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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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Anthropic Researcher Details 10% Chance Artificial Intelligence Could Eliminate Humanity

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Gambian President Barrow Addresses Blackout Protests, Urges Calm After Public Unrest

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Passenger Compensation Rules Apply to UK Flight Delays and Cancellations

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Driving Test Wait Times Remain at 20 Weeks, DVSA Misses Seven-Week Target

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Annabelle Boucher Pays £105,000 to Divorce Coercive Ex-Husband, Seeks Law Reform

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Police Failed Four British Women Exploited and Raped by Drug Gangs as Teenagers

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Tung Chee-hwa, Hong Kong's First Post-Handover Leader, Dies Aged 89

Tung Chee-hwa, who served as Hong Kong's inaugural Chief Executive following the 1997 handover from British control, has died at 89. His tenure was notably turbulent, characterised by significant economic downturns and substantial public demonstrations.

Singapore Man Admits Guilt in $73 Million Cryptocurrency Theft in United States

Guantanamo Bay Detainee Khalid Sheikh Mohammed Awaits Trial 25 Years After 9/11 Attacks

Donald Trump Disseminates Manipulated Footage of King Charles III, Fainting Worker

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Funeral Planned for PC Matthew Blades, Kent Police Officer Killed in Patrol Car Collision

The funeral for PC Matthew Blades, a Kent Police officer who died in a road traffic collision while on duty, will take place in Canterbury. His family described him as a source of light and laughter.

Driver Charged After Two Cyclists Killed in Kent Road Collision

Rogue Builder Absconds With £14,000, Leaves Couple's Essex Home Dismantled

Children's Commissioner Warns Thousands of English Teenagers Missing Education Uncounted

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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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Hungary Expels Ten Russian Diplomats, Reversing Prior Kremlin Alignment

Hungary has ordered the expulsion of ten Russian diplomats, signalling a definitive shift from its previous close relationship with Moscow. This move marks a notable departure from the country's long-standing pro-Kremlin foreign policy.

Russian Missile Barrage Kills Two in Kyiv, Civilian Infrastructure Hit

Russia and North Korea Inaugurate Khasan-Tumangan Road Bridge, Enhancing Bilateral Ties

Ukraine Chief Prosecutor Resigns Amid Call Centre Corruption Allegations

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UK Businesses Link Employee Advancement to Artificial Intelligence Adoption

British firms are increasingly evaluating staff promotions based on their integration of Artificial Intelligence into daily tasks, raising concerns about fairness and access to necessary training.

Shadow Chancellor Healey Urges National Confidence Amidst Record UK Borrowing Costs

US Imposes Import Ban on Canadian Alcohol and Agricultural Products

OpenAI Claims 88-Hour Breakthrough on Navier-Stokes Equations, Sparks Scientific Debate

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Kent Police Received Protest Warning Day Before Dover Disruption

Kent Police acknowledged receiving prior intelligence regarding potential protests in Dover, leading to significant disruption, but stated the information was 'not fully assessed'. The demonstration, which occurred on a Friday, resulted in the closure of the A20 and severe traffic delays, impacting access to the Port of Dover.

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

Anthropic Researcher Details 10% Chance Artificial Intelligence Could Eliminate Humanity

Gambian President Barrow Addresses Blackout Protests, Urges Calm After Public Unrest

Passenger Compensation Rules Apply to UK Flight Delays and Cancellations

Driving Test Wait Times Remain at 20 Weeks, DVSA Misses Seven-Week Target

Annabelle Boucher Pays £105,000 to Divorce Coercive Ex-Husband, Seeks Law Reform

Police Failed Four British Women Exploited and Raped by Drug Gangs as Teenagers

World

Tung Chee-hwa, Hong Kong's First Post-Handover Leader, Dies Aged 89

Singapore Man Admits Guilt in $73 Million Cryptocurrency Theft in United States

Guantanamo Bay Detainee Khalid Sheikh Mohammed Awaits Trial 25 Years After 9/11 Attacks

Donald Trump Disseminates Manipulated Footage of King Charles III, Fainting Worker

UK

Funeral Planned for PC Matthew Blades, Kent Police Officer Killed in Patrol Car Collision

Driver Charged After Two Cyclists Killed in Kent Road Collision

Rogue Builder Absconds With £14,000, Leaves Couple's Essex Home Dismantled

Children's Commissioner Warns Thousands of English Teenagers Missing Education Uncounted

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

Hungary Expels Ten Russian Diplomats, Reversing Prior Kremlin Alignment

Russian Missile Barrage Kills Two in Kyiv, Civilian Infrastructure Hit

Russia and North Korea Inaugurate Khasan-Tumangan Road Bridge, Enhancing Bilateral Ties

Ukraine Chief Prosecutor Resigns Amid Call Centre Corruption Allegations

Business

UK Businesses Link Employee Advancement to Artificial Intelligence Adoption

Shadow Chancellor Healey Urges National Confidence Amidst Record UK Borrowing Costs

US Imposes Import Ban on Canadian Alcohol and Agricultural Products

OpenAI Claims 88-Hour Breakthrough on Navier-Stokes Equations, Sparks Scientific Debate

Politics

Kent Police Received Protest Warning Day Before Dover Disruption

Tim Montgomerie Resigns from Reform UK After Party Suspension

Portsmouth Roads Blocked by Protesters After 140 Migrants Disembark Small Boat

Fourteen Accused Face French Court Over 2021 Channel Dinghy Disaster Claiming 30 Lives

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

Anthropic Researcher Details 10% Chance Artificial Intelligence Could Eliminate Humanity

Gambian President Barrow Addresses Blackout Protests, Urges Calm After Public Unrest

Passenger Compensation Rules Apply to UK Flight Delays and Cancellations

Driving Test Wait Times Remain at 20 Weeks, DVSA Misses Seven-Week Target

Annabelle Boucher Pays £105,000 to Divorce Coercive Ex-Husband, Seeks Law Reform

Police Failed Four British Women Exploited and Raped by Drug Gangs as Teenagers

World

Tung Chee-hwa, Hong Kong's First Post-Handover Leader, Dies Aged 89

Singapore Man Admits Guilt in $73 Million Cryptocurrency Theft in United States

Guantanamo Bay Detainee Khalid Sheikh Mohammed Awaits Trial 25 Years After 9/11 Attacks

Donald Trump Disseminates Manipulated Footage of King Charles III, Fainting Worker

UK

Funeral Planned for PC Matthew Blades, Kent Police Officer Killed in Patrol Car Collision

Driver Charged After Two Cyclists Killed in Kent Road Collision

Rogue Builder Absconds With £14,000, Leaves Couple's Essex Home Dismantled

Children's Commissioner Warns Thousands of English Teenagers Missing Education Uncounted

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

Hungary Expels Ten Russian Diplomats, Reversing Prior Kremlin Alignment

Russian Missile Barrage Kills Two in Kyiv, Civilian Infrastructure Hit

Russia and North Korea Inaugurate Khasan-Tumangan Road Bridge, Enhancing Bilateral Ties

Ukraine Chief Prosecutor Resigns Amid Call Centre Corruption Allegations

Business

UK Businesses Link Employee Advancement to Artificial Intelligence Adoption

Shadow Chancellor Healey Urges National Confidence Amidst Record UK Borrowing Costs

US Imposes Import Ban on Canadian Alcohol and Agricultural Products

OpenAI Claims 88-Hour Breakthrough on Navier-Stokes Equations, Sparks Scientific Debate

Politics

Kent Police Received Protest Warning Day Before Dover Disruption

Tim Montgomerie Resigns from Reform UK After Party Suspension

Portsmouth Roads Blocked by Protesters After 140 Migrants Disembark Small Boat

Fourteen Accused Face French Court Over 2021 Channel Dinghy Disaster Claiming 30 Lives