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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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Ukraine Condemns EU Decision to Lift Sanctions on Russian Oligarchs Usmanov and Fridman

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Trump Expresses Willingness to Negotiate Chagos Islands Future with UK, Mauritius

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South African Police Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya Charged with Rape, Sexual Offences

Former Hawks boss Shadrack Sibiya faces charges of rape and other sexual offences involving a minor and an adult. The indictment follows allegations of grooming a 16-year-old and raping an 18-year-old woman.

Activision Developing New Halo Game as Xbox Confirms 3,600 Job Cuts

Mark Doyle, Veteran Correspondent Reporting Rwandan Genocide and Sierra Leone Conflict, Dies Aged 67

Lindsay Clancy Lawyer Seeks Judge Investigation into Juror's Phone Activity

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Inquest Begins into Death of Nicholas Brandram, Putney Bridge Suspect

An inquest has opened into the death of Nicholas Brandram, the man suspected of pushing a woman into the path of a bus on Putney Bridge in 2017. Mr Brandram, 56, was found deceased at his address in West London last week.

Liberal Democrats Leader Ed Davey Pledges Tax Threshold Rise with EU Single Market Re-entry

Tim Westwood Faces Four New Sexual Offence Charges, Total Now 12

Devon Council Leader Julian Brazil Criticises Ed Davey's Liberal Democrat Leadership

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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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Lithuania Prepares Civilian Evacuation, Military Defence Amid Russian Threats

Lithuanian Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonytė confirms national readiness to resist potential Russian aggression, detailing comprehensive civilian evacuation plans and a commitment to military defence. The Baltic state perceives a persistent threat from Moscow, prompting a focus on bolstering its national security posture.

Putin Secures Fifth Term as Russian President, Claims Mandate for Ukraine Operation

Russian Air Defences Intercept 32 Ukrainian Drones Over Moscow, Oil Refinery Struck

Kyiv Residents Face Exhaustion as Russia's Relentless Missile Tactics Shorten Warning Times

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DoorDash to Pay New York Workers $131.5m Settlement Over Wage Underpayments

Food delivery firm DoorDash has agreed to a $131.5 million settlement in New York, acknowledging systematic underpayment of its delivery workers. The agreement follows an investigation by the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection, which found the company had violated local labour laws, including the city's minimum wage for delivery drivers.

Prime Minister Sunak to Challenge EU Commission President Von der Leyen on 'Made in Europe' Plan

Spain Deploys New Strategies Against Wildfires and Water Scarcity After Record Heat

Ineos to Mothball Three Hull Chemical Plants Amid Surging Natural Gas Prices

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Broadcasters Protest Trump Media Ban with White House Pool Boycott

Major US television networks have boycotted the White House press pool briefing in protest of the Trump administration's decision to ban certain media organisations. The move follows accusations from the President that some outlets engage in 'fake news'.

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

Ukraine Condemns EU Decision to Lift Sanctions on Russian Oligarchs Usmanov and Fridman

Trump Expresses Willingness to Negotiate Chagos Islands Future with UK, Mauritius

US Plans Two New Military Bases in Greenland, Cementing Arctic Presence

Reform MSPs Exit Scottish Parliament During Independence Referendum Discussion

Four Die in Bootle House Fire: Woman and Three Children Perish

Nigerian Prison Fire Kills 33 Inmates: Survivor Details Horrific Conditions

World

South African Police Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya Charged with Rape, Sexual Offences

Activision Developing New Halo Game as Xbox Confirms 3,600 Job Cuts

Mark Doyle, Veteran Correspondent Reporting Rwandan Genocide and Sierra Leone Conflict, Dies Aged 67

Lindsay Clancy Lawyer Seeks Judge Investigation into Juror's Phone Activity

UK

Inquest Begins into Death of Nicholas Brandram, Putney Bridge Suspect

Liberal Democrats Leader Ed Davey Pledges Tax Threshold Rise with EU Single Market Re-entry

Tim Westwood Faces Four New Sexual Offence Charges, Total Now 12

Devon Council Leader Julian Brazil Criticises Ed Davey's Liberal Democrat Leadership

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

Lithuania Prepares Civilian Evacuation, Military Defence Amid Russian Threats

Putin Secures Fifth Term as Russian President, Claims Mandate for Ukraine Operation

Russian Air Defences Intercept 32 Ukrainian Drones Over Moscow, Oil Refinery Struck

Kyiv Residents Face Exhaustion as Russia's Relentless Missile Tactics Shorten Warning Times

Business

DoorDash to Pay New York Workers $131.5m Settlement Over Wage Underpayments

Prime Minister Sunak to Challenge EU Commission President Von der Leyen on 'Made in Europe' Plan

Spain Deploys New Strategies Against Wildfires and Water Scarcity After Record Heat

Ineos to Mothball Three Hull Chemical Plants Amid Surging Natural Gas Prices

Politics

Broadcasters Protest Trump Media Ban with White House Pool Boycott

Laura Anne Jones Elected Reform's Deputy Welsh Leader, Helen Jenner Becomes Leader

Scotland Records 19,000 Homeless Households in Temporary Accommodation

US Media Outlets Boycott Shared Donald Trump News Pool After White House Ban

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

Ukraine Condemns EU Decision to Lift Sanctions on Russian Oligarchs Usmanov and Fridman

Trump Expresses Willingness to Negotiate Chagos Islands Future with UK, Mauritius

US Plans Two New Military Bases in Greenland, Cementing Arctic Presence

Reform MSPs Exit Scottish Parliament During Independence Referendum Discussion

Four Die in Bootle House Fire: Woman and Three Children Perish

Nigerian Prison Fire Kills 33 Inmates: Survivor Details Horrific Conditions

World

South African Police Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya Charged with Rape, Sexual Offences

Activision Developing New Halo Game as Xbox Confirms 3,600 Job Cuts

Mark Doyle, Veteran Correspondent Reporting Rwandan Genocide and Sierra Leone Conflict, Dies Aged 67

Lindsay Clancy Lawyer Seeks Judge Investigation into Juror's Phone Activity

UK

Inquest Begins into Death of Nicholas Brandram, Putney Bridge Suspect

Liberal Democrats Leader Ed Davey Pledges Tax Threshold Rise with EU Single Market Re-entry

Tim Westwood Faces Four New Sexual Offence Charges, Total Now 12

Devon Council Leader Julian Brazil Criticises Ed Davey's Liberal Democrat Leadership

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

Lithuania Prepares Civilian Evacuation, Military Defence Amid Russian Threats

Putin Secures Fifth Term as Russian President, Claims Mandate for Ukraine Operation

Russian Air Defences Intercept 32 Ukrainian Drones Over Moscow, Oil Refinery Struck

Kyiv Residents Face Exhaustion as Russia's Relentless Missile Tactics Shorten Warning Times

Business

DoorDash to Pay New York Workers $131.5m Settlement Over Wage Underpayments

Prime Minister Sunak to Challenge EU Commission President Von der Leyen on 'Made in Europe' Plan

Spain Deploys New Strategies Against Wildfires and Water Scarcity After Record Heat

Ineos to Mothball Three Hull Chemical Plants Amid Surging Natural Gas Prices

Politics

Broadcasters Protest Trump Media Ban with White House Pool Boycott

Laura Anne Jones Elected Reform's Deputy Welsh Leader, Helen Jenner Becomes Leader

Scotland Records 19,000 Homeless Households in Temporary Accommodation

US Media Outlets Boycott Shared Donald Trump News Pool After White House Ban