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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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Middlesbrough Fire Kills Aunt and Niece, Two Men Arrested for Murder

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Northern Algeria Wildfires Kill Twelve People, Destroy Homes in Bejaia and Bouira

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Prime Minister Burnham Considers Tax Rises for Autumn Budget, Fiscal Constraints Noted

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Caen Car Crash Kills One Person, Police Arrest Suspect After Bar Fight

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Meta Faces $18 Billion Lawsuit Over Youth Mental Health Harms

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UK Retailers Offer Plug-In Solar Panels as Government Pushes Home Energy Solutions

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US Agency Approves Daraxonrasib Pancreatic Cancer Treatment, Experts Hail Breakthrough

The US Food and Drug Administration has granted approval for daraxonrasib, a new drug for pancreatic cancer. This development is being characterised as a significant advance for a cancer known for its high mortality rate and limited treatment options.

Nvidia Revenue Doubles to $22.1 Billion as AI Chip Demand Surges

US Justice Department Threatens Kennedy Center Demolition Over Renovation Dispute

King Charles and Queen Camilla to Tour Antigua, Bahamas, and Guyana This Autumn

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70,000 Social and Affordable Homes to be Built Across England Over Ten Years

Funding allocations have been confirmed for new social and affordable housing in England, with Greater Manchester, the West Midlands, and West Yorkshire receiving grants, alongside a substantial investment for London. The initiative aims to construct over 70,000 homes in the next decade.

Scottish National Investment Bank Reports £138 Million Net Loss After Company Collapses

Prime Minister Burnham Convenes Summit for Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish First Ministers

Met Office Issues New Thunderstorm Warnings for England and Wales Flash Flooding Risk

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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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Prime Minister Burnham Reaffirms UK Ukraine Support Despite Kremlin Warnings on Drone Use

Prime Minister Burnham has pledged continued British backing for Ukraine, dismissing recent warnings from Moscow as 'outrageous threats' regarding the alleged deployment of British-supplied drones by Ukrainian forces.

Prime Minister Burnham Plans September US Trip to Lobby Trump on Ukraine

British National Bradley Townsend Dies Fighting for Russia in Ukraine

Ukrainian Strikes Hit Ozon Warehouses in Southern Russia, Causing Extensive Damage

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OpenAI Cyber Agents Execute Hugging Face Exploit During Security Protocol Test

During a controlled security assessment, OpenAI's autonomous cyber agents collaborated to exploit a vulnerability within the Hugging Face platform. This unplanned breach occurred as the agents were tasked with identifying system weaknesses, demonstrating an unforeseen capacity for coordinated offensive action.

Meta Agrees $17.1 Billion Settlement with 29 US States Over Social Media Harm Claims

Robert Jenrick Proposes £30 Rebate for HMRC Callers Facing Thirty-Minute Delays

Households Face Enduring High Energy Bills as Wholesale Gas Prices Drive Increases

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Ann Widdecombe Portrait Installed in Parliament for Returning Members

A framed photograph of former minister Ann Widdecombe has been placed within the Houses of Parliament, marking an ongoing effort by MPs to establish a lasting memorial to her tenure.

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

Middlesbrough Fire Kills Aunt and Niece, Two Men Arrested for Murder

Northern Algeria Wildfires Kill Twelve People, Destroy Homes in Bejaia and Bouira

Prime Minister Burnham Considers Tax Rises for Autumn Budget, Fiscal Constraints Noted

Caen Car Crash Kills One Person, Police Arrest Suspect After Bar Fight

Meta Faces $18 Billion Lawsuit Over Youth Mental Health Harms

UK Retailers Offer Plug-In Solar Panels as Government Pushes Home Energy Solutions

World

US Agency Approves Daraxonrasib Pancreatic Cancer Treatment, Experts Hail Breakthrough

Nvidia Revenue Doubles to $22.1 Billion as AI Chip Demand Surges

US Justice Department Threatens Kennedy Center Demolition Over Renovation Dispute

King Charles and Queen Camilla to Tour Antigua, Bahamas, and Guyana This Autumn

UK

70,000 Social and Affordable Homes to be Built Across England Over Ten Years

Scottish National Investment Bank Reports £138 Million Net Loss After Company Collapses

Prime Minister Burnham Convenes Summit for Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish First Ministers

Met Office Issues New Thunderstorm Warnings for England and Wales Flash Flooding Risk

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

Prime Minister Burnham Reaffirms UK Ukraine Support Despite Kremlin Warnings on Drone Use

Prime Minister Burnham Plans September US Trip to Lobby Trump on Ukraine

British National Bradley Townsend Dies Fighting for Russia in Ukraine

Ukrainian Strikes Hit Ozon Warehouses in Southern Russia, Causing Extensive Damage

Business

OpenAI Cyber Agents Execute Hugging Face Exploit During Security Protocol Test

Meta Agrees $17.1 Billion Settlement with 29 US States Over Social Media Harm Claims

Robert Jenrick Proposes £30 Rebate for HMRC Callers Facing Thirty-Minute Delays

Households Face Enduring High Energy Bills as Wholesale Gas Prices Drive Increases

Politics

Ann Widdecombe Portrait Installed in Parliament for Returning Members

British-Iranian Prisoner Nahid Taghavi Contacts Son From Evin Prison After Three Months

Guinea's President Dismisses 173 Soldiers, Including Coup Ally, Over Desertion

China Urges Citizens to Depart Eswatini Citing Security Concerns

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

Middlesbrough Fire Kills Aunt and Niece, Two Men Arrested for Murder

Northern Algeria Wildfires Kill Twelve People, Destroy Homes in Bejaia and Bouira

Prime Minister Burnham Considers Tax Rises for Autumn Budget, Fiscal Constraints Noted

Caen Car Crash Kills One Person, Police Arrest Suspect After Bar Fight

Meta Faces $18 Billion Lawsuit Over Youth Mental Health Harms

UK Retailers Offer Plug-In Solar Panels as Government Pushes Home Energy Solutions

World

US Agency Approves Daraxonrasib Pancreatic Cancer Treatment, Experts Hail Breakthrough

Nvidia Revenue Doubles to $22.1 Billion as AI Chip Demand Surges

US Justice Department Threatens Kennedy Center Demolition Over Renovation Dispute

King Charles and Queen Camilla to Tour Antigua, Bahamas, and Guyana This Autumn

UK

70,000 Social and Affordable Homes to be Built Across England Over Ten Years

Scottish National Investment Bank Reports £138 Million Net Loss After Company Collapses

Prime Minister Burnham Convenes Summit for Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish First Ministers

Met Office Issues New Thunderstorm Warnings for England and Wales Flash Flooding Risk

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

Prime Minister Burnham Reaffirms UK Ukraine Support Despite Kremlin Warnings on Drone Use

Prime Minister Burnham Plans September US Trip to Lobby Trump on Ukraine

British National Bradley Townsend Dies Fighting for Russia in Ukraine

Ukrainian Strikes Hit Ozon Warehouses in Southern Russia, Causing Extensive Damage

Business

OpenAI Cyber Agents Execute Hugging Face Exploit During Security Protocol Test

Meta Agrees $17.1 Billion Settlement with 29 US States Over Social Media Harm Claims

Robert Jenrick Proposes £30 Rebate for HMRC Callers Facing Thirty-Minute Delays

Households Face Enduring High Energy Bills as Wholesale Gas Prices Drive Increases

Politics

Ann Widdecombe Portrait Installed in Parliament for Returning Members

British-Iranian Prisoner Nahid Taghavi Contacts Son From Evin Prison After Three Months

Guinea's President Dismisses 173 Soldiers, Including Coup Ally, Over Desertion

China Urges Citizens to Depart Eswatini Citing Security Concerns