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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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President Trump Intervenes with FIFA Over Folarin Balogun's World Cup Suspension

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Microsoft Eliminates 4,800 Jobs, Xbox Division Experiences Significant Redundancies

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Government Permits Pubs to Operate Until 5am for England-Mexico Match

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Nigel Farage Faces Scrutiny Over Financial Declarations and Influence in Reform UK

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Four Highland Councillors Resign Over Vote Allowing Convicted Rapist Taxi Driver Licence

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Sri Lanka: Negombo Prison Violence Leaves 27 Dead, Hundreds Injured

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Pyrénées-Orientales Wildfire Evacuates 10,000 People, Forces Tour de France Stage Alteration

A significant wildfire in the Pyrénées-Orientales region of southern France has necessitated the evacuation of 10,000 residents and holidaymakers. The blaze, fanned by high winds, has also led to Tour de France organisers banning spectators from parts of stage three, diverting attention from the cycling event to the unfolding environmental disaster.

Royal Air Force Typhoons Intercept Russian Surveillance Aircraft Over Norwegian Sea

Venezuelan Girl Fabiana Rescued After 32 Hours Trapped Under Earthquake Rubble

Nearly 10,000 Punjabi Soldiers From Great War Added to Commonwealth War Graves Record

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Teenager Attacked Teacher with Kitchen Knife, Court Hears; Face Showed 'Pure Hatred'

A 16-year-old boy followed his teacher into a classroom before launching a knife attack, a court has been told. The teacher described the assailant's expression as displaying 'pure hatred' during the incident.

SNP Proposes Council Tax Hike on Scottish Homes Valued Above £1 Million

Glasgow Teenagers Acquitted of Murder in Amen Teklay Sword Attack Death

Newport Teen Lilly Jones Sustained Multiple Stab Wounds to Neck and Torso

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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 Under Missile Barrage: Russia Strikes Capital for Second Time This Week, Killing Ten

Russian missile attacks struck Kyiv for the second time this week, resulting in at least ten fatalities and 46 injuries, including five children. Critical infrastructure sustained damage in the Dnieper district, as Ukrainian authorities reported air defences intercepting most incoming projectiles.

Monaco Bombing Suspect: Ukrainian Woman Disguised as Man Sought by Police

Ukraine Targets St Petersburg Oil Terminal Generating Russian Military Revenue

Russian Missile Barrage Kills Thirty in Kyiv, Targets Broad Area

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ITV Sells Media and Entertainment Division to Sky for £1.6 Billion

ITV has divested its media and entertainment arm to Sky, a transaction valued at £1.6 billion. Both broadcasters assert this deal will bolster their competitive standing against global streaming services.

Chinese Bubble Tea Firm Molly Tea Infringes Louis Vuitton Trademark, Faces $1.5 Million Penalty

Sierra Leone Fishermen Accuse Chinese Trawlers of Illegally Depleting Fish Stocks

Wegovy Oral Weight Loss Pill Now Accessible via Private UK Pharmacy Prescriptions

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Nigel Farage Received Hundreds of Thousands from Business Ally, Declared Late

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage confirmed receiving substantial payments, housing, and a vehicle from businessman Jeremy Hosking, with the benefits declared retrospectively in his Register of Members' Financial Interests.

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

President Trump Intervenes with FIFA Over Folarin Balogun's World Cup Suspension

Microsoft Eliminates 4,800 Jobs, Xbox Division Experiences Significant Redundancies

Government Permits Pubs to Operate Until 5am for England-Mexico Match

Nigel Farage Faces Scrutiny Over Financial Declarations and Influence in Reform UK

Four Highland Councillors Resign Over Vote Allowing Convicted Rapist Taxi Driver Licence

Sri Lanka: Negombo Prison Violence Leaves 27 Dead, Hundreds Injured

World

Pyrénées-Orientales Wildfire Evacuates 10,000 People, Forces Tour de France Stage Alteration

Royal Air Force Typhoons Intercept Russian Surveillance Aircraft Over Norwegian Sea

Venezuelan Girl Fabiana Rescued After 32 Hours Trapped Under Earthquake Rubble

Nearly 10,000 Punjabi Soldiers From Great War Added to Commonwealth War Graves Record

UK

Teenager Attacked Teacher with Kitchen Knife, Court Hears; Face Showed 'Pure Hatred'

SNP Proposes Council Tax Hike on Scottish Homes Valued Above £1 Million

Glasgow Teenagers Acquitted of Murder in Amen Teklay Sword Attack Death

Newport Teen Lilly Jones Sustained Multiple Stab Wounds to Neck and Torso

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 Under Missile Barrage: Russia Strikes Capital for Second Time This Week, Killing Ten

Monaco Bombing Suspect: Ukrainian Woman Disguised as Man Sought by Police

Ukraine Targets St Petersburg Oil Terminal Generating Russian Military Revenue

Russian Missile Barrage Kills Thirty in Kyiv, Targets Broad Area

Business

ITV Sells Media and Entertainment Division to Sky for £1.6 Billion

Chinese Bubble Tea Firm Molly Tea Infringes Louis Vuitton Trademark, Faces $1.5 Million Penalty

Sierra Leone Fishermen Accuse Chinese Trawlers of Illegally Depleting Fish Stocks

Wegovy Oral Weight Loss Pill Now Accessible via Private UK Pharmacy Prescriptions

Politics

Nigel Farage Received Hundreds of Thousands from Business Ally, Declared Late

Pizza Express Conducted Internal Inquiry into Prince Andrew's Woking Alibi Claim

Bangladesh Deepens China Economic Ties Despite Improving India Relations

Overseas Voters Moving to UK Face £100,000 Annual Donation Cap Under New Proposals

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

President Trump Intervenes with FIFA Over Folarin Balogun's World Cup Suspension

Microsoft Eliminates 4,800 Jobs, Xbox Division Experiences Significant Redundancies

Government Permits Pubs to Operate Until 5am for England-Mexico Match

Nigel Farage Faces Scrutiny Over Financial Declarations and Influence in Reform UK

Four Highland Councillors Resign Over Vote Allowing Convicted Rapist Taxi Driver Licence

Sri Lanka: Negombo Prison Violence Leaves 27 Dead, Hundreds Injured

World

Pyrénées-Orientales Wildfire Evacuates 10,000 People, Forces Tour de France Stage Alteration

Royal Air Force Typhoons Intercept Russian Surveillance Aircraft Over Norwegian Sea

Venezuelan Girl Fabiana Rescued After 32 Hours Trapped Under Earthquake Rubble

Nearly 10,000 Punjabi Soldiers From Great War Added to Commonwealth War Graves Record

UK

Teenager Attacked Teacher with Kitchen Knife, Court Hears; Face Showed 'Pure Hatred'

SNP Proposes Council Tax Hike on Scottish Homes Valued Above £1 Million

Glasgow Teenagers Acquitted of Murder in Amen Teklay Sword Attack Death

Newport Teen Lilly Jones Sustained Multiple Stab Wounds to Neck and Torso

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 Under Missile Barrage: Russia Strikes Capital for Second Time This Week, Killing Ten

Monaco Bombing Suspect: Ukrainian Woman Disguised as Man Sought by Police

Ukraine Targets St Petersburg Oil Terminal Generating Russian Military Revenue

Russian Missile Barrage Kills Thirty in Kyiv, Targets Broad Area

Business

ITV Sells Media and Entertainment Division to Sky for £1.6 Billion

Chinese Bubble Tea Firm Molly Tea Infringes Louis Vuitton Trademark, Faces $1.5 Million Penalty

Sierra Leone Fishermen Accuse Chinese Trawlers of Illegally Depleting Fish Stocks

Wegovy Oral Weight Loss Pill Now Accessible via Private UK Pharmacy Prescriptions

Politics

Nigel Farage Received Hundreds of Thousands from Business Ally, Declared Late

Pizza Express Conducted Internal Inquiry into Prince Andrew's Woking Alibi Claim

Bangladesh Deepens China Economic Ties Despite Improving India Relations

Overseas Voters Moving to UK Face £100,000 Annual Donation Cap Under New Proposals