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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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Former South African President Jacob Zuma Meets Atul Gupta in Dubai, Reigniting Corruption Concerns

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Germany's Health Ministry Considers Reintroducing First-Day Sick Note Requirement

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Frimley Park Hospital Rebuild Faces Further Delays Over Site Suitability, MP Al Pinkerton States

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Angela Rayner Backs Andy Burnham's Vision for Greater Community Power in England

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Vickrum Digwa Appeals Conviction for Henry Nowak Murder, 21-Year Minimum Sentence

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Northern Ireland Court Acquits Three Men of Lyra McKee Murder Four Years After Londonderry Killing

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Northrop Grumman Robot Mission Launched to Reposition Falling Hubble Telescope

A Northrop Grumman mission, supported by NASA, has launched to intercept and reposition the Hubble Space Telescope. The robotic spacecraft aims to boost Hubble into a higher, stable orbit, mitigating its gradual descent towards atmospheric re-entry.

France Reports 2,025 Excess Deaths During August Heatwave Peak

Overcrowded Passenger Bus Plunges into Dana Sar Ravine, Killing 32 in Pakistan

Ukrainian National Suspected in Monaco Notary Bomb Attack, Prosecutor Confirms

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Kian Bateman Jailed for Manslaughter After Using Car to Kill Shelley Davies

Kian Bateman, 18, has received a 15-year prison sentence for the manslaughter of Shelley Davies, 49, whom he struck with a vehicle while under the influence of nitrous oxide. The incident, which occurred in February 2023, also left Ms Davies' partner with severe injuries.

Aderahman Boumzough Receives 35-Year Sentence for Rene Graham Murder in Park

Ansreen Bukhari's Murder Conviction for A6 Leicestershire Crash Victims Upheld

Police Chiefs Criticise Government's Late Decision on Pub Opening Hours for England Match

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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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Russian Missile Barrage Hits Kyiv, Killing One Civilian Amid New Year Attacks

Russian forces launched extensive missile attacks on Kyiv, resulting in at least one civilian fatality. This follows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's warning of impending "massive" assaults.

Ukrainian National Charged in Germany Over 2022 Nord Stream Pipeline Explosions

Putin Admits Ukraine Strikes Cause Russian Fuel Shortages, Dismisses 'Critical' Impact

Colonel Dmytro Kozyura Receives Life Sentence for Ukraine State Treason

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Former John Lewis Boss Andy Street Advocates Workplace Sickness Intervention for UK Growth

Andy Street, former managing director of John Lewis, argues that addressing workplace sickness is crucial for boosting the UK economy. His 'Get Britain Working' initiative has garnered support from over 250 major British employers.

Aberdeen Airport Baggage Screening Staff Prepare for Monday Strike Action

Meta AI Chief Yann LeCun Targets 'World Model' for Smarter Machine Intelligence

Goat, Skin, and Fat Found in Millions of UK 'Lamb' Kebabs

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Kemi Badenoch Condemns Labour's Defence Spending: Says Andy Burnham Left "Mess"

Conservative figure Kemi Badenoch has criticised Labour's historical handling of defence expenditure, alleging a £5 billion shortfall in investment plans during Andy Burnham's tenure as Secretary of State for Defence.

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

Former South African President Jacob Zuma Meets Atul Gupta in Dubai, Reigniting Corruption Concerns

Germany's Health Ministry Considers Reintroducing First-Day Sick Note Requirement

Frimley Park Hospital Rebuild Faces Further Delays Over Site Suitability, MP Al Pinkerton States

Angela Rayner Backs Andy Burnham's Vision for Greater Community Power in England

Vickrum Digwa Appeals Conviction for Henry Nowak Murder, 21-Year Minimum Sentence

Northern Ireland Court Acquits Three Men of Lyra McKee Murder Four Years After Londonderry Killing

World

Northrop Grumman Robot Mission Launched to Reposition Falling Hubble Telescope

France Reports 2,025 Excess Deaths During August Heatwave Peak

Overcrowded Passenger Bus Plunges into Dana Sar Ravine, Killing 32 in Pakistan

Ukrainian National Suspected in Monaco Notary Bomb Attack, Prosecutor Confirms

UK

Kian Bateman Jailed for Manslaughter After Using Car to Kill Shelley Davies

Aderahman Boumzough Receives 35-Year Sentence for Rene Graham Murder in Park

Ansreen Bukhari's Murder Conviction for A6 Leicestershire Crash Victims Upheld

Police Chiefs Criticise Government's Late Decision on Pub Opening Hours for England Match

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

Russian Missile Barrage Hits Kyiv, Killing One Civilian Amid New Year Attacks

Ukrainian National Charged in Germany Over 2022 Nord Stream Pipeline Explosions

Putin Admits Ukraine Strikes Cause Russian Fuel Shortages, Dismisses 'Critical' Impact

Colonel Dmytro Kozyura Receives Life Sentence for Ukraine State Treason

Business

Former John Lewis Boss Andy Street Advocates Workplace Sickness Intervention for UK Growth

Aberdeen Airport Baggage Screening Staff Prepare for Monday Strike Action

Meta AI Chief Yann LeCun Targets 'World Model' for Smarter Machine Intelligence

Goat, Skin, and Fat Found in Millions of UK 'Lamb' Kebabs

Politics

Kemi Badenoch Condemns Labour's Defence Spending: Says Andy Burnham Left "Mess"

Hollie Ridley Resigns as Labour General Secretary Following Party Conference

Police Service of Northern Ireland Capacity Undermined by Budget Cuts and Recruitment Freeze

Welsh Senedd Member Mike Hedges Proposes Mandatory Training for Rabbit Owners

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

Former South African President Jacob Zuma Meets Atul Gupta in Dubai, Reigniting Corruption Concerns

Germany's Health Ministry Considers Reintroducing First-Day Sick Note Requirement

Frimley Park Hospital Rebuild Faces Further Delays Over Site Suitability, MP Al Pinkerton States

Angela Rayner Backs Andy Burnham's Vision for Greater Community Power in England

Vickrum Digwa Appeals Conviction for Henry Nowak Murder, 21-Year Minimum Sentence

Northern Ireland Court Acquits Three Men of Lyra McKee Murder Four Years After Londonderry Killing

World

Northrop Grumman Robot Mission Launched to Reposition Falling Hubble Telescope

France Reports 2,025 Excess Deaths During August Heatwave Peak

Overcrowded Passenger Bus Plunges into Dana Sar Ravine, Killing 32 in Pakistan

Ukrainian National Suspected in Monaco Notary Bomb Attack, Prosecutor Confirms

UK

Kian Bateman Jailed for Manslaughter After Using Car to Kill Shelley Davies

Aderahman Boumzough Receives 35-Year Sentence for Rene Graham Murder in Park

Ansreen Bukhari's Murder Conviction for A6 Leicestershire Crash Victims Upheld

Police Chiefs Criticise Government's Late Decision on Pub Opening Hours for England Match

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

Russian Missile Barrage Hits Kyiv, Killing One Civilian Amid New Year Attacks

Ukrainian National Charged in Germany Over 2022 Nord Stream Pipeline Explosions

Putin Admits Ukraine Strikes Cause Russian Fuel Shortages, Dismisses 'Critical' Impact

Colonel Dmytro Kozyura Receives Life Sentence for Ukraine State Treason

Business

Former John Lewis Boss Andy Street Advocates Workplace Sickness Intervention for UK Growth

Aberdeen Airport Baggage Screening Staff Prepare for Monday Strike Action

Meta AI Chief Yann LeCun Targets 'World Model' for Smarter Machine Intelligence

Goat, Skin, and Fat Found in Millions of UK 'Lamb' Kebabs

Politics

Kemi Badenoch Condemns Labour's Defence Spending: Says Andy Burnham Left "Mess"

Hollie Ridley Resigns as Labour General Secretary Following Party Conference

Police Service of Northern Ireland Capacity Undermined by Budget Cuts and Recruitment Freeze

Welsh Senedd Member Mike Hedges Proposes Mandatory Training for Rabbit Owners