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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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TUI Passengers Stranded in Caribbean After Cruise Ship Air Conditioning Fails

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German Intelligence Identifies 60,000 Far-Right Extremists, 14,500 Deemed Violent

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Sapling Propagated From Sycamore Gap Tree Stolen From Lake District Castle Grounds

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Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Faces Government Takeover After Nine Years of Special Measures

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Andy Burnham Proposes Downing Street Unit in Manchester as Prime Minister

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Senegal Parliament Approves Presidential Power Cut, Dakar Sees Protests

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US Supreme Court Upholds Birthright Citizenship, Rebuffing Trump Challenge

The US Supreme Court has rejected a challenge to birthright citizenship, affirming the constitutional guarantee for individuals born within the United States. This decision directly undermines former President Trump's repeated attempts to alter the long-standing interpretation of the 14th Amendment.

Man Pleads Not Guilty to 2009 Murder of Scottish Woman Jean Hanlon in Crete

Accra Flooding Kills Thirteen Residents, Ghanaian Authorities Issue Further Storm Warning

Former Indonesian Education Minister Nadiem Makarim Jailed 10 Years for Laptop Deal Corruption

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Stephen McCullagh Appeals 31-Year Sentence for Natalie McNally's Murder

Stephen McCullagh is appealing his 31-year minimum sentence for the murder of his pregnant partner, Natalie McNally. He was convicted in February for the premeditated killing, which occurred in December 2022 at her home in Lurgan, County Armagh.

Senior Labour Figures Affirm Party United Behind Andy Burnham for Leadership

PC Jess Turnbull Suffered "Catastrophic" Injuries Directing Traffic, Inquest Hears

Couple Retires at 40 After Decade of Extreme Savings and Frugality

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Strait of Hormuz: Three Obstacles Delay Oil and Gas Passage Despite US-Iran Deal

Despite President Trump's announcement of an 'opening' for the Strait of Hormuz, ship-tracking data reveals only a handful of vessels have transited the waterway since the US-Iran deal. Hundreds of ships remain stalled in the Gulf, facing significant unresolved issues of security, potential minefields, and proposed tolls.

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

UK Motorists Anticipate Cheaper Petrol as US-Iran Deal Reopens Strait of Hormuz

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Putin Admits Ukraine Strikes Cause Russian Fuel Shortages, Dismisses 'Critical' Impact

President Vladimir Putin has acknowledged that Ukrainian drone attacks are 'obviously creating problems' for Russia's fuel and energy sector, a rare admission from the Kremlin regarding the impact of these strikes. Despite the acknowledgement, Putin maintained that the shortages were not 'critical' during a government meeting, as Kyiv continues to target Russian oil refineries and depots.

Colonel Dmytro Kozyura Receives Life Sentence for Ukraine State Treason

Ukrainian Strike Cuts Power in Sevastopol, Crimea Until Evening

Russian Forces Advance on Kostyantynivka, Threatening Ukraine's Remaining Donbas Strongholds

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WhatsApp Introduces Username System for Global Account Identification

Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp is implementing a new username feature, allowing users to connect without sharing their mobile phone numbers. This global rollout over the coming months signifies a shift in user interaction, moving towards a system more akin to other social media platforms.

Qantas Orders Twelve Airbus A350s for Direct 22-Hour London-Sydney Flights

UK Drink Prices Could Rise by 50p Under Forthcoming Bottle Return Scheme

India's Share Sales Reflect Decade of Digital Transformation and Smartphone Adoption

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Government Unable to Deport Shabir Ahmed Due to 1968 Immigration Act

Shabir Ahmed, a convicted grooming gang ringleader, cannot be deported from the UK, despite ministerial intentions. A 1968 law, the Immigration Appeals Act, currently prevents the government from removing individuals who were born in the UK.

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

TUI Passengers Stranded in Caribbean After Cruise Ship Air Conditioning Fails

German Intelligence Identifies 60,000 Far-Right Extremists, 14,500 Deemed Violent

Sapling Propagated From Sycamore Gap Tree Stolen From Lake District Castle Grounds

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Faces Government Takeover After Nine Years of Special Measures

Andy Burnham Proposes Downing Street Unit in Manchester as Prime Minister

Senegal Parliament Approves Presidential Power Cut, Dakar Sees Protests

World

US Supreme Court Upholds Birthright Citizenship, Rebuffing Trump Challenge

Man Pleads Not Guilty to 2009 Murder of Scottish Woman Jean Hanlon in Crete

Accra Flooding Kills Thirteen Residents, Ghanaian Authorities Issue Further Storm Warning

Former Indonesian Education Minister Nadiem Makarim Jailed 10 Years for Laptop Deal Corruption

UK

Stephen McCullagh Appeals 31-Year Sentence for Natalie McNally's Murder

Senior Labour Figures Affirm Party United Behind Andy Burnham for Leadership

PC Jess Turnbull Suffered "Catastrophic" Injuries Directing Traffic, Inquest Hears

Couple Retires at 40 After Decade of Extreme Savings and Frugality

Middle East

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

UK Motorists Anticipate Cheaper Petrol as US-Iran Deal Reopens Strait of Hormuz

Ukraine War

Putin Admits Ukraine Strikes Cause Russian Fuel Shortages, Dismisses 'Critical' Impact

Colonel Dmytro Kozyura Receives Life Sentence for Ukraine State Treason

Ukrainian Strike Cuts Power in Sevastopol, Crimea Until Evening

Russian Forces Advance on Kostyantynivka, Threatening Ukraine's Remaining Donbas Strongholds

Business

WhatsApp Introduces Username System for Global Account Identification

Qantas Orders Twelve Airbus A350s for Direct 22-Hour London-Sydney Flights

UK Drink Prices Could Rise by 50p Under Forthcoming Bottle Return Scheme

India's Share Sales Reflect Decade of Digital Transformation and Smartphone Adoption

Politics

Government Unable to Deport Shabir Ahmed Due to 1968 Immigration Act

King Charles Commences Royal Week with Edinburgh's Ceremony of the Keys

Former Shadow Minister Carns Awaits Burnham Economics Speech Before Leadership Decision

Dalry Parents Challenge Council Proposal to Close Scotland's Smallest Secondary School

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

TUI Passengers Stranded in Caribbean After Cruise Ship Air Conditioning Fails

German Intelligence Identifies 60,000 Far-Right Extremists, 14,500 Deemed Violent

Sapling Propagated From Sycamore Gap Tree Stolen From Lake District Castle Grounds

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Faces Government Takeover After Nine Years of Special Measures

Andy Burnham Proposes Downing Street Unit in Manchester as Prime Minister

Senegal Parliament Approves Presidential Power Cut, Dakar Sees Protests

World

US Supreme Court Upholds Birthright Citizenship, Rebuffing Trump Challenge

Man Pleads Not Guilty to 2009 Murder of Scottish Woman Jean Hanlon in Crete

Accra Flooding Kills Thirteen Residents, Ghanaian Authorities Issue Further Storm Warning

Former Indonesian Education Minister Nadiem Makarim Jailed 10 Years for Laptop Deal Corruption

UK

Stephen McCullagh Appeals 31-Year Sentence for Natalie McNally's Murder

Senior Labour Figures Affirm Party United Behind Andy Burnham for Leadership

PC Jess Turnbull Suffered "Catastrophic" Injuries Directing Traffic, Inquest Hears

Couple Retires at 40 After Decade of Extreme Savings and Frugality

Middle East

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

UK Motorists Anticipate Cheaper Petrol as US-Iran Deal Reopens Strait of Hormuz

Ukraine War

Putin Admits Ukraine Strikes Cause Russian Fuel Shortages, Dismisses 'Critical' Impact

Colonel Dmytro Kozyura Receives Life Sentence for Ukraine State Treason

Ukrainian Strike Cuts Power in Sevastopol, Crimea Until Evening

Russian Forces Advance on Kostyantynivka, Threatening Ukraine's Remaining Donbas Strongholds

Business

WhatsApp Introduces Username System for Global Account Identification

Qantas Orders Twelve Airbus A350s for Direct 22-Hour London-Sydney Flights

UK Drink Prices Could Rise by 50p Under Forthcoming Bottle Return Scheme

India's Share Sales Reflect Decade of Digital Transformation and Smartphone Adoption

Politics

Government Unable to Deport Shabir Ahmed Due to 1968 Immigration Act

King Charles Commences Royal Week with Edinburgh's Ceremony of the Keys

Former Shadow Minister Carns Awaits Burnham Economics Speech Before Leadership Decision

Dalry Parents Challenge Council Proposal to Close Scotland's Smallest Secondary School