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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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Zambian Police Arrest Opposition Leaders After Presidential Election for Alleged Insurrection Plot

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Sainsbury's Pauses AI Camera System After Customer Wrongly Accused of Shoplifting

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Ukrainian Military Strikes Belgorod Region, Killing Six Civilians, Russia Reports

Ukrainian military actions in Russia's Belgorod region have resulted in the deaths of six civilians, including a 14-year-old child, according to Russian authorities. Four other individuals were reported injured in the attacks.

South Korea Landslide Kills One as Record Rainfall Lashes Southern Provinces

Democratic Republic of Congo Ebola Outbreak Kills Over 1,200 People, Becomes Deadliest in Nation's History

USS Lincoln Crew Mental Health Prioritised by US Commander After Prolonged Deployment

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Boy, 12, Drowns in Hackney Marshes River Lea, Police Investigate Incident

A 12-year-old boy drowned in the River Lea at Hackney Marshes. His body was recovered on Sunday morning after emergency services responded to reports of a person in difficulty.

British Banks Offer £220 Incentives for Account Switching as Savers Miss Billions

Child Maintenance Service Failures Plague Parents, Tribunal Challenges Increase

Reform UK Proposes Benefits Ban for EU Citizens, Risking Expats' Rights

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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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UK-Supplied Drones Strike Russian Industrial and Military Sites

Drones with components manufactured in the UK have for the first time been deployed in attacks on Russian mainland military and industrial targets. Analysis of drone wreckage confirmed Western componentry, prompting further scrutiny of arms supply chains.

Russian Missile and Drone Barrage Kills Three in Ukraine, Strikes Kyiv Market

UK Seizes Russian-Linked Tanker, Citing Sanctions Enforcement in English Channel

UK Seizes Russian-Linked Shadow Fleet Tanker St. Nikolas, Citing Sanctions Evasion

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Thirty US States Sue Meta Over Instagram and Facebook Impact on Young Users

A coalition of thirty US states has launched a lawsuit against Meta, alleging that its Instagram and Facebook platforms are intentionally designed to exploit and addict young users, thereby contributing to a youth mental health crisis. The legal action seeks significant reforms to the company's operational practices.

Selena Gomez Faces Fraud Allegations from Investors in Mental Health Enterprise

UK Government Considers Reducing 2030 Electric Vehicle Sales Target to Fifty Percent

New Planning Rules to Restrict Conversion of Pubs into Residential Properties

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Emergency Alert System Compromised Domestic Abuse Victims' Safety, Advocates Report

The UK government's emergency alert system, activated on Friday night, reportedly endangered domestic abuse victims. Campaigners state the unexpected phone alert exposed hidden devices and compromised safety measures.

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

Virgin Seeks Approval for Up to 20 Daily Channel Tunnel Rail Journeys to Europe

India's UPI Digital Payments System Considers Merchant Transaction Fees

Andy Burnham Communicated With Impersonator Posing as Trump's Chief of Staff

Indonesia Earthquake: West Java Suffers 53 Fatalities, Aid Access Impeded

Zambian Police Arrest Opposition Leaders After Presidential Election for Alleged Insurrection Plot

Sainsbury's Pauses AI Camera System After Customer Wrongly Accused of Shoplifting

World

Ukrainian Military Strikes Belgorod Region, Killing Six Civilians, Russia Reports

South Korea Landslide Kills One as Record Rainfall Lashes Southern Provinces

Democratic Republic of Congo Ebola Outbreak Kills Over 1,200 People, Becomes Deadliest in Nation's History

USS Lincoln Crew Mental Health Prioritised by US Commander After Prolonged Deployment

UK

Boy, 12, Drowns in Hackney Marshes River Lea, Police Investigate Incident

British Banks Offer £220 Incentives for Account Switching as Savers Miss Billions

Child Maintenance Service Failures Plague Parents, Tribunal Challenges Increase

Reform UK Proposes Benefits Ban for EU Citizens, Risking Expats' Rights

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

UK-Supplied Drones Strike Russian Industrial and Military Sites

Russian Missile and Drone Barrage Kills Three in Ukraine, Strikes Kyiv Market

UK Seizes Russian-Linked Tanker, Citing Sanctions Enforcement in English Channel

UK Seizes Russian-Linked Shadow Fleet Tanker St. Nikolas, Citing Sanctions Evasion

Business

Thirty US States Sue Meta Over Instagram and Facebook Impact on Young Users

Selena Gomez Faces Fraud Allegations from Investors in Mental Health Enterprise

UK Government Considers Reducing 2030 Electric Vehicle Sales Target to Fifty Percent

New Planning Rules to Restrict Conversion of Pubs into Residential Properties

Politics

Emergency Alert System Compromised Domestic Abuse Victims' Safety, Advocates Report

UK Foreign Office Removes Buenos Aires from Hardship Post List

Lord Woolley Demands Public Inquiry into Jason Arday Media Scrutiny

Andy Burnham Urged to Halt Assisted Dying Bill Amid Disability Care Reform Demands

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

Virgin Seeks Approval for Up to 20 Daily Channel Tunnel Rail Journeys to Europe

India's UPI Digital Payments System Considers Merchant Transaction Fees

Andy Burnham Communicated With Impersonator Posing as Trump's Chief of Staff

Indonesia Earthquake: West Java Suffers 53 Fatalities, Aid Access Impeded

Zambian Police Arrest Opposition Leaders After Presidential Election for Alleged Insurrection Plot

Sainsbury's Pauses AI Camera System After Customer Wrongly Accused of Shoplifting

World

Ukrainian Military Strikes Belgorod Region, Killing Six Civilians, Russia Reports

South Korea Landslide Kills One as Record Rainfall Lashes Southern Provinces

Democratic Republic of Congo Ebola Outbreak Kills Over 1,200 People, Becomes Deadliest in Nation's History

USS Lincoln Crew Mental Health Prioritised by US Commander After Prolonged Deployment

UK

Boy, 12, Drowns in Hackney Marshes River Lea, Police Investigate Incident

British Banks Offer £220 Incentives for Account Switching as Savers Miss Billions

Child Maintenance Service Failures Plague Parents, Tribunal Challenges Increase

Reform UK Proposes Benefits Ban for EU Citizens, Risking Expats' Rights

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

UK-Supplied Drones Strike Russian Industrial and Military Sites

Russian Missile and Drone Barrage Kills Three in Ukraine, Strikes Kyiv Market

UK Seizes Russian-Linked Tanker, Citing Sanctions Enforcement in English Channel

UK Seizes Russian-Linked Shadow Fleet Tanker St. Nikolas, Citing Sanctions Evasion

Business

Thirty US States Sue Meta Over Instagram and Facebook Impact on Young Users

Selena Gomez Faces Fraud Allegations from Investors in Mental Health Enterprise

UK Government Considers Reducing 2030 Electric Vehicle Sales Target to Fifty Percent

New Planning Rules to Restrict Conversion of Pubs into Residential Properties

Politics

Emergency Alert System Compromised Domestic Abuse Victims' Safety, Advocates Report

UK Foreign Office Removes Buenos Aires from Hardship Post List

Lord Woolley Demands Public Inquiry into Jason Arday Media Scrutiny

Andy Burnham Urged to Halt Assisted Dying Bill Amid Disability Care Reform Demands