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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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Nigel Farage Faces Renewed Watchdog Investigation Over £5 Million Gift After Clacton By-Election

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Ferguson Marine Plans 150 Job Redundancies as Ferry Construction Nears Completion

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Kevin Lamour Sacked by FIFA After Criticising President Gianni Infantino

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Hakainde Hichilema Secures Second Term as Zambian President with 60% of Vote

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Chinese Authorities Restrict Public Mourning for Former Premier Li Keqiang's Funeral

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Amazon MGM Studios to Expand Berkshire Production Hub After Film Commission Backing

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Student Fatally Shot, Assailant Dies by Suicide at Philippines Catholic School

A student was killed and the alleged shooter subsequently died by suicide at a Catholic school in the Philippines. The incident occurred in a facility for children with special educational needs.

Germany Raids Smuggling Operations, Seizes Dinghies and Life Jackets

Northern Cyprus IVF Clinics Accused of Donor Misrepresentation, UK Parents Affected

King Harald V Hospitalised with Rare Blood Condition, Crown Prince Regents

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Kent Properties See Water Supply Return, 400 Homes Remain Without Service

South East Water reports that 7,400 properties in Kent have had their water supply restored. However, 400 homes in the Benenden, Cranbrook, and Rolvenden areas continue to experience disruptions.

Wakefield Man Charged with Manslaughter Following Fatal Dog Attack

United Kingdom Job Vacancies Hit Five-Year Low Amid Small Business Recruitment Cuts

Russia Threatens 'Severe Consequences' for United Kingdom Over Ukraine Drone Shipments

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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 Politician Lev Schlosberg Imprisoned for Eleven Years Over Army Criticism

Lev Schlosberg, a notable opposition figure, has received an eleven-year prison sentence in Russia for 'discrediting' the armed forces, a charge he maintains is politically motivated.

Ukrainian Military Strikes Belgorod Region, Killing Six Civilians, Russia Reports

UK-Supplied Drones Strike Russian Industrial and Military Sites

Russian Missile and Drone Barrage Kills Three in Ukraine, Strikes Kyiv Market

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US-Canada Trade Negotiations Intensify Ahead of Trump's New Tariff Deadline

Negotiations between the United States and Canada have reached an 'intense' stage as officials strive to avoid new tariffs threatened by former President Donald Trump. Mark Carney, Canada's finance minister, faces the challenge of garnering domestic support for any concessions made to the US.

Reform UK Proposes £50 Billion Welfare Cuts, Economists Question Feasibility

Ferrari Luce Electric Car Sells for Record $40 Million at Auction

Labour's Zero-Hours Contract Crackdown Could Cost UK Businesses £2.9 Billion Annually

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Trump Pledges Substantial Reduction in US-South Korea Military Drills

Donald Trump indicated a significant reduction in joint military exercises with South Korea, citing his personal relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

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

Nigel Farage Faces Renewed Watchdog Investigation Over £5 Million Gift After Clacton By-Election

Ferguson Marine Plans 150 Job Redundancies as Ferry Construction Nears Completion

Kevin Lamour Sacked by FIFA After Criticising President Gianni Infantino

Hakainde Hichilema Secures Second Term as Zambian President with 60% of Vote

Chinese Authorities Restrict Public Mourning for Former Premier Li Keqiang's Funeral

Amazon MGM Studios to Expand Berkshire Production Hub After Film Commission Backing

World

Student Fatally Shot, Assailant Dies by Suicide at Philippines Catholic School

Germany Raids Smuggling Operations, Seizes Dinghies and Life Jackets

Northern Cyprus IVF Clinics Accused of Donor Misrepresentation, UK Parents Affected

King Harald V Hospitalised with Rare Blood Condition, Crown Prince Regents

UK

Kent Properties See Water Supply Return, 400 Homes Remain Without Service

Wakefield Man Charged with Manslaughter Following Fatal Dog Attack

United Kingdom Job Vacancies Hit Five-Year Low Amid Small Business Recruitment Cuts

Russia Threatens 'Severe Consequences' for United Kingdom Over Ukraine Drone Shipments

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 Politician Lev Schlosberg Imprisoned for Eleven Years Over Army Criticism

Ukrainian Military Strikes Belgorod Region, Killing Six Civilians, Russia Reports

UK-Supplied Drones Strike Russian Industrial and Military Sites

Russian Missile and Drone Barrage Kills Three in Ukraine, Strikes Kyiv Market

Business

US-Canada Trade Negotiations Intensify Ahead of Trump's New Tariff Deadline

Reform UK Proposes £50 Billion Welfare Cuts, Economists Question Feasibility

Ferrari Luce Electric Car Sells for Record $40 Million at Auction

Labour's Zero-Hours Contract Crackdown Could Cost UK Businesses £2.9 Billion Annually

Politics

Trump Pledges Substantial Reduction in US-South Korea Military Drills

Former Staff Describe 'Chaotic Atmosphere' at HMP Fosse Way Prison

Disabled People in England Granted 24-Hour Free Bus Travel from April

French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal Heckled During Drôme Wildfire Relief Visit

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

Nigel Farage Faces Renewed Watchdog Investigation Over £5 Million Gift After Clacton By-Election

Ferguson Marine Plans 150 Job Redundancies as Ferry Construction Nears Completion

Kevin Lamour Sacked by FIFA After Criticising President Gianni Infantino

Hakainde Hichilema Secures Second Term as Zambian President with 60% of Vote

Chinese Authorities Restrict Public Mourning for Former Premier Li Keqiang's Funeral

Amazon MGM Studios to Expand Berkshire Production Hub After Film Commission Backing

World

Student Fatally Shot, Assailant Dies by Suicide at Philippines Catholic School

Germany Raids Smuggling Operations, Seizes Dinghies and Life Jackets

Northern Cyprus IVF Clinics Accused of Donor Misrepresentation, UK Parents Affected

King Harald V Hospitalised with Rare Blood Condition, Crown Prince Regents

UK

Kent Properties See Water Supply Return, 400 Homes Remain Without Service

Wakefield Man Charged with Manslaughter Following Fatal Dog Attack

United Kingdom Job Vacancies Hit Five-Year Low Amid Small Business Recruitment Cuts

Russia Threatens 'Severe Consequences' for United Kingdom Over Ukraine Drone Shipments

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 Politician Lev Schlosberg Imprisoned for Eleven Years Over Army Criticism

Ukrainian Military Strikes Belgorod Region, Killing Six Civilians, Russia Reports

UK-Supplied Drones Strike Russian Industrial and Military Sites

Russian Missile and Drone Barrage Kills Three in Ukraine, Strikes Kyiv Market

Business

US-Canada Trade Negotiations Intensify Ahead of Trump's New Tariff Deadline

Reform UK Proposes £50 Billion Welfare Cuts, Economists Question Feasibility

Ferrari Luce Electric Car Sells for Record $40 Million at Auction

Labour's Zero-Hours Contract Crackdown Could Cost UK Businesses £2.9 Billion Annually

Politics

Trump Pledges Substantial Reduction in US-South Korea Military Drills

Former Staff Describe 'Chaotic Atmosphere' at HMP Fosse Way Prison

Disabled People in England Granted 24-Hour Free Bus Travel from April

French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal Heckled During Drôme Wildfire Relief Visit