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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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Guinean Teenager Mamadou Djouma Bah Dies in Prison After Exam Cheating Conviction

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Guangdong Dog Killings Spur Offline, Overseas Campaigns Against Animal Cruelty in China

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Former Kenyan Governor Okoth Obado Convicted of Sharon Otieno's Murder

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Nicaraguan National Assembly Debates Legislation Barring Opposition from Elections

Nicaragua's National Assembly is considering a bill that would prevent individuals deemed to have supported foreign intervention or coups from participating in elections. This legislative push follows President Daniel Ortega's call for a 'wall, a blockade' against opposition parties, amidst a period of significant political repression and the detention of numerous opposition figures.

Ghanaian Petition to ICC Against South Africa Over Migrant Attacks Draws Scrutiny

Ladakh Climate Activist Sonam Wangchuk Continues Hunger Strike, Demanding Sixth Schedule Protections

Elon Musk Urges AI Embrace, Dismissing Personal Criticism and Racism Allegations

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Prime Minister’s Northern Office Plans Unveiled: 300 Staff for New Whitehall Hub

Senior ministers and their staff are to operate from a new ‘No 10 North’ in Whitehall, according to detailed plans. A report outlines a rapid expansion to 300 personnel within 18 months, centralising governmental functions away from a dispersed London footprint.

UK Pubs Receive 20% Business Rates Discount While Retail Sector Excluded

MI5 Ordered to Pay Damages for Unlawful Journalist Surveillance, Tribunal Rules

Prime Minister Burnham Halts Early Prison Release Programme Pending Urgent Review

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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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Ukraine Drone Strikes Damage Multiple Wildberries Warehouses, Disrupting Russian E-commerce Operations

Ukrainian drone attacks have targeted several distribution centres belonging to Wildberries, Russia's largest online retailer, causing significant operational disruptions.

Ukraine Appoints Mykhailo Drapatyi as Commander-in-Chief, Third Since 2022 Invasion

Ukrainian Drones Strike Wildberries Warehouses in Krasnodar and Stavropol Regions

President Zelensky Dismisses Ukraine's Top Army Commander Amid Command Restructuring

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Government Confirms 20% Business Rates Discount for Pubs, Clubs, and Music Venues

Hospitality businesses in England will receive a 20% discount on their business rates from April next year, as confirmed by the Government. This initiative, part of the retail, hospitality, and leisure scheme, will be capped at £27,500 per business, saving qualifying firms an estimated £1,100 on average.

UK Business Leaders Prioritise Practical Experience and Critical Thinking in Hiring

Over 100 UK Millionaires Urge Prime Minister Burnham to Increase Wealth Taxes

Isle of Man Steam Packet Company’s Manxman Ferry Faces Extended Drydock for Unexpected Repairs

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Angela Rayner Declines to Repay £16,876 Severance After Cabinet Reappointment

Angela Rayner, the newly reappointed Housing Secretary, has stated she will not return the £16,876 severance payment received after her departure from government in September 2025. This decision follows her return to the Cabinet just months after accepting the taxpayer-funded payout.

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

Guinean Teenager Mamadou Djouma Bah Dies in Prison After Exam Cheating Conviction

Ukraine Defence Minister Fedorov Rejects Zelensky's Alternative Post Offer

Parts of Wales Declare Drought as Rainfall Plummets in July

Ann Widdecombe Public Memorial Planned for Later This Year, Family Confirms

Guangdong Dog Killings Spur Offline, Overseas Campaigns Against Animal Cruelty in China

Former Kenyan Governor Okoth Obado Convicted of Sharon Otieno's Murder

World

Nicaraguan National Assembly Debates Legislation Barring Opposition from Elections

Ghanaian Petition to ICC Against South Africa Over Migrant Attacks Draws Scrutiny

Ladakh Climate Activist Sonam Wangchuk Continues Hunger Strike, Demanding Sixth Schedule Protections

Elon Musk Urges AI Embrace, Dismissing Personal Criticism and Racism Allegations

UK

Prime Minister’s Northern Office Plans Unveiled: 300 Staff for New Whitehall Hub

UK Pubs Receive 20% Business Rates Discount While Retail Sector Excluded

MI5 Ordered to Pay Damages for Unlawful Journalist Surveillance, Tribunal Rules

Prime Minister Burnham Halts Early Prison Release Programme Pending Urgent Review

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

Ukraine Drone Strikes Damage Multiple Wildberries Warehouses, Disrupting Russian E-commerce Operations

Ukraine Appoints Mykhailo Drapatyi as Commander-in-Chief, Third Since 2022 Invasion

Ukrainian Drones Strike Wildberries Warehouses in Krasnodar and Stavropol Regions

President Zelensky Dismisses Ukraine's Top Army Commander Amid Command Restructuring

Business

Government Confirms 20% Business Rates Discount for Pubs, Clubs, and Music Venues

UK Business Leaders Prioritise Practical Experience and Critical Thinking in Hiring

Over 100 UK Millionaires Urge Prime Minister Burnham to Increase Wealth Taxes

Isle of Man Steam Packet Company’s Manxman Ferry Faces Extended Drydock for Unexpected Repairs

Politics

Angela Rayner Declines to Repay £16,876 Severance After Cabinet Reappointment

Grant Shapps Barred From Conservative Candidacy as Kemi Badenoch Signals Party Shift

Hackney Council Investigates Farage Poster Display at Anti-Racism Exhibition

Badenoch Criticises Prime Minister Burnham Over Perceived Local Focus, Urges National Strategy

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

Guinean Teenager Mamadou Djouma Bah Dies in Prison After Exam Cheating Conviction

Ukraine Defence Minister Fedorov Rejects Zelensky's Alternative Post Offer

Parts of Wales Declare Drought as Rainfall Plummets in July

Ann Widdecombe Public Memorial Planned for Later This Year, Family Confirms

Guangdong Dog Killings Spur Offline, Overseas Campaigns Against Animal Cruelty in China

Former Kenyan Governor Okoth Obado Convicted of Sharon Otieno's Murder

World

Nicaraguan National Assembly Debates Legislation Barring Opposition from Elections

Ghanaian Petition to ICC Against South Africa Over Migrant Attacks Draws Scrutiny

Ladakh Climate Activist Sonam Wangchuk Continues Hunger Strike, Demanding Sixth Schedule Protections

Elon Musk Urges AI Embrace, Dismissing Personal Criticism and Racism Allegations

UK

Prime Minister’s Northern Office Plans Unveiled: 300 Staff for New Whitehall Hub

UK Pubs Receive 20% Business Rates Discount While Retail Sector Excluded

MI5 Ordered to Pay Damages for Unlawful Journalist Surveillance, Tribunal Rules

Prime Minister Burnham Halts Early Prison Release Programme Pending Urgent Review

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

Ukraine Drone Strikes Damage Multiple Wildberries Warehouses, Disrupting Russian E-commerce Operations

Ukraine Appoints Mykhailo Drapatyi as Commander-in-Chief, Third Since 2022 Invasion

Ukrainian Drones Strike Wildberries Warehouses in Krasnodar and Stavropol Regions

President Zelensky Dismisses Ukraine's Top Army Commander Amid Command Restructuring

Business

Government Confirms 20% Business Rates Discount for Pubs, Clubs, and Music Venues

UK Business Leaders Prioritise Practical Experience and Critical Thinking in Hiring

Over 100 UK Millionaires Urge Prime Minister Burnham to Increase Wealth Taxes

Isle of Man Steam Packet Company’s Manxman Ferry Faces Extended Drydock for Unexpected Repairs

Politics

Angela Rayner Declines to Repay £16,876 Severance After Cabinet Reappointment

Grant Shapps Barred From Conservative Candidacy as Kemi Badenoch Signals Party Shift

Hackney Council Investigates Farage Poster Display at Anti-Racism Exhibition

Badenoch Criticises Prime Minister Burnham Over Perceived Local Focus, Urges National Strategy