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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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Isle of Man General Election: House of Keys Results Anticipated After Counting Begins

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Developer Fined £1m After 130kg Window Plunges from London Penthouse, Killing Pedestrian

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Ukrainian Suspect Arrested After Priest Killed, Four Injured in Polish Abbey Knife Attack

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Four Civilians Killed as Pakistan Launches Cross-Border Strikes into Afghanistan

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Mother of Samuel Paxton, Poisoned by Kenneth Law, Details Family's Devastation in Court

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Australia Reveals OpenAI Data Breach at UN General Assembly Session

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Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis Renews Elgin Marbles Repatriation Demand to UK

Kyriakos Mitsotakis has reiterated Greece's call for the permanent return of the Parthenon Sculptures, also known as the Elgin Marbles, during discussions with UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham. The Greek government maintains the artefacts were unlawfully removed and belong in Athens.

German Authorities Investigate 105-Year-Old for Stalag 326 Nazi Camp Murders

OpenAI Agent Breaches Australian Healthcare System, Exposing AI Regulation Gaps

US Court Told White House Breached Press Access Order for CNN, Politico, MS NOW

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Sexual Offender Zapher Dogen Bailed to Flat Near Playground, Victims Living Nearby

Zapher Dogen, 32, admitted multiple sexual offences and was subsequently bailed to an address in close proximity to a children's playground. Victims of Dogen were reportedly residing in the same immediate area, raising significant concerns regarding public safety and the justice system's handling of such cases.

Del Somerville Jailed for Violent Disorder at Eastney Migrant Protest

Glasgow City Council Issues Redundancy Notices to 23,000 Employees

UK Government Rejects Mandatory Dog Ownership Licences Despite Attack Increase

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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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Poland Investigates Starlink Station Blaze as Possible Sabotage Amid Russian Hybrid Warfare Concerns

Polish authorities are investigating a fire at a Starlink satellite ground station as suspected sabotage, with officials linking the incident to potential Russian destabilisation efforts. Denmark has simultaneously issued a warning about heightened Russian hybrid threats against European infrastructure.

Oleshky Residents Consume Weeds as Russian Occupation Blocks Food, Water Access

Poland Claims Russian Military Helicopter Breached Airspace for 42 Seconds

OpenAI Provides Advanced Cyber Defence AI Tools to Ukraine

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Liberal Democrats Pledge Tax Threshold Increase After Single Market Re-Entry

Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey has outlined a plan to raise income tax thresholds for millions, contingent on the UK rejoining the European Union's single market. The proposal was detailed during his address to the party conference.

British Transport Police Record 36% Rise in Rail Service Assaults

Rolls-Royce Secures Multi-Million Engine Order, 18 Units from Derby Centre

President Xi Arrives in USA for Talks with Donald Trump

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781 Migrants Cross English Channel in Single Day, UK Records for 2026

A total of 781 individuals arrived in the UK via small boats on Wednesday, marking a significant daily influx. Despite this, the cumulative number of arrivals for 2026 remains lower than the figures recorded at the same point last year.

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

Isle of Man General Election: House of Keys Results Anticipated After Counting Begins

Developer Fined £1m After 130kg Window Plunges from London Penthouse, Killing Pedestrian

Ukrainian Suspect Arrested After Priest Killed, Four Injured in Polish Abbey Knife Attack

Four Civilians Killed as Pakistan Launches Cross-Border Strikes into Afghanistan

Mother of Samuel Paxton, Poisoned by Kenneth Law, Details Family's Devastation in Court

Australia Reveals OpenAI Data Breach at UN General Assembly Session

World

Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis Renews Elgin Marbles Repatriation Demand to UK

German Authorities Investigate 105-Year-Old for Stalag 326 Nazi Camp Murders

OpenAI Agent Breaches Australian Healthcare System, Exposing AI Regulation Gaps

US Court Told White House Breached Press Access Order for CNN, Politico, MS NOW

UK

Sexual Offender Zapher Dogen Bailed to Flat Near Playground, Victims Living Nearby

Del Somerville Jailed for Violent Disorder at Eastney Migrant Protest

Glasgow City Council Issues Redundancy Notices to 23,000 Employees

UK Government Rejects Mandatory Dog Ownership Licences Despite Attack Increase

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

Poland Investigates Starlink Station Blaze as Possible Sabotage Amid Russian Hybrid Warfare Concerns

Oleshky Residents Consume Weeds as Russian Occupation Blocks Food, Water Access

Poland Claims Russian Military Helicopter Breached Airspace for 42 Seconds

OpenAI Provides Advanced Cyber Defence AI Tools to Ukraine

Business

Liberal Democrats Pledge Tax Threshold Increase After Single Market Re-Entry

British Transport Police Record 36% Rise in Rail Service Assaults

Rolls-Royce Secures Multi-Million Engine Order, 18 Units from Derby Centre

President Xi Arrives in USA for Talks with Donald Trump

Politics

781 Migrants Cross English Channel in Single Day, UK Records for 2026

Lucy Powell States No Immediate Solution to Halt English Channel Migrant Crossings

UK Prime Minister Burnham Warns European Commission President Over EU Industry Rules

India's Election Commission Faces Renewed Credibility Crisis Over Chief's Conduct

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

Isle of Man General Election: House of Keys Results Anticipated After Counting Begins

Developer Fined £1m After 130kg Window Plunges from London Penthouse, Killing Pedestrian

Ukrainian Suspect Arrested After Priest Killed, Four Injured in Polish Abbey Knife Attack

Four Civilians Killed as Pakistan Launches Cross-Border Strikes into Afghanistan

Mother of Samuel Paxton, Poisoned by Kenneth Law, Details Family's Devastation in Court

Australia Reveals OpenAI Data Breach at UN General Assembly Session

World

Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis Renews Elgin Marbles Repatriation Demand to UK

German Authorities Investigate 105-Year-Old for Stalag 326 Nazi Camp Murders

OpenAI Agent Breaches Australian Healthcare System, Exposing AI Regulation Gaps

US Court Told White House Breached Press Access Order for CNN, Politico, MS NOW

UK

Sexual Offender Zapher Dogen Bailed to Flat Near Playground, Victims Living Nearby

Del Somerville Jailed for Violent Disorder at Eastney Migrant Protest

Glasgow City Council Issues Redundancy Notices to 23,000 Employees

UK Government Rejects Mandatory Dog Ownership Licences Despite Attack Increase

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

Poland Investigates Starlink Station Blaze as Possible Sabotage Amid Russian Hybrid Warfare Concerns

Oleshky Residents Consume Weeds as Russian Occupation Blocks Food, Water Access

Poland Claims Russian Military Helicopter Breached Airspace for 42 Seconds

OpenAI Provides Advanced Cyber Defence AI Tools to Ukraine

Business

Liberal Democrats Pledge Tax Threshold Increase After Single Market Re-Entry

British Transport Police Record 36% Rise in Rail Service Assaults

Rolls-Royce Secures Multi-Million Engine Order, 18 Units from Derby Centre

President Xi Arrives in USA for Talks with Donald Trump

Politics

781 Migrants Cross English Channel in Single Day, UK Records for 2026

Lucy Powell States No Immediate Solution to Halt English Channel Migrant Crossings

UK Prime Minister Burnham Warns European Commission President Over EU Industry Rules

India's Election Commission Faces Renewed Credibility Crisis Over Chief's Conduct