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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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Masts Removed From Explosives-Laden SS Montgomery Wreck in Thames Estuary

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Welsh First Minister Vows Council Power Review Ahead of Burnham Devolution Talks

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US Airman Dies in Parachute Jump Stunt Before Texas College Football Game

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United States Government Prohibits DeepSeek AI Use, Citing China Technology Concerns

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Andy Burnham Pledges New Rules to Halt 'Rip-Off' Private Parking Penalties

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Charging Battery Caused Extensive House Fire Damage in Kitchen Area

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Zelensky Adviser States US Intelligence Sharing Limits Lead to Ukrainian Deaths

Serhii Beskrestnov, an adviser to Ukraine's President Zelensky, has publicly claimed that restrictions on US intelligence sharing are directly contributing to Ukrainian casualties. Beskrestnov stated insufficient warning times for incoming missile attacks are a critical consequence of these alleged limitations. The White House, however, maintains that no changes have been made to its intelligence sharing protocols with Kyiv.

Vinted Moves to Block Stolen Goods Listings After French Looting Incidents

Spanish Supreme Court Upholds Catalan President Puigdemont Immunity, Arrest Warrant Lifted

Australian Independent MP Critically Injured in Apparent Car Attack

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Anthony Williams Pleads Guilty to Wounding After Stabbing Attack on Train

Anthony Williams admitted to wounding with intent and possessing an offensive weapon following multiple stabbings on a train near Huntingdon. The attack caused the train to be stopped and passengers evacuated.

UK Banks Anticipate Increased Tax Burden in Forthcoming Budget Statement

Tommy Robinson Trial: Daily Mail Journalists Detail Intimidation Claims

Reform UK Mayor Luke Campbell Investigated After Nude Photo Allegations From Female Colleague

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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 Sabotage Cells Target Military Logistics to Support Ukraine

Two Russian citizens claim to be part of an underground network conducting sabotage operations against military infrastructure within Russia, stating their actions are coordinated with Ukrainian intelligence. These alleged activities aim to disrupt Moscow's war effort.

EU Tariffs on Chinese Steel Imports Damage Ukrainian Industry, Steelmaker Claims

Overnight Strike on St Petersburg Oil Facilities Kills One, Hits Data Centre

Trump Waives Sanctions Against Russia, Citing US National Interest Objections

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UK Property Agents Exploit Housing Benefit Claimants with Deceptive Offers

Property agents are allegedly exploiting the UK welfare system, treating vulnerable housing benefit claimants as 'cash cows' through deceptive social media campaigns offering free rooms and holidays to secure their benefits.

Bereaved Families Face "Unjust" Tax Bills Due to Civil Service Pension Delays

Ecclefechan Residents Fight Meat Processing Plant Amid Traffic and Odour Concerns

Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves Affirms Labour Support for Heathrow Third Runway

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Prime Minister Visits Aberfan Before 60th Anniversary of 1966 Colliery Spoil Tip Disaster

The Prime Minister has visited Aberfan, Wales, ahead of the 60th anniversary of the 1966 colliery spoil tip collapse. The disaster killed 116 children and 28 adults when Pantglas Junior School and several homes were inundated.

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

Masts Removed From Explosives-Laden SS Montgomery Wreck in Thames Estuary

Welsh First Minister Vows Council Power Review Ahead of Burnham Devolution Talks

US Airman Dies in Parachute Jump Stunt Before Texas College Football Game

United States Government Prohibits DeepSeek AI Use, Citing China Technology Concerns

Andy Burnham Pledges New Rules to Halt 'Rip-Off' Private Parking Penalties

Charging Battery Caused Extensive House Fire Damage in Kitchen Area

World

Zelensky Adviser States US Intelligence Sharing Limits Lead to Ukrainian Deaths

Vinted Moves to Block Stolen Goods Listings After French Looting Incidents

Spanish Supreme Court Upholds Catalan President Puigdemont Immunity, Arrest Warrant Lifted

Australian Independent MP Critically Injured in Apparent Car Attack

UK

Anthony Williams Pleads Guilty to Wounding After Stabbing Attack on Train

UK Banks Anticipate Increased Tax Burden in Forthcoming Budget Statement

Tommy Robinson Trial: Daily Mail Journalists Detail Intimidation Claims

Reform UK Mayor Luke Campbell Investigated After Nude Photo Allegations From Female Colleague

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 Sabotage Cells Target Military Logistics to Support Ukraine

EU Tariffs on Chinese Steel Imports Damage Ukrainian Industry, Steelmaker Claims

Overnight Strike on St Petersburg Oil Facilities Kills One, Hits Data Centre

Trump Waives Sanctions Against Russia, Citing US National Interest Objections

Business

UK Property Agents Exploit Housing Benefit Claimants with Deceptive Offers

Bereaved Families Face "Unjust" Tax Bills Due to Civil Service Pension Delays

Ecclefechan Residents Fight Meat Processing Plant Amid Traffic and Odour Concerns

Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves Affirms Labour Support for Heathrow Third Runway

Politics

Prime Minister Visits Aberfan Before 60th Anniversary of 1966 Colliery Spoil Tip Disaster

Exiled Rwandan Critic Robert Kabera Beheaded in Uganda, Police Investigate Murder

Brazil Presidential Run-off Sees Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Jair Bolsonaro Exchange Attacks

Italian Prime Minister Meloni Convenes Emergency Meeting After 200 Detained in City Riots

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

Masts Removed From Explosives-Laden SS Montgomery Wreck in Thames Estuary

Welsh First Minister Vows Council Power Review Ahead of Burnham Devolution Talks

US Airman Dies in Parachute Jump Stunt Before Texas College Football Game

United States Government Prohibits DeepSeek AI Use, Citing China Technology Concerns

Andy Burnham Pledges New Rules to Halt 'Rip-Off' Private Parking Penalties

Charging Battery Caused Extensive House Fire Damage in Kitchen Area

World

Zelensky Adviser States US Intelligence Sharing Limits Lead to Ukrainian Deaths

Vinted Moves to Block Stolen Goods Listings After French Looting Incidents

Spanish Supreme Court Upholds Catalan President Puigdemont Immunity, Arrest Warrant Lifted

Australian Independent MP Critically Injured in Apparent Car Attack

UK

Anthony Williams Pleads Guilty to Wounding After Stabbing Attack on Train

UK Banks Anticipate Increased Tax Burden in Forthcoming Budget Statement

Tommy Robinson Trial: Daily Mail Journalists Detail Intimidation Claims

Reform UK Mayor Luke Campbell Investigated After Nude Photo Allegations From Female Colleague

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 Sabotage Cells Target Military Logistics to Support Ukraine

EU Tariffs on Chinese Steel Imports Damage Ukrainian Industry, Steelmaker Claims

Overnight Strike on St Petersburg Oil Facilities Kills One, Hits Data Centre

Trump Waives Sanctions Against Russia, Citing US National Interest Objections

Business

UK Property Agents Exploit Housing Benefit Claimants with Deceptive Offers

Bereaved Families Face "Unjust" Tax Bills Due to Civil Service Pension Delays

Ecclefechan Residents Fight Meat Processing Plant Amid Traffic and Odour Concerns

Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves Affirms Labour Support for Heathrow Third Runway

Politics

Prime Minister Visits Aberfan Before 60th Anniversary of 1966 Colliery Spoil Tip Disaster

Exiled Rwandan Critic Robert Kabera Beheaded in Uganda, Police Investigate Murder

Brazil Presidential Run-off Sees Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Jair Bolsonaro Exchange Attacks

Italian Prime Minister Meloni Convenes Emergency Meeting After 200 Detained in City Riots