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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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Former Soldier Daniel Khalife Received Escape Assistance From Two Accomplices, London Court Hears

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Hungary Parliament Removes President Tamás Sulyok Following Vote

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US States Launch Legal Challenge to Block Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Merger

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Briton Malcolm Timbrell Survives Spanish Wildfire, Wife and Friends Perish Fleeing Blaze

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Andy Burnham Secures Support of 349 Labour MPs, Poised for Premiership

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Levi Bellfield to Provide DNA Sample in Russell Family Murder Cold Case

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UK-Switzerland Agreement Ends Roaming Charges, Permits British E-Gate Access

The United Kingdom and Switzerland have finalised a services agreement, projected by the UK government to boost annual exports by £5.2 billion. The deal includes provisions to eliminate mobile roaming charges for Britons in Switzerland and grant them access to Swiss e-gates.

Irish Police Seek Jordanian Assistance in Killarney Murder Investigation After Man Found Deceased

Typhoon Haikui Forces Evacuation of Two Million People Across China's Zhejiang Province

Ecuadorian Drug Lord's Brother David Macías Murdered by Assailants Posing as Police

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Learning Difficulties: Over 50% Die Before 65, Report Reveals Systemic Failings

More than half of adults with learning difficulties in the UK do not live past the age of 65, a new report exposes. The findings point to significant disparities in health and social care provision, prompting calls for urgent governmental action and accountability.

Seaton Carew Residents Demand Lifeguard Service Extension After Recent Sea Fatalities

Northern Ireland Hosts Eighteenth Twelfth of July Parades Across Six Counties

Salvage Operation Dismantles 24-Metre Guard Boat Wrecked Off Isle of Lewis Coast

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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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Polish Prime Minister Promises Memorial for World War Two Victims of Ukrainian Nationalist Killings

Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki has announced plans for a memorial to Poles murdered by Ukrainian nationalists during World War Two, a contentious issue between Warsaw and Kyiv for decades. The pronouncement was made in Ukraine's Volyn region, the site of widespread massacres.

Russian Missile Strikes Target Zaporizhzhia Schools, Offices, and Public Transport

NATO Allies Commit £37 Billion to New Missile Defence Programme at Ankara Summit

Ukrainian Agent Accused of Murdering Monaco Suspect Alters Account to German Police

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Volkswagen Faces Global Job Cuts Up To 100,000 Amid Profit Decline

Volkswagen Group is reportedly planning to reduce its global workforce by up to 100,000 positions. The German automotive giant, which includes brands like Porsche and Audi, has experienced a sharp downturn in profitability and increased competition, particularly from Chinese manufacturers.

Reeves Challenges Burnham on Governance Plan for Incoming Labour Administration

Trump Administration Launches Savings Accounts Initiative for Newborns

SpaceX IPO Records Lowest Share Price Since Market Debut

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Former Senior Diplomat Robbins Initiates Legal Action After Dismissal Over Mandelson Vetting

Sir Simon Robbins, a former senior Foreign Office official, has launched legal proceedings following his removal from post in April. His dismissal was linked to the vetting process for Lord Mandelson's potential appointment as the UK's ambassador to the United States.

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

Former Soldier Daniel Khalife Received Escape Assistance From Two Accomplices, London Court Hears

Hungary Parliament Removes President Tamás Sulyok Following Vote

US States Launch Legal Challenge to Block Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Merger

Briton Malcolm Timbrell Survives Spanish Wildfire, Wife and Friends Perish Fleeing Blaze

Andy Burnham Secures Support of 349 Labour MPs, Poised for Premiership

Levi Bellfield to Provide DNA Sample in Russell Family Murder Cold Case

World

UK-Switzerland Agreement Ends Roaming Charges, Permits British E-Gate Access

Irish Police Seek Jordanian Assistance in Killarney Murder Investigation After Man Found Deceased

Typhoon Haikui Forces Evacuation of Two Million People Across China's Zhejiang Province

Ecuadorian Drug Lord's Brother David Macías Murdered by Assailants Posing as Police

UK

Learning Difficulties: Over 50% Die Before 65, Report Reveals Systemic Failings

Seaton Carew Residents Demand Lifeguard Service Extension After Recent Sea Fatalities

Northern Ireland Hosts Eighteenth Twelfth of July Parades Across Six Counties

Salvage Operation Dismantles 24-Metre Guard Boat Wrecked Off Isle of Lewis Coast

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

Polish Prime Minister Promises Memorial for World War Two Victims of Ukrainian Nationalist Killings

Russian Missile Strikes Target Zaporizhzhia Schools, Offices, and Public Transport

NATO Allies Commit £37 Billion to New Missile Defence Programme at Ankara Summit

Ukrainian Agent Accused of Murdering Monaco Suspect Alters Account to German Police

Business

Volkswagen Faces Global Job Cuts Up To 100,000 Amid Profit Decline

Reeves Challenges Burnham on Governance Plan for Incoming Labour Administration

Trump Administration Launches Savings Accounts Initiative for Newborns

SpaceX IPO Records Lowest Share Price Since Market Debut

Politics

Former Senior Diplomat Robbins Initiates Legal Action After Dismissal Over Mandelson Vetting

Senator Lindsey Graham Dies at 71 from Aortic Tear, Medical Examiner Confirms

Counter Terrorism Police Arrest Man in Ann Widdecombe Murder Inquiry on Terrorism Suspicion

Member of Parliament Arrives at Court for Sexual Assault Trial

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

Former Soldier Daniel Khalife Received Escape Assistance From Two Accomplices, London Court Hears

Hungary Parliament Removes President Tamás Sulyok Following Vote

US States Launch Legal Challenge to Block Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Merger

Briton Malcolm Timbrell Survives Spanish Wildfire, Wife and Friends Perish Fleeing Blaze

Andy Burnham Secures Support of 349 Labour MPs, Poised for Premiership

Levi Bellfield to Provide DNA Sample in Russell Family Murder Cold Case

World

UK-Switzerland Agreement Ends Roaming Charges, Permits British E-Gate Access

Irish Police Seek Jordanian Assistance in Killarney Murder Investigation After Man Found Deceased

Typhoon Haikui Forces Evacuation of Two Million People Across China's Zhejiang Province

Ecuadorian Drug Lord's Brother David Macías Murdered by Assailants Posing as Police

UK

Learning Difficulties: Over 50% Die Before 65, Report Reveals Systemic Failings

Seaton Carew Residents Demand Lifeguard Service Extension After Recent Sea Fatalities

Northern Ireland Hosts Eighteenth Twelfth of July Parades Across Six Counties

Salvage Operation Dismantles 24-Metre Guard Boat Wrecked Off Isle of Lewis Coast

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

Polish Prime Minister Promises Memorial for World War Two Victims of Ukrainian Nationalist Killings

Russian Missile Strikes Target Zaporizhzhia Schools, Offices, and Public Transport

NATO Allies Commit £37 Billion to New Missile Defence Programme at Ankara Summit

Ukrainian Agent Accused of Murdering Monaco Suspect Alters Account to German Police

Business

Volkswagen Faces Global Job Cuts Up To 100,000 Amid Profit Decline

Reeves Challenges Burnham on Governance Plan for Incoming Labour Administration

Trump Administration Launches Savings Accounts Initiative for Newborns

SpaceX IPO Records Lowest Share Price Since Market Debut

Politics

Former Senior Diplomat Robbins Initiates Legal Action After Dismissal Over Mandelson Vetting

Senator Lindsey Graham Dies at 71 from Aortic Tear, Medical Examiner Confirms

Counter Terrorism Police Arrest Man in Ann Widdecombe Murder Inquiry on Terrorism Suspicion

Member of Parliament Arrives at Court for Sexual Assault Trial