Witness News

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.

World·

Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz Declares National Emergency Amid Resignation Demands

World·

CrossCountry Ranked Worst UK Train Operator Amid Punctuality and Delay Handling Failures

Business·

Trump Reasserts Meloni Photo Claim, Accuses Italy of Undermining Iran Policy

World·

Keir Starmer Faces Labour Leadership Challenge as Andy Burnham Gathers Support

Politics·

Edinburgh Man with Weapon Hospitalises Four, Smashes Petrol Station, Damages Property

UK·

Chepstow's Historic Wye Bridge Reopens to Pedestrians, Vulnerable to Extreme Temperatures

UK·

World

More ›

business

Texas Establishes London Trade Office, Eyeing Dual Listings with State Stock Exchange

The US State of Texas has inaugurated a new London office to enhance trade and tourism, with ambitions for dual listings between the London Stock Exchange and a burgeoning Texas Stock Exchange.

Three-Year-Old Boy in Critical Condition After Crocodile Attack at Johnsons of Old Hurst Zoo

Australia Confirms First H5N1 Bird Flu Case in Western Australia Migratory Seabird

African, Caribbean Nations Demand Formal Apology, Reparations for Transatlantic Slavery

UK

More ›

Makerfield By-election Sees Costumed Candidates Challenge Political Norms

The recent Makerfield by-election highlighted a long-standing tradition of eccentric candidates in British politics, with figures such as a man in a fox costume and an "intergalactic space warrior" appearing alongside mainstream politicians. These candidates often use their platforms to draw attention to specific issues or satirical critiques of the political establishment.

Edinburgh Airport Reopens After Bomb Disposal Teams Examine Suspicious Items

Wrexham Maelor Hospital Error: Patient Dies From Morphine Overdose After Discharge

Bedford Train Collision Kills One Driver, Injures 89 Passengers and Crew

Middle East

More ›

world

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

Ukraine War

More ›

world

Polish President Karol Nawrocki Strips Volodymyr Zelensky of Top Honour Over UPA Unit Name

Polish President Karol Nawrocki has withdrawn Ukraine's highest state honour, the Order of the White Eagle, from Volodymyr Zelensky. This decision follows Kyiv's controversial choice to name a military unit after the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA), a group accused by Poland of genocide against ethnic Poles during World War Two.

Mondelez CEO Defends Russia Operations Despite Tax Payments Funding Ukraine War

Royal Navy Intercepts Russian Shadow Fleet Oil Tanker in English Channel Operation

Russian Oil Tanker Forwarder Enters English Channel After Smyrtos Boarding

Business

More ›

business

UK Job Vacancies Fall to 707,000, Five-Year Low; Businesses Cut Recruitment

The number of job vacancies in the UK has reached its lowest point in five years, with official figures revealing a substantial reduction in recruitment across various sectors as businesses adopt a more cautious approach to staffing.

Apple Price Hikes 'Unavoidable' as AI Boom Drives Up Chip Costs, Says Outgoing CEO Cook

Kevin Warsh Keeps US Interest Rates Steady, Reviews Federal Reserve Practices

DVSA Driving Test Waiting Times to Exceed Target Until Autumn 2025, Minister Confirms

Politics

More ›

Train Driver Killed, 33 Seriously Injured in Bedford East Midlands Railway Collision

One train driver has died and 89 individuals sustained injuries, including 33 seriously, following a collision between two East Midlands Railway services near Bedford. The incident, declared a major event by British Transport Police, occurred on Friday afternoon.

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

Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz Declares National Emergency Amid Resignation Demands

CrossCountry Ranked Worst UK Train Operator Amid Punctuality and Delay Handling Failures

Trump Reasserts Meloni Photo Claim, Accuses Italy of Undermining Iran Policy

Keir Starmer Faces Labour Leadership Challenge as Andy Burnham Gathers Support

Edinburgh Man with Weapon Hospitalises Four, Smashes Petrol Station, Damages Property

Chepstow's Historic Wye Bridge Reopens to Pedestrians, Vulnerable to Extreme Temperatures

World

Texas Establishes London Trade Office, Eyeing Dual Listings with State Stock Exchange

Three-Year-Old Boy in Critical Condition After Crocodile Attack at Johnsons of Old Hurst Zoo

Australia Confirms First H5N1 Bird Flu Case in Western Australia Migratory Seabird

African, Caribbean Nations Demand Formal Apology, Reparations for Transatlantic Slavery

UK

Makerfield By-election Sees Costumed Candidates Challenge Political Norms

Edinburgh Airport Reopens After Bomb Disposal Teams Examine Suspicious Items

Wrexham Maelor Hospital Error: Patient Dies From Morphine Overdose After Discharge

Bedford Train Collision Kills One Driver, Injures 89 Passengers and Crew

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

Polish President Karol Nawrocki Strips Volodymyr Zelensky of Top Honour Over UPA Unit Name

Mondelez CEO Defends Russia Operations Despite Tax Payments Funding Ukraine War

Royal Navy Intercepts Russian Shadow Fleet Oil Tanker in English Channel Operation

Russian Oil Tanker Forwarder Enters English Channel After Smyrtos Boarding

Business

UK Job Vacancies Fall to 707,000, Five-Year Low; Businesses Cut Recruitment

Apple Price Hikes 'Unavoidable' as AI Boom Drives Up Chip Costs, Says Outgoing CEO Cook

Kevin Warsh Keeps US Interest Rates Steady, Reviews Federal Reserve Practices

DVSA Driving Test Waiting Times to Exceed Target Until Autumn 2025, Minister Confirms

Politics

Train Driver Killed, 33 Seriously Injured in Bedford East Midlands Railway Collision

Andy Burnham’s Greater Manchester Departure Spurs Public Reflection on Legacy

US Halts £300 Million South Africa HIV Funding Over Afrikaner Persecution Allegations

Andy Burnham Victory Fuels Labour Leadership Challenge Against Keir Starmer

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

Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz Declares National Emergency Amid Resignation Demands

CrossCountry Ranked Worst UK Train Operator Amid Punctuality and Delay Handling Failures

Trump Reasserts Meloni Photo Claim, Accuses Italy of Undermining Iran Policy

Keir Starmer Faces Labour Leadership Challenge as Andy Burnham Gathers Support

Edinburgh Man with Weapon Hospitalises Four, Smashes Petrol Station, Damages Property

Chepstow's Historic Wye Bridge Reopens to Pedestrians, Vulnerable to Extreme Temperatures

World

Texas Establishes London Trade Office, Eyeing Dual Listings with State Stock Exchange

Three-Year-Old Boy in Critical Condition After Crocodile Attack at Johnsons of Old Hurst Zoo

Australia Confirms First H5N1 Bird Flu Case in Western Australia Migratory Seabird

African, Caribbean Nations Demand Formal Apology, Reparations for Transatlantic Slavery

UK

Makerfield By-election Sees Costumed Candidates Challenge Political Norms

Edinburgh Airport Reopens After Bomb Disposal Teams Examine Suspicious Items

Wrexham Maelor Hospital Error: Patient Dies From Morphine Overdose After Discharge

Bedford Train Collision Kills One Driver, Injures 89 Passengers and Crew

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

Polish President Karol Nawrocki Strips Volodymyr Zelensky of Top Honour Over UPA Unit Name

Mondelez CEO Defends Russia Operations Despite Tax Payments Funding Ukraine War

Royal Navy Intercepts Russian Shadow Fleet Oil Tanker in English Channel Operation

Russian Oil Tanker Forwarder Enters English Channel After Smyrtos Boarding

Business

UK Job Vacancies Fall to 707,000, Five-Year Low; Businesses Cut Recruitment

Apple Price Hikes 'Unavoidable' as AI Boom Drives Up Chip Costs, Says Outgoing CEO Cook

Kevin Warsh Keeps US Interest Rates Steady, Reviews Federal Reserve Practices

DVSA Driving Test Waiting Times to Exceed Target Until Autumn 2025, Minister Confirms

Politics

Train Driver Killed, 33 Seriously Injured in Bedford East Midlands Railway Collision

Andy Burnham’s Greater Manchester Departure Spurs Public Reflection on Legacy

US Halts £300 Million South Africa HIV Funding Over Afrikaner Persecution Allegations

Andy Burnham Victory Fuels Labour Leadership Challenge Against Keir Starmer