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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 Threatens Auto Tariff Hike as Carney Vows Retaliation in US-Canada Trade Dispute

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Saudi Arabia Invests €6 Billion in Three New European Theme Parks, Including Manga Park Near Paris

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Finsbury Park Burglary: Man Charged Over Death of 75-Year-Old Rose Smith

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70,000 Social and Affordable Homes to be Constructed Across England with £39 Billion Funding

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Pawel Kulpa Charged with Murder, Eight Attempted Murders in Dudley House Fire

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Sixteen-Year-Old Arrested as Police Recover Four Viable Explosive Devices

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Nepal Protests Intensify After Three-Year-Old Girl Found Raped and Murdered

Public demonstrations have escalated across Nepal following the discovery of a three-year-old girl's body, three days after her disappearance. The incident, involving rape and murder, has prompted widespread anger regarding child protection and law enforcement accountability.

British National Bradley Townsend Dies Fighting for Russia in Ukraine

Prince Harry Exits African Parks Board After Ranger Atrocity Admissions

Trump Alleges Canada Seeks US State Privileges After Trade Negotiations Fail

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Five-Year-Old Aalim Ahmed Died After Leaping From East London Window, Inquest Concludes

An inquest in East London has concluded that Aalim Ahmed, aged five, died after falling from a window in February 2024. The court heard the child, who had autism, accessed the window unsupervised, despite previous safety concerns raised by his mother.

Twelve Individuals Arrested in A66 Crash Probe as Organised Crime Links Surface

Train Derailment in Mid-Wales Prompts £5 Million Claim for Fuel Spill

Albanian Teenager Admits Piloting Migrant Dinghy with 165 Individuals Across Channel

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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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Ukrainian Strikes Hit Ozon Warehouses in Southern Russia, Causing Extensive Damage

Ukrainian drone attacks targeted multiple logistics facilities belonging to Ozon, Russia's second-largest online retailer, across southern Russia. Warehouses in Dagestan and Krasnodar sustained direct hits, resulting in significant damage and operational disruptions for the company.

Prime Minister Burnham Travels to Kyiv, Reaffirms United Kingdom's Ukraine Support

Former Defence Minister Reznikov: Zelensky Government Corruption Requires Answers, Elections Needed

Croatian Refugee Locates Swedish Siblings Who Sent Christmas Gifts 33 Years Ago

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Canada and US Firms Brace for Significant Losses as Cross-Border Tariffs Escalate

Businesses in Canada and the United States are facing severe economic disruption following the imposition of reciprocal import taxes. Owners are expressing deep concern over potential revenue losses and supply chain instability.

Graduate Job Vacancies Halve Annually, Lowest Level Recorded Since 2016

CrossCountry Resumes Full Train Service After National Grid Power Cut Causes Widespread Delays

China Recalls 2.9 Million Tesla, XPeng, Xiaomi, and Geely Vehicles for Safety Faults

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New Zealand Government Introduces Legislation to Ban Social Media Access for Under-16s

New Zealand's government has unveiled a new bill aimed at prohibiting social media access for individuals under the age of 16, drawing criticism from opposition lawmakers and digital rights advocates who question the efficacy and practicality of such a measure.

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

Trump Threatens Auto Tariff Hike as Carney Vows Retaliation in US-Canada Trade Dispute

Saudi Arabia Invests €6 Billion in Three New European Theme Parks, Including Manga Park Near Paris

Finsbury Park Burglary: Man Charged Over Death of 75-Year-Old Rose Smith

70,000 Social and Affordable Homes to be Constructed Across England with £39 Billion Funding

Pawel Kulpa Charged with Murder, Eight Attempted Murders in Dudley House Fire

Sixteen-Year-Old Arrested as Police Recover Four Viable Explosive Devices

World

Nepal Protests Intensify After Three-Year-Old Girl Found Raped and Murdered

British National Bradley Townsend Dies Fighting for Russia in Ukraine

Prince Harry Exits African Parks Board After Ranger Atrocity Admissions

Trump Alleges Canada Seeks US State Privileges After Trade Negotiations Fail

UK

Five-Year-Old Aalim Ahmed Died After Leaping From East London Window, Inquest Concludes

Twelve Individuals Arrested in A66 Crash Probe as Organised Crime Links Surface

Train Derailment in Mid-Wales Prompts £5 Million Claim for Fuel Spill

Albanian Teenager Admits Piloting Migrant Dinghy with 165 Individuals Across Channel

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

Ukrainian Strikes Hit Ozon Warehouses in Southern Russia, Causing Extensive Damage

Prime Minister Burnham Travels to Kyiv, Reaffirms United Kingdom's Ukraine Support

Former Defence Minister Reznikov: Zelensky Government Corruption Requires Answers, Elections Needed

Croatian Refugee Locates Swedish Siblings Who Sent Christmas Gifts 33 Years Ago

Business

Canada and US Firms Brace for Significant Losses as Cross-Border Tariffs Escalate

Graduate Job Vacancies Halve Annually, Lowest Level Recorded Since 2016

CrossCountry Resumes Full Train Service After National Grid Power Cut Causes Widespread Delays

China Recalls 2.9 Million Tesla, XPeng, Xiaomi, and Geely Vehicles for Safety Faults

Politics

New Zealand Government Introduces Legislation to Ban Social Media Access for Under-16s

Woman Admits Breaching Anonymity Order in Jeffrey Donaldson Social Media Case

Zambian Opposition Alleges Court Access Denied Ahead of Presidential Inauguration

Government Allocates £10 Million to Clear 22,000 Tonnes From Three Illegal Waste Sites

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

Trump Threatens Auto Tariff Hike as Carney Vows Retaliation in US-Canada Trade Dispute

Saudi Arabia Invests €6 Billion in Three New European Theme Parks, Including Manga Park Near Paris

Finsbury Park Burglary: Man Charged Over Death of 75-Year-Old Rose Smith

70,000 Social and Affordable Homes to be Constructed Across England with £39 Billion Funding

Pawel Kulpa Charged with Murder, Eight Attempted Murders in Dudley House Fire

Sixteen-Year-Old Arrested as Police Recover Four Viable Explosive Devices

World

Nepal Protests Intensify After Three-Year-Old Girl Found Raped and Murdered

British National Bradley Townsend Dies Fighting for Russia in Ukraine

Prince Harry Exits African Parks Board After Ranger Atrocity Admissions

Trump Alleges Canada Seeks US State Privileges After Trade Negotiations Fail

UK

Five-Year-Old Aalim Ahmed Died After Leaping From East London Window, Inquest Concludes

Twelve Individuals Arrested in A66 Crash Probe as Organised Crime Links Surface

Train Derailment in Mid-Wales Prompts £5 Million Claim for Fuel Spill

Albanian Teenager Admits Piloting Migrant Dinghy with 165 Individuals Across Channel

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

Ukrainian Strikes Hit Ozon Warehouses in Southern Russia, Causing Extensive Damage

Prime Minister Burnham Travels to Kyiv, Reaffirms United Kingdom's Ukraine Support

Former Defence Minister Reznikov: Zelensky Government Corruption Requires Answers, Elections Needed

Croatian Refugee Locates Swedish Siblings Who Sent Christmas Gifts 33 Years Ago

Business

Canada and US Firms Brace for Significant Losses as Cross-Border Tariffs Escalate

Graduate Job Vacancies Halve Annually, Lowest Level Recorded Since 2016

CrossCountry Resumes Full Train Service After National Grid Power Cut Causes Widespread Delays

China Recalls 2.9 Million Tesla, XPeng, Xiaomi, and Geely Vehicles for Safety Faults

Politics

New Zealand Government Introduces Legislation to Ban Social Media Access for Under-16s

Woman Admits Breaching Anonymity Order in Jeffrey Donaldson Social Media Case

Zambian Opposition Alleges Court Access Denied Ahead of Presidential Inauguration

Government Allocates £10 Million to Clear 22,000 Tonnes From Three Illegal Waste Sites