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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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Former Gang Leader Duane Davis Receives 40-Year Sentence for Tupac Shakur's 1996 Murder

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Trump Replaces Kimberly Guilfoyle as US Ambassador to Greece Amid Corruption Allegations

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Maserati Driver Ronald Dowling Receives Suspended Sentence for Fatal Crash

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Argentina Initiates Falkland Islands Oil Exploration Legal Action Against United Kingdom

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MI5 Director-General Ken McCallum Downplays Russia's 2016 Brexit Referendum Interference

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English Football Clubs Face Financial Peril, Warns New Independent Report

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Taliban Suspends All FM Radio Transmissions for BBC in Afghanistan

The Taliban administration has banned all FM radio broadcasts of BBC programmes across Afghanistan. This move impacts millions of listeners who relied on FM for news and information, though other broadcast methods remain active.

Pope Leo Undergoes Lung Surgery for Tumour at Rome's Gemelli Hospital

Ukraine Strikes Yandex Data Centres, Zelensky Claims Russian Bot Network Disrupted

Pacific El Ni The o Phenomenon Reaches Unprecedented Strength, Scientists Confirm Record Temperatures

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Football Regulator Pledges Resignation Over Manchester City Political Interference

The designated head of English football's new independent regulator has stated he would resign if faced with political interference regarding Manchester City's future within the sport. This position underscores the body's commitment to autonomy.

Attorney General Approval Required for Troubles Prosecutions, UK Government Amendments Table

Former Met Police Officer Mark Tyrrell Accused of Rape, Sexual Assault in London

City of London Gas Leak Prompts Evacuation of 5,000 Near Threadneedle Street

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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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Shadow Defence Secretary John Healey Rejects Trump's Proposed Russian Diesel Deal

Shadow Defence Secretary John Healey stated that a potential Donald Trump-backed deal for European nations to purchase Russian diesel, bypassing sanctions, would be unacceptable to a Labour government. He emphasised the necessity of increasing pressure on Moscow to conclude the conflict in Ukraine.

Merchant Vessel Sinks Off Bulgarian Coast After Drone Strike, Premier Summons Russian Envoy

General Syrskyi Declares Russian Offensive Capacity Broken, Ukraine Prepares for New Phase

Moscow Silent on Trump's Ukraine Energy Ceasefire Proposal Amidst Continued Strikes

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IMF Upgrades UK Growth Forecast for 2024 to 0.7%, Cites Inflation Control

The International Monetary Fund has revised its UK economic growth forecast for 2024 upwards to 0.7%, attributing the adjustment to successful inflation reduction measures. Despite the positive recalibration, the IMF warns that significant risks, including persistent price pressures and productivity stagnation, continue to challenge the British economy.

British Airways Gatwick Flight Returns After Cockpit Window Cracks Mid-Air

Poundland Owners Seek Buyer Amid Management Buyout Attempt

TikTok 'Clipper' Earns £120,000 Annually Creating Viral Short-Form Video Content

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MI5 Director General Ken McCallum Details Russian, Iranian Threats to UK and AI Weaponisation Risk

MI5 Director General Ken McCallum has publicly outlined the significant state-sponsored threats facing the United Kingdom, identifying Russia, Iran, and China as primary actors. He noted that more resources are currently dedicated to countering state threats than at any point since the Cold War, emphasising particular concern over the potential for artificial intelligence to facilitate the development of drones and bioweapons.

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

Former Gang Leader Duane Davis Receives 40-Year Sentence for Tupac Shakur's 1996 Murder

Trump Replaces Kimberly Guilfoyle as US Ambassador to Greece Amid Corruption Allegations

Maserati Driver Ronald Dowling Receives Suspended Sentence for Fatal Crash

Argentina Initiates Falkland Islands Oil Exploration Legal Action Against United Kingdom

MI5 Director-General Ken McCallum Downplays Russia's 2016 Brexit Referendum Interference

English Football Clubs Face Financial Peril, Warns New Independent Report

World

Taliban Suspends All FM Radio Transmissions for BBC in Afghanistan

Pope Leo Undergoes Lung Surgery for Tumour at Rome's Gemelli Hospital

Ukraine Strikes Yandex Data Centres, Zelensky Claims Russian Bot Network Disrupted

Pacific El Ni The o Phenomenon Reaches Unprecedented Strength, Scientists Confirm Record Temperatures

UK

Football Regulator Pledges Resignation Over Manchester City Political Interference

Attorney General Approval Required for Troubles Prosecutions, UK Government Amendments Table

Former Met Police Officer Mark Tyrrell Accused of Rape, Sexual Assault in London

City of London Gas Leak Prompts Evacuation of 5,000 Near Threadneedle Street

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

Shadow Defence Secretary John Healey Rejects Trump's Proposed Russian Diesel Deal

Merchant Vessel Sinks Off Bulgarian Coast After Drone Strike, Premier Summons Russian Envoy

General Syrskyi Declares Russian Offensive Capacity Broken, Ukraine Prepares for New Phase

Moscow Silent on Trump's Ukraine Energy Ceasefire Proposal Amidst Continued Strikes

Business

IMF Upgrades UK Growth Forecast for 2024 to 0.7%, Cites Inflation Control

British Airways Gatwick Flight Returns After Cockpit Window Cracks Mid-Air

Poundland Owners Seek Buyer Amid Management Buyout Attempt

TikTok 'Clipper' Earns £120,000 Annually Creating Viral Short-Form Video Content

Politics

MI5 Director General Ken McCallum Details Russian, Iranian Threats to UK and AI Weaponisation Risk

Former DR Congo President Joseph Kabila Leads New Rebel Coalition

Welsh Labour Secures £60 Million for Additional Learning Needs in Budget Pact

Lockerbie Bombing Suspect Abu Agila Mohammad Mas'ud Kheir Al-Marimi Seized from Libya

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

Former Gang Leader Duane Davis Receives 40-Year Sentence for Tupac Shakur's 1996 Murder

Trump Replaces Kimberly Guilfoyle as US Ambassador to Greece Amid Corruption Allegations

Maserati Driver Ronald Dowling Receives Suspended Sentence for Fatal Crash

Argentina Initiates Falkland Islands Oil Exploration Legal Action Against United Kingdom

MI5 Director-General Ken McCallum Downplays Russia's 2016 Brexit Referendum Interference

English Football Clubs Face Financial Peril, Warns New Independent Report

World

Taliban Suspends All FM Radio Transmissions for BBC in Afghanistan

Pope Leo Undergoes Lung Surgery for Tumour at Rome's Gemelli Hospital

Ukraine Strikes Yandex Data Centres, Zelensky Claims Russian Bot Network Disrupted

Pacific El Ni The o Phenomenon Reaches Unprecedented Strength, Scientists Confirm Record Temperatures

UK

Football Regulator Pledges Resignation Over Manchester City Political Interference

Attorney General Approval Required for Troubles Prosecutions, UK Government Amendments Table

Former Met Police Officer Mark Tyrrell Accused of Rape, Sexual Assault in London

City of London Gas Leak Prompts Evacuation of 5,000 Near Threadneedle Street

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

Shadow Defence Secretary John Healey Rejects Trump's Proposed Russian Diesel Deal

Merchant Vessel Sinks Off Bulgarian Coast After Drone Strike, Premier Summons Russian Envoy

General Syrskyi Declares Russian Offensive Capacity Broken, Ukraine Prepares for New Phase

Moscow Silent on Trump's Ukraine Energy Ceasefire Proposal Amidst Continued Strikes

Business

IMF Upgrades UK Growth Forecast for 2024 to 0.7%, Cites Inflation Control

British Airways Gatwick Flight Returns After Cockpit Window Cracks Mid-Air

Poundland Owners Seek Buyer Amid Management Buyout Attempt

TikTok 'Clipper' Earns £120,000 Annually Creating Viral Short-Form Video Content

Politics

MI5 Director General Ken McCallum Details Russian, Iranian Threats to UK and AI Weaponisation Risk

Former DR Congo President Joseph Kabila Leads New Rebel Coalition

Welsh Labour Secures £60 Million for Additional Learning Needs in Budget Pact

Lockerbie Bombing Suspect Abu Agila Mohammad Mas'ud Kheir Al-Marimi Seized from Libya