulator Downgrade

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UK Government Explores Welfare Spending Cuts Amidst Rising Costs and Economic Strain

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UK Tradespeople Suffer Tool Thefts Every 20 Minutes, MP Demands Government Action

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Kenyans Accused in $130 Million US Student Aid Fraud Scheme

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María Machado Returns to Venezuela, Demanding Presidential Election Accountability

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Student List Demands Serbian Election Overhaul and Official Resignations After Victory

Following their recent electoral success, Serbia's Student List MPs are calling for the immediate resignation of several high-ranking officials and a comprehensive review of the electoral process, citing alleged irregularities.

Over 43 Million Ballots Cast in US Midterm Early Voting Surge

King Charles Visits Guyana, Bahamas Tour Hailed by Palace as Success

New York State Police Assume Cornell University Sex Complaint Investigations After Campus Backlash

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Train Passenger Uses Frying Pan to Subdue Knife Attacker on Birmingham Service

CCTV footage presented to a jury revealed a passenger utilising a frying pan to fend off a knife attacker aboard a train travelling towards Birmingham New Street station. The incident involved a Peterborough man currently on trial.

Met Office Issues Severe Fog Warning for Friday Commute Across England

Scottish Police Launch Operation Targeting Online Gangs Coercing Children into Self-Harm

83-Year-Old Heart Patient Drives 140 Miles for Hospital Appointment in Devon

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UK Diesel Prices Register Sharpest Monthly Decline in Over Two Decades

UK diesel prices experienced their most substantial monthly drop in 26 years during November, with experts attributing the decline to easing geopolitical tensions and a reduction in crude oil costs. This follows a period of elevated prices linked to Middle East instability.

Strait of Hormuz: Three Obstacles Delay Oil and Gas Passage Despite US-Iran Deal

Prime Minister Starmer Pledges UK Role in Reopening Strait of Hormuz After Iran-US Deal

Donald Trump Declares Iran War Deal Signed, Strait of Hormuz Reopens Friday

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Kherson Residents Experience Brief Respite as Ceasefire Halts Shelling

A temporary ceasefire has brought an unusual period of calm to Kherson, allowing residents to venture out after months of intense shelling. This brief peace offers a glimpse of normal life, but undercurrents of apprehension persist regarding the potential resumption of hostilities.

Russian Drone Strike Kills 13 Civilians at Dnipro Train Station, Injures Ten

Melania Trump Brokers Ukraine-Russia Ceasefire in Oleshky, Halting Hostilities

Kherson Region Ceasefire Extended by Ukraine and Russia for Civilian Evacuation

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Chancellor John Healey Details 2026 Budget: Tax and Spending Plans Revealed

Chancellor John Healey has presented his first Budget, outlining the government's tax and spending proposals for 2026. The announcement included significant reforms to public services and adjustments to fiscal policy.

Binance Halts Transactions, Freezes £2 Billion in Assets Over Suspected Cyber Breach

Google Shares Plummet $500bn Following AI Search Revenue Warnings

US Federal Reserve Maintains Interest Rates Amid Robust Economic Growth

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Flávio Bolsonaro Declares Himself 'Leader of Brazil's Opposition' After Election Defeat

Flávio Bolsonaro, son of the recently defeated Brazilian President, has declared he will lead the opposition to the incoming administration from his current location in the United States. His pronouncement follows his father's loss in the recent presidential election.

Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz After Israeli Attacks Kill Dozens in Southern Lebanon

UK Defence Contracts Require Foreign Firms to Reciprocate Investment, Streeting Confirms

Yorkshire Water Chief Executive Nicola Shaw Resigns Following Regulator Downgrade

UK Government Explores Welfare Spending Cuts Amidst Rising Costs and Economic Strain

UK Tradespeople Suffer Tool Thefts Every 20 Minutes, MP Demands Government Action

Kenyans Accused in $130 Million US Student Aid Fraud Scheme

María Machado Returns to Venezuela, Demanding Presidential Election Accountability

World

Student List Demands Serbian Election Overhaul and Official Resignations After Victory

Over 43 Million Ballots Cast in US Midterm Early Voting Surge

King Charles Visits Guyana, Bahamas Tour Hailed by Palace as Success

New York State Police Assume Cornell University Sex Complaint Investigations After Campus Backlash

UK

Train Passenger Uses Frying Pan to Subdue Knife Attacker on Birmingham Service

Met Office Issues Severe Fog Warning for Friday Commute Across England

Scottish Police Launch Operation Targeting Online Gangs Coercing Children into Self-Harm

83-Year-Old Heart Patient Drives 140 Miles for Hospital Appointment in Devon

Middle East

UK Diesel Prices Register Sharpest Monthly Decline in Over Two Decades

Strait of Hormuz: Three Obstacles Delay Oil and Gas Passage Despite US-Iran Deal

Prime Minister Starmer Pledges UK Role in Reopening Strait of Hormuz After Iran-US Deal

Donald Trump Declares Iran War Deal Signed, Strait of Hormuz Reopens Friday

Ukraine War

Kherson Residents Experience Brief Respite as Ceasefire Halts Shelling

Russian Drone Strike Kills 13 Civilians at Dnipro Train Station, Injures Ten

Melania Trump Brokers Ukraine-Russia Ceasefire in Oleshky, Halting Hostilities

Kherson Region Ceasefire Extended by Ukraine and Russia for Civilian Evacuation

Business

Chancellor John Healey Details 2026 Budget: Tax and Spending Plans Revealed

Binance Halts Transactions, Freezes £2 Billion in Assets Over Suspected Cyber Breach

Google Shares Plummet $500bn Following AI Search Revenue Warnings

US Federal Reserve Maintains Interest Rates Amid Robust Economic Growth

Politics

Flávio Bolsonaro Declares Himself 'Leader of Brazil's Opposition' After Election Defeat

Reform UK and Liberal Democrats Accuse Each Other Over Alleged Farage Shove Incident

Nine Welsh Council Mergers Postponed as Reorganisation Faces Further Setbacks

Government Eliminates Bereaved Families' Tax Liability for Delayed Pension Payments

Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz After Israeli Attacks Kill Dozens in Southern Lebanon

UK Defence Contracts Require Foreign Firms to Reciprocate Investment, Streeting Confirms

Yorkshire Water Chief Executive Nicola Shaw Resigns Following Regulator Downgrade

UK Government Explores Welfare Spending Cuts Amidst Rising Costs and Economic Strain

UK Tradespeople Suffer Tool Thefts Every 20 Minutes, MP Demands Government Action

Kenyans Accused in $130 Million US Student Aid Fraud Scheme

María Machado Returns to Venezuela, Demanding Presidential Election Accountability

World

Student List Demands Serbian Election Overhaul and Official Resignations After Victory

Over 43 Million Ballots Cast in US Midterm Early Voting Surge

King Charles Visits Guyana, Bahamas Tour Hailed by Palace as Success

New York State Police Assume Cornell University Sex Complaint Investigations After Campus Backlash

UK

Train Passenger Uses Frying Pan to Subdue Knife Attacker on Birmingham Service

Met Office Issues Severe Fog Warning for Friday Commute Across England

Scottish Police Launch Operation Targeting Online Gangs Coercing Children into Self-Harm

83-Year-Old Heart Patient Drives 140 Miles for Hospital Appointment in Devon

Middle East

UK Diesel Prices Register Sharpest Monthly Decline in Over Two Decades

Strait of Hormuz: Three Obstacles Delay Oil and Gas Passage Despite US-Iran Deal

Prime Minister Starmer Pledges UK Role in Reopening Strait of Hormuz After Iran-US Deal

Donald Trump Declares Iran War Deal Signed, Strait of Hormuz Reopens Friday

Ukraine War

Kherson Residents Experience Brief Respite as Ceasefire Halts Shelling

Russian Drone Strike Kills 13 Civilians at Dnipro Train Station, Injures Ten

Melania Trump Brokers Ukraine-Russia Ceasefire in Oleshky, Halting Hostilities

Kherson Region Ceasefire Extended by Ukraine and Russia for Civilian Evacuation

Business

Chancellor John Healey Details 2026 Budget: Tax and Spending Plans Revealed

Binance Halts Transactions, Freezes £2 Billion in Assets Over Suspected Cyber Breach

Google Shares Plummet $500bn Following AI Search Revenue Warnings

US Federal Reserve Maintains Interest Rates Amid Robust Economic Growth

Politics

Flávio Bolsonaro Declares Himself 'Leader of Brazil's Opposition' After Election Defeat

Reform UK and Liberal Democrats Accuse Each Other Over Alleged Farage Shove Incident

Nine Welsh Council Mergers Postponed as Reorganisation Faces Further Setbacks

Government Eliminates Bereaved Families' Tax Liability for Delayed Pension Payments