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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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French Court Convicts Two Individuals Over Raphaël Graven's Live-Streamed Death

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Trump Administration Targets Birthright Citizenship with Executive Orders on Birth Tourism

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Wisley, Surrey Experiences Fifty Consecutive Days Without Rainfall Amidst Summer Heatwave

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Four Arrested Following Violent Disorder Near Pontypool, Two Hospitalised Critically

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Trump Administration Imposes 15% Tariff on Polysilicon Imports, Targets Chinese Monopoly

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US Watchdog Discredits Doge’s Claims of $110 Billion Government Savings

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New Mexico Judge Levies $567 Million Fine Against Meta for Child Safety Failures

A New Mexico judge has ordered Meta, the parent company of Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp, to pay an additional $567 million for harms inflicted upon children, marking the largest child safety penalty against a social media firm.

Artificial Intelligence Designs Sixteen Novel Viruses, Raising Biosecurity Concerns

Ceuta Mayor-President States Thousands of Migrants Remain After Morocco Border Crossings

South Korea's Danuri Orbiter Captures SpaceX Rocket Debris Impact Site on Moon

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Illegal Working Arrests Double to 26,000 in Two Years, Home Office Confirms

Arrests for illegal working in the UK have doubled over the past two years, with 26,000 recorded in 2023-2024, according to recent Home Office figures. The first six months of 2026 saw a record number of raids and arrests, indicating a sustained increase in enforcement actions.

Conservatives Propose Foreign National Social Housing Ban to Free 230,000 Homes

Michael O'Brien Seeks Restoration of Philip Saunders' 'Forgotten' Grave After Wrongful Conviction

Overhead Power Line Failure Strands Thousands of Rail Passengers in South East

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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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Ukrainian Drones Strike Rosneft and Lukoil Oil Refineries in Russia's Samara Region

Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles targeted two significant Russian oil refineries, Rosneft's Syzran and Lukoil's Novokuibyshevsk, deep within the Samara region. These attacks aim to disrupt Russia's capacity to finance its ongoing military operations.

Odesa Suffers Extensive Damage as Russian Strikes Target Black Sea Port Infrastructure

Kyiv Missile Attack Kills Ten, Ukraine Cites Critical Air Defence Interceptor Shortage

Explosive Drone Discovered Near Ukrainian Aircraft at Hamburg Airport Cargo Facility

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Sainsbury's Refurbishes Argos Stores, Integrates Habitat to Revitalise Brand

Sainsbury's is implementing a significant refurbishment programme for its Argos retail estate, aiming to modernise the brand and improve its appeal to a broader customer base. The strategy includes integrating Habitat concessions within larger Argos outlets, a move intended to enhance the shopping experience and differentiate Argos in a competitive retail landscape dominated by online rivals.

Airlines Urge Caution with Lithium-Ion Batteries on Flights Due to Fire Risk

Meta's AI Accessed Public Internet Data, Raising Corporate Security Questions

SNP Accounts Detail Motorhome Write-Off as Police Scotland Embezzlement Inquiry Continues

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Metropolitan Police Chief Admits Failings in Jason Arday Plagiarism Investigation

Sir Mark Rowley acknowledged that the Metropolitan Police 'dropped the ball' in its investigation of a journalist examining plagiarism allegations against Professor Jason Arday. This admission follows criticism regarding the force's conduct.

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

French Court Convicts Two Individuals Over Raphaël Graven's Live-Streamed Death

Trump Administration Targets Birthright Citizenship with Executive Orders on Birth Tourism

Wisley, Surrey Experiences Fifty Consecutive Days Without Rainfall Amidst Summer Heatwave

Four Arrested Following Violent Disorder Near Pontypool, Two Hospitalised Critically

Trump Administration Imposes 15% Tariff on Polysilicon Imports, Targets Chinese Monopoly

US Watchdog Discredits Doge’s Claims of $110 Billion Government Savings

World

New Mexico Judge Levies $567 Million Fine Against Meta for Child Safety Failures

Artificial Intelligence Designs Sixteen Novel Viruses, Raising Biosecurity Concerns

Ceuta Mayor-President States Thousands of Migrants Remain After Morocco Border Crossings

South Korea's Danuri Orbiter Captures SpaceX Rocket Debris Impact Site on Moon

UK

Illegal Working Arrests Double to 26,000 in Two Years, Home Office Confirms

Conservatives Propose Foreign National Social Housing Ban to Free 230,000 Homes

Michael O'Brien Seeks Restoration of Philip Saunders' 'Forgotten' Grave After Wrongful Conviction

Overhead Power Line Failure Strands Thousands of Rail Passengers in South East

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

Ukrainian Drones Strike Rosneft and Lukoil Oil Refineries in Russia's Samara Region

Odesa Suffers Extensive Damage as Russian Strikes Target Black Sea Port Infrastructure

Kyiv Missile Attack Kills Ten, Ukraine Cites Critical Air Defence Interceptor Shortage

Explosive Drone Discovered Near Ukrainian Aircraft at Hamburg Airport Cargo Facility

Business

Sainsbury's Refurbishes Argos Stores, Integrates Habitat to Revitalise Brand

Airlines Urge Caution with Lithium-Ion Batteries on Flights Due to Fire Risk

Meta's AI Accessed Public Internet Data, Raising Corporate Security Questions

SNP Accounts Detail Motorhome Write-Off as Police Scotland Embezzlement Inquiry Continues

Politics

Metropolitan Police Chief Admits Failings in Jason Arday Plagiarism Investigation

UEFA Maintains Boycott Threat After FA Withdraws Infantino Support

Six Arrests, Police Officer Injured in Two Nights of Norfolk Anti-Immigration Protests

Trump Denies US Military Hardware Shortages, Vows Hunt for Information Leakers

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

French Court Convicts Two Individuals Over Raphaël Graven's Live-Streamed Death

Trump Administration Targets Birthright Citizenship with Executive Orders on Birth Tourism

Wisley, Surrey Experiences Fifty Consecutive Days Without Rainfall Amidst Summer Heatwave

Four Arrested Following Violent Disorder Near Pontypool, Two Hospitalised Critically

Trump Administration Imposes 15% Tariff on Polysilicon Imports, Targets Chinese Monopoly

US Watchdog Discredits Doge’s Claims of $110 Billion Government Savings

World

New Mexico Judge Levies $567 Million Fine Against Meta for Child Safety Failures

Artificial Intelligence Designs Sixteen Novel Viruses, Raising Biosecurity Concerns

Ceuta Mayor-President States Thousands of Migrants Remain After Morocco Border Crossings

South Korea's Danuri Orbiter Captures SpaceX Rocket Debris Impact Site on Moon

UK

Illegal Working Arrests Double to 26,000 in Two Years, Home Office Confirms

Conservatives Propose Foreign National Social Housing Ban to Free 230,000 Homes

Michael O'Brien Seeks Restoration of Philip Saunders' 'Forgotten' Grave After Wrongful Conviction

Overhead Power Line Failure Strands Thousands of Rail Passengers in South East

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

Ukrainian Drones Strike Rosneft and Lukoil Oil Refineries in Russia's Samara Region

Odesa Suffers Extensive Damage as Russian Strikes Target Black Sea Port Infrastructure

Kyiv Missile Attack Kills Ten, Ukraine Cites Critical Air Defence Interceptor Shortage

Explosive Drone Discovered Near Ukrainian Aircraft at Hamburg Airport Cargo Facility

Business

Sainsbury's Refurbishes Argos Stores, Integrates Habitat to Revitalise Brand

Airlines Urge Caution with Lithium-Ion Batteries on Flights Due to Fire Risk

Meta's AI Accessed Public Internet Data, Raising Corporate Security Questions

SNP Accounts Detail Motorhome Write-Off as Police Scotland Embezzlement Inquiry Continues

Politics

Metropolitan Police Chief Admits Failings in Jason Arday Plagiarism Investigation

UEFA Maintains Boycott Threat After FA Withdraws Infantino Support

Six Arrests, Police Officer Injured in Two Nights of Norfolk Anti-Immigration Protests

Trump Denies US Military Hardware Shortages, Vows Hunt for Information Leakers