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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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Mexican Court Convicts Three Men in Baja California Sur Murders of Australian Surfers, US Friend

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Ukrainian Strikes Hit Russian Tech Firm Yandex Data Centres, Disrupting Services

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ICE Agents Shoot Oscar Belgal in Car with Child During Arrest in New York

US immigration officials are defending the actions of ICE agents who shot 28-year-old Oscar Belgal during an arrest operation in New York, where a child was also present in the vehicle. Mr Belgal survived the shooting and is currently detained.

French Police Recover Two Stolen Renoir Paintings, Thieves Cut Fence at Museum

Hitler Mussolini Wins Peruvian Mayoral Race in Remote Andean District

Ethiopian Government Vows Self-Defence After Eritrean Troops Cross Border, Drone Strikes Reported

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Kemi Badenoch Pledges Inheritance Tax Abolition on Family Homes

Kemi Badenoch, a senior Conservative figure, has announced plans to scrap inheritance tax on family homes if the party returns to power. This move aims to reshape the party's appeal following its 2024 election defeat.

Major UK Review Calls for Integrated Autism, ADHD, Mental Health Services

Pregnant Woman Samantha Phythian Alive as Van Fire Started, Court Hears

Former Deutsche Bank Trader Christian Bittar’s Rate-Rigging Conviction Overturned

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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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Kyiv Residents Contemplate Leaving Capital Amid Russian Energy Infrastructure Strikes

Renewed Russian attacks on Ukraine's power and energy infrastructure are prompting some Kyiv residents to consider relocating as winter approaches, with critical services under severe pressure.

Russian Missile Strike Kills 33 Civilians, Injures 88 in Zaporizhzhia Convoy

South Korea Recalls Ukraine Envoy After Kyiv Publicly Details North Korean Prisoner Transfers

Ukrainian President Zelensky Condemns Russian Missile Strikes, 15 Civilian Deaths Reported in Pryluky

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Prime Minister Burnham Targets Non-Compete Clauses in UK Employment Contracts

Prime Minister Burnham has pledged to curtail the use of non-compete clauses in UK employment, asserting that current restrictions on post-employment activities have become excessive and hinder economic mobility. This move aims to foster a more dynamic labour market.

Anthropic Forbids 'Sustained and Needless' User Cruelty Towards its AI Models

Friedkin Group Explores Everton Sale Two Years Post-Takeover Amid Financial Challenges

OpenAI Sacks Two Researchers After Internal Disagreements on AI Safety

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School Leaders' Union NEU Demands Immediate Halt to Ofsted Graded Inspections in England

The National Education Union (NEU) has joined calls for an immediate suspension of Ofsted's graded school inspections, citing significant concerns over the welfare and morale of its members within the education sector.

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

Mexican Court Convicts Three Men in Baja California Sur Murders of Australian Surfers, US Friend

Trump Announces Putin Diesel Deal to Stabilise US Energy Markets

Magnitude 7.7 Earthquake Strikes Panama, Triggering Pacific Tsunami Warning

Katie Zacharia, Trump Media Adviser, Named White House Press Secretary

Senator JD Vance Questions Firing Squad Execution for Nidal Hasan

Ukrainian Strikes Hit Russian Tech Firm Yandex Data Centres, Disrupting Services

World

ICE Agents Shoot Oscar Belgal in Car with Child During Arrest in New York

French Police Recover Two Stolen Renoir Paintings, Thieves Cut Fence at Museum

Hitler Mussolini Wins Peruvian Mayoral Race in Remote Andean District

Ethiopian Government Vows Self-Defence After Eritrean Troops Cross Border, Drone Strikes Reported

UK

Kemi Badenoch Pledges Inheritance Tax Abolition on Family Homes

Major UK Review Calls for Integrated Autism, ADHD, Mental Health Services

Pregnant Woman Samantha Phythian Alive as Van Fire Started, Court Hears

Former Deutsche Bank Trader Christian Bittar’s Rate-Rigging Conviction Overturned

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

Kyiv Residents Contemplate Leaving Capital Amid Russian Energy Infrastructure Strikes

Russian Missile Strike Kills 33 Civilians, Injures 88 in Zaporizhzhia Convoy

South Korea Recalls Ukraine Envoy After Kyiv Publicly Details North Korean Prisoner Transfers

Ukrainian President Zelensky Condemns Russian Missile Strikes, 15 Civilian Deaths Reported in Pryluky

Business

Prime Minister Burnham Targets Non-Compete Clauses in UK Employment Contracts

Anthropic Forbids 'Sustained and Needless' User Cruelty Towards its AI Models

Friedkin Group Explores Everton Sale Two Years Post-Takeover Amid Financial Challenges

OpenAI Sacks Two Researchers After Internal Disagreements on AI Safety

Politics

School Leaders' Union NEU Demands Immediate Halt to Ofsted Graded Inspections in England

Liberal Democrat MP Sarah Olney Resigns Frontbench Position Over Ed Davey's Leadership

Kerry Held 'Particular Hostility' Towards Ann Widdecombe and Reform UK, Court Hears

Reform Party Internal Inquiry Clears Officials Over Undercover Foreign Donations Sting

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

Mexican Court Convicts Three Men in Baja California Sur Murders of Australian Surfers, US Friend

Trump Announces Putin Diesel Deal to Stabilise US Energy Markets

Magnitude 7.7 Earthquake Strikes Panama, Triggering Pacific Tsunami Warning

Katie Zacharia, Trump Media Adviser, Named White House Press Secretary

Senator JD Vance Questions Firing Squad Execution for Nidal Hasan

Ukrainian Strikes Hit Russian Tech Firm Yandex Data Centres, Disrupting Services

World

ICE Agents Shoot Oscar Belgal in Car with Child During Arrest in New York

French Police Recover Two Stolen Renoir Paintings, Thieves Cut Fence at Museum

Hitler Mussolini Wins Peruvian Mayoral Race in Remote Andean District

Ethiopian Government Vows Self-Defence After Eritrean Troops Cross Border, Drone Strikes Reported

UK

Kemi Badenoch Pledges Inheritance Tax Abolition on Family Homes

Major UK Review Calls for Integrated Autism, ADHD, Mental Health Services

Pregnant Woman Samantha Phythian Alive as Van Fire Started, Court Hears

Former Deutsche Bank Trader Christian Bittar’s Rate-Rigging Conviction Overturned

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

Kyiv Residents Contemplate Leaving Capital Amid Russian Energy Infrastructure Strikes

Russian Missile Strike Kills 33 Civilians, Injures 88 in Zaporizhzhia Convoy

South Korea Recalls Ukraine Envoy After Kyiv Publicly Details North Korean Prisoner Transfers

Ukrainian President Zelensky Condemns Russian Missile Strikes, 15 Civilian Deaths Reported in Pryluky

Business

Prime Minister Burnham Targets Non-Compete Clauses in UK Employment Contracts

Anthropic Forbids 'Sustained and Needless' User Cruelty Towards its AI Models

Friedkin Group Explores Everton Sale Two Years Post-Takeover Amid Financial Challenges

OpenAI Sacks Two Researchers After Internal Disagreements on AI Safety

Politics

School Leaders' Union NEU Demands Immediate Halt to Ofsted Graded Inspections in England

Liberal Democrat MP Sarah Olney Resigns Frontbench Position Over Ed Davey's Leadership

Kerry Held 'Particular Hostility' Towards Ann Widdecombe and Reform UK, Court Hears

Reform Party Internal Inquiry Clears Officials Over Undercover Foreign Donations Sting