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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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Abelardo de la Espriella Secures Colombian Presidency by Slim Margin

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Kemi Badenoch Refuses Apology for Commons Remarks Targeting Ministers and Labour MPs

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Sydney Woman Wakes After Shark Attack, Undergoes Amputation

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France Reconsiders Air Conditioning Policy as Record Temperatures Drive Energy Demands

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Jeffrey Donaldson Relinquishes Knighthood and Privy Council Seat After Serious Charges

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Police Appeal for Information After Man Found Dead Near Wiltshire Stone Circle

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Ukrainian Strike Cuts Power in Sevastopol, Crimea Until Evening

A Ukrainian missile strike has disabled a power substation in Sevastopol, Crimea, prompting authorities to warn of electricity outages across sections of the city until the evening. The incident occurred during a wave of missile attacks that targeted the occupied peninsula.

Frenchwoman Rescued in Pakistan, Alleges Husband Held Her Captive 12 Years

France Confirms First Ebola Case as DR Congo Death Toll Reaches 260

EU Delays New Entry/Exit System Until Autumn 2024, Affecting UK Holidaymakers

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Passenger Train Passed Red Signal Before Salisbury Tunnel Collision, Report Finds

A preliminary investigation into the Salisbury train collision reveals a South Western Railway service failed to stop at a red signal, leading to its derailment and subsequent impact with a Great Western Railway train.

Renaldo Baptiste Orchestrated Joanne Penney Murder from Prison Cell; Six Jailed for Life

Andy Burnham Poised for Premiership, Policy Details and Top Team Emerge

Council Tax Debt Reaches £9 Billion Across England, Government Reforms Proposed

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Strait of Hormuz: Three Obstacles Delay Oil and Gas Passage Despite US-Iran Deal

Despite President Trump's announcement of an 'opening' for the Strait of Hormuz, ship-tracking data reveals only a handful of vessels have transited the waterway since the US-Iran deal. Hundreds of ships remain stalled in the Gulf, facing significant unresolved issues of security, potential minefields, and proposed tolls.

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

UK Motorists Anticipate Cheaper Petrol as US-Iran Deal Reopens Strait of Hormuz

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Russian Forces Advance on Kostyantynivka, Threatening Ukraine's Remaining Donbas Strongholds

Russian military units are pushing towards Kostyantynivka, a city whose capture would facilitate further Russian advances into the Donbas region, targeting Ukraine's final eastern defensive positions.

Russian Forces Infiltrate Kostyantynivka, Threatening Ukraine's Eastern Donbas Strongholds

Crimea Halts Public Fuel Sales as Ukraine Targets Kerch Oil Depot

Ukraine President Zelensky Returns Poland's Highest Honour After UPA Unit Renaming

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Northern Ireland Economy Struggles Post-Brexit Despite Dual Market Access Claims

A decade after Brexit, Northern Ireland's economy shows limited benefits from its unique dual access to both EU and Great Britain markets. Official data reveals a GDP growth rate consistently below the UK average, with manufacturing output particularly lagging, challenging the narrative of a Brexit dividend.

YouTube Settles Lawsuit With Teen Alleging Social Media Addiction Harm

UK's Incoming Prime Minister Confronts Stubborn Inflation, Stagnant Growth, and Public Debt

Kunal Shah Appointed Head of WhatsApp, Indian Entrepreneur Faces Global Oversight

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Sir Keir Starmer Resigns After Labour's 2024 Election Victory Leads to Swift Departure

Sir Keir Starmer has resigned from his position, less than two years after securing a significant majority in the 2024 general election. His departure follows a period where his meticulous, rule-bound approach reportedly failed to resonate with the wider public, leading to an unexpected and rapid political decline.

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

Abelardo de la Espriella Secures Colombian Presidency by Slim Margin

Kemi Badenoch Refuses Apology for Commons Remarks Targeting Ministers and Labour MPs

Sydney Woman Wakes After Shark Attack, Undergoes Amputation

France Reconsiders Air Conditioning Policy as Record Temperatures Drive Energy Demands

Jeffrey Donaldson Relinquishes Knighthood and Privy Council Seat After Serious Charges

Police Appeal for Information After Man Found Dead Near Wiltshire Stone Circle

World

Ukrainian Strike Cuts Power in Sevastopol, Crimea Until Evening

Frenchwoman Rescued in Pakistan, Alleges Husband Held Her Captive 12 Years

France Confirms First Ebola Case as DR Congo Death Toll Reaches 260

EU Delays New Entry/Exit System Until Autumn 2024, Affecting UK Holidaymakers

UK

Passenger Train Passed Red Signal Before Salisbury Tunnel Collision, Report Finds

Renaldo Baptiste Orchestrated Joanne Penney Murder from Prison Cell; Six Jailed for Life

Andy Burnham Poised for Premiership, Policy Details and Top Team Emerge

Council Tax Debt Reaches £9 Billion Across England, Government Reforms Proposed

Middle East

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

UK Motorists Anticipate Cheaper Petrol as US-Iran Deal Reopens Strait of Hormuz

Ukraine War

Russian Forces Advance on Kostyantynivka, Threatening Ukraine's Remaining Donbas Strongholds

Russian Forces Infiltrate Kostyantynivka, Threatening Ukraine's Eastern Donbas Strongholds

Crimea Halts Public Fuel Sales as Ukraine Targets Kerch Oil Depot

Ukraine President Zelensky Returns Poland's Highest Honour After UPA Unit Renaming

Business

Northern Ireland Economy Struggles Post-Brexit Despite Dual Market Access Claims

YouTube Settles Lawsuit With Teen Alleging Social Media Addiction Harm

UK's Incoming Prime Minister Confronts Stubborn Inflation, Stagnant Growth, and Public Debt

Kunal Shah Appointed Head of WhatsApp, Indian Entrepreneur Faces Global Oversight

Politics

Sir Keir Starmer Resigns After Labour's 2024 Election Victory Leads to Swift Departure

Keir Starmer's Political Trajectory: From Human Rights Lawyer to Labour Leader

Andy Burnham Takes Makerfield Seat, Keir Starmer Resigns as Labour Leader

Starmer Steps Down as Labour Leader Following General Election Defeat

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

Abelardo de la Espriella Secures Colombian Presidency by Slim Margin

Kemi Badenoch Refuses Apology for Commons Remarks Targeting Ministers and Labour MPs

Sydney Woman Wakes After Shark Attack, Undergoes Amputation

France Reconsiders Air Conditioning Policy as Record Temperatures Drive Energy Demands

Jeffrey Donaldson Relinquishes Knighthood and Privy Council Seat After Serious Charges

Police Appeal for Information After Man Found Dead Near Wiltshire Stone Circle

World

Ukrainian Strike Cuts Power in Sevastopol, Crimea Until Evening

Frenchwoman Rescued in Pakistan, Alleges Husband Held Her Captive 12 Years

France Confirms First Ebola Case as DR Congo Death Toll Reaches 260

EU Delays New Entry/Exit System Until Autumn 2024, Affecting UK Holidaymakers

UK

Passenger Train Passed Red Signal Before Salisbury Tunnel Collision, Report Finds

Renaldo Baptiste Orchestrated Joanne Penney Murder from Prison Cell; Six Jailed for Life

Andy Burnham Poised for Premiership, Policy Details and Top Team Emerge

Council Tax Debt Reaches £9 Billion Across England, Government Reforms Proposed

Middle East

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

UK Motorists Anticipate Cheaper Petrol as US-Iran Deal Reopens Strait of Hormuz

Ukraine War

Russian Forces Advance on Kostyantynivka, Threatening Ukraine's Remaining Donbas Strongholds

Russian Forces Infiltrate Kostyantynivka, Threatening Ukraine's Eastern Donbas Strongholds

Crimea Halts Public Fuel Sales as Ukraine Targets Kerch Oil Depot

Ukraine President Zelensky Returns Poland's Highest Honour After UPA Unit Renaming

Business

Northern Ireland Economy Struggles Post-Brexit Despite Dual Market Access Claims

YouTube Settles Lawsuit With Teen Alleging Social Media Addiction Harm

UK's Incoming Prime Minister Confronts Stubborn Inflation, Stagnant Growth, and Public Debt

Kunal Shah Appointed Head of WhatsApp, Indian Entrepreneur Faces Global Oversight

Politics

Sir Keir Starmer Resigns After Labour's 2024 Election Victory Leads to Swift Departure

Keir Starmer's Political Trajectory: From Human Rights Lawyer to Labour Leader

Andy Burnham Takes Makerfield Seat, Keir Starmer Resigns as Labour Leader

Starmer Steps Down as Labour Leader Following General Election Defeat