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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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Texas Floods Claim One Life, Damage Hundreds of Homes in Hill Country

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London Mayor Sadiq Khan Joins 25 New Peers Entering House of Lords

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Mother Convicted of Culpable Homicide After Infant Daughter Dahlia-Rose Dies from Hairdryer Burns

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Cairngorms Wildfire Under Control, Public Access to Glenmore Forest Park Restricted

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Warwick District Council Initiates Investigation After Meeting Halted By "Breakdown in Proceedings"

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Fourteen English Areas to See Council Merger, Two-Tier Governance Abolished

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Polish Security Services Apprehend Teenager Over Alleged Russian Sabotage Plot

A 17-year-old Polish national has been detained by internal security agency ABW, accused of participating in a Russian-orchestrated sabotage campaign aimed at exacerbating Polish-Ukrainian ethnic divisions.

UK Government Reaffirms Sovereignty Over Falkland Islands After Argentine World Cup Provocation

Italian Court Jails Former Motorway Boss Giovanni Castellucci for Genoa Bridge Collapse

Canada Battles 800 Wildfires as US Extends Hazardous Air Quality Alerts

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England and Wales Marriage Law Reform Allows Beach and Pub Ceremonies

New legislative proposals in England and Wales aim to modernise marriage laws, permitting ceremonies in a broader range of venues including beaches and pubs. The reforms seek to update what the government describes as 'outdated' regulations, providing couples with increased flexibility.

Daniel Sean James Accused of Murdering Kirandeep Kaur, Stabbing Man in Wolverhampton Home

Andy Burnham Plans UK Tour as Prime Minister, Meeting Public During August Recess

Aberdeen Arrest: Ann Widdecombe Death Threat Suspect's Uncle Expresses Shock

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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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Ukraine Protests Target Zelensky After Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov's Dismissal

President Zelensky's unexplained removal of Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has sparked protests across Ukraine, drawing criticism from civil society and military figures. The lack of official justification for the decision has fuelled public discontent, particularly given Fedorov's perceived effectiveness.

Prime Minister Sunak Affirms UK's 'Cast-Iron' Support During Kyiv Visit

Russian Missile Strike Kills Three Civilians in Odesa as Grain Infrastructure Targeted

Polish Prime Minister Promises Memorial for World War Two Victims of Ukrainian Nationalist Killings

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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Pledges Further $100bn for US Expansion

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has committed an additional $100 billion to its US manufacturing operations, increasing its total investment in the United States to $265 billion. This move reinforces the US strategy to onshore critical semiconductor production, ostensibly to secure supply chains.

Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves Leads Race for UK Treasury Post

Watchdog Investigates Private Parking Firms Charging Drivers Queuing for Petrol

Aer Lingus Proposes 500 Job Cuts Across Head Office, Cabin Crew, and Pilot Roles

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UK Health Advisers Recommend MenB Vaccination for Teenagers from 15 Years Old

The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has advised the UK government to offer the Meningococcal B (MenB) vaccine routinely to secondary school-aged adolescents, specifically targeting those from 15 years old, to enhance protection against the disease.

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

Texas Floods Claim One Life, Damage Hundreds of Homes in Hill Country

London Mayor Sadiq Khan Joins 25 New Peers Entering House of Lords

Mother Convicted of Culpable Homicide After Infant Daughter Dahlia-Rose Dies from Hairdryer Burns

Cairngorms Wildfire Under Control, Public Access to Glenmore Forest Park Restricted

Warwick District Council Initiates Investigation After Meeting Halted By "Breakdown in Proceedings"

Fourteen English Areas to See Council Merger, Two-Tier Governance Abolished

World

Polish Security Services Apprehend Teenager Over Alleged Russian Sabotage Plot

UK Government Reaffirms Sovereignty Over Falkland Islands After Argentine World Cup Provocation

Italian Court Jails Former Motorway Boss Giovanni Castellucci for Genoa Bridge Collapse

Canada Battles 800 Wildfires as US Extends Hazardous Air Quality Alerts

UK

England and Wales Marriage Law Reform Allows Beach and Pub Ceremonies

Daniel Sean James Accused of Murdering Kirandeep Kaur, Stabbing Man in Wolverhampton Home

Andy Burnham Plans UK Tour as Prime Minister, Meeting Public During August Recess

Aberdeen Arrest: Ann Widdecombe Death Threat Suspect's Uncle Expresses Shock

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

Ukraine Protests Target Zelensky After Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov's Dismissal

Prime Minister Sunak Affirms UK's 'Cast-Iron' Support During Kyiv Visit

Russian Missile Strike Kills Three Civilians in Odesa as Grain Infrastructure Targeted

Polish Prime Minister Promises Memorial for World War Two Victims of Ukrainian Nationalist Killings

Business

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Pledges Further $100bn for US Expansion

Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves Leads Race for UK Treasury Post

Watchdog Investigates Private Parking Firms Charging Drivers Queuing for Petrol

Aer Lingus Proposes 500 Job Cuts Across Head Office, Cabin Crew, and Pilot Roles

Politics

UK Health Advisers Recommend MenB Vaccination for Teenagers from 15 Years Old

UK Government Reverses Decision on Volunteer Coastguard Payments After Public Backlash

MI5 Accused of Misleading UK Courts with Untrue Intelligence in Secret Hearings

Aberdeen University Employee Charged Over Ann Widdecombe Death Threat Remarks

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

Texas Floods Claim One Life, Damage Hundreds of Homes in Hill Country

London Mayor Sadiq Khan Joins 25 New Peers Entering House of Lords

Mother Convicted of Culpable Homicide After Infant Daughter Dahlia-Rose Dies from Hairdryer Burns

Cairngorms Wildfire Under Control, Public Access to Glenmore Forest Park Restricted

Warwick District Council Initiates Investigation After Meeting Halted By "Breakdown in Proceedings"

Fourteen English Areas to See Council Merger, Two-Tier Governance Abolished

World

Polish Security Services Apprehend Teenager Over Alleged Russian Sabotage Plot

UK Government Reaffirms Sovereignty Over Falkland Islands After Argentine World Cup Provocation

Italian Court Jails Former Motorway Boss Giovanni Castellucci for Genoa Bridge Collapse

Canada Battles 800 Wildfires as US Extends Hazardous Air Quality Alerts

UK

England and Wales Marriage Law Reform Allows Beach and Pub Ceremonies

Daniel Sean James Accused of Murdering Kirandeep Kaur, Stabbing Man in Wolverhampton Home

Andy Burnham Plans UK Tour as Prime Minister, Meeting Public During August Recess

Aberdeen Arrest: Ann Widdecombe Death Threat Suspect's Uncle Expresses Shock

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

Ukraine Protests Target Zelensky After Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov's Dismissal

Prime Minister Sunak Affirms UK's 'Cast-Iron' Support During Kyiv Visit

Russian Missile Strike Kills Three Civilians in Odesa as Grain Infrastructure Targeted

Polish Prime Minister Promises Memorial for World War Two Victims of Ukrainian Nationalist Killings

Business

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Pledges Further $100bn for US Expansion

Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves Leads Race for UK Treasury Post

Watchdog Investigates Private Parking Firms Charging Drivers Queuing for Petrol

Aer Lingus Proposes 500 Job Cuts Across Head Office, Cabin Crew, and Pilot Roles

Politics

UK Health Advisers Recommend MenB Vaccination for Teenagers from 15 Years Old

UK Government Reverses Decision on Volunteer Coastguard Payments After Public Backlash

MI5 Accused of Misleading UK Courts with Untrue Intelligence in Secret Hearings

Aberdeen University Employee Charged Over Ann Widdecombe Death Threat Remarks