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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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Trump Claims 'Threat' Prompted US B-1 Bomber Withdrawal from RAF Fairford

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US Monitors Russian Plague Researcher's Death at Siberian Bioweapons Facility

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First Minister Michelle O'Neill Refuses Resignation Demand Over Drumcree Parade Stance

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Spain's Pedro Sánchez Gambles Snap Election on Housing Crisis Policy

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US Air Force Bombers Depart RAF Fairford After Iranian Missile Strikes

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King Charles Funding for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor Excludes Police Legal Action Costs

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Pentagon Halts Use of Anthropic AI Tools Over Supply Chain Risk Assessment

The US Department of Defense has ceased utilising AI tools from Anthropic, blacklisting the firm in February due to its refusal to disable safety guardrails embedded within its artificial intelligence systems. This decision reflects ongoing friction between defence applications and ethical AI development.

Russian Missile Attack Kills Captain on Turkish-Owned Cargo Vessel in Black Sea

Bombs Prevent Nigerian Police Rescue of 19 Kidnapped Youths in Kaduna State

French Police Confrontation Severely Injures Teenager, Pas-de-Calais Officials Report

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Southport Inquiry Identifies Weeks-Long Online Presence of Violent Material Post-Reporting

The ongoing public inquiry into the Southport incident has revealed that violent content and illicit weapons sales persisted online for several weeks, even after being officially reported to platforms.

$Everton Goalkeeper Jordan Pickford Pulled Over by Police for Driving Infractions$

Everton Goalkeeper Jordan Pickford Pulled Over by Police for Driving Infractions

Katie Price's Ex-Husband Kieran Hayler Allegedly Told Girl Not to Disclose Assault, Court Hears

British Museum Apologises for Bayeux Tapestry Exhibition Queues and Overcrowding

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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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Kyiv's Northern Bridge Struck by Drone as German Chancellor Visits Ukraine

Kyiv's Northern Bridge experienced a drone strike for the second consecutive day, coinciding with the German Chancellor's visit to Ukraine. The incident raises further questions about infrastructure vulnerability during ongoing conflict.

Kyiv's Northern Bridge Struck by Drone as German Chancellor Visits Ukraine

Seoul Threatens 'Further Action' Over Ukraine's Prisoner-of-War Comments

Russia Hits Kyiv's Northern Bridge, Second Major Crossing Attacked in Days

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Former Manchester Leader Sir Richard Leese Defends City Council Deals with Abu Dhabi Group

Sir Richard Leese, former leader of Manchester City Council, has publicly defended the council's extensive business relationships with the Abu Dhabi United Group, owners of Manchester City Football Club. He asserts these agreements have brought substantial benefits to the city.

Green Party Proposes Two-Year Jobs Guarantee for Unemployed Under-24s

Job Candidates Can Decline to Disclose Current Salary, Experts Advise

Scotland Faces Surge of 23 Data Centre Proposals Amidst Energy Consumption Warnings

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Jeremy Clarkson Tells Conservative Conference Farmers Attacked from Every Angle

Jeremy Clarkson, the television personality and farmer, addressed the Conservative Party conference, highlighting the severe challenges faced by British agriculture and asserting that farmers are under relentless pressure from various directions.

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

Trump Claims 'Threat' Prompted US B-1 Bomber Withdrawal from RAF Fairford

US Monitors Russian Plague Researcher's Death at Siberian Bioweapons Facility

First Minister Michelle O'Neill Refuses Resignation Demand Over Drumcree Parade Stance

Spain's Pedro Sánchez Gambles Snap Election on Housing Crisis Policy

US Air Force Bombers Depart RAF Fairford After Iranian Missile Strikes

King Charles Funding for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor Excludes Police Legal Action Costs

World

Pentagon Halts Use of Anthropic AI Tools Over Supply Chain Risk Assessment

Russian Missile Attack Kills Captain on Turkish-Owned Cargo Vessel in Black Sea

Bombs Prevent Nigerian Police Rescue of 19 Kidnapped Youths in Kaduna State

French Police Confrontation Severely Injures Teenager, Pas-de-Calais Officials Report

UK

Southport Inquiry Identifies Weeks-Long Online Presence of Violent Material Post-Reporting

Everton Goalkeeper Jordan Pickford Pulled Over by Police for Driving Infractions

Katie Price's Ex-Husband Kieran Hayler Allegedly Told Girl Not to Disclose Assault, Court Hears

British Museum Apologises for Bayeux Tapestry Exhibition Queues and Overcrowding

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

Kyiv's Northern Bridge Struck by Drone as German Chancellor Visits Ukraine

Kyiv's Northern Bridge Struck by Drone as German Chancellor Visits Ukraine

Seoul Threatens 'Further Action' Over Ukraine's Prisoner-of-War Comments

Russia Hits Kyiv's Northern Bridge, Second Major Crossing Attacked in Days

Business

Former Manchester Leader Sir Richard Leese Defends City Council Deals with Abu Dhabi Group

Green Party Proposes Two-Year Jobs Guarantee for Unemployed Under-24s

Job Candidates Can Decline to Disclose Current Salary, Experts Advise

Scotland Faces Surge of 23 Data Centre Proposals Amidst Energy Consumption Warnings

Politics

Jeremy Clarkson Tells Conservative Conference Farmers Attacked from Every Angle

Stan Chow Seeks Legal Counsel Over Conservative Party's Unauthorised Andy Burnham Portrait Use

Rachel Jupp Appointed Director of News, Bringing Extensive Editorial Background

Gosport Protest Sees Twelve Arrests After Migrant Boat Arrival

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

Trump Claims 'Threat' Prompted US B-1 Bomber Withdrawal from RAF Fairford

US Monitors Russian Plague Researcher's Death at Siberian Bioweapons Facility

First Minister Michelle O'Neill Refuses Resignation Demand Over Drumcree Parade Stance

Spain's Pedro Sánchez Gambles Snap Election on Housing Crisis Policy

US Air Force Bombers Depart RAF Fairford After Iranian Missile Strikes

King Charles Funding for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor Excludes Police Legal Action Costs

World

Pentagon Halts Use of Anthropic AI Tools Over Supply Chain Risk Assessment

Russian Missile Attack Kills Captain on Turkish-Owned Cargo Vessel in Black Sea

Bombs Prevent Nigerian Police Rescue of 19 Kidnapped Youths in Kaduna State

French Police Confrontation Severely Injures Teenager, Pas-de-Calais Officials Report

UK

Southport Inquiry Identifies Weeks-Long Online Presence of Violent Material Post-Reporting

Everton Goalkeeper Jordan Pickford Pulled Over by Police for Driving Infractions

Katie Price's Ex-Husband Kieran Hayler Allegedly Told Girl Not to Disclose Assault, Court Hears

British Museum Apologises for Bayeux Tapestry Exhibition Queues and Overcrowding

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

Kyiv's Northern Bridge Struck by Drone as German Chancellor Visits Ukraine

Kyiv's Northern Bridge Struck by Drone as German Chancellor Visits Ukraine

Seoul Threatens 'Further Action' Over Ukraine's Prisoner-of-War Comments

Russia Hits Kyiv's Northern Bridge, Second Major Crossing Attacked in Days

Business

Former Manchester Leader Sir Richard Leese Defends City Council Deals with Abu Dhabi Group

Green Party Proposes Two-Year Jobs Guarantee for Unemployed Under-24s

Job Candidates Can Decline to Disclose Current Salary, Experts Advise

Scotland Faces Surge of 23 Data Centre Proposals Amidst Energy Consumption Warnings

Politics

Jeremy Clarkson Tells Conservative Conference Farmers Attacked from Every Angle

Stan Chow Seeks Legal Counsel Over Conservative Party's Unauthorised Andy Burnham Portrait Use

Rachel Jupp Appointed Director of News, Bringing Extensive Editorial Background

Gosport Protest Sees Twelve Arrests After Migrant Boat Arrival