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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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Pope Francis Warns Against Schism as Four Bishops Ordained by Traditionalist Group

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E. Jean Carroll Demands Immediate $5 Million Payment After Trump’s Appeal Fails

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Crown Prosecution Service Reviews Rape Allegations Against Member of Parliament

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Andy Burnham Urges Government to Deport Rochdale Grooming Gang Ringleader Qari Abdul Rauf

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Dublin Man Convicted of Attempted Murder of Three Children in City Centre Attack

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Next UK Government Faces £4.7 Billion Defence Spending Gap, Think Tank Warns

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Antwerp Apartment Fire Claims Five Lives in Linkeroever District Building

A fire in a ten-storey apartment block in Antwerp's Linkeroever district has resulted in five confirmed fatalities. Emergency services responded to the blaze, the cause of which remains under investigation.

United States Lifts Export Prohibition on Anthropic AI Tools Fable and Mythos

Donald Trump Declares Over $1 Billion in Crypto Income During First Post-Presidency Year

Beijing Tower Damaged by Plane Collision; Chinese Authorities Censor Information

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Police Officers Investigated for Gross Misconduct Over Henry Nowak Death

Two police officers face gross misconduct probes following the death of 18-year-old Henry Nowak in December 2025. Nowak was handcuffed while fatally wounded after being stabbed by Vickrum Digwa.

England's Teachers Awarded 3.5% Pay Rise, Schools Face Funding Shortfall

Andy Burnham's Devolution Ambitions Threaten Whitehall Departments with Significant Contraction

UK Defence Plan Prioritises Naval Modernisation, Delays Army Equipment Upgrades

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

Despite President Trump's announcement of an 'opening' for the Strait of Hormuz, ship-tracking data reveals only a handful of vessels have transited the waterway since the US-Iran deal. Hundreds of ships remain stalled in the Gulf, facing significant unresolved issues of security, potential minefields, and proposed tolls.

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

UK Motorists Anticipate Cheaper Petrol as US-Iran Deal Reopens Strait of Hormuz

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Putin Admits Ukraine Strikes Cause Russian Fuel Shortages, Dismisses 'Critical' Impact

President Vladimir Putin has acknowledged that Ukrainian drone attacks are 'obviously creating problems' for Russia's fuel and energy sector, a rare admission from the Kremlin regarding the impact of these strikes. Despite the acknowledgement, Putin maintained that the shortages were not 'critical' during a government meeting, as Kyiv continues to target Russian oil refineries and depots.

Colonel Dmytro Kozyura Receives Life Sentence for Ukraine State Treason

Ukrainian Strike Cuts Power in Sevastopol, Crimea Until Evening

Russian Forces Advance on Kostyantynivka, Threatening Ukraine's Remaining Donbas Strongholds

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High Street Retailer WHSmith Plans Closure of 150 Former Stores After Court Approves Restructuring

WHSmith has secured court approval for a restructuring plan, leading to the closure of up to 150 former High Street stores. The agreement also enforces substantial rent reductions on the majority of its remaining retail locations.

East Midlands Road Upgrades Shelved, Funds Diverted to UK Defence Budget

ScotRail Introduces Minimum £10 Penalty Fare for Ticket Evasion Across Network

UK Infrastructure Faces Critical Failures as Heat Exceeds Design Limits, Study Finds

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Andy Burnham Outlines Prime Ministerial Vision, Lacking Specific Policy Detail

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has presented a broad vision for a future premiership, emphasising decentralisation and a shift in wealth distribution, yet offered scant concrete policy proposals or a clear path to leadership.

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

Pope Francis Warns Against Schism as Four Bishops Ordained by Traditionalist Group

E. Jean Carroll Demands Immediate $5 Million Payment After Trump’s Appeal Fails

Crown Prosecution Service Reviews Rape Allegations Against Member of Parliament

Andy Burnham Urges Government to Deport Rochdale Grooming Gang Ringleader Qari Abdul Rauf

Dublin Man Convicted of Attempted Murder of Three Children in City Centre Attack

Next UK Government Faces £4.7 Billion Defence Spending Gap, Think Tank Warns

World

Antwerp Apartment Fire Claims Five Lives in Linkeroever District Building

United States Lifts Export Prohibition on Anthropic AI Tools Fable and Mythos

Donald Trump Declares Over $1 Billion in Crypto Income During First Post-Presidency Year

Beijing Tower Damaged by Plane Collision; Chinese Authorities Censor Information

UK

Police Officers Investigated for Gross Misconduct Over Henry Nowak Death

England's Teachers Awarded 3.5% Pay Rise, Schools Face Funding Shortfall

Andy Burnham's Devolution Ambitions Threaten Whitehall Departments with Significant Contraction

UK Defence Plan Prioritises Naval Modernisation, Delays Army Equipment Upgrades

Middle East

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

UK Motorists Anticipate Cheaper Petrol as US-Iran Deal Reopens Strait of Hormuz

Ukraine War

Putin Admits Ukraine Strikes Cause Russian Fuel Shortages, Dismisses 'Critical' Impact

Colonel Dmytro Kozyura Receives Life Sentence for Ukraine State Treason

Ukrainian Strike Cuts Power in Sevastopol, Crimea Until Evening

Russian Forces Advance on Kostyantynivka, Threatening Ukraine's Remaining Donbas Strongholds

Business

High Street Retailer WHSmith Plans Closure of 150 Former Stores After Court Approves Restructuring

East Midlands Road Upgrades Shelved, Funds Diverted to UK Defence Budget

ScotRail Introduces Minimum £10 Penalty Fare for Ticket Evasion Across Network

UK Infrastructure Faces Critical Failures as Heat Exceeds Design Limits, Study Finds

Politics

Andy Burnham Outlines Prime Ministerial Vision, Lacking Specific Policy Detail

Next UK Government Chancellor Faces £4.7 Billion Defence Funding Shortfall

Royal Navy Unveils Autonomous Warship Ambitions, Impacting Scottish Shipbuilding Sector

Starmer's Defence Spending Pledges Create Significant Investment Gaps for Manchester

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

Pope Francis Warns Against Schism as Four Bishops Ordained by Traditionalist Group

E. Jean Carroll Demands Immediate $5 Million Payment After Trump’s Appeal Fails

Crown Prosecution Service Reviews Rape Allegations Against Member of Parliament

Andy Burnham Urges Government to Deport Rochdale Grooming Gang Ringleader Qari Abdul Rauf

Dublin Man Convicted of Attempted Murder of Three Children in City Centre Attack

Next UK Government Faces £4.7 Billion Defence Spending Gap, Think Tank Warns

World

Antwerp Apartment Fire Claims Five Lives in Linkeroever District Building

United States Lifts Export Prohibition on Anthropic AI Tools Fable and Mythos

Donald Trump Declares Over $1 Billion in Crypto Income During First Post-Presidency Year

Beijing Tower Damaged by Plane Collision; Chinese Authorities Censor Information

UK

Police Officers Investigated for Gross Misconduct Over Henry Nowak Death

England's Teachers Awarded 3.5% Pay Rise, Schools Face Funding Shortfall

Andy Burnham's Devolution Ambitions Threaten Whitehall Departments with Significant Contraction

UK Defence Plan Prioritises Naval Modernisation, Delays Army Equipment Upgrades

Middle East

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

UK Motorists Anticipate Cheaper Petrol as US-Iran Deal Reopens Strait of Hormuz

Ukraine War

Putin Admits Ukraine Strikes Cause Russian Fuel Shortages, Dismisses 'Critical' Impact

Colonel Dmytro Kozyura Receives Life Sentence for Ukraine State Treason

Ukrainian Strike Cuts Power in Sevastopol, Crimea Until Evening

Russian Forces Advance on Kostyantynivka, Threatening Ukraine's Remaining Donbas Strongholds

Business

High Street Retailer WHSmith Plans Closure of 150 Former Stores After Court Approves Restructuring

East Midlands Road Upgrades Shelved, Funds Diverted to UK Defence Budget

ScotRail Introduces Minimum £10 Penalty Fare for Ticket Evasion Across Network

UK Infrastructure Faces Critical Failures as Heat Exceeds Design Limits, Study Finds

Politics

Andy Burnham Outlines Prime Ministerial Vision, Lacking Specific Policy Detail

Next UK Government Chancellor Faces £4.7 Billion Defence Funding Shortfall

Royal Navy Unveils Autonomous Warship Ambitions, Impacting Scottish Shipbuilding Sector

Starmer's Defence Spending Pledges Create Significant Investment Gaps for Manchester