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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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UK Parliament Committee Warns Arctic Defence Gaps Expose Nation to Russian Aggression

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Chancellor Jeremy Hunt Rejects Calls to Increase Capital Gains Tax in Spring Budget

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Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham Pledges End to Exploitative Private Parking Charges

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Alzheimer's Trial Initiates Parallel Testing of Diabetes and ADHD Medications

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Judges to Impose Solitary Confinement or Social Visit Bans on Absent Criminals

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Rosalind Franklin Only Female Scientist Named in GCSE Science Specifications, Study Reveals

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JD Vance Criticises Republicans Over Ohio Attack Ad Featuring Rival's Estranged Mother

JD Vance has publicly admonished fellow Republicans, urging them to 'stop whining' about a controversial Ohio political advertisement. The ad, produced by Vivek Ramaswamy, targets his Democratic opponent by featuring the rival's estranged mother, whom she has not seen since her stepfather faced sexual abuse charges during her childhood.

Global Websites Offline After AI Identifies Critical PHP Programming Vulnerabilities

Pope Francis Requires No Further Lung Cancer Treatment After Successful Surgery

US Diplomatic Efforts Fail to Pressure Putin Towards Ukraine Peace Talks

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Nottingham Killer Valdo Calocane Among Criminals to Lose Benefits in Secure Hospitals

The UK government is implementing changes that will prevent individuals detained in high-security psychiatric facilities, such as Nottingham killer Valdo Calocane, from claiming certain benefits. This policy shift follows significant lobbying from victims' families.

UK Graduates Seek Opportunities Abroad Amidst Stagnant Domestic Job Market

UK Treasury Calculates Trillion-Pound Sovereign Wealth Fund Potential from North Sea Oil

Liverpool Police Arrest Two Teenagers for Everton Attempted Murder of 16-Year-Old

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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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Russia Offers Ukraine Peace Talks and US Security Dialogue After St Petersburg Meeting

Moscow has signalled its readiness to resume negotiations with Kyiv to end the ongoing conflict, alongside a proposal for security discussions with the United States. This declaration follows a meeting between President Vladimir Putin and US special envoy Steve Witkoff in St Petersburg.

Russia Releases US Citizen Stephen Hubbard After Negotiations, State Media Confirms

Zelenskyy’s Oslo Visit Highlights Ukraine Aid Uncertainty Amidst Trump’s Influence

Zelensky Confirms US Intelligence Sharing 'Works Now' After Trump Envoy Meeting in Oslo

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Meta Faces £20 Billion Fine for EU User Data Privacy Violations

Ireland's Data Protection Commission has levied a record £20 billion penalty against Meta for 'lies' regarding user data privacy, exceeding a previous $18 billion settlement in California.

Mayor Andy Burnham Seeks to Abolish Standing Charges on UK Gas Bills

Jacob Rees-Mogg Defends Jackdaw Gas Field Approval Amid Energy Security Debate

UK Government Approves Jackdaw Gas Field: Energy Security Collides with Climate Targets

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Former Chihuahua State Prosecutor César Jáuregui Moreno Charged with Treason Over US Drug Raid

César Jáuregui Moreno, former state prosecutor for Chihuahua, Mexico, faces treason charges. He is accused of permitting US agents to participate in a raid on a suspected drug laboratory in April, an action Mexico's Attorney General alleges violated national sovereignty.

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

UK Parliament Committee Warns Arctic Defence Gaps Expose Nation to Russian Aggression

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt Rejects Calls to Increase Capital Gains Tax in Spring Budget

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham Pledges End to Exploitative Private Parking Charges

Alzheimer's Trial Initiates Parallel Testing of Diabetes and ADHD Medications

Judges to Impose Solitary Confinement or Social Visit Bans on Absent Criminals

Rosalind Franklin Only Female Scientist Named in GCSE Science Specifications, Study Reveals

World

JD Vance Criticises Republicans Over Ohio Attack Ad Featuring Rival's Estranged Mother

Global Websites Offline After AI Identifies Critical PHP Programming Vulnerabilities

Pope Francis Requires No Further Lung Cancer Treatment After Successful Surgery

US Diplomatic Efforts Fail to Pressure Putin Towards Ukraine Peace Talks

UK

Nottingham Killer Valdo Calocane Among Criminals to Lose Benefits in Secure Hospitals

UK Graduates Seek Opportunities Abroad Amidst Stagnant Domestic Job Market

UK Treasury Calculates Trillion-Pound Sovereign Wealth Fund Potential from North Sea Oil

Liverpool Police Arrest Two Teenagers for Everton Attempted Murder of 16-Year-Old

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

Russia Offers Ukraine Peace Talks and US Security Dialogue After St Petersburg Meeting

Russia Releases US Citizen Stephen Hubbard After Negotiations, State Media Confirms

Zelenskyy’s Oslo Visit Highlights Ukraine Aid Uncertainty Amidst Trump’s Influence

Zelensky Confirms US Intelligence Sharing 'Works Now' After Trump Envoy Meeting in Oslo

Business

Meta Faces £20 Billion Fine for EU User Data Privacy Violations

Mayor Andy Burnham Seeks to Abolish Standing Charges on UK Gas Bills

Jacob Rees-Mogg Defends Jackdaw Gas Field Approval Amid Energy Security Debate

UK Government Approves Jackdaw Gas Field: Energy Security Collides with Climate Targets

Politics

Former Chihuahua State Prosecutor César Jáuregui Moreno Charged with Treason Over US Drug Raid

Michael Glover Jailed for Threatening MP Henry Tufnell After Axe Attack on Pub

Indian Activists Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka Released After Calling for Election Chief's Resignation

Australian MP Mike Kelly Undergoes Double Amputation After Targeted Attack

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

UK Parliament Committee Warns Arctic Defence Gaps Expose Nation to Russian Aggression

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt Rejects Calls to Increase Capital Gains Tax in Spring Budget

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham Pledges End to Exploitative Private Parking Charges

Alzheimer's Trial Initiates Parallel Testing of Diabetes and ADHD Medications

Judges to Impose Solitary Confinement or Social Visit Bans on Absent Criminals

Rosalind Franklin Only Female Scientist Named in GCSE Science Specifications, Study Reveals

World

JD Vance Criticises Republicans Over Ohio Attack Ad Featuring Rival's Estranged Mother

Global Websites Offline After AI Identifies Critical PHP Programming Vulnerabilities

Pope Francis Requires No Further Lung Cancer Treatment After Successful Surgery

US Diplomatic Efforts Fail to Pressure Putin Towards Ukraine Peace Talks

UK

Nottingham Killer Valdo Calocane Among Criminals to Lose Benefits in Secure Hospitals

UK Graduates Seek Opportunities Abroad Amidst Stagnant Domestic Job Market

UK Treasury Calculates Trillion-Pound Sovereign Wealth Fund Potential from North Sea Oil

Liverpool Police Arrest Two Teenagers for Everton Attempted Murder of 16-Year-Old

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

Russia Offers Ukraine Peace Talks and US Security Dialogue After St Petersburg Meeting

Russia Releases US Citizen Stephen Hubbard After Negotiations, State Media Confirms

Zelenskyy’s Oslo Visit Highlights Ukraine Aid Uncertainty Amidst Trump’s Influence

Zelensky Confirms US Intelligence Sharing 'Works Now' After Trump Envoy Meeting in Oslo

Business

Meta Faces £20 Billion Fine for EU User Data Privacy Violations

Mayor Andy Burnham Seeks to Abolish Standing Charges on UK Gas Bills

Jacob Rees-Mogg Defends Jackdaw Gas Field Approval Amid Energy Security Debate

UK Government Approves Jackdaw Gas Field: Energy Security Collides with Climate Targets

Politics

Former Chihuahua State Prosecutor César Jáuregui Moreno Charged with Treason Over US Drug Raid

Michael Glover Jailed for Threatening MP Henry Tufnell After Axe Attack on Pub

Indian Activists Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka Released After Calling for Election Chief's Resignation

Australian MP Mike Kelly Undergoes Double Amputation After Targeted Attack