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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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US Regulators Mandate Eye Condition Warning for Ozempic and Wegovy

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Dublin Sees Arrests and Road Closures During Former US President Biden's Visit

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Nvidia Appoints New York Law Firm to Investigate CEO Jensen Huang's Alleged Affair with Chinese Agent

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Bangladesh Sees Clashes as Sheikh Hasina Loyalists Demand Exiled Leader's Return

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Plymouth Boy Taylor Lee's Death Linked to Strict School Rules by Inquest Jury

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French Resistance Fighter Solange Alexandre Dies at 104, Sabotaging German Occupation

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US Air Force Major Arrested in UK on National Security Act Charges Related to Russia

A senior US Air Force officer has been arrested in the UK under the National Security Act, with police indicating the charges are linked to alleged activities involving Russia. The arrest took place in Northamptonshire.

Najib Razak Commences House Arrest After Embezzling Millions from 1MDB Fund

US Justice Department Failures Allowed Jeffrey Epstein's Sex Trafficking, Congressional Report Alleges

Twenty-Seven Runners Hospitalised After California Half-Marathon on Unseasonably Hot Day

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Southeastern Train Driver Describes '10 Seconds' to Divert Line Amid Stabbing Attack

Andrew Johnson, the driver of a Southeastern train, recounted to jurors the critical moments he had to react to a knifeman on board, stating he heard 'there's a knifeman stabbing people' over the intercom.

Seven Hospitalised After Vehicle Collides with Pedestrians on Hyndland Road, Glasgow

Matthew Trickett Threatened Self-Harm, West Mercia Police Custody Sergeant States

Two Teenagers Convicted of Murdering 15-Year-Old Luis Guembes in Guildford Park

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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, Russia, US Delegations Hold Trilateral Peace Discussions in United Arab Emirates

Officials from Kyiv, Moscow, and Washington have convened in the United Arab Emirates for a new round of peace negotiations. These discussions mark the first trilateral engagement since February, with US representatives indicating 'some flexibility' from the warring parties.

South African Police Arrest Nine Foreign Nationals Attempting to Depart for Ukraine Conflict

Ukrainian Woman in Scotland Faces £9,000 Council Tax Bill for Kyiv Flat

Melania Trump Brokers Ukraine Ceasefire During White House Meeting with Russian, Ukrainian Envoys

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US Consumer Prices Rise 0.4% in October, Exceeding Forecasts for Third Consecutive Month

US inflation climbed by 0.4% in October, surpassing economists' predictions. This marks the third consecutive month that consumer price increases have exceeded expectations, primarily driven by rising costs for housing, food, and energy. The sustained inflationary pressure raises questions about the US Federal Reserve's monetary policy trajectory.

Anthropic Seeks $64 Billion Valuation in Stock Market Listing for Claude AI

UK Government 'Be Ready' Campaign Prompts Surge in Tinned Food, Bottled Water Sales

California Voters Reject Proposition 40 to Tax Billionaires' Total Wealth

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Scottish Labour Leader Michael Marra Advocates UK Re-entry into European Union

Scottish Labour's Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Michael Marra, has publicly stated his preference for the UK to rejoin the European Union, acknowledging the significant challenges such a move would entail. He emphasised a desire for 'solidarity, not separation'.

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

US Regulators Mandate Eye Condition Warning for Ozempic and Wegovy

Dublin Sees Arrests and Road Closures During Former US President Biden's Visit

Nvidia Appoints New York Law Firm to Investigate CEO Jensen Huang's Alleged Affair with Chinese Agent

Bangladesh Sees Clashes as Sheikh Hasina Loyalists Demand Exiled Leader's Return

Plymouth Boy Taylor Lee's Death Linked to Strict School Rules by Inquest Jury

French Resistance Fighter Solange Alexandre Dies at 104, Sabotaging German Occupation

World

US Air Force Major Arrested in UK on National Security Act Charges Related to Russia

Najib Razak Commences House Arrest After Embezzling Millions from 1MDB Fund

US Justice Department Failures Allowed Jeffrey Epstein's Sex Trafficking, Congressional Report Alleges

Twenty-Seven Runners Hospitalised After California Half-Marathon on Unseasonably Hot Day

UK

Southeastern Train Driver Describes '10 Seconds' to Divert Line Amid Stabbing Attack

Seven Hospitalised After Vehicle Collides with Pedestrians on Hyndland Road, Glasgow

Matthew Trickett Threatened Self-Harm, West Mercia Police Custody Sergeant States

Two Teenagers Convicted of Murdering 15-Year-Old Luis Guembes in Guildford Park

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, Russia, US Delegations Hold Trilateral Peace Discussions in United Arab Emirates

South African Police Arrest Nine Foreign Nationals Attempting to Depart for Ukraine Conflict

Ukrainian Woman in Scotland Faces £9,000 Council Tax Bill for Kyiv Flat

Melania Trump Brokers Ukraine Ceasefire During White House Meeting with Russian, Ukrainian Envoys

Business

US Consumer Prices Rise 0.4% in October, Exceeding Forecasts for Third Consecutive Month

Anthropic Seeks $64 Billion Valuation in Stock Market Listing for Claude AI

UK Government 'Be Ready' Campaign Prompts Surge in Tinned Food, Bottled Water Sales

California Voters Reject Proposition 40 to Tax Billionaires' Total Wealth

Politics

Scottish Labour Leader Michael Marra Advocates UK Re-entry into European Union

Prime Minister Addresses Labour Party's Past Association with Russell Brand

Lisa Nandy Demands Media Industry Confront Abuse Culture Following Russell Brand Conviction

Lucy Frazer Defends Erasmus Return as Honouring Wartime Sacrifice Amid Criticism

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

US Regulators Mandate Eye Condition Warning for Ozempic and Wegovy

Dublin Sees Arrests and Road Closures During Former US President Biden's Visit

Nvidia Appoints New York Law Firm to Investigate CEO Jensen Huang's Alleged Affair with Chinese Agent

Bangladesh Sees Clashes as Sheikh Hasina Loyalists Demand Exiled Leader's Return

Plymouth Boy Taylor Lee's Death Linked to Strict School Rules by Inquest Jury

French Resistance Fighter Solange Alexandre Dies at 104, Sabotaging German Occupation

World

US Air Force Major Arrested in UK on National Security Act Charges Related to Russia

Najib Razak Commences House Arrest After Embezzling Millions from 1MDB Fund

US Justice Department Failures Allowed Jeffrey Epstein's Sex Trafficking, Congressional Report Alleges

Twenty-Seven Runners Hospitalised After California Half-Marathon on Unseasonably Hot Day

UK

Southeastern Train Driver Describes '10 Seconds' to Divert Line Amid Stabbing Attack

Seven Hospitalised After Vehicle Collides with Pedestrians on Hyndland Road, Glasgow

Matthew Trickett Threatened Self-Harm, West Mercia Police Custody Sergeant States

Two Teenagers Convicted of Murdering 15-Year-Old Luis Guembes in Guildford Park

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, Russia, US Delegations Hold Trilateral Peace Discussions in United Arab Emirates

South African Police Arrest Nine Foreign Nationals Attempting to Depart for Ukraine Conflict

Ukrainian Woman in Scotland Faces £9,000 Council Tax Bill for Kyiv Flat

Melania Trump Brokers Ukraine Ceasefire During White House Meeting with Russian, Ukrainian Envoys

Business

US Consumer Prices Rise 0.4% in October, Exceeding Forecasts for Third Consecutive Month

Anthropic Seeks $64 Billion Valuation in Stock Market Listing for Claude AI

UK Government 'Be Ready' Campaign Prompts Surge in Tinned Food, Bottled Water Sales

California Voters Reject Proposition 40 to Tax Billionaires' Total Wealth

Politics

Scottish Labour Leader Michael Marra Advocates UK Re-entry into European Union

Prime Minister Addresses Labour Party's Past Association with Russell Brand

Lisa Nandy Demands Media Industry Confront Abuse Culture Following Russell Brand Conviction

Lucy Frazer Defends Erasmus Return as Honouring Wartime Sacrifice Amid Criticism