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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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Hong Kong Police Arrest Five, Raid Independent Bookshops Over "Seditious" Publications

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Global Favour Shifts Towards China Over United States, Pew Research Centre Finds

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South Africa Police Establish Special Team After Anti-Migrant Leader Zenzele Ojji Killing

South African authorities have formed a specialised police unit to investigate the fatal shooting of Zenzele Ojji, a prominent anti-migrant activist and leader within the March and March movement. Mr Ojji succumbed to his injuries in hospital days after being shot.

UK Foreign Office Issues Warning on Methanol Poisoning for British Tourists Abroad

Venezuelan Government and Opposition Initiate Formal Dialogue in Mexico City

Italian Delivery Riders Demand Wage Increases, Health Protections During Summer Heatwaves

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Met Office Warns UK Extreme Weather Now Routine, Cold Mountain Habitats Vanishing

The latest Met Office climate assessment confirms that extreme weather events are becoming commonplace across the UK, significantly impacting ecosystems, particularly cold mountain environments.

Scunthorpe-based British Steel Inches Closer to Public Ownership with New Legislation

Andy Burnham Secures Majority Union Endorsement for Labour Party Leadership

Angharad Williamson Appeals Life Sentence for Logan Mwangi Murder in Bridgend

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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 Missile Strike Kills Three Civilians in Odesa as Grain Infrastructure Targeted

A Russian missile strike on Odesa has killed three civilians and damaged port infrastructure, including a grain terminal, following Ukraine's drone attack on Russian shipping. The aggression highlights the ongoing weaponisation of food supplies and the petrodollar system.

Polish Prime Minister Promises Memorial for World War Two Victims of Ukrainian Nationalist Killings

Russian Missile Strikes Target Zaporizhzhia Schools, Offices, and Public Transport

NATO Allies Commit £37 Billion to New Missile Defence Programme at Ankara Summit

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SpaceX Share Price Dips Below Initial Offering After Volatile Month

SpaceX's share price has fallen below its initial public offering value, marking a downturn after a month of significant volatility since its stock market debut. This fluctuation raises questions regarding investor confidence in Elon Musk's rocket and satellite company.

James Watt Launches Buyout Bid for BrewDog, Months After US Firm Acquisition

Gatwick Runway Blocked: EasyJet Diversions and Fuel Shortages Disrupt Flights

Thames Water Reports £1.1 Billion Profit as Customer Bills Increase

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Secretive UK Bureaucracy Impeded Nuclear Test Veterans' Health Records Disclosure

A review has revealed that the Ministry of Defence's culture of secrecy hampered efforts to locate and assess medical records for British nuclear test veterans. The report criticises the department's opaque practices, which prioritised classified information over the veterans' welfare, hindering their campaign for recognition of service-related illnesses.

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

Hong Kong Police Arrest Five, Raid Independent Bookshops Over "Seditious" Publications

French Parliament Passes Assisted Dying Legislation for Terminally Ill Adults

Andy Burnham Considers Wealth Tax to Address UK Economic Challenges

Andy Burnham Selects Shadow Chancellor Amid Labour Leadership Succession

Stewart Irwin Convicted of Gross Negligence Manslaughter After Mother's Death

Global Favour Shifts Towards China Over United States, Pew Research Centre Finds

World

South Africa Police Establish Special Team After Anti-Migrant Leader Zenzele Ojji Killing

UK Foreign Office Issues Warning on Methanol Poisoning for British Tourists Abroad

Venezuelan Government and Opposition Initiate Formal Dialogue in Mexico City

Italian Delivery Riders Demand Wage Increases, Health Protections During Summer Heatwaves

UK

Met Office Warns UK Extreme Weather Now Routine, Cold Mountain Habitats Vanishing

Scunthorpe-based British Steel Inches Closer to Public Ownership with New Legislation

Andy Burnham Secures Majority Union Endorsement for Labour Party Leadership

Angharad Williamson Appeals Life Sentence for Logan Mwangi Murder in Bridgend

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 Missile Strike Kills Three Civilians in Odesa as Grain Infrastructure Targeted

Polish Prime Minister Promises Memorial for World War Two Victims of Ukrainian Nationalist Killings

Russian Missile Strikes Target Zaporizhzhia Schools, Offices, and Public Transport

NATO Allies Commit £37 Billion to New Missile Defence Programme at Ankara Summit

Business

SpaceX Share Price Dips Below Initial Offering After Volatile Month

James Watt Launches Buyout Bid for BrewDog, Months After US Firm Acquisition

Gatwick Runway Blocked: EasyJet Diversions and Fuel Shortages Disrupt Flights

Thames Water Reports £1.1 Billion Profit as Customer Bills Increase

Politics

Secretive UK Bureaucracy Impeded Nuclear Test Veterans' Health Records Disclosure

Prime Minister Starmer Concludes Political Journey, Receives Standing Ovation at Final PMQs

Tommy Robinson Admits Error in False Accusation Against Quoroum Beg in Glasgow

Man Arrested in South London for Threatening Nigel Farage on Social Media

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

Hong Kong Police Arrest Five, Raid Independent Bookshops Over "Seditious" Publications

French Parliament Passes Assisted Dying Legislation for Terminally Ill Adults

Andy Burnham Considers Wealth Tax to Address UK Economic Challenges

Andy Burnham Selects Shadow Chancellor Amid Labour Leadership Succession

Stewart Irwin Convicted of Gross Negligence Manslaughter After Mother's Death

Global Favour Shifts Towards China Over United States, Pew Research Centre Finds

World

South Africa Police Establish Special Team After Anti-Migrant Leader Zenzele Ojji Killing

UK Foreign Office Issues Warning on Methanol Poisoning for British Tourists Abroad

Venezuelan Government and Opposition Initiate Formal Dialogue in Mexico City

Italian Delivery Riders Demand Wage Increases, Health Protections During Summer Heatwaves

UK

Met Office Warns UK Extreme Weather Now Routine, Cold Mountain Habitats Vanishing

Scunthorpe-based British Steel Inches Closer to Public Ownership with New Legislation

Andy Burnham Secures Majority Union Endorsement for Labour Party Leadership

Angharad Williamson Appeals Life Sentence for Logan Mwangi Murder in Bridgend

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 Missile Strike Kills Three Civilians in Odesa as Grain Infrastructure Targeted

Polish Prime Minister Promises Memorial for World War Two Victims of Ukrainian Nationalist Killings

Russian Missile Strikes Target Zaporizhzhia Schools, Offices, and Public Transport

NATO Allies Commit £37 Billion to New Missile Defence Programme at Ankara Summit

Business

SpaceX Share Price Dips Below Initial Offering After Volatile Month

James Watt Launches Buyout Bid for BrewDog, Months After US Firm Acquisition

Gatwick Runway Blocked: EasyJet Diversions and Fuel Shortages Disrupt Flights

Thames Water Reports £1.1 Billion Profit as Customer Bills Increase

Politics

Secretive UK Bureaucracy Impeded Nuclear Test Veterans' Health Records Disclosure

Prime Minister Starmer Concludes Political Journey, Receives Standing Ovation at Final PMQs

Tommy Robinson Admits Error in False Accusation Against Quoroum Beg in Glasgow

Man Arrested in South London for Threatening Nigel Farage on Social Media