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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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Ukrainian Drone Kills Seven Civilians on Sevastopol Beach, Russia Reports

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Welsh Government Confirms National Social Care Service Not Implemented Before 2026 Senedd Election

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Nigel Farage Held Return-to-Politics Talks Months Before UK General Election

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Russian Anti-War Politician Boris Nadezhdin Flees Country, Posts Video From Paris

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Rhine River Falls to Lowest Recorded Depth, Crippling German Commerce

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Rochdale Grooming Gang Convicted Over Sexual Exploitation of Teenage Girls

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Hundreds Displaced by Renewed Fighting in Northern Ethiopia’s Amhara Region

Hundreds of civilians have been displaced in Ethiopia’s Amhara region following recent clashes, sparking concerns regarding the stability of the November 2022 peace agreement.

Trump's Legal Team Confirms Withdrawal of 'Anti-Weaponisation' Fund Proposal

Aeon Mall Blast Kills Two Workers Sent Back to Secure Cash in Kumamoto

Aung San Suu Kyi Appears Healthy in First Independent Contact in 30 Months

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Microsoft Increases Xbox Series X Price by 43% Amid Rising Component Costs

Microsoft has implemented a substantial price increase for its Xbox Series X console in the UK, attributing the change to escalating memory chip costs. The premium console now retails for £559.99, a £170 rise from its previous price.

Farmer Endures Years of Pain From Parasitic Tapeworm Cysts

Greater Manchester Mayor Bev Craig Promises Transformative Impact From New Devolved Powers

English FA Withdraws Support for Gianni Infantino's FIFA Presidency Re-election Bid

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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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Ukraine Strikes Russian Oil Refinery, Airfield; Moscow Reports Eight Civilian Fatalities

Ukrainian drone attacks targeted a major Russian oil refinery and an airfield in Rostov Oblast. Russia claims its military responded with strikes on Ukrainian ports and Black Sea vessels, reporting eight civilian deaths in Ukrainian-controlled areas.

Polish Prime Minister Tusk States Missile Likely Russian After Tarnawa Kolonia Crater

Russian Ballistic Missile Strikes Kill Nine in Kyiv, Ukraine Officials Report

Russian Missile Strikes Kill Eight Civilians, Including Three Children, Near Kryvyi Rih

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US and Japan Intervene Jointly in Currency Markets to Boost Yen

The United States and Japan have undertaken a coordinated intervention in global currency markets, aiming to strengthen the Japanese yen. Both nations affirmed their readiness for further joint action to stabilise the currency.

First-Time Buyers Face Increased Debt Risk as Mortgage Rules Relax

Snapchat Implements New Rules to Combat Automated Content and AI-Generated 'Slop'

Mistral AI CEO Demands Accountability From AI Firms Over Rogue Chatbot Exploits

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Tory Poll Ratings Rise Slightly as Reform UK Narrows Gap with Governing Party

New analysis indicates a modest increase in Conservative Party support, placing them marginally ahead of Reform UK, though Labour maintains a substantial lead. The data suggests a 'Burnham bounce' for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak following recent campaign activities, yet the underlying electoral challenges for the Conservatives remain significant.

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

Ukrainian Drone Kills Seven Civilians on Sevastopol Beach, Russia Reports

Welsh Government Confirms National Social Care Service Not Implemented Before 2026 Senedd Election

Nigel Farage Held Return-to-Politics Talks Months Before UK General Election

Russian Anti-War Politician Boris Nadezhdin Flees Country, Posts Video From Paris

Rhine River Falls to Lowest Recorded Depth, Crippling German Commerce

Rochdale Grooming Gang Convicted Over Sexual Exploitation of Teenage Girls

World

Hundreds Displaced by Renewed Fighting in Northern Ethiopia’s Amhara Region

Trump's Legal Team Confirms Withdrawal of 'Anti-Weaponisation' Fund Proposal

Aeon Mall Blast Kills Two Workers Sent Back to Secure Cash in Kumamoto

Aung San Suu Kyi Appears Healthy in First Independent Contact in 30 Months

UK

Microsoft Increases Xbox Series X Price by 43% Amid Rising Component Costs

Farmer Endures Years of Pain From Parasitic Tapeworm Cysts

Greater Manchester Mayor Bev Craig Promises Transformative Impact From New Devolved Powers

English FA Withdraws Support for Gianni Infantino's FIFA Presidency Re-election Bid

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

Ukraine Strikes Russian Oil Refinery, Airfield; Moscow Reports Eight Civilian Fatalities

Polish Prime Minister Tusk States Missile Likely Russian After Tarnawa Kolonia Crater

Russian Ballistic Missile Strikes Kill Nine in Kyiv, Ukraine Officials Report

Russian Missile Strikes Kill Eight Civilians, Including Three Children, Near Kryvyi Rih

Business

US and Japan Intervene Jointly in Currency Markets to Boost Yen

First-Time Buyers Face Increased Debt Risk as Mortgage Rules Relax

Snapchat Implements New Rules to Combat Automated Content and AI-Generated 'Slop'

Mistral AI CEO Demands Accountability From AI Firms Over Rogue Chatbot Exploits

Politics

Tory Poll Ratings Rise Slightly as Reform UK Narrows Gap with Governing Party

Reform UK Proposes Royal Navy Deployment to Halt English Channel Migrant Crossings

Conservatives Demand Widespread Facial Recognition Use Across Police Forces

Moscow Restaurant Bomb Kills Three, Damages Kudrinskaya Square Building

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

Ukrainian Drone Kills Seven Civilians on Sevastopol Beach, Russia Reports

Welsh Government Confirms National Social Care Service Not Implemented Before 2026 Senedd Election

Nigel Farage Held Return-to-Politics Talks Months Before UK General Election

Russian Anti-War Politician Boris Nadezhdin Flees Country, Posts Video From Paris

Rhine River Falls to Lowest Recorded Depth, Crippling German Commerce

Rochdale Grooming Gang Convicted Over Sexual Exploitation of Teenage Girls

World

Hundreds Displaced by Renewed Fighting in Northern Ethiopia’s Amhara Region

Trump's Legal Team Confirms Withdrawal of 'Anti-Weaponisation' Fund Proposal

Aeon Mall Blast Kills Two Workers Sent Back to Secure Cash in Kumamoto

Aung San Suu Kyi Appears Healthy in First Independent Contact in 30 Months

UK

Microsoft Increases Xbox Series X Price by 43% Amid Rising Component Costs

Farmer Endures Years of Pain From Parasitic Tapeworm Cysts

Greater Manchester Mayor Bev Craig Promises Transformative Impact From New Devolved Powers

English FA Withdraws Support for Gianni Infantino's FIFA Presidency Re-election Bid

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

Ukraine Strikes Russian Oil Refinery, Airfield; Moscow Reports Eight Civilian Fatalities

Polish Prime Minister Tusk States Missile Likely Russian After Tarnawa Kolonia Crater

Russian Ballistic Missile Strikes Kill Nine in Kyiv, Ukraine Officials Report

Russian Missile Strikes Kill Eight Civilians, Including Three Children, Near Kryvyi Rih

Business

US and Japan Intervene Jointly in Currency Markets to Boost Yen

First-Time Buyers Face Increased Debt Risk as Mortgage Rules Relax

Snapchat Implements New Rules to Combat Automated Content and AI-Generated 'Slop'

Mistral AI CEO Demands Accountability From AI Firms Over Rogue Chatbot Exploits

Politics

Tory Poll Ratings Rise Slightly as Reform UK Narrows Gap with Governing Party

Reform UK Proposes Royal Navy Deployment to Halt English Channel Migrant Crossings

Conservatives Demand Widespread Facial Recognition Use Across Police Forces

Moscow Restaurant Bomb Kills Three, Damages Kudrinskaya Square Building