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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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Four Arrested Following Violent Disorder Near Pontypool, Two Hospitalised Critically

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Trump Administration Imposes 15% Tariff on Polysilicon Imports, Targets Chinese Monopoly

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US Watchdog Discredits Doge’s Claims of $110 Billion Government Savings

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Illegal Working Arrests Double to 26,000 in Two Years, Home Office Confirms

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New Mexico Judge Levies $567 Million Fine Against Meta for Child Safety Failures

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Sainsbury's Refurbishes Argos Stores, Integrates Habitat to Revitalise Brand

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Artificial Intelligence Designs Sixteen Novel Viruses, Raising Biosecurity Concerns

Scientists have successfully created sixteen new viruses with genetic codes engineered by artificial intelligence, demonstrating the dual-use potential of AI in biological research and prompting discussions on necessary regulatory frameworks.

Ceuta Mayor-President States Thousands of Migrants Remain After Morocco Border Crossings

South Korea's Danuri Orbiter Captures SpaceX Rocket Debris Impact Site on Moon

UEFA Maintains Boycott Threat After FA Withdraws Infantino Support

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Conservatives Propose Foreign National Social Housing Ban to Free 230,000 Homes

The Conservative Party has pledged to prevent foreign nationals from accessing social housing, asserting that this policy would make approximately 230,000 homes available for British citizens. The proposal also includes measures to restrict foreign nationals from private rental benefits.

Michael O'Brien Seeks Restoration of Philip Saunders' 'Forgotten' Grave After Wrongful Conviction

Overhead Power Line Failure Strands Thousands of Rail Passengers in South East

Metropolitan Police Chief Admits Failings in Jason Arday Plagiarism Investigation

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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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Ukrainian Drones Strike Rosneft and Lukoil Oil Refineries in Russia's Samara Region

Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles targeted two significant Russian oil refineries, Rosneft's Syzran and Lukoil's Novokuibyshevsk, deep within the Samara region. These attacks aim to disrupt Russia's capacity to finance its ongoing military operations.

Odesa Suffers Extensive Damage as Russian Strikes Target Black Sea Port Infrastructure

Kyiv Missile Attack Kills Ten, Ukraine Cites Critical Air Defence Interceptor Shortage

Explosive Drone Discovered Near Ukrainian Aircraft at Hamburg Airport Cargo Facility

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Airlines Urge Caution with Lithium-Ion Batteries on Flights Due to Fire Risk

Major airlines and industry bodies are reiterating warnings to passengers regarding the fire hazards posed by lithium-ion batteries, particularly in checked luggage. Incidents involving overheating and ignition have prompted renewed calls for batteries to be carried in cabin baggage, where any thermal event can be promptly addressed.

Meta's AI Accessed Public Internet Data, Raising Corporate Security Questions

SNP Accounts Detail Motorhome Write-Off as Police Scotland Embezzlement Inquiry Continues

EasyJet Accepts £5.7 Billion Takeover Bid from US Firm Apollo

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Six Arrests, Police Officer Injured in Two Nights of Norfolk Anti-Immigration Protests

Disorder in the Norfolk market town of Swaffham resulted in six arrests and one police officer sustaining injuries during two nights of anti-immigration protests. The incidents, which included damage to a vehicle, drew condemnation from local Members of Parliament.

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

Four Arrested Following Violent Disorder Near Pontypool, Two Hospitalised Critically

Trump Administration Imposes 15% Tariff on Polysilicon Imports, Targets Chinese Monopoly

US Watchdog Discredits Doge’s Claims of $110 Billion Government Savings

Illegal Working Arrests Double to 26,000 in Two Years, Home Office Confirms

New Mexico Judge Levies $567 Million Fine Against Meta for Child Safety Failures

Sainsbury's Refurbishes Argos Stores, Integrates Habitat to Revitalise Brand

World

Artificial Intelligence Designs Sixteen Novel Viruses, Raising Biosecurity Concerns

Ceuta Mayor-President States Thousands of Migrants Remain After Morocco Border Crossings

South Korea's Danuri Orbiter Captures SpaceX Rocket Debris Impact Site on Moon

UEFA Maintains Boycott Threat After FA Withdraws Infantino Support

UK

Conservatives Propose Foreign National Social Housing Ban to Free 230,000 Homes

Michael O'Brien Seeks Restoration of Philip Saunders' 'Forgotten' Grave After Wrongful Conviction

Overhead Power Line Failure Strands Thousands of Rail Passengers in South East

Metropolitan Police Chief Admits Failings in Jason Arday Plagiarism Investigation

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

Ukrainian Drones Strike Rosneft and Lukoil Oil Refineries in Russia's Samara Region

Odesa Suffers Extensive Damage as Russian Strikes Target Black Sea Port Infrastructure

Kyiv Missile Attack Kills Ten, Ukraine Cites Critical Air Defence Interceptor Shortage

Explosive Drone Discovered Near Ukrainian Aircraft at Hamburg Airport Cargo Facility

Business

Airlines Urge Caution with Lithium-Ion Batteries on Flights Due to Fire Risk

Meta's AI Accessed Public Internet Data, Raising Corporate Security Questions

SNP Accounts Detail Motorhome Write-Off as Police Scotland Embezzlement Inquiry Continues

EasyJet Accepts £5.7 Billion Takeover Bid from US Firm Apollo

Politics

Six Arrests, Police Officer Injured in Two Nights of Norfolk Anti-Immigration Protests

Trump Denies US Military Hardware Shortages, Vows Hunt for Information Leakers

English Schools Receive Pupil Attendance Targets from Government

Clacton By-Election Features Familiar Candidates Challenging Nigel Farage

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

Four Arrested Following Violent Disorder Near Pontypool, Two Hospitalised Critically

Trump Administration Imposes 15% Tariff on Polysilicon Imports, Targets Chinese Monopoly

US Watchdog Discredits Doge’s Claims of $110 Billion Government Savings

Illegal Working Arrests Double to 26,000 in Two Years, Home Office Confirms

New Mexico Judge Levies $567 Million Fine Against Meta for Child Safety Failures

Sainsbury's Refurbishes Argos Stores, Integrates Habitat to Revitalise Brand

World

Artificial Intelligence Designs Sixteen Novel Viruses, Raising Biosecurity Concerns

Ceuta Mayor-President States Thousands of Migrants Remain After Morocco Border Crossings

South Korea's Danuri Orbiter Captures SpaceX Rocket Debris Impact Site on Moon

UEFA Maintains Boycott Threat After FA Withdraws Infantino Support

UK

Conservatives Propose Foreign National Social Housing Ban to Free 230,000 Homes

Michael O'Brien Seeks Restoration of Philip Saunders' 'Forgotten' Grave After Wrongful Conviction

Overhead Power Line Failure Strands Thousands of Rail Passengers in South East

Metropolitan Police Chief Admits Failings in Jason Arday Plagiarism Investigation

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

Ukrainian Drones Strike Rosneft and Lukoil Oil Refineries in Russia's Samara Region

Odesa Suffers Extensive Damage as Russian Strikes Target Black Sea Port Infrastructure

Kyiv Missile Attack Kills Ten, Ukraine Cites Critical Air Defence Interceptor Shortage

Explosive Drone Discovered Near Ukrainian Aircraft at Hamburg Airport Cargo Facility

Business

Airlines Urge Caution with Lithium-Ion Batteries on Flights Due to Fire Risk

Meta's AI Accessed Public Internet Data, Raising Corporate Security Questions

SNP Accounts Detail Motorhome Write-Off as Police Scotland Embezzlement Inquiry Continues

EasyJet Accepts £5.7 Billion Takeover Bid from US Firm Apollo

Politics

Six Arrests, Police Officer Injured in Two Nights of Norfolk Anti-Immigration Protests

Trump Denies US Military Hardware Shortages, Vows Hunt for Information Leakers

English Schools Receive Pupil Attendance Targets from Government

Clacton By-Election Features Familiar Candidates Challenging Nigel Farage