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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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Tupac Shakur Murder Accused Duane Davis Claimed Nephew Fired Fatal Shots in 2008 Police Interview

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Ofcom Investigates Sky News After Nigel Farage Alleges Harassment of Daughter's Household

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Caledonian Isles Ferry Evacuated at Brodick After Bomb Threat and Man Overboard Incident

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German Intelligence Probes Russian State Links to Weapons Cache in Brandenburg Woods

German intelligence agencies are investigating a weapons cache discovered last year in Brandenburg, reportedly believing the arms were intended for state-sponsored assassinations on behalf of Russia.

US Treasury Bond Yields Increase Again Despite Recent Federal Reserve Intervention

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

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Home Office Distributes Booklet Informing Asylum Seekers of UK Laws on Rape and Harassment

The Home Office has issued a nine-page booklet to asylum seekers, outlining UK legal standards concerning respect in public spaces, sexual consent, and gender equality. The document explicitly states that actions such as rape, harassment, and domestic abuse are illegal in the United Kingdom, emphasising a zero-tolerance approach to these offences.

Tooting Jewellery Shop Tunnel Plot: Three Men Plead Guilty to Burglary Conspiracy

Wildfire Reveals Woman's Body in Greater Manchester Park, Police Launch Murder Inquiry

Government Approves Wiltshire Solar Farm Despite Local Objections and MP Opposition

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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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Teenage Entrepreneur Develops New App for Streamlined Farm Business Management

A 17-year-old entrepreneur has launched a farm management application aimed at enhancing efficiency and reducing administrative burdens for farmers. The app, designed to centralise record-keeping and tasks, seeks to afford farmers more personal time.

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

Royal Mail Misses Regulator Delivery Targets, Citing Industrial Action Impact

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

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South Africa Drops Corruption Charges Against Police Intelligence Chief Richard Mdluli

South African prosecutors have withdrawn all corruption charges against Richard Mdluli, the former head of police crime intelligence. The allegations centred on his involvement in the irregular appointment of a civilian to a senior position within the intelligence unit.

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

Tupac Shakur Murder Accused Duane Davis Claimed Nephew Fired Fatal Shots in 2008 Police Interview

Ofcom Investigates Sky News After Nigel Farage Alleges Harassment of Daughter's Household

Russian Double-Tap Drone Strike Kills Fifteen in Kremenchuk Shopping Centre

US National Debt Exceeds $40 Trillion After Decade-Long Double

Two Injured in Surrey Sikh Temple Stabbing, Suspect Detained by Canadian Police

Caledonian Isles Ferry Evacuated at Brodick After Bomb Threat and Man Overboard Incident

World

German Intelligence Probes Russian State Links to Weapons Cache in Brandenburg Woods

US Treasury Bond Yields Increase Again Despite Recent Federal Reserve Intervention

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

UK

Home Office Distributes Booklet Informing Asylum Seekers of UK Laws on Rape and Harassment

Tooting Jewellery Shop Tunnel Plot: Three Men Plead Guilty to Burglary Conspiracy

Wildfire Reveals Woman's Body in Greater Manchester Park, Police Launch Murder Inquiry

Government Approves Wiltshire Solar Farm Despite Local Objections and MP Opposition

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

Teenage Entrepreneur Develops New App for Streamlined Farm Business Management

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

Royal Mail Misses Regulator Delivery Targets, Citing Industrial Action Impact

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

Politics

South Africa Drops Corruption Charges Against Police Intelligence Chief Richard Mdluli

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

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

Tupac Shakur Murder Accused Duane Davis Claimed Nephew Fired Fatal Shots in 2008 Police Interview

Ofcom Investigates Sky News After Nigel Farage Alleges Harassment of Daughter's Household

Russian Double-Tap Drone Strike Kills Fifteen in Kremenchuk Shopping Centre

US National Debt Exceeds $40 Trillion After Decade-Long Double

Two Injured in Surrey Sikh Temple Stabbing, Suspect Detained by Canadian Police

Caledonian Isles Ferry Evacuated at Brodick After Bomb Threat and Man Overboard Incident

World

German Intelligence Probes Russian State Links to Weapons Cache in Brandenburg Woods

US Treasury Bond Yields Increase Again Despite Recent Federal Reserve Intervention

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

UK

Home Office Distributes Booklet Informing Asylum Seekers of UK Laws on Rape and Harassment

Tooting Jewellery Shop Tunnel Plot: Three Men Plead Guilty to Burglary Conspiracy

Wildfire Reveals Woman's Body in Greater Manchester Park, Police Launch Murder Inquiry

Government Approves Wiltshire Solar Farm Despite Local Objections and MP Opposition

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

Teenage Entrepreneur Develops New App for Streamlined Farm Business Management

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

Royal Mail Misses Regulator Delivery Targets, Citing Industrial Action Impact

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

Politics

South Africa Drops Corruption Charges Against Police Intelligence Chief Richard Mdluli

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