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Oil Prices Rise as Trump Threatens Iran Over Stalled Peace Talks

Global oil prices increased following US President Donald Trump's warning that "the clock is ticking" for Iran to agree to a peace deal. Energy markets remain volatile after Iran's effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping route for a fifth of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas, in response to US and Israeli strikes.

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Labour's Wes Streeting Demands EU Rejoining Debate, Andy Burnham Considers Stance

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Robert Kamugisha Paid £726 to Bypass Driving Test Queue as New Laws Target Resellers

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Standard Chartered to Eliminate 7,800 Back-Office Roles by 2030, Citing AI Integration

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Teenage Motorbike Thieves Mock Victims on TikTok, Police Unable to Pursue Under 18s

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Former British Soldier Hayden Davies Condemns UK Abandonment in Russian Detention

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New Robotic Methods Threaten Asian Garment Manufacturing Employment, Reduce Emissions

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US Justice Department Unveils $1.7 Billion Fund for Trump Allies After Tax Lawsuit Dismissal

The US Justice Department has established a $1.7 billion "Anti-Weaponization Fund" to compensate allies of Donald Trump who claim partisan targeting. This development follows Trump's decision to drop his $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) over the leak of his tax returns, a move critics label as a taxpayer-funded "slush fund" benefiting the former president's associates.

Trump Backs Challenger to Kentucky’s Thomas Massie in $32 Million Primary Election

US Nationals Arrested in Japan After Zoo Enclosure Stunt with Internet-Famous Monkey Punch

California Jury Dismisses Elon Musk's Lawsuit Against OpenAI Over Contract Breach

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Andy Burnham Commits to Existing Fiscal Rules as UK Borrowing Costs Dip

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has confirmed he will adhere to the government's current fiscal rules, reversing earlier suggestions of potential changes. This commitment follows a period where UK borrowing costs rose, partially attributed to speculation surrounding his potential Labour leadership and global market turbulence.

Government Unveils £30 Million High Street Organised Crime Unit to Combat Illicit Shops

Wes Streeting Confirms Leadership Ambitions, Andy Burnham Seeks Makerfield By-Election

Channel 4 Removes Married at First Sight UK Episodes After Rape and Sexual Assault Allegations

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Donald Trump Halts Iran Military Attack at Gulf States' Request, Cites Negotiations

Donald Trump stated he cancelled a planned military strike on Iran following requests from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, citing ongoing "serious negotiations" for a "very acceptable" deal. He warned of a potential "full, large scale assault" if an agreement is not reached.

Israeli Strikes Kill Over 3,000 Lebanese Civilians in Ongoing Conflict with Hezbollah

Israeli Forces Intercept Gaza Aid Flotilla West of Cyprus, Detaining Activists

Trump Issues Iran Ultimatum as US-Tehran Peace Negotiations Stall

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Ukraine Drone Strikes Kill Three in Moscow Region, Injure Twelve at Oil Refinery

Three individuals died and twelve were injured in a Ukrainian drone attack on the Moscow region. Russia's military reported intercepting 556 drones, while Ukraine cited eight injuries from Russian strikes in Dnipropetrovsk.

Petro Pochynok Denies Role in Starmer Car Arson, Citing Deception Over "Luggage" in Kentish Town

Reform UK Removes Ukrainian Flag From Essex County Hall, Replaces With Union Flag

Kyiv Mourns 24 Civilian Deaths as Ukraine, Russia Execute Prisoner Exchange Deal

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Elon Musk Suffers Multiple Court Losses in OpenAI, X Shareholder Disputes

Elon Musk has faced a series of legal setbacks, including a recent defeat in his lawsuit against OpenAI, adding to prior settlements and dismissed cases related to X (formerly Twitter).

PlayStation Plus Basic Monthly Subscription Rises by £1 on 20 May

Ensco Fined £287,000 After Jason Thomas Fell From North Sea Rig in 2023

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt Jeered by University of Arizona Graduates Over AI Remarks

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Reform UK Leader Nigel Farage Faces Scrutiny Over Surrey Home Funding Claims

Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, is facing intensified scrutiny regarding the funding of his £1.4 million Surrey home, with questions arising over the declared source of funds.

Oil Prices Rise as Trump Threatens Iran Over Stalled Peace Talks

Labour's Wes Streeting Demands EU Rejoining Debate, Andy Burnham Considers Stance

Robert Kamugisha Paid £726 to Bypass Driving Test Queue as New Laws Target Resellers

Standard Chartered to Eliminate 7,800 Back-Office Roles by 2030, Citing AI Integration

Teenage Motorbike Thieves Mock Victims on TikTok, Police Unable to Pursue Under 18s

Former British Soldier Hayden Davies Condemns UK Abandonment in Russian Detention

New Robotic Methods Threaten Asian Garment Manufacturing Employment, Reduce Emissions

World

US Justice Department Unveils $1.7 Billion Fund for Trump Allies After Tax Lawsuit Dismissal

Trump Backs Challenger to Kentucky’s Thomas Massie in $32 Million Primary Election

US Nationals Arrested in Japan After Zoo Enclosure Stunt with Internet-Famous Monkey Punch

California Jury Dismisses Elon Musk's Lawsuit Against OpenAI Over Contract Breach

UK

Andy Burnham Commits to Existing Fiscal Rules as UK Borrowing Costs Dip

Government Unveils £30 Million High Street Organised Crime Unit to Combat Illicit Shops

Wes Streeting Confirms Leadership Ambitions, Andy Burnham Seeks Makerfield By-Election

Channel 4 Removes Married at First Sight UK Episodes After Rape and Sexual Assault Allegations

Middle East

Donald Trump Halts Iran Military Attack at Gulf States' Request, Cites Negotiations

Israeli Strikes Kill Over 3,000 Lebanese Civilians in Ongoing Conflict with Hezbollah

Israeli Forces Intercept Gaza Aid Flotilla West of Cyprus, Detaining Activists

Trump Issues Iran Ultimatum as US-Tehran Peace Negotiations Stall

Ukraine War

Ukraine Drone Strikes Kill Three in Moscow Region, Injure Twelve at Oil Refinery

Petro Pochynok Denies Role in Starmer Car Arson, Citing Deception Over "Luggage" in Kentish Town

Reform UK Removes Ukrainian Flag From Essex County Hall, Replaces With Union Flag

Kyiv Mourns 24 Civilian Deaths as Ukraine, Russia Execute Prisoner Exchange Deal

Business

Elon Musk Suffers Multiple Court Losses in OpenAI, X Shareholder Disputes

PlayStation Plus Basic Monthly Subscription Rises by £1 on 20 May

Ensco Fined £287,000 After Jason Thomas Fell From North Sea Rig in 2023

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt Jeered by University of Arizona Graduates Over AI Remarks

Politics

Reform UK Leader Nigel Farage Faces Scrutiny Over Surrey Home Funding Claims

Prince William Directs Duchy of Cornwall to Divest 20% of Property for Housing and Nature

David Lammy Demands Labour Unity, Dismisses Brexit Debate As Party Faces Reform UK Challenge

Child Maintenance Service Seizes Thousands From Parents' Bank Accounts In Error

Oil Prices Rise as Trump Threatens Iran Over Stalled Peace Talks

Labour's Wes Streeting Demands EU Rejoining Debate, Andy Burnham Considers Stance

Robert Kamugisha Paid £726 to Bypass Driving Test Queue as New Laws Target Resellers

Standard Chartered to Eliminate 7,800 Back-Office Roles by 2030, Citing AI Integration

Teenage Motorbike Thieves Mock Victims on TikTok, Police Unable to Pursue Under 18s

Former British Soldier Hayden Davies Condemns UK Abandonment in Russian Detention

New Robotic Methods Threaten Asian Garment Manufacturing Employment, Reduce Emissions

World

US Justice Department Unveils $1.7 Billion Fund for Trump Allies After Tax Lawsuit Dismissal

Trump Backs Challenger to Kentucky’s Thomas Massie in $32 Million Primary Election

US Nationals Arrested in Japan After Zoo Enclosure Stunt with Internet-Famous Monkey Punch

California Jury Dismisses Elon Musk's Lawsuit Against OpenAI Over Contract Breach

UK

Andy Burnham Commits to Existing Fiscal Rules as UK Borrowing Costs Dip

Government Unveils £30 Million High Street Organised Crime Unit to Combat Illicit Shops

Wes Streeting Confirms Leadership Ambitions, Andy Burnham Seeks Makerfield By-Election

Channel 4 Removes Married at First Sight UK Episodes After Rape and Sexual Assault Allegations

Middle East

Donald Trump Halts Iran Military Attack at Gulf States' Request, Cites Negotiations

Israeli Strikes Kill Over 3,000 Lebanese Civilians in Ongoing Conflict with Hezbollah

Israeli Forces Intercept Gaza Aid Flotilla West of Cyprus, Detaining Activists

Trump Issues Iran Ultimatum as US-Tehran Peace Negotiations Stall

Ukraine War

Ukraine Drone Strikes Kill Three in Moscow Region, Injure Twelve at Oil Refinery

Petro Pochynok Denies Role in Starmer Car Arson, Citing Deception Over "Luggage" in Kentish Town

Reform UK Removes Ukrainian Flag From Essex County Hall, Replaces With Union Flag

Kyiv Mourns 24 Civilian Deaths as Ukraine, Russia Execute Prisoner Exchange Deal

Business

Elon Musk Suffers Multiple Court Losses in OpenAI, X Shareholder Disputes

PlayStation Plus Basic Monthly Subscription Rises by £1 on 20 May

Ensco Fined £287,000 After Jason Thomas Fell From North Sea Rig in 2023

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt Jeered by University of Arizona Graduates Over AI Remarks

Politics

Reform UK Leader Nigel Farage Faces Scrutiny Over Surrey Home Funding Claims

Prince William Directs Duchy of Cornwall to Divest 20% of Property for Housing and Nature

David Lammy Demands Labour Unity, Dismisses Brexit Debate As Party Faces Reform UK Challenge

Child Maintenance Service Seizes Thousands From Parents' Bank Accounts In Error