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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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Spanish Monarchy Attends Memorial in Toledo for 69 Rail Crash Fatalities

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MP Josh Babarinde Proposes 'Black English' and 'Asian English' Census Categories

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David Walliams Fails Injunction Bid, Faces Sexual Misconduct Allegations from ITN and Guardian

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US Regulators Mandate Eye Condition Warning for Ozempic and Wegovy

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Dublin Sees Arrests and Road Closures During Former US President Biden's Visit

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Nvidia Appoints New York Law Firm to Investigate CEO Jensen Huang's Alleged Affair with Chinese Agent

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Bangladesh Sees Clashes as Sheikh Hasina Loyalists Demand Exiled Leader's Return

Protests by supporters of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in Bangladesh led to violent confrontations with authorities. Demonstrators are demanding her reinstatement and return from exile in India.

French Resistance Fighter Solange Alexandre Dies at 104, Sabotaging German Occupation

US Air Force Major Arrested in UK on National Security Act Charges Related to Russia

Najib Razak Commences House Arrest After Embezzling Millions from 1MDB Fund

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Plymouth Boy Taylor Lee's Death Linked to Strict School Rules by Inquest Jury

An inquest jury has concluded that a 13-year-old boy, Taylor Lee, took his own life after struggling with the strict behavioural policies at his Plymouth school. The coroner highlighted issues with the school's 'punitive' system.

Southeastern Train Driver Describes '10 Seconds' to Divert Line Amid Stabbing Attack

Seven Hospitalised After Vehicle Collides with Pedestrians on Hyndland Road, Glasgow

Matthew Trickett Threatened Self-Harm, West Mercia Police Custody Sergeant States

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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, Russia, US Delegations Hold Trilateral Peace Discussions in United Arab Emirates

Officials from Kyiv, Moscow, and Washington have convened in the United Arab Emirates for a new round of peace negotiations. These discussions mark the first trilateral engagement since February, with US representatives indicating 'some flexibility' from the warring parties.

South African Police Arrest Nine Foreign Nationals Attempting to Depart for Ukraine Conflict

Ukrainian Woman in Scotland Faces £9,000 Council Tax Bill for Kyiv Flat

Melania Trump Brokers Ukraine Ceasefire During White House Meeting with Russian, Ukrainian Envoys

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US Consumer Prices Rise 0.4% in October, Exceeding Forecasts for Third Consecutive Month

US inflation climbed by 0.4% in October, surpassing economists' predictions. This marks the third consecutive month that consumer price increases have exceeded expectations, primarily driven by rising costs for housing, food, and energy. The sustained inflationary pressure raises questions about the US Federal Reserve's monetary policy trajectory.

Anthropic Seeks $64 Billion Valuation in Stock Market Listing for Claude AI

UK Government 'Be Ready' Campaign Prompts Surge in Tinned Food, Bottled Water Sales

California Voters Reject Proposition 40 to Tax Billionaires' Total Wealth

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US Justice Department Failures Allowed Jeffrey Epstein's Sex Trafficking, Congressional Report Alleges

A Republican-led congressional committee has concluded that systemic failures within the US Justice Department directly enabled Jeffrey Epstein's extensive sex trafficking operations, preventing authorities from intervening earlier.

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

Spanish Monarchy Attends Memorial in Toledo for 69 Rail Crash Fatalities

MP Josh Babarinde Proposes 'Black English' and 'Asian English' Census Categories

David Walliams Fails Injunction Bid, Faces Sexual Misconduct Allegations from ITN and Guardian

US Regulators Mandate Eye Condition Warning for Ozempic and Wegovy

Dublin Sees Arrests and Road Closures During Former US President Biden's Visit

Nvidia Appoints New York Law Firm to Investigate CEO Jensen Huang's Alleged Affair with Chinese Agent

World

Bangladesh Sees Clashes as Sheikh Hasina Loyalists Demand Exiled Leader's Return

French Resistance Fighter Solange Alexandre Dies at 104, Sabotaging German Occupation

US Air Force Major Arrested in UK on National Security Act Charges Related to Russia

Najib Razak Commences House Arrest After Embezzling Millions from 1MDB Fund

UK

Plymouth Boy Taylor Lee's Death Linked to Strict School Rules by Inquest Jury

Southeastern Train Driver Describes '10 Seconds' to Divert Line Amid Stabbing Attack

Seven Hospitalised After Vehicle Collides with Pedestrians on Hyndland Road, Glasgow

Matthew Trickett Threatened Self-Harm, West Mercia Police Custody Sergeant States

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, Russia, US Delegations Hold Trilateral Peace Discussions in United Arab Emirates

South African Police Arrest Nine Foreign Nationals Attempting to Depart for Ukraine Conflict

Ukrainian Woman in Scotland Faces £9,000 Council Tax Bill for Kyiv Flat

Melania Trump Brokers Ukraine Ceasefire During White House Meeting with Russian, Ukrainian Envoys

Business

US Consumer Prices Rise 0.4% in October, Exceeding Forecasts for Third Consecutive Month

Anthropic Seeks $64 Billion Valuation in Stock Market Listing for Claude AI

UK Government 'Be Ready' Campaign Prompts Surge in Tinned Food, Bottled Water Sales

California Voters Reject Proposition 40 to Tax Billionaires' Total Wealth

Politics

US Justice Department Failures Allowed Jeffrey Epstein's Sex Trafficking, Congressional Report Alleges

Scottish Labour Leader Michael Marra Advocates UK Re-entry into European Union

Prime Minister Addresses Labour Party's Past Association with Russell Brand

Lisa Nandy Demands Media Industry Confront Abuse Culture Following Russell Brand Conviction

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

Spanish Monarchy Attends Memorial in Toledo for 69 Rail Crash Fatalities

MP Josh Babarinde Proposes 'Black English' and 'Asian English' Census Categories

David Walliams Fails Injunction Bid, Faces Sexual Misconduct Allegations from ITN and Guardian

US Regulators Mandate Eye Condition Warning for Ozempic and Wegovy

Dublin Sees Arrests and Road Closures During Former US President Biden's Visit

Nvidia Appoints New York Law Firm to Investigate CEO Jensen Huang's Alleged Affair with Chinese Agent

World

Bangladesh Sees Clashes as Sheikh Hasina Loyalists Demand Exiled Leader's Return

French Resistance Fighter Solange Alexandre Dies at 104, Sabotaging German Occupation

US Air Force Major Arrested in UK on National Security Act Charges Related to Russia

Najib Razak Commences House Arrest After Embezzling Millions from 1MDB Fund

UK

Plymouth Boy Taylor Lee's Death Linked to Strict School Rules by Inquest Jury

Southeastern Train Driver Describes '10 Seconds' to Divert Line Amid Stabbing Attack

Seven Hospitalised After Vehicle Collides with Pedestrians on Hyndland Road, Glasgow

Matthew Trickett Threatened Self-Harm, West Mercia Police Custody Sergeant States

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, Russia, US Delegations Hold Trilateral Peace Discussions in United Arab Emirates

South African Police Arrest Nine Foreign Nationals Attempting to Depart for Ukraine Conflict

Ukrainian Woman in Scotland Faces £9,000 Council Tax Bill for Kyiv Flat

Melania Trump Brokers Ukraine Ceasefire During White House Meeting with Russian, Ukrainian Envoys

Business

US Consumer Prices Rise 0.4% in October, Exceeding Forecasts for Third Consecutive Month

Anthropic Seeks $64 Billion Valuation in Stock Market Listing for Claude AI

UK Government 'Be Ready' Campaign Prompts Surge in Tinned Food, Bottled Water Sales

California Voters Reject Proposition 40 to Tax Billionaires' Total Wealth

Politics

US Justice Department Failures Allowed Jeffrey Epstein's Sex Trafficking, Congressional Report Alleges

Scottish Labour Leader Michael Marra Advocates UK Re-entry into European Union

Prime Minister Addresses Labour Party's Past Association with Russell Brand

Lisa Nandy Demands Media Industry Confront Abuse Culture Following Russell Brand Conviction