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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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No. 10 Discussion Offers Hope for PC Harper's Mother on Emergency Worker Sentences

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Kyiv Accuses Moscow of Deploying North Korean Ballistic Missiles in Ukraine Strikes

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Australian Prime Minister Albanese Faces Criticism for 'Sexist' Melon Remarks to Japan's Kishida

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Nicola Sturgeon Criticises SNP 2026 Election Strategy, Prompting Internal Party Divisions

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London Heathrow Drops from Busiest European Airport as Istanbul Takes Lead

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Hundreds Arrested as French Government Seeks Arsonists for Catastrophic Wildfires

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Chinese Men Face Deceptive 'Flash Marriage' Scams as Demographic Crisis Persists

Hundreds of Chinese men, particularly in rural areas, are losing substantial savings to 'flash marriage' scams involving women posing as brides. These elaborate schemes exploit a severe gender imbalance, driven by decades of the one-child policy and selective abortions, which has resulted in millions of men struggling to find partners.

Magnitude 7.4 Earthquake Strikes Colombia, 132 Fatalities Reported in Chocó Province

Australia Leads Global Extinction Rates, Western Quolls Reintroduced to Stave Off Losses

Duane Davis Faces Murder Charge Over 1996 Tupac Shakur Killing in Las Vegas

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Prime Minister Directs Justice Secretary to Block Early Release for PC Harper's Killers

The Prime Minister has instructed the Justice Secretary to explore legal avenues preventing the early release of two individuals convicted in the death of PC Andrew Harper. This intervention follows public and political pressure to prevent their inclusion in an automatic early release scheme.

England Reports 90% Drop in Hepatitis C Cases, Nearing Elimination Target

Amber Heat Health Alert Covers England Until Friday as Temperatures Soar

Illegal Working Arrests Double in Two Years as Home Office Raids Surge

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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 Drone Strikes Tatarstan Region, Russia Reports 13 Casualties

A Ukrainian drone attack in Russia's Tatarstan region has reportedly killed 13 individuals, marking one of the deadliest such incidents since the conflict began. The strikes targeted facilities hundreds of miles from the front lines.

Russian Forces Deliberately Target Ukrainian Medical Personnel, Facilities

Russian Missile Attacks Near Kyiv Kill Three, Including Child, as Ukraine’s Defences Strain

German Airport Drone Attack: Russian Proxies Suspected in Explosive Delivery

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Trump Media Reports £238 Million Loss Amid Crypto Market Downturn

Trump Media & Technology Group declared a significant loss of £238 million for the first quarter of 2024, attributing the deficit primarily to non-cash accounting adjustments related to its recent merger. The company plans to refocus on its social media platform, which includes a contentious service offering expedited access to former President Trump's posts.

FIFA Dismisses AI-Driven World Cup Media Rights Deal Valued at $25 Billion

UK Women's Investment Returns Outperform Men's, Participation Lags at 25%

Nvidia Secures $500 Billion from Leading Banks for AI Data Centre Expansion

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Conservatives Propose Barring Foreign Nationals from UK Social Housing Access

The Conservative Party has announced a policy to prevent foreign nationals from accessing social housing in the UK, asserting this measure would free up approximately 230,000 homes. This proposal forms part of their election platform.

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

No. 10 Discussion Offers Hope for PC Harper's Mother on Emergency Worker Sentences

Kyiv Accuses Moscow of Deploying North Korean Ballistic Missiles in Ukraine Strikes

Australian Prime Minister Albanese Faces Criticism for 'Sexist' Melon Remarks to Japan's Kishida

Nicola Sturgeon Criticises SNP 2026 Election Strategy, Prompting Internal Party Divisions

London Heathrow Drops from Busiest European Airport as Istanbul Takes Lead

Hundreds Arrested as French Government Seeks Arsonists for Catastrophic Wildfires

World

Chinese Men Face Deceptive 'Flash Marriage' Scams as Demographic Crisis Persists

Magnitude 7.4 Earthquake Strikes Colombia, 132 Fatalities Reported in Chocó Province

Australia Leads Global Extinction Rates, Western Quolls Reintroduced to Stave Off Losses

Duane Davis Faces Murder Charge Over 1996 Tupac Shakur Killing in Las Vegas

UK

Prime Minister Directs Justice Secretary to Block Early Release for PC Harper's Killers

England Reports 90% Drop in Hepatitis C Cases, Nearing Elimination Target

Amber Heat Health Alert Covers England Until Friday as Temperatures Soar

Illegal Working Arrests Double in Two Years as Home Office Raids Surge

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 Drone Strikes Tatarstan Region, Russia Reports 13 Casualties

Russian Forces Deliberately Target Ukrainian Medical Personnel, Facilities

Russian Missile Attacks Near Kyiv Kill Three, Including Child, as Ukraine’s Defences Strain

German Airport Drone Attack: Russian Proxies Suspected in Explosive Delivery

Business

Trump Media Reports £238 Million Loss Amid Crypto Market Downturn

FIFA Dismisses AI-Driven World Cup Media Rights Deal Valued at $25 Billion

UK Women's Investment Returns Outperform Men's, Participation Lags at 25%

Nvidia Secures $500 Billion from Leading Banks for AI Data Centre Expansion

Politics

Conservatives Propose Barring Foreign Nationals from UK Social Housing Access

Royal Navy Drones Found with Chinese Component Transmitting Data to Chinese IP

Prime Minister Burnham Announces New Council Powers to Restrict Vape and Betting Shops

Trump Mandates Childhood Vaccine Split and Limits After Discredited Autism Claims

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

No. 10 Discussion Offers Hope for PC Harper's Mother on Emergency Worker Sentences

Kyiv Accuses Moscow of Deploying North Korean Ballistic Missiles in Ukraine Strikes

Australian Prime Minister Albanese Faces Criticism for 'Sexist' Melon Remarks to Japan's Kishida

Nicola Sturgeon Criticises SNP 2026 Election Strategy, Prompting Internal Party Divisions

London Heathrow Drops from Busiest European Airport as Istanbul Takes Lead

Hundreds Arrested as French Government Seeks Arsonists for Catastrophic Wildfires

World

Chinese Men Face Deceptive 'Flash Marriage' Scams as Demographic Crisis Persists

Magnitude 7.4 Earthquake Strikes Colombia, 132 Fatalities Reported in Chocó Province

Australia Leads Global Extinction Rates, Western Quolls Reintroduced to Stave Off Losses

Duane Davis Faces Murder Charge Over 1996 Tupac Shakur Killing in Las Vegas

UK

Prime Minister Directs Justice Secretary to Block Early Release for PC Harper's Killers

England Reports 90% Drop in Hepatitis C Cases, Nearing Elimination Target

Amber Heat Health Alert Covers England Until Friday as Temperatures Soar

Illegal Working Arrests Double in Two Years as Home Office Raids Surge

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 Drone Strikes Tatarstan Region, Russia Reports 13 Casualties

Russian Forces Deliberately Target Ukrainian Medical Personnel, Facilities

Russian Missile Attacks Near Kyiv Kill Three, Including Child, as Ukraine’s Defences Strain

German Airport Drone Attack: Russian Proxies Suspected in Explosive Delivery

Business

Trump Media Reports £238 Million Loss Amid Crypto Market Downturn

FIFA Dismisses AI-Driven World Cup Media Rights Deal Valued at $25 Billion

UK Women's Investment Returns Outperform Men's, Participation Lags at 25%

Nvidia Secures $500 Billion from Leading Banks for AI Data Centre Expansion

Politics

Conservatives Propose Barring Foreign Nationals from UK Social Housing Access

Royal Navy Drones Found with Chinese Component Transmitting Data to Chinese IP

Prime Minister Burnham Announces New Council Powers to Restrict Vape and Betting Shops

Trump Mandates Childhood Vaccine Split and Limits After Discredited Autism Claims