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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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Maricarmen Abascal, 87, Dies Weeks After Forced Eviction From Barcelona Home

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OpenAI Limits Teen ChatGPT Usage as Research Labels Platform an 'Unacceptable Risk'

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Craig Morris Receives Prison Sentence for Multi-Million Pound PPE Fraud

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Katie Price Contacted Ex-Husband Kieran Hayler's Rape Accuser, Court Hears

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Jeremy Clarkson Tells Conservative Conference Farming Industry Faces Relentless Attacks

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Masked 15-Year-Old Boy Stabbed Schoolgirl With Intent to Kill, Crown Court Hears

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Ten Individuals Quarantined in Kenya After First Ebola Case Identified

Ten people have been placed in quarantine in Kenya following the country's first confirmed Ebola case. The patient, who died shortly after arriving in Kenya, travelled extensively through the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda before flying to Nairobi, raising concerns about border screening protocols.

Tennessee: Christa Pike Survives Two Lethal Injections After Execution Protocol Failure

Ukrainian President Zelensky Condemns Russian Missile Strikes, 15 Civilian Deaths Reported in Pryluky

France Suspends Stun Grenade Deployment After Teenager's Hand Maimed in Protest

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Kemi Badenoch Unites Tory Party Amid Voter Concerns Over Reform UK and Labour

Kemi Badenoch's ascendance has solidified support within the Conservative Party, yet recent polling indicates a persistent struggle to gain traction with the wider electorate, who remain unconvinced by the party's direction. The Conservatives continue to lag behind both Labour and Reform UK, highlighting a significant challenge in the run-up to the next general election.

Family Devastated by Death of 'Kind and Loving' Dr Hannah Cain

Paul Ferris, Glasgow Gangland Figure and Author, Dies at 62 After Short Illness

Kemi Badenoch Pledges Inheritance Tax Reforms, Positions Conservatives as 'No-Nonsense' Party

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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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Bulgaria Reports Missing Sailors After Multiple Black Sea Shipping Attacks

Sailors are unaccounted for following a series of maritime assaults in the Black Sea, according to Bulgarian authorities. The perpetrators of these attacks remain unidentified, occurring as Russia escalates its naval operations in the region.

Russian Drone Attacks Cause Disruption for Ukrainian Rail Passengers, Infrastructure Targeted

Conservatives Announce £10 Billion 'Britannia Shield' Air Defence System Plan

Russian Missile Attack Kills Captain on Turkish-Owned Cargo Vessel in Black Sea

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Boots Sells for £7 Billion to Canadian Billionaire Weston Family

The pharmacy and retail giant Boots has been acquired by the Canadian Weston family for £7 billion, marking a significant shift in ownership for the long-standing British high street presence.

Court of Appeal Overturns Rate-Rigging Convictions for Five Former Barclays Traders

UK Farmers Endure 50% Wheat Harvest Reduction, Dairy Costs Double After 2026 Drought

Royal Mail Announces 2,500 Head Office Job Cuts by 2027 Restructuring Plan

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Joshua Kerry Charged After Attempted Break-in at Nigel Farage Residence

Joshua Kerry, 28, has been charged following an alleged attempt to break into Nigel Farage's home. He appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court and has been remanded in custody.

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

Maricarmen Abascal, 87, Dies Weeks After Forced Eviction From Barcelona Home

OpenAI Limits Teen ChatGPT Usage as Research Labels Platform an 'Unacceptable Risk'

Craig Morris Receives Prison Sentence for Multi-Million Pound PPE Fraud

Katie Price Contacted Ex-Husband Kieran Hayler's Rape Accuser, Court Hears

Jeremy Clarkson Tells Conservative Conference Farming Industry Faces Relentless Attacks

Masked 15-Year-Old Boy Stabbed Schoolgirl With Intent to Kill, Crown Court Hears

World

Ten Individuals Quarantined in Kenya After First Ebola Case Identified

Tennessee: Christa Pike Survives Two Lethal Injections After Execution Protocol Failure

Ukrainian President Zelensky Condemns Russian Missile Strikes, 15 Civilian Deaths Reported in Pryluky

France Suspends Stun Grenade Deployment After Teenager's Hand Maimed in Protest

UK

Kemi Badenoch Unites Tory Party Amid Voter Concerns Over Reform UK and Labour

Family Devastated by Death of 'Kind and Loving' Dr Hannah Cain

Paul Ferris, Glasgow Gangland Figure and Author, Dies at 62 After Short Illness

Kemi Badenoch Pledges Inheritance Tax Reforms, Positions Conservatives as 'No-Nonsense' Party

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

Bulgaria Reports Missing Sailors After Multiple Black Sea Shipping Attacks

Russian Drone Attacks Cause Disruption for Ukrainian Rail Passengers, Infrastructure Targeted

Conservatives Announce £10 Billion 'Britannia Shield' Air Defence System Plan

Russian Missile Attack Kills Captain on Turkish-Owned Cargo Vessel in Black Sea

Business

Boots Sells for £7 Billion to Canadian Billionaire Weston Family

Court of Appeal Overturns Rate-Rigging Convictions for Five Former Barclays Traders

UK Farmers Endure 50% Wheat Harvest Reduction, Dairy Costs Double After 2026 Drought

Royal Mail Announces 2,500 Head Office Job Cuts by 2027 Restructuring Plan

Politics

Joshua Kerry Charged After Attempted Break-in at Nigel Farage Residence

Reform UK Internal Inquiry Finds No Law Broken Over Undercover Foreign Donation Discussions

Trump to Discuss Pneumonic Plague Death with Putin Amidst Transparency Demands

Former Sri Lankan First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa Arrested Over Hospital Donation Misuse

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

Maricarmen Abascal, 87, Dies Weeks After Forced Eviction From Barcelona Home

OpenAI Limits Teen ChatGPT Usage as Research Labels Platform an 'Unacceptable Risk'

Craig Morris Receives Prison Sentence for Multi-Million Pound PPE Fraud

Katie Price Contacted Ex-Husband Kieran Hayler's Rape Accuser, Court Hears

Jeremy Clarkson Tells Conservative Conference Farming Industry Faces Relentless Attacks

Masked 15-Year-Old Boy Stabbed Schoolgirl With Intent to Kill, Crown Court Hears

World

Ten Individuals Quarantined in Kenya After First Ebola Case Identified

Tennessee: Christa Pike Survives Two Lethal Injections After Execution Protocol Failure

Ukrainian President Zelensky Condemns Russian Missile Strikes, 15 Civilian Deaths Reported in Pryluky

France Suspends Stun Grenade Deployment After Teenager's Hand Maimed in Protest

UK

Kemi Badenoch Unites Tory Party Amid Voter Concerns Over Reform UK and Labour

Family Devastated by Death of 'Kind and Loving' Dr Hannah Cain

Paul Ferris, Glasgow Gangland Figure and Author, Dies at 62 After Short Illness

Kemi Badenoch Pledges Inheritance Tax Reforms, Positions Conservatives as 'No-Nonsense' Party

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

Bulgaria Reports Missing Sailors After Multiple Black Sea Shipping Attacks

Russian Drone Attacks Cause Disruption for Ukrainian Rail Passengers, Infrastructure Targeted

Conservatives Announce £10 Billion 'Britannia Shield' Air Defence System Plan

Russian Missile Attack Kills Captain on Turkish-Owned Cargo Vessel in Black Sea

Business

Boots Sells for £7 Billion to Canadian Billionaire Weston Family

Court of Appeal Overturns Rate-Rigging Convictions for Five Former Barclays Traders

UK Farmers Endure 50% Wheat Harvest Reduction, Dairy Costs Double After 2026 Drought

Royal Mail Announces 2,500 Head Office Job Cuts by 2027 Restructuring Plan

Politics

Joshua Kerry Charged After Attempted Break-in at Nigel Farage Residence

Reform UK Internal Inquiry Finds No Law Broken Over Undercover Foreign Donation Discussions

Trump to Discuss Pneumonic Plague Death with Putin Amidst Transparency Demands

Former Sri Lankan First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa Arrested Over Hospital Donation Misuse