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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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Russian Drone Pursues Ukrainian Civilian Street Vendor in ‘Human Safari’ Attack

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Crews Extinguish Rhondda Mountain Fires Deemed Deliberate After Weekend Blaze

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Prime Minister Burnham Reconsiders Abolition of Some Jury Trials in England and Wales

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Prime Minister and Chancellor Order Ministers to Adhere to Spending Limits Before October Budget

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Spain Repatriates 70,000 Migrants From Ceuta as EU Praises Swift Border Action

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Teenager Dies After Entering Millwall Outer Dock Water in East London Incident

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Cameroon's President Biya Reshuffles Army During Two-Month Absence From Public View

Cameroonian President Paul Biya, the world's oldest head of state, has initiated an army reshuffle amidst his two-month disappearance from public life. This move comes as his administration dismisses increasing speculation regarding his health and whereabouts, offering little in the way of substantive updates.

High Court Rules Chinese Embassy Can Proceed at Former Royal Mint Site

SpaceX Rocket Stage to Impact Moon, Creating New Crater Near Hertzsprung

Guatemala's Fuego Volcano Erupts, Prompts Evacuations from Nearby Villages

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Scottish Exam Pass Rates Increase Across All Levels for 148,000 Learners

Scotland's exam results reveal a rise in pass rates for National 5, Higher, and Advanced Higher qualifications. Over 148,000 pupils received their grades, with the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) noting improvements despite ongoing adjustments to the examination process.

Convicted Antisemitic Activist Joshua Bonehill-Paine Becomes Conservative Party Candidate

Gatwick Airport Expansion: Campaigners Fail to Halt Second Runway Plans

Prime Minister Burnham Takes Holiday, Downing Street Insists Government Operations Unaffected

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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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Russian Soldier Detained After Killing Four in Crimea Shooting Spree

A Russian serviceman has been apprehended following a shooting incident in Russian-occupied Crimea, which resulted in the deaths of three other soldiers and one civilian.

Ukraine Drone Attacks Kill Five in Moscow Region, Strike St Petersburg Oil Terminal

Ukrainian Drone Kills Seven Civilians on Sevastopol Beach, Russia Reports

Russian Anti-War Politician Boris Nadezhdin Flees Country, Posts Video From Paris

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Apple Challenges UK Home Office Data Access Order in Investigatory Powers Dispute

Apple has launched a new legal challenge against a UK Home Office order, which demands access to private user data. This development marks another chapter in the ongoing contention between the technology corporation and the British government concerning data privacy and surveillance powers.

UK Food Prices Face Upward Pressure From Climate Change, Retailers Warn

US States Challenge Trump Administration Tariffs Over Forced Labour Claims Affecting Sixty Nations

Trump Media Sells Truth Social Early Access to High-Frequency Traders for $100,000 Monthly

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French Authorities Rescue 150 Migrants After Channel Crossing Vessel Engine Catches Fire

Over 150 individuals were rescued in the English Channel after a boat attempting to reach the UK experienced an engine fire. French maritime authorities coordinated the operation.

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

Russian Drone Pursues Ukrainian Civilian Street Vendor in ‘Human Safari’ Attack

Crews Extinguish Rhondda Mountain Fires Deemed Deliberate After Weekend Blaze

Prime Minister Burnham Reconsiders Abolition of Some Jury Trials in England and Wales

Prime Minister and Chancellor Order Ministers to Adhere to Spending Limits Before October Budget

Spain Repatriates 70,000 Migrants From Ceuta as EU Praises Swift Border Action

Teenager Dies After Entering Millwall Outer Dock Water in East London Incident

World

Cameroon's President Biya Reshuffles Army During Two-Month Absence From Public View

High Court Rules Chinese Embassy Can Proceed at Former Royal Mint Site

SpaceX Rocket Stage to Impact Moon, Creating New Crater Near Hertzsprung

Guatemala's Fuego Volcano Erupts, Prompts Evacuations from Nearby Villages

UK

Scottish Exam Pass Rates Increase Across All Levels for 148,000 Learners

Convicted Antisemitic Activist Joshua Bonehill-Paine Becomes Conservative Party Candidate

Gatwick Airport Expansion: Campaigners Fail to Halt Second Runway Plans

Prime Minister Burnham Takes Holiday, Downing Street Insists Government Operations Unaffected

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

Russian Soldier Detained After Killing Four in Crimea Shooting Spree

Ukraine Drone Attacks Kill Five in Moscow Region, Strike St Petersburg Oil Terminal

Ukrainian Drone Kills Seven Civilians on Sevastopol Beach, Russia Reports

Russian Anti-War Politician Boris Nadezhdin Flees Country, Posts Video From Paris

Business

Apple Challenges UK Home Office Data Access Order in Investigatory Powers Dispute

UK Food Prices Face Upward Pressure From Climate Change, Retailers Warn

US States Challenge Trump Administration Tariffs Over Forced Labour Claims Affecting Sixty Nations

Trump Media Sells Truth Social Early Access to High-Frequency Traders for $100,000 Monthly

Politics

French Authorities Rescue 150 Migrants After Channel Crossing Vessel Engine Catches Fire

Trump Media Sells Truth Social Early Access to High-Frequency Traders for $100,000 Monthly

Clacton By-Election Ballot Paper Reaches Record Length with 34 Candidates

Nigerian Richard Itoro Among Tens of Thousands Fleeing South Africa

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

Russian Drone Pursues Ukrainian Civilian Street Vendor in ‘Human Safari’ Attack

Crews Extinguish Rhondda Mountain Fires Deemed Deliberate After Weekend Blaze

Prime Minister Burnham Reconsiders Abolition of Some Jury Trials in England and Wales

Prime Minister and Chancellor Order Ministers to Adhere to Spending Limits Before October Budget

Spain Repatriates 70,000 Migrants From Ceuta as EU Praises Swift Border Action

Teenager Dies After Entering Millwall Outer Dock Water in East London Incident

World

Cameroon's President Biya Reshuffles Army During Two-Month Absence From Public View

High Court Rules Chinese Embassy Can Proceed at Former Royal Mint Site

SpaceX Rocket Stage to Impact Moon, Creating New Crater Near Hertzsprung

Guatemala's Fuego Volcano Erupts, Prompts Evacuations from Nearby Villages

UK

Scottish Exam Pass Rates Increase Across All Levels for 148,000 Learners

Convicted Antisemitic Activist Joshua Bonehill-Paine Becomes Conservative Party Candidate

Gatwick Airport Expansion: Campaigners Fail to Halt Second Runway Plans

Prime Minister Burnham Takes Holiday, Downing Street Insists Government Operations Unaffected

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

Russian Soldier Detained After Killing Four in Crimea Shooting Spree

Ukraine Drone Attacks Kill Five in Moscow Region, Strike St Petersburg Oil Terminal

Ukrainian Drone Kills Seven Civilians on Sevastopol Beach, Russia Reports

Russian Anti-War Politician Boris Nadezhdin Flees Country, Posts Video From Paris

Business

Apple Challenges UK Home Office Data Access Order in Investigatory Powers Dispute

UK Food Prices Face Upward Pressure From Climate Change, Retailers Warn

US States Challenge Trump Administration Tariffs Over Forced Labour Claims Affecting Sixty Nations

Trump Media Sells Truth Social Early Access to High-Frequency Traders for $100,000 Monthly

Politics

French Authorities Rescue 150 Migrants After Channel Crossing Vessel Engine Catches Fire

Trump Media Sells Truth Social Early Access to High-Frequency Traders for $100,000 Monthly

Clacton By-Election Ballot Paper Reaches Record Length with 34 Candidates

Nigerian Richard Itoro Among Tens of Thousands Fleeing South Africa