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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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Starmer Seeks 'Orderly' Transition, Meets Burnham as Labour Navigates Leadership Race

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Former Senior Civil Servant Sue Gray Expresses Concerns Over Stormont's Future Stability

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Apple Increases MacBook and iPad Prices Citing Unprecedented Component Cost Rises

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Venezuela Hit by Dual Earthquakes, Compounding National Challenges

Venezuela experienced two significant earthquakes, exacerbating the nation's struggles. The tremors struck less than six months after the US seizure of President Nicolás Maduro, intensifying a period of political and economic instability.

South Africa Police Corruption: Vusimusi Matlala Pleads Guilty, Offers Evidence Against Senior Officials

France Elevates Health Alert as Eastern Europe Braces for 40C Heatwave

Kent Woman Brooke George Accused of Dubai Stabbing Murder

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Tahir Ali MP Cleared of Expenses Rules Breach by Parliamentary Watchdog

Bradford East MP Tahir Ali has been exonerated by the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (IPSA) following an investigation into allegations of expenses rules violations. The watchdog concluded Mr Ali adheres meticulously to regulations and frequently covers legitimate parliamentary costs personally.

Bristol Court Acquits Teenager of Nine-Year-Old Girl's Murder and Manslaughter

Nottingham University Hospitals Chief 'Shocked' by Maternity Review Failures

Special Educational Needs Support for Children Reaches Record Levels in England

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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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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.

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

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Households Facing Record Energy Debts as Support Schemes Conclude

UK households owe energy suppliers a record £3.1 billion, with expert advice available to manage rising arrears as government support programmes wind down.

EasyJet Rejects Indigo Partners' Fourth Bid, Doubts Offer's Deliverability

Gousto Closes Spalding Food Kit Warehouse, Puts 290 Lincolnshire Jobs at Risk

Economics Graduates Earn £550,000 More Than Creative Arts Peers Over Lifetime

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Nigel Farage Declines to Disclose Spending Details of £5 Million Gift

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has stated that the details of a £5 million gift he received are not for public consumption, prompting scrutiny from rival political parties regarding the funding.

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

Starmer Seeks 'Orderly' Transition, Meets Burnham as Labour Navigates Leadership Race

Andy Burnham Rejects Changes to Welsh Government Funding Formula

Andy Burnham Could Lead Labour by 17 July if Sole Contender

Luton MP Demands Stricter Regulation for Shared Housing Market

Former Senior Civil Servant Sue Gray Expresses Concerns Over Stormont's Future Stability

Apple Increases MacBook and iPad Prices Citing Unprecedented Component Cost Rises

World

Venezuela Hit by Dual Earthquakes, Compounding National Challenges

South Africa Police Corruption: Vusimusi Matlala Pleads Guilty, Offers Evidence Against Senior Officials

France Elevates Health Alert as Eastern Europe Braces for 40C Heatwave

Kent Woman Brooke George Accused of Dubai Stabbing Murder

UK

Tahir Ali MP Cleared of Expenses Rules Breach by Parliamentary Watchdog

Bristol Court Acquits Teenager of Nine-Year-Old Girl's Murder and Manslaughter

Nottingham University Hospitals Chief 'Shocked' by Maternity Review Failures

Special Educational Needs Support for Children Reaches Record Levels in England

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

Ukrainian Strike Cuts Power in Sevastopol, Crimea Until Evening

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

Business

Households Facing Record Energy Debts as Support Schemes Conclude

EasyJet Rejects Indigo Partners' Fourth Bid, Doubts Offer's Deliverability

Gousto Closes Spalding Food Kit Warehouse, Puts 290 Lincolnshire Jobs at Risk

Economics Graduates Earn £550,000 More Than Creative Arts Peers Over Lifetime

Politics

Nigel Farage Declines to Disclose Spending Details of £5 Million Gift

Trump Assails Andy Burnham as 'Mayor of a Town' and 'Extremely Liberal'

Bridget Phillipson to Print 'Spiteful Class Warrior' T-Shirts After Kemi Badenoch PMQs Remark

Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham's Wife Marie-France van Heel Holds Executive Marketing Role

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

Starmer Seeks 'Orderly' Transition, Meets Burnham as Labour Navigates Leadership Race

Andy Burnham Rejects Changes to Welsh Government Funding Formula

Andy Burnham Could Lead Labour by 17 July if Sole Contender

Luton MP Demands Stricter Regulation for Shared Housing Market

Former Senior Civil Servant Sue Gray Expresses Concerns Over Stormont's Future Stability

Apple Increases MacBook and iPad Prices Citing Unprecedented Component Cost Rises

World

Venezuela Hit by Dual Earthquakes, Compounding National Challenges

South Africa Police Corruption: Vusimusi Matlala Pleads Guilty, Offers Evidence Against Senior Officials

France Elevates Health Alert as Eastern Europe Braces for 40C Heatwave

Kent Woman Brooke George Accused of Dubai Stabbing Murder

UK

Tahir Ali MP Cleared of Expenses Rules Breach by Parliamentary Watchdog

Bristol Court Acquits Teenager of Nine-Year-Old Girl's Murder and Manslaughter

Nottingham University Hospitals Chief 'Shocked' by Maternity Review Failures

Special Educational Needs Support for Children Reaches Record Levels in England

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

Ukrainian Strike Cuts Power in Sevastopol, Crimea Until Evening

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

Business

Households Facing Record Energy Debts as Support Schemes Conclude

EasyJet Rejects Indigo Partners' Fourth Bid, Doubts Offer's Deliverability

Gousto Closes Spalding Food Kit Warehouse, Puts 290 Lincolnshire Jobs at Risk

Economics Graduates Earn £550,000 More Than Creative Arts Peers Over Lifetime

Politics

Nigel Farage Declines to Disclose Spending Details of £5 Million Gift

Trump Assails Andy Burnham as 'Mayor of a Town' and 'Extremely Liberal'

Bridget Phillipson to Print 'Spiteful Class Warrior' T-Shirts After Kemi Badenoch PMQs Remark

Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham's Wife Marie-France van Heel Holds Executive Marketing Role