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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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Vatican Excommunicates 600,000 Traditionalist Catholic Sect Members in Doctrine Dispute

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Court of Appeal Overturns Non-Custodial Sentences for Teenage Rapists, Imposes Detention

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Ethiopian Town Kills 500 Dogs to Halt Rabies Outbreak

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Sefton Council Revokes Taxi Driver Gary Poland's Licence After Southport Attack Delay

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Hundreds of Football Supporters Stranded as StubHub Cancels World Cup Tickets

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Older Refrigerators Malfunction in UK Heatwave, Appliance Engineers Report Surge in Breakdowns

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Venezuela Earthquake: Hernán Gil Rescued Alive After Eight Days in Collapsed Car Park

Hernán Gil, a security guard, has been pulled alive from the rubble of a multi-storey car park in Venezuela, eight days after an earthquake caused its collapse. His survival has been attributed to the small void created by a fallen concrete hut within the structure.

Nine Thai Monks Dead After 11-Year-Old Driver Collides With Procession

Chinese Pilot Deliberately Crashed Small Plane Into Shanghai Skyscraper

European Union Upholds Google €4.1 Billion Android Antitrust Fine

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Government Rejects Pub Hours Extension for England versus Mexico Match

The UK government has declined to extend pub licensing hours for England's World Cup match against Mexico on Sunday, citing the 1am kick-off as outside existing discretionary changes.

Car Finance Commission Payouts Face Delay, Millions Await Resolution into 2025

Pearson Apologises for Delay to Key Stage 2 Standard Assessment Test Results in England

Labour Government unprepared for power, Prime Minister's former top aide Morgan McSweeney admits

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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 Barrage Hits Kyiv, Killing One Civilian Amid New Year Attacks

Russian forces launched extensive missile attacks on Kyiv, resulting in at least one civilian fatality. This follows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's warning of impending "massive" assaults.

Ukrainian National Charged in Germany Over 2022 Nord Stream Pipeline Explosions

Putin Admits Ukraine Strikes Cause Russian Fuel Shortages, Dismisses 'Critical' Impact

Colonel Dmytro Kozyura Receives Life Sentence for Ukraine State Treason

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US Hospitality Sector Sheds 21,000 Jobs in June After World Cup Hopes

The United States hospitality industry experienced an unexpected decline of 21,000 jobs in June, contradicting initial projections of a World Cup-driven economic uplift. This contraction follows a period of perceived growth attributed to the football tournament.

US Confirms Non-Extension of North American Trade Pact, Avoids Further Action

Berlin Airport Chief Warns EU Entry-Exit System Causes Unbearable Summer Delays

Plaid Cymru Ministers Assert UK Defence Spending Threatens Welsh Capital Projects by £30 Million

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Burnham Seeks Trade Union Support, Discusses Potential Chancellor Candidate

Andy Burnham met with prominent trade union leaders to consolidate backing ahead of a potential bid for leadership. Discussions reportedly included his prospective Chancellor of the Exchequer and policy alignments.

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

Vatican Excommunicates 600,000 Traditionalist Catholic Sect Members in Doctrine Dispute

Court of Appeal Overturns Non-Custodial Sentences for Teenage Rapists, Imposes Detention

Ethiopian Town Kills 500 Dogs to Halt Rabies Outbreak

Sefton Council Revokes Taxi Driver Gary Poland's Licence After Southport Attack Delay

Hundreds of Football Supporters Stranded as StubHub Cancels World Cup Tickets

Older Refrigerators Malfunction in UK Heatwave, Appliance Engineers Report Surge in Breakdowns

World

Venezuela Earthquake: Hernán Gil Rescued Alive After Eight Days in Collapsed Car Park

Nine Thai Monks Dead After 11-Year-Old Driver Collides With Procession

Chinese Pilot Deliberately Crashed Small Plane Into Shanghai Skyscraper

European Union Upholds Google €4.1 Billion Android Antitrust Fine

UK

Government Rejects Pub Hours Extension for England versus Mexico Match

Car Finance Commission Payouts Face Delay, Millions Await Resolution into 2025

Pearson Apologises for Delay to Key Stage 2 Standard Assessment Test Results in England

Labour Government unprepared for power, Prime Minister's former top aide Morgan McSweeney admits

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 Barrage Hits Kyiv, Killing One Civilian Amid New Year Attacks

Ukrainian National Charged in Germany Over 2022 Nord Stream Pipeline Explosions

Putin Admits Ukraine Strikes Cause Russian Fuel Shortages, Dismisses 'Critical' Impact

Colonel Dmytro Kozyura Receives Life Sentence for Ukraine State Treason

Business

US Hospitality Sector Sheds 21,000 Jobs in June After World Cup Hopes

US Confirms Non-Extension of North American Trade Pact, Avoids Further Action

Berlin Airport Chief Warns EU Entry-Exit System Causes Unbearable Summer Delays

Plaid Cymru Ministers Assert UK Defence Spending Threatens Welsh Capital Projects by £30 Million

Politics

Burnham Seeks Trade Union Support, Discusses Potential Chancellor Candidate

Home Secretary Acknowledges Failures Contributed to Southport Attack

Suffolk and Norfolk Councils Oppose RAF Barnham Asylum Seeker Housing Proposal

Keir Starmer to Apologise for UK Government's Forced Adoption Programme

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

Vatican Excommunicates 600,000 Traditionalist Catholic Sect Members in Doctrine Dispute

Court of Appeal Overturns Non-Custodial Sentences for Teenage Rapists, Imposes Detention

Ethiopian Town Kills 500 Dogs to Halt Rabies Outbreak

Sefton Council Revokes Taxi Driver Gary Poland's Licence After Southport Attack Delay

Hundreds of Football Supporters Stranded as StubHub Cancels World Cup Tickets

Older Refrigerators Malfunction in UK Heatwave, Appliance Engineers Report Surge in Breakdowns

World

Venezuela Earthquake: Hernán Gil Rescued Alive After Eight Days in Collapsed Car Park

Nine Thai Monks Dead After 11-Year-Old Driver Collides With Procession

Chinese Pilot Deliberately Crashed Small Plane Into Shanghai Skyscraper

European Union Upholds Google €4.1 Billion Android Antitrust Fine

UK

Government Rejects Pub Hours Extension for England versus Mexico Match

Car Finance Commission Payouts Face Delay, Millions Await Resolution into 2025

Pearson Apologises for Delay to Key Stage 2 Standard Assessment Test Results in England

Labour Government unprepared for power, Prime Minister's former top aide Morgan McSweeney admits

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 Barrage Hits Kyiv, Killing One Civilian Amid New Year Attacks

Ukrainian National Charged in Germany Over 2022 Nord Stream Pipeline Explosions

Putin Admits Ukraine Strikes Cause Russian Fuel Shortages, Dismisses 'Critical' Impact

Colonel Dmytro Kozyura Receives Life Sentence for Ukraine State Treason

Business

US Hospitality Sector Sheds 21,000 Jobs in June After World Cup Hopes

US Confirms Non-Extension of North American Trade Pact, Avoids Further Action

Berlin Airport Chief Warns EU Entry-Exit System Causes Unbearable Summer Delays

Plaid Cymru Ministers Assert UK Defence Spending Threatens Welsh Capital Projects by £30 Million

Politics

Burnham Seeks Trade Union Support, Discusses Potential Chancellor Candidate

Home Secretary Acknowledges Failures Contributed to Southport Attack

Suffolk and Norfolk Councils Oppose RAF Barnham Asylum Seeker Housing Proposal

Keir Starmer to Apologise for UK Government's Forced Adoption Programme