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Oil Prices Surge After US Seizes Iranian Cargo Ship in Strait of Hormuz

Global oil prices increased significantly following the seizure of an Iranian-flagged vessel by the United States in the Strait of Hormuz, complicating US-Iran negotiations.

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Reform UK Pledges Review of All Asylum Claims Since 2021, Targeting 400,000 Deportations

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Millions Across Great Britain to Vote May 7, Scottish and Welsh Parliaments See Electoral Changes

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England's Universities Face £500,000 Fines for Free Speech Failures From April 2027

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UK High Court Confirms Paternity for Twelve Kenyan Children of British Military Personnel

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England's Health Visitors Face 1,000-Family Caseloads, Institute Demands Staffing Limits

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Eight Activists Charged After December 2025 Crown Jewels, The Ritz Incidents

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Mortgage Rates Begin Modest Descent After Iran War Peak, First-Time Buyers See Relief

Major lenders are reducing rates on new mortgage deals, providing some relief to first-time buyers affected by the economic consequences of the Iran war. Money markets are reacting to prospects of a ceasefire, halting the rapid rise in borrowing costs. Experts warn the situation remains volatile, exposing borrowers to potential shifts.

Trump Presidency Sees Million-Dollar Bets Placed Minutes Before Major Policy Announcements

Chilean Company to Tackle 39,000 Tonnes of Discarded Clothing in Atacama Desert Annually

Rumen Radev's Progressive Bulgaria Party Secures Victory in Sunday's Bulgarian Election

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UK Sees 35% of Young Men Aged 20-35 Living With Parents in 2025

Office for National Statistics data reveals 35% of young men aged 20-35 resided with parents in 2025, a rise from 26% in 2000. High housing costs and general cost of living increases are cited as primary factors driving this trend.

Starmer Faces Parliament Over Peter Mandelson Vetting, Security Agencies Flagged Concerns in January

Foreign Office Overruled Vetting Agency, Granted Peter Mandelson Top Security Clearance

AI Minister Liz Kendall Confirms She Does Not Use AI for Government Work

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Iran to Enshrine Control of Strait of Hormuz, Parliamentarian Ebrahim Azizi Confirms

Senior Iranian lawmaker Ebrahim Azizi has declared that Iran will never relinquish control of the Strait of Hormuz, asserting it as an "inalienable right." A new bill is reportedly being introduced in parliament to formalise this control, citing national security, environmental concerns, and maritime safety. This development emerges following wide-ranging US and Israeli strikes on Iran in February, killing hundreds of civilians, including 110 children at a primary school.

US Navy Seizes Iranian Cargo Ship Touska in Gulf, Halts Strait of Hormuz Talks

Iran Declares Strait of Hormuz Open During Ceasefire; Oil Prices Drop to $88

UK Petrol and Diesel Prices Fall After Six Weeks of Rises

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Kyiv Police Chief Yevhen Zhukov Resigns After Officers Fled Saturday Mass Shooting

Yevhen Zhukov, Ukraine's patrol police chief, has resigned following criticism of two officers who allegedly abandoned civilians during a deadly mass shooting in Kyiv. The incident, which occurred on Saturday in the Holosiivskyi district, resulted in six fatalities and 14 injuries.

Zelensky Condemns US Sanctions Waiver for Russian Oil, Citing War Funding Concerns

Fatal Hostage Standoff in Kyiv Supermarket

Deadliest Russian Aerial Assault in Months Claims 18 Lives Across Ukraine

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Tinder, Zoom Adopt World ID Iris Scans to Combat AI Impersonation After $1 Billion Scams

Dating application Tinder and video conferencing service Zoom will integrate iris-scanning technology from World ID, co-founded by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, allowing users to verify their humanity against advanced AI impersonation. This initiative follows a rise in sophisticated AI-generated scams, including a $1 billion loss to romance scams in the US last year and a $25 million deepfake fraud in Hong Kong.

Anthropic’s Claude Mythos AI Sparks Concern Among G7 Finance Ministers This Week

John Swinney Defends SNP Grocery Price Cap Against 'Potty Gimmick' Accusation

UK Seizes 158,594 Uninsured Vehicles in 2023, Highest Total in 17 Years

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Ontario Premier Doug Ford Reverses Course, Sells £16.5 Million Private Jet After Criticism

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has announced the sale of a Bombardier Challenger 650 executive jet, purchased for CAD#28.9 million (£16.5 million), following public and political criticism regarding the expense.

Oil Prices Surge After US Seizes Iranian Cargo Ship in Strait of Hormuz

Reform UK Pledges Review of All Asylum Claims Since 2021, Targeting 400,000 Deportations

Millions Across Great Britain to Vote May 7, Scottish and Welsh Parliaments See Electoral Changes

England's Universities Face £500,000 Fines for Free Speech Failures From April 2027

UK High Court Confirms Paternity for Twelve Kenyan Children of British Military Personnel

England's Health Visitors Face 1,000-Family Caseloads, Institute Demands Staffing Limits

Eight Activists Charged After December 2025 Crown Jewels, The Ritz Incidents

World

Mortgage Rates Begin Modest Descent After Iran War Peak, First-Time Buyers See Relief

Trump Presidency Sees Million-Dollar Bets Placed Minutes Before Major Policy Announcements

Chilean Company to Tackle 39,000 Tonnes of Discarded Clothing in Atacama Desert Annually

Rumen Radev's Progressive Bulgaria Party Secures Victory in Sunday's Bulgarian Election

UK

UK Sees 35% of Young Men Aged 20-35 Living With Parents in 2025

Starmer Faces Parliament Over Peter Mandelson Vetting, Security Agencies Flagged Concerns in January

Foreign Office Overruled Vetting Agency, Granted Peter Mandelson Top Security Clearance

AI Minister Liz Kendall Confirms She Does Not Use AI for Government Work

Middle East

Iran to Enshrine Control of Strait of Hormuz, Parliamentarian Ebrahim Azizi Confirms

US Navy Seizes Iranian Cargo Ship Touska in Gulf, Halts Strait of Hormuz Talks

Iran Declares Strait of Hormuz Open During Ceasefire; Oil Prices Drop to $88

UK Petrol and Diesel Prices Fall After Six Weeks of Rises

Ukraine War

Kyiv Police Chief Yevhen Zhukov Resigns After Officers Fled Saturday Mass Shooting

Zelensky Condemns US Sanctions Waiver for Russian Oil, Citing War Funding Concerns

Fatal Hostage Standoff in Kyiv Supermarket

Deadliest Russian Aerial Assault in Months Claims 18 Lives Across Ukraine

Business

Tinder, Zoom Adopt World ID Iris Scans to Combat AI Impersonation After $1 Billion Scams

Anthropic’s Claude Mythos AI Sparks Concern Among G7 Finance Ministers This Week

John Swinney Defends SNP Grocery Price Cap Against 'Potty Gimmick' Accusation

UK Seizes 158,594 Uninsured Vehicles in 2023, Highest Total in 17 Years

Politics

Ontario Premier Doug Ford Reverses Course, Sells £16.5 Million Private Jet After Criticism

Prime Minister Keir Starmer Faces Intense Scrutiny Over Lord Mandelson Vetting Failure

Foreign Office Overruled Vetting Agency, Granted Peter Mandelson Top Security Clearance

Prime Minister Keir Starmer Faces Calls to Resign Over Peter Mandelson Vetting Failure

Oil Prices Surge After US Seizes Iranian Cargo Ship in Strait of Hormuz

Reform UK Pledges Review of All Asylum Claims Since 2021, Targeting 400,000 Deportations

Millions Across Great Britain to Vote May 7, Scottish and Welsh Parliaments See Electoral Changes

England's Universities Face £500,000 Fines for Free Speech Failures From April 2027

UK High Court Confirms Paternity for Twelve Kenyan Children of British Military Personnel

England's Health Visitors Face 1,000-Family Caseloads, Institute Demands Staffing Limits

Eight Activists Charged After December 2025 Crown Jewels, The Ritz Incidents

World

Mortgage Rates Begin Modest Descent After Iran War Peak, First-Time Buyers See Relief

Trump Presidency Sees Million-Dollar Bets Placed Minutes Before Major Policy Announcements

Chilean Company to Tackle 39,000 Tonnes of Discarded Clothing in Atacama Desert Annually

Rumen Radev's Progressive Bulgaria Party Secures Victory in Sunday's Bulgarian Election

UK

UK Sees 35% of Young Men Aged 20-35 Living With Parents in 2025

Starmer Faces Parliament Over Peter Mandelson Vetting, Security Agencies Flagged Concerns in January

Foreign Office Overruled Vetting Agency, Granted Peter Mandelson Top Security Clearance

AI Minister Liz Kendall Confirms She Does Not Use AI for Government Work

Middle East

Iran to Enshrine Control of Strait of Hormuz, Parliamentarian Ebrahim Azizi Confirms

US Navy Seizes Iranian Cargo Ship Touska in Gulf, Halts Strait of Hormuz Talks

Iran Declares Strait of Hormuz Open During Ceasefire; Oil Prices Drop to $88

UK Petrol and Diesel Prices Fall After Six Weeks of Rises

Ukraine War

Kyiv Police Chief Yevhen Zhukov Resigns After Officers Fled Saturday Mass Shooting

Zelensky Condemns US Sanctions Waiver for Russian Oil, Citing War Funding Concerns

Fatal Hostage Standoff in Kyiv Supermarket

Deadliest Russian Aerial Assault in Months Claims 18 Lives Across Ukraine

Business

Tinder, Zoom Adopt World ID Iris Scans to Combat AI Impersonation After $1 Billion Scams

Anthropic’s Claude Mythos AI Sparks Concern Among G7 Finance Ministers This Week

John Swinney Defends SNP Grocery Price Cap Against 'Potty Gimmick' Accusation

UK Seizes 158,594 Uninsured Vehicles in 2023, Highest Total in 17 Years

Politics

Ontario Premier Doug Ford Reverses Course, Sells £16.5 Million Private Jet After Criticism

Prime Minister Keir Starmer Faces Intense Scrutiny Over Lord Mandelson Vetting Failure

Foreign Office Overruled Vetting Agency, Granted Peter Mandelson Top Security Clearance

Prime Minister Keir Starmer Faces Calls to Resign Over Peter Mandelson Vetting Failure