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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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Welsh Labour Leader Admits Party Disconnected from Voters Before Senedd Election Defeat

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Aide to Ukrainian Ex-Prime Minister Mykola Azarov Injured in Moscow Car Bomb Attack

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Conservatives Settle with Artist Stanley Chow Over Unauthorised Rishi Sunak Illustrations

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Pope Leo XIV Receives Enthusiastic Reception in Peruvian City of Trujillo on Latin America Tour

Pope Leo XIV has been welcomed by large crowds in Trujillo, Peru, during his Latin American tour, weeks after undergoing lung cancer surgery. The visit highlights the enduring influence of the Catholic Church in the region, even as traditional religious attendance patterns evolve.

German Intelligence Agencies Gain New Powers to Combat Espionage and Sabotage

Moscow Elevates European Security as Prerequisite for Ukraine Peace Negotiations

Twenty-Four Die, Many Students, in Assam Bus and Truck Collision

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Bilal Kazi Jailed for Grooming 70 Girls Online Through Snapchat, Wink, and Roblox

Bilal Kazi, 22, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after grooming at least 70 girls online, some as young as 10. His predatory activities spanned platforms including Snapchat, Wink, and Roblox, exploiting the trust of children and teenagers.

Newborn Sonny Taylor Died After Hospital Staff Failed to Monitor Mother Eve During Labour

Worker Dies After Serious Incident at FirstStage Film Studio, Edinburgh

Omagh Bomb Carrier Served as MI5 and Garda Agent, Inquiry Hears from Lead Investigator

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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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Volodymyr Zelensky Welcomes US Inclusion of Europe in Russia-Ukraine Peace Discussions

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed approval for the United States' initiative to involve European leaders in future Russia-Ukraine peace negotiations. Zelensky emphasised the logical necessity of European participation, particularly given Ukraine's ambition to join the European Union.

Ukrainian Naval Drone Strikes Russian Missile Corvette Samum in Gulf of Finland

Ukraine Power Station Staff Evacuate During Russian Ballistic Missile Attack

US Envoys Arrive in Moscow for Talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin

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Scott Bessent Alleges Commerce Department Blocked Megaspeed Sanctions Despite Agency Support

Investment manager Scott Bessent claims the US Commerce Department prevented the sanctioning of Chinese technology firm Megaspeed, despite consensus from other government agencies. This revelation underscores persistent tensions between economic interests and national security concerns within Washington's approach to Beijing.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's Affair Prompts White House Scrutiny Amid US Chip Policy Review

Microsoft Cloud Services Suffer Global Disruption Affecting Major Platforms

Kim Kardashian's Skims Retailer Offers Full Refunds for Criticised £148 Advent Calendar

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Van Hollen Challenges Schumer's Democratic Senate Leadership Following Midterm Successes

Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen has announced he will challenge Chuck Schumer for the Democratic Senate leadership, arguing that the party requires 'new leadership' to build upon recent electoral gains. This move comes despite the Democrats' stronger-than-expected performance in the recent midterm elections.

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

SpaceX Attempts Dual Recovery of Starship Rocket Components in Test Launch

Microsoft Apologises for Near 24-Hour Global Outage Disrupting Cloud Services

US Air Force Responds to Unauthorised Drone Activity Over RAF Lakenheath

Welsh Labour Leader Admits Party Disconnected from Voters Before Senedd Election Defeat

Aide to Ukrainian Ex-Prime Minister Mykola Azarov Injured in Moscow Car Bomb Attack

Conservatives Settle with Artist Stanley Chow Over Unauthorised Rishi Sunak Illustrations

World

Pope Leo XIV Receives Enthusiastic Reception in Peruvian City of Trujillo on Latin America Tour

German Intelligence Agencies Gain New Powers to Combat Espionage and Sabotage

Moscow Elevates European Security as Prerequisite for Ukraine Peace Negotiations

Twenty-Four Die, Many Students, in Assam Bus and Truck Collision

UK

Bilal Kazi Jailed for Grooming 70 Girls Online Through Snapchat, Wink, and Roblox

Newborn Sonny Taylor Died After Hospital Staff Failed to Monitor Mother Eve During Labour

Worker Dies After Serious Incident at FirstStage Film Studio, Edinburgh

Omagh Bomb Carrier Served as MI5 and Garda Agent, Inquiry Hears from Lead Investigator

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

Volodymyr Zelensky Welcomes US Inclusion of Europe in Russia-Ukraine Peace Discussions

Ukrainian Naval Drone Strikes Russian Missile Corvette Samum in Gulf of Finland

Ukraine Power Station Staff Evacuate During Russian Ballistic Missile Attack

US Envoys Arrive in Moscow for Talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin

Business

Scott Bessent Alleges Commerce Department Blocked Megaspeed Sanctions Despite Agency Support

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's Affair Prompts White House Scrutiny Amid US Chip Policy Review

Microsoft Cloud Services Suffer Global Disruption Affecting Major Platforms

Kim Kardashian's Skims Retailer Offers Full Refunds for Criticised £148 Advent Calendar

Politics

Van Hollen Challenges Schumer's Democratic Senate Leadership Following Midterm Successes

Reform UK and Conservative Spokesmen Clash Publicly Over Oxfordshire Asylum Centre

Reform Party Considers Removing Senedd Presiding Officer Over Member's Speaking Ban

Lord Leveson Demands MI5 Prove Future Claims After Agent X Deception Revealed

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

SpaceX Attempts Dual Recovery of Starship Rocket Components in Test Launch

Microsoft Apologises for Near 24-Hour Global Outage Disrupting Cloud Services

US Air Force Responds to Unauthorised Drone Activity Over RAF Lakenheath

Welsh Labour Leader Admits Party Disconnected from Voters Before Senedd Election Defeat

Aide to Ukrainian Ex-Prime Minister Mykola Azarov Injured in Moscow Car Bomb Attack

Conservatives Settle with Artist Stanley Chow Over Unauthorised Rishi Sunak Illustrations

World

Pope Leo XIV Receives Enthusiastic Reception in Peruvian City of Trujillo on Latin America Tour

German Intelligence Agencies Gain New Powers to Combat Espionage and Sabotage

Moscow Elevates European Security as Prerequisite for Ukraine Peace Negotiations

Twenty-Four Die, Many Students, in Assam Bus and Truck Collision

UK

Bilal Kazi Jailed for Grooming 70 Girls Online Through Snapchat, Wink, and Roblox

Newborn Sonny Taylor Died After Hospital Staff Failed to Monitor Mother Eve During Labour

Worker Dies After Serious Incident at FirstStage Film Studio, Edinburgh

Omagh Bomb Carrier Served as MI5 and Garda Agent, Inquiry Hears from Lead Investigator

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

Volodymyr Zelensky Welcomes US Inclusion of Europe in Russia-Ukraine Peace Discussions

Ukrainian Naval Drone Strikes Russian Missile Corvette Samum in Gulf of Finland

Ukraine Power Station Staff Evacuate During Russian Ballistic Missile Attack

US Envoys Arrive in Moscow for Talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin

Business

Scott Bessent Alleges Commerce Department Blocked Megaspeed Sanctions Despite Agency Support

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's Affair Prompts White House Scrutiny Amid US Chip Policy Review

Microsoft Cloud Services Suffer Global Disruption Affecting Major Platforms

Kim Kardashian's Skims Retailer Offers Full Refunds for Criticised £148 Advent Calendar

Politics

Van Hollen Challenges Schumer's Democratic Senate Leadership Following Midterm Successes

Reform UK and Conservative Spokesmen Clash Publicly Over Oxfordshire Asylum Centre

Reform Party Considers Removing Senedd Presiding Officer Over Member's Speaking Ban

Lord Leveson Demands MI5 Prove Future Claims After Agent X Deception Revealed