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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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Child Abuse Trial of Snooker Champion Graeme Dott Nears Verdict After Closing Arguments

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Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew Urges Canada to 'Fight' as US Trade Deadline Approaches

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New Ebola Vaccine Trial Begins in DR Congo as Deaths Approach 2,500 Mark

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South Africa Drops Corruption Charges Against Police Intelligence Chief Richard Mdluli

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Teenage Entrepreneur Develops New App for Streamlined Farm Business Management

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Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Jeffries Declared Competent to Face Sex Trafficking Charges

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Magnitude 6.7 Earthquake Strikes Peru's Ayacucho Region, Causing Building Damage and Power Outages

A significant earthquake, measured at magnitude 6.7, struck Peru's Ayacucho region, leading to structural damage and widespread electricity disruptions. The tremor's depth was reported at 100km.

Man Arrested After Sword Attack Injures Several at Swedish School

Swiss Trift Glacier Melt Reveals Bodies of Belgian Hikers Missing Since 1992

Lily Hooper's Body Recovered from Australian National Park After Eight-Day Search

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Prime Minister Directs Senior Civil Servants to Mayoral Offices in New Regional Initiative

Prime Minister Burnham has announced a scheme to deploy high-performing civil servants to mayoral offices across the UK. This initiative aims to enhance regional governance and support local communities in developing their potential.

Prince Harry, Six Claimants Ordered to Pay Associated Newspapers £9.5 Million After Privacy Case Loss

Wildfire-Affected Residents Remove Greenpeace Mural of Andy Burnham From Scorched Moorland

Search Underway for Cruise Ship Passenger Missing From Ambassador Ambition Near Dundee

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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 Petrol Shortages Mount, Drivers Queue for Hours Ahead of Flag Day

Fuel shortages are increasingly evident across parts of Russia, with drivers reporting extensive delays at petrol stations. This comes as Moscow prepares for official Russian Flag Day celebrations, underscoring the growing domestic impact of continued military operations.

Russian Missile Barrage Kills Eight in Kyiv Residential Areas and Warehouses

Russia Accuses UK of Ukraine War Escalation Over Drone Supply

Croatian Authorities Detain Ukrainian National in Nord Stream Pipeline Sabotage Investigation

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Royal Mail Misses Regulator Delivery Targets, Citing Industrial Action Impact

Royal Mail again failed to meet its delivery obligations for the 2023-24 financial year, attributing the shortfall to ongoing industrial action. The postal service recorded improvements in performance metrics compared to the previous year but still fell short of Ofcom's mandated targets for First and Second Class mail.

London Boroughs Unite to Oppose Prime Minister's Council Tax Funding Reforms

UK Government Borrows £4.3 Billion in July as John Healey Finalises Autumn Budget

Panama Canal Authority Restricts Daily Transits to 32 Vessels Due to Drought

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Levelling Up Department Warns Rochdale Council Over Leadership Vacuum

Rochdale Council faces intervention from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities due to its prolonged failure to elect a leader since the May local elections. The Labour Party remains the largest group, but internal divisions have prevented a clear leadership selection.

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

Child Abuse Trial of Snooker Champion Graeme Dott Nears Verdict After Closing Arguments

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew Urges Canada to 'Fight' as US Trade Deadline Approaches

New Ebola Vaccine Trial Begins in DR Congo as Deaths Approach 2,500 Mark

South Africa Drops Corruption Charges Against Police Intelligence Chief Richard Mdluli

Teenage Entrepreneur Develops New App for Streamlined Farm Business Management

Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Jeffries Declared Competent to Face Sex Trafficking Charges

World

Magnitude 6.7 Earthquake Strikes Peru's Ayacucho Region, Causing Building Damage and Power Outages

Man Arrested After Sword Attack Injures Several at Swedish School

Swiss Trift Glacier Melt Reveals Bodies of Belgian Hikers Missing Since 1992

Lily Hooper's Body Recovered from Australian National Park After Eight-Day Search

UK

Prime Minister Directs Senior Civil Servants to Mayoral Offices in New Regional Initiative

Prince Harry, Six Claimants Ordered to Pay Associated Newspapers £9.5 Million After Privacy Case Loss

Wildfire-Affected Residents Remove Greenpeace Mural of Andy Burnham From Scorched Moorland

Search Underway for Cruise Ship Passenger Missing From Ambassador Ambition Near Dundee

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 Petrol Shortages Mount, Drivers Queue for Hours Ahead of Flag Day

Russian Missile Barrage Kills Eight in Kyiv Residential Areas and Warehouses

Russia Accuses UK of Ukraine War Escalation Over Drone Supply

Croatian Authorities Detain Ukrainian National in Nord Stream Pipeline Sabotage Investigation

Business

Royal Mail Misses Regulator Delivery Targets, Citing Industrial Action Impact

London Boroughs Unite to Oppose Prime Minister's Council Tax Funding Reforms

UK Government Borrows £4.3 Billion in July as John Healey Finalises Autumn Budget

Panama Canal Authority Restricts Daily Transits to 32 Vessels Due to Drought

Politics

Levelling Up Department Warns Rochdale Council Over Leadership Vacuum

Keir Starmer Donates Personal Biography to Downing Street Library Collection

Greenock Council Seeks Migrants to Counter Decades of Population Decline

Northern Ireland Disposable Income Surges 9.9% in Largest UK Regional Increase

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

Child Abuse Trial of Snooker Champion Graeme Dott Nears Verdict After Closing Arguments

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew Urges Canada to 'Fight' as US Trade Deadline Approaches

New Ebola Vaccine Trial Begins in DR Congo as Deaths Approach 2,500 Mark

South Africa Drops Corruption Charges Against Police Intelligence Chief Richard Mdluli

Teenage Entrepreneur Develops New App for Streamlined Farm Business Management

Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Jeffries Declared Competent to Face Sex Trafficking Charges

World

Magnitude 6.7 Earthquake Strikes Peru's Ayacucho Region, Causing Building Damage and Power Outages

Man Arrested After Sword Attack Injures Several at Swedish School

Swiss Trift Glacier Melt Reveals Bodies of Belgian Hikers Missing Since 1992

Lily Hooper's Body Recovered from Australian National Park After Eight-Day Search

UK

Prime Minister Directs Senior Civil Servants to Mayoral Offices in New Regional Initiative

Prince Harry, Six Claimants Ordered to Pay Associated Newspapers £9.5 Million After Privacy Case Loss

Wildfire-Affected Residents Remove Greenpeace Mural of Andy Burnham From Scorched Moorland

Search Underway for Cruise Ship Passenger Missing From Ambassador Ambition Near Dundee

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 Petrol Shortages Mount, Drivers Queue for Hours Ahead of Flag Day

Russian Missile Barrage Kills Eight in Kyiv Residential Areas and Warehouses

Russia Accuses UK of Ukraine War Escalation Over Drone Supply

Croatian Authorities Detain Ukrainian National in Nord Stream Pipeline Sabotage Investigation

Business

Royal Mail Misses Regulator Delivery Targets, Citing Industrial Action Impact

London Boroughs Unite to Oppose Prime Minister's Council Tax Funding Reforms

UK Government Borrows £4.3 Billion in July as John Healey Finalises Autumn Budget

Panama Canal Authority Restricts Daily Transits to 32 Vessels Due to Drought

Politics

Levelling Up Department Warns Rochdale Council Over Leadership Vacuum

Keir Starmer Donates Personal Biography to Downing Street Library Collection

Greenock Council Seeks Migrants to Counter Decades of Population Decline

Northern Ireland Disposable Income Surges 9.9% in Largest UK Regional Increase