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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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Mining Firm Rio Tinto Commits AUD#28m to Halt Cane Toad Advance into Pilbara

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Cambridge Scientist Dr Marta Shahbazi Dies in Spain Train Derailment Near Barcelona

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High Court Rejects Anonymous Celebrity's Injunction to Suppress Allegations

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Teenager Pleads Guilty to Bank Holiday Beach Stabbing, Victim Loses Leg

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Former Green Party Co-Leader Adrian Ramsay Urges Return to Core Environmental Principles

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Strabane Teenager Tianna Patterson Rescues Unconscious Boy from Bonfire, Police Investigate Assault

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Cyber-attack Disables Supermarket Freezers Across Ten European Nations

Supermarkets from Estonia to Portugal have experienced widespread freezer disruptions due to a cyber-attack, forcing extensive food waste and raising questions about critical infrastructure vulnerability.

Indian Tourist Dies as Two Helicopters Collide Near Mount Everest Base Camp Landing Zone

US Demands Venezuela Release Political Prisoners and Organise 'Credible Elections'

Florida Jet Crash Investigators Examine Wreckage as Family of Four Identified

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Asda Appoints Former Morrisons Chief Executive David Potts to Oversee Expansion

David Potts, previously the chief executive of Morrisons, has been appointed to the top role at Asda, a move effective immediately. His remit is to accelerate the Leeds-based supermarket's growth strategy.

Jury Begins Deliberations in Russell Brand Rape Trial After Three-Week Hearing

Third Teen Arrested Following Multiple Stabbings at Halloween Party

Reform UK Councillor George Madgwick Charged with 35 Sexual Offences, Including 12 Rapes

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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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European Union Plans 2025 Military Exercise for Peacekeeping Deployment in Ukraine

The European Union is preparing for a significant military exercise in 2025, simulating the deployment of 50,000 troops to Ukraine under a potential peacekeeping mandate. This initiative follows French President Emmanuel Macron's controversial suggestion of sending Western troops to Ukraine.

Hacked Ukrainian Air Alert App Broadcasts False Nuclear Attack Warning

Russian Aerial Bombs Kill 24 Civilians at Southern Ukraine Aid Centre

Kherson Region Sees Renewed Fighting After Six-Day Ceasefire Ends Abruptly

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UK Productivity Decline Linked to Increased 'Quiet Quitting' Among Workers

A recent analysis indicates a marked increase in 'quiet quitting' among British employees, impacting national productivity. Fewer workers report engagement or a willingness to exert effort beyond their contracted duties, contributing to a slump in economic output.

Cyber-attack Disrupts European Supermarket Freezers, Threatening UK Food Supply Chain

Drivers May Receive Early Compensation Offers in UK Car Finance Mis-selling Probe

Sizewell C Rail Junction Completes Nine-Day Upgrade as Network Rail Announces

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DUP Leader Gavin Robinson Apologises as Carla Lockhart Resigns from Party

Democratic Unionist Party leader Gavin Robinson has expressed regret over Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart's resignation, attributing it to a disagreement on strategy rather than fundamental sentiment regarding Sinn Féin.

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

Mining Firm Rio Tinto Commits AUD#28m to Halt Cane Toad Advance into Pilbara

Cambridge Scientist Dr Marta Shahbazi Dies in Spain Train Derailment Near Barcelona

High Court Rejects Anonymous Celebrity's Injunction to Suppress Allegations

Teenager Pleads Guilty to Bank Holiday Beach Stabbing, Victim Loses Leg

Former Green Party Co-Leader Adrian Ramsay Urges Return to Core Environmental Principles

Strabane Teenager Tianna Patterson Rescues Unconscious Boy from Bonfire, Police Investigate Assault

World

Cyber-attack Disables Supermarket Freezers Across Ten European Nations

Indian Tourist Dies as Two Helicopters Collide Near Mount Everest Base Camp Landing Zone

US Demands Venezuela Release Political Prisoners and Organise 'Credible Elections'

Florida Jet Crash Investigators Examine Wreckage as Family of Four Identified

UK

Asda Appoints Former Morrisons Chief Executive David Potts to Oversee Expansion

Jury Begins Deliberations in Russell Brand Rape Trial After Three-Week Hearing

Third Teen Arrested Following Multiple Stabbings at Halloween Party

Reform UK Councillor George Madgwick Charged with 35 Sexual Offences, Including 12 Rapes

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

European Union Plans 2025 Military Exercise for Peacekeeping Deployment in Ukraine

Hacked Ukrainian Air Alert App Broadcasts False Nuclear Attack Warning

Russian Aerial Bombs Kill 24 Civilians at Southern Ukraine Aid Centre

Kherson Region Sees Renewed Fighting After Six-Day Ceasefire Ends Abruptly

Business

UK Productivity Decline Linked to Increased 'Quiet Quitting' Among Workers

Cyber-attack Disrupts European Supermarket Freezers, Threatening UK Food Supply Chain

Drivers May Receive Early Compensation Offers in UK Car Finance Mis-selling Probe

Sizewell C Rail Junction Completes Nine-Day Upgrade as Network Rail Announces

Politics

DUP Leader Gavin Robinson Apologises as Carla Lockhart Resigns from Party

Home Secretary Mahmood Refuses to Disclose Full Cost of Revised Settlement Plans

US Midterm Elections Crucial Test for Trump's Republican Influence

Holly Newton's Family Secures Law Change After 15-Year-Old's Murder by Ex-Boyfriend

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

Mining Firm Rio Tinto Commits AUD#28m to Halt Cane Toad Advance into Pilbara

Cambridge Scientist Dr Marta Shahbazi Dies in Spain Train Derailment Near Barcelona

High Court Rejects Anonymous Celebrity's Injunction to Suppress Allegations

Teenager Pleads Guilty to Bank Holiday Beach Stabbing, Victim Loses Leg

Former Green Party Co-Leader Adrian Ramsay Urges Return to Core Environmental Principles

Strabane Teenager Tianna Patterson Rescues Unconscious Boy from Bonfire, Police Investigate Assault

World

Cyber-attack Disables Supermarket Freezers Across Ten European Nations

Indian Tourist Dies as Two Helicopters Collide Near Mount Everest Base Camp Landing Zone

US Demands Venezuela Release Political Prisoners and Organise 'Credible Elections'

Florida Jet Crash Investigators Examine Wreckage as Family of Four Identified

UK

Asda Appoints Former Morrisons Chief Executive David Potts to Oversee Expansion

Jury Begins Deliberations in Russell Brand Rape Trial After Three-Week Hearing

Third Teen Arrested Following Multiple Stabbings at Halloween Party

Reform UK Councillor George Madgwick Charged with 35 Sexual Offences, Including 12 Rapes

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

European Union Plans 2025 Military Exercise for Peacekeeping Deployment in Ukraine

Hacked Ukrainian Air Alert App Broadcasts False Nuclear Attack Warning

Russian Aerial Bombs Kill 24 Civilians at Southern Ukraine Aid Centre

Kherson Region Sees Renewed Fighting After Six-Day Ceasefire Ends Abruptly

Business

UK Productivity Decline Linked to Increased 'Quiet Quitting' Among Workers

Cyber-attack Disrupts European Supermarket Freezers, Threatening UK Food Supply Chain

Drivers May Receive Early Compensation Offers in UK Car Finance Mis-selling Probe

Sizewell C Rail Junction Completes Nine-Day Upgrade as Network Rail Announces

Politics

DUP Leader Gavin Robinson Apologises as Carla Lockhart Resigns from Party

Home Secretary Mahmood Refuses to Disclose Full Cost of Revised Settlement Plans

US Midterm Elections Crucial Test for Trump's Republican Influence

Holly Newton's Family Secures Law Change After 15-Year-Old's Murder by Ex-Boyfriend