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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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Florida Immigrant Detention Centre Caged Detainees Outdoors, DHS Inspectors Report

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Lord Blunkett Denounces Farm Tax, Demands Rural Policy Overhaul From Prime Minister Burnham

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Former Metropolitan Detective Pete Newman Confirmed Reform UK Candidate for Holborn and St Pancras By-election

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Steel Firm British Steel Faces Nationalisation Amid Production Halt and Ownership Concerns

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Dangote Plans Africa's Largest Share Sale for Nigerian Oil Refinery

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Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei Urges Slower Global AI Development

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Elizabeth Moselakgomo's Body Found in South Africa, Four Other Women Discovered Nearby

The body of missing runner Elizabeth Moselakgomo has been discovered in South Africa, prompting further investigation after four other women's bodies were found in the vicinity. A nationwide appeal had been launched following her disappearance last week.

Uganda Confirms Invictus Games Participation After King Charles III Intervention

UK Service Member Dies in Ukraine Road Traffic Collision, Ministry of Defence Confirms

China Rejects The West's 'Malicious Competition' Over AI Dominance

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Lord Wormald Received £860,000 Pay-Off After Shortest Cabinet Secretary Tenure

Lord Wormald, who served as Cabinet Secretary for only two months, received a pay-off approaching £860,000 upon his departure in February. This figure includes salary, pension benefits, and a substantial compensation payment.

Reform UK Leader Farage Defends £72 Million Expat Donations Ahead of New Legislation

Liberal Democrats Select Camden Councillor Patrick Stillman to Challenge Keir Starmer's Holborn and St Pancras Seat

Robert Hamill Killing Inquiry Finds Police Flaws, No Collusion in Portadown

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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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Russian Drone Strikes Train Near Ukraine-Poland Border Post-Johnson, EU Officials' Departure

A Russian drone struck a train in the Lviv region of western Ukraine, near the Polish border, shortly after senior Western officials, including former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson, had departed the area. No casualties were reported.

Russian Missile Hits Ukrainian Train Near Poland Border After Johnson Visit

Over 300 Russians Missing After 2024 Kursk Incursion, Families Demand Accountability

Jonathan Powell: Europe Must Sustain Pressure on Putin Through Winter

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UK Petrol and Diesel Prices Highest Since October 2022 as Oil Costs Persist

Motorists in the UK are now paying the highest prices for petrol and diesel since October 2022, with the average cost of a litre increasing significantly in the last month. This rise is attributed to sustained elevated oil prices and the weakening of sterling against the US dollar.

Former Bank of England Governor Carney Courts Global Investors for Canadian Economy

Amazon Suspends Contract with 21 Air Following Fatal Miami International Runway Overshoot

UK Rental Costs Forecast to Accelerate, Reaching Five Percent Annually by Year-End

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US Embassy Staffer Expelled From UK After Hit-and-Run Incident in London

A US embassy staffer departed the UK after involvement in a collision that injured two people in London, leveraging diplomatic immunity. This incident draws parallels to the 2019 Harry Dunn case, renewing calls for review of immunity protocols.

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

Florida Immigrant Detention Centre Caged Detainees Outdoors, DHS Inspectors Report

Lord Blunkett Denounces Farm Tax, Demands Rural Policy Overhaul From Prime Minister Burnham

Former Metropolitan Detective Pete Newman Confirmed Reform UK Candidate for Holborn and St Pancras By-election

Steel Firm British Steel Faces Nationalisation Amid Production Halt and Ownership Concerns

Dangote Plans Africa's Largest Share Sale for Nigerian Oil Refinery

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei Urges Slower Global AI Development

World

Elizabeth Moselakgomo's Body Found in South Africa, Four Other Women Discovered Nearby

Uganda Confirms Invictus Games Participation After King Charles III Intervention

UK Service Member Dies in Ukraine Road Traffic Collision, Ministry of Defence Confirms

China Rejects The West's 'Malicious Competition' Over AI Dominance

UK

Lord Wormald Received £860,000 Pay-Off After Shortest Cabinet Secretary Tenure

Reform UK Leader Farage Defends £72 Million Expat Donations Ahead of New Legislation

Liberal Democrats Select Camden Councillor Patrick Stillman to Challenge Keir Starmer's Holborn and St Pancras Seat

Robert Hamill Killing Inquiry Finds Police Flaws, No Collusion in Portadown

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

Russian Drone Strikes Train Near Ukraine-Poland Border Post-Johnson, EU Officials' Departure

Russian Missile Hits Ukrainian Train Near Poland Border After Johnson Visit

Over 300 Russians Missing After 2024 Kursk Incursion, Families Demand Accountability

Jonathan Powell: Europe Must Sustain Pressure on Putin Through Winter

Business

UK Petrol and Diesel Prices Highest Since October 2022 as Oil Costs Persist

Former Bank of England Governor Carney Courts Global Investors for Canadian Economy

Amazon Suspends Contract with 21 Air Following Fatal Miami International Runway Overshoot

UK Rental Costs Forecast to Accelerate, Reaching Five Percent Annually by Year-End

Politics

US Embassy Staffer Expelled From UK After Hit-and-Run Incident in London

Prime Minister Burnham Cancels Public Engagements After Father Roy's Death

Reform UK Receives £72 Million in Donations, Largely From Unregistered Expat Voters

Romanian Driver Vasile Barbu Who Killed Team GB Triathlete Faces Deportation

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

Florida Immigrant Detention Centre Caged Detainees Outdoors, DHS Inspectors Report

Lord Blunkett Denounces Farm Tax, Demands Rural Policy Overhaul From Prime Minister Burnham

Former Metropolitan Detective Pete Newman Confirmed Reform UK Candidate for Holborn and St Pancras By-election

Steel Firm British Steel Faces Nationalisation Amid Production Halt and Ownership Concerns

Dangote Plans Africa's Largest Share Sale for Nigerian Oil Refinery

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei Urges Slower Global AI Development

World

Elizabeth Moselakgomo's Body Found in South Africa, Four Other Women Discovered Nearby

Uganda Confirms Invictus Games Participation After King Charles III Intervention

UK Service Member Dies in Ukraine Road Traffic Collision, Ministry of Defence Confirms

China Rejects The West's 'Malicious Competition' Over AI Dominance

UK

Lord Wormald Received £860,000 Pay-Off After Shortest Cabinet Secretary Tenure

Reform UK Leader Farage Defends £72 Million Expat Donations Ahead of New Legislation

Liberal Democrats Select Camden Councillor Patrick Stillman to Challenge Keir Starmer's Holborn and St Pancras Seat

Robert Hamill Killing Inquiry Finds Police Flaws, No Collusion in Portadown

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

Russian Drone Strikes Train Near Ukraine-Poland Border Post-Johnson, EU Officials' Departure

Russian Missile Hits Ukrainian Train Near Poland Border After Johnson Visit

Over 300 Russians Missing After 2024 Kursk Incursion, Families Demand Accountability

Jonathan Powell: Europe Must Sustain Pressure on Putin Through Winter

Business

UK Petrol and Diesel Prices Highest Since October 2022 as Oil Costs Persist

Former Bank of England Governor Carney Courts Global Investors for Canadian Economy

Amazon Suspends Contract with 21 Air Following Fatal Miami International Runway Overshoot

UK Rental Costs Forecast to Accelerate, Reaching Five Percent Annually by Year-End

Politics

US Embassy Staffer Expelled From UK After Hit-and-Run Incident in London

Prime Minister Burnham Cancels Public Engagements After Father Roy's Death

Reform UK Receives £72 Million in Donations, Largely From Unregistered Expat Voters

Romanian Driver Vasile Barbu Who Killed Team GB Triathlete Faces Deportation