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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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Hong Kong Jails Tiananmen Activists Seven Years for Victoria Park Vigil

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Andy Burnham Prioritises Regional Power and Public Services for Labour Government

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Russia Intensifies Assaults on Kramatorsk and Sloviansk to Secure Full Donbas Control

Russian forces have escalated ground assaults on the cities of Kramatorsk and Sloviansk in eastern Ukraine, aiming to consolidate control over the entire Donbas region. Ukrainian authorities are urging residents to evacuate these key population centres.

Charles Wolf Recalls 9/11 Trauma as Hijacked Plane Flew Over New York Home

Russian Missile Strike Kills Five, Injures 67 at Pavlohrad Shopping Centre

French Father Jailed for Threatening Teacher with Decapitation in Rural Village

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Family Intervention Halts Woman's Marriage to Convicted Serial Rapist Christopher Malcolm

Amy's family and friends provided critical evidence to police, leading to the arrest and conviction of Christopher Malcolm, a serial rapist she was due to marry.

Children's Commissioner Warns Thousands of English Teens Missing Education Despite College Enrolment

MPs to Debate and Vote on Assisted Dying Legalisation in England and Wales

Dame Esther Rantzen Declines Switzerland Travel for Assisted Dying Due to Frailty

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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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Russia Deploys New Jet-Powered Drones, Ukraine's Air Defences Struggle to Intercept

Russia has introduced advanced jet-powered drones, reportedly outpacing Ukraine's current air defence capabilities with daily launches. These new models operate at speeds of up to 300mph, presenting a significant challenge for existing Ukrainian interceptors.

Ukraine Strikes Novorossiysk, Killing Four, Russia Attacks Moldova Border

Hungary Expels Ten Russian Diplomats, Reversing Prior Kremlin Alignment

Russian Missile Barrage Kills Two in Kyiv, Civilian Infrastructure Hit

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Europe Struggles to Establish Battery Industry Against Chinese Dominance

Europe faces an uphill battle to build a competitive battery manufacturing sector, with China holding a commanding lead in production capacity and raw material processing. Despite significant investment and emerging domestic technologies, the continent risks falling further behind without robust policy and economic support.

Global Central Banks Consider Further Interest Rate Hikes as Inflation Persists

Alstom Awarded Contract for Battery-Electric Train Fleet Production in Derby

Amazon Cargo Jet Pilot Warned of Excessive Speed Before Fatal 2019 Texas Crash

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Trump Election Pledge: $5,000 Payout for Every American Adult Questioned

Donald Trump's proposal to issue $5,000 payments to every adult American faces scrutiny regarding its feasibility, legality, and economic impact, as analysts doubt the election-year promise.

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

Hong Kong Jails Tiananmen Activists Seven Years for Victoria Park Vigil

Andy Burnham Prioritises Regional Power and Public Services for Labour Government

Anthropic AI Security Halts Suspected Biological Weapon Data Generation Attempt

Stourbridge Couple Lose Home, Photos in August Wildfire Near Lye Waste

Angela Rayner Defends Halt to Local Council Reforms Citing Legal Challenges

UK Economy Expands by 0.4% in July, Exceeding Growth Forecasts

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Russia Intensifies Assaults on Kramatorsk and Sloviansk to Secure Full Donbas Control

Charles Wolf Recalls 9/11 Trauma as Hijacked Plane Flew Over New York Home

Russian Missile Strike Kills Five, Injures 67 at Pavlohrad Shopping Centre

French Father Jailed for Threatening Teacher with Decapitation in Rural Village

UK

Family Intervention Halts Woman's Marriage to Convicted Serial Rapist Christopher Malcolm

Children's Commissioner Warns Thousands of English Teens Missing Education Despite College Enrolment

MPs to Debate and Vote on Assisted Dying Legalisation in England and Wales

Dame Esther Rantzen Declines Switzerland Travel for Assisted Dying Due to Frailty

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

Russia Deploys New Jet-Powered Drones, Ukraine's Air Defences Struggle to Intercept

Ukraine Strikes Novorossiysk, Killing Four, Russia Attacks Moldova Border

Hungary Expels Ten Russian Diplomats, Reversing Prior Kremlin Alignment

Russian Missile Barrage Kills Two in Kyiv, Civilian Infrastructure Hit

Business

Europe Struggles to Establish Battery Industry Against Chinese Dominance

Global Central Banks Consider Further Interest Rate Hikes as Inflation Persists

Alstom Awarded Contract for Battery-Electric Train Fleet Production in Derby

Amazon Cargo Jet Pilot Warned of Excessive Speed Before Fatal 2019 Texas Crash

Politics

Trump Election Pledge: $5,000 Payout for Every American Adult Questioned

Michael Sheen Alleges Welsh First Minister Ignored Toxic Waste Site Concerns

Home Secretary Demands Police Take Action Against Anti-Migrant Demonstrations

House of Commons to Debate Assisted Dying Bill as Labour MP Renews Legislative Effort

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

Hong Kong Jails Tiananmen Activists Seven Years for Victoria Park Vigil

Andy Burnham Prioritises Regional Power and Public Services for Labour Government

Anthropic AI Security Halts Suspected Biological Weapon Data Generation Attempt

Stourbridge Couple Lose Home, Photos in August Wildfire Near Lye Waste

Angela Rayner Defends Halt to Local Council Reforms Citing Legal Challenges

UK Economy Expands by 0.4% in July, Exceeding Growth Forecasts

World

Russia Intensifies Assaults on Kramatorsk and Sloviansk to Secure Full Donbas Control

Charles Wolf Recalls 9/11 Trauma as Hijacked Plane Flew Over New York Home

Russian Missile Strike Kills Five, Injures 67 at Pavlohrad Shopping Centre

French Father Jailed for Threatening Teacher with Decapitation in Rural Village

UK

Family Intervention Halts Woman's Marriage to Convicted Serial Rapist Christopher Malcolm

Children's Commissioner Warns Thousands of English Teens Missing Education Despite College Enrolment

MPs to Debate and Vote on Assisted Dying Legalisation in England and Wales

Dame Esther Rantzen Declines Switzerland Travel for Assisted Dying Due to Frailty

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

Russia Deploys New Jet-Powered Drones, Ukraine's Air Defences Struggle to Intercept

Ukraine Strikes Novorossiysk, Killing Four, Russia Attacks Moldova Border

Hungary Expels Ten Russian Diplomats, Reversing Prior Kremlin Alignment

Russian Missile Barrage Kills Two in Kyiv, Civilian Infrastructure Hit

Business

Europe Struggles to Establish Battery Industry Against Chinese Dominance

Global Central Banks Consider Further Interest Rate Hikes as Inflation Persists

Alstom Awarded Contract for Battery-Electric Train Fleet Production in Derby

Amazon Cargo Jet Pilot Warned of Excessive Speed Before Fatal 2019 Texas Crash

Politics

Trump Election Pledge: $5,000 Payout for Every American Adult Questioned

Michael Sheen Alleges Welsh First Minister Ignored Toxic Waste Site Concerns

Home Secretary Demands Police Take Action Against Anti-Migrant Demonstrations

House of Commons to Debate Assisted Dying Bill as Labour MP Renews Legislative Effort