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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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Reform UK Mayor Luke Campbell Investigated After Nude Photo Allegations From Female Colleague

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Vinted Moves to Block Stolen Goods Listings After French Looting Incidents

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Spanish Supreme Court Upholds Catalan President Puigdemont Immunity, Arrest Warrant Lifted

The Spanish Supreme Court has maintained immunity for former Catalan President Carles Puigdemont, effectively lifting an arrest warrant stemming from his role in the 2017 independence referendum. This decision allows Puigdemont to potentially return to Spain without immediate arrest.

Australian Independent MP Critically Injured in Apparent Car Attack

Exiled Rwandan Critic Robert Kabera Beheaded in Uganda, Police Investigate Murder

Brazil Presidential Run-off Sees Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Jair Bolsonaro Exchange Attacks

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Southport Killer Axel Rudakubana Faces Trial for Alleged Prison Assaults

Axel Rudakubana, convicted of killing a woman in Southport, appeared in court via video link from Broadmoor Hospital. He is accused of two prison assaults and faces a trial at Reading Crown Court.

Prime Minister Visits Aberfan Before 60th Anniversary of 1966 Colliery Spoil Tip Disaster

UK Property Agents Exploit Housing Benefit Claimants with Deceptive Offers

Woman Details Alleged Russell Brand Rape, Describes Closing Eyes to Cope with Assault

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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 Sabotage Cells Target Military Logistics to Support Ukraine

Two Russian citizens claim to be part of an underground network conducting sabotage operations against military infrastructure within Russia, stating their actions are coordinated with Ukrainian intelligence. These alleged activities aim to disrupt Moscow's war effort.

EU Tariffs on Chinese Steel Imports Damage Ukrainian Industry, Steelmaker Claims

Overnight Strike on St Petersburg Oil Facilities Kills One, Hits Data Centre

Trump Waives Sanctions Against Russia, Citing US National Interest Objections

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Bereaved Families Face "Unjust" Tax Bills Due to Civil Service Pension Delays

Families of deceased civil servants are confronting unexpected tax liabilities on lump-sum pension payments, a direct consequence of significant processing backlogs within the government's pension administration.

Ecclefechan Residents Fight Meat Processing Plant Amid Traffic and Odour Concerns

Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves Affirms Labour Support for Heathrow Third Runway

China Reports Economic Growth Increase Driven by AI Export Surge

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Italian Prime Minister Meloni Convenes Emergency Meeting After 200 Detained in City Riots

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has called an emergency meeting following two days of violent clashes that saw over 200 individuals detained, according to Italian media reports.

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

Anthony Williams Pleads Guilty to Wounding After Stabbing Attack on Train

UK Banks Anticipate Increased Tax Burden in Forthcoming Budget Statement

Tommy Robinson Trial: Daily Mail Journalists Detail Intimidation Claims

Zelensky Adviser States US Intelligence Sharing Limits Lead to Ukrainian Deaths

Reform UK Mayor Luke Campbell Investigated After Nude Photo Allegations From Female Colleague

Vinted Moves to Block Stolen Goods Listings After French Looting Incidents

World

Spanish Supreme Court Upholds Catalan President Puigdemont Immunity, Arrest Warrant Lifted

Australian Independent MP Critically Injured in Apparent Car Attack

Exiled Rwandan Critic Robert Kabera Beheaded in Uganda, Police Investigate Murder

Brazil Presidential Run-off Sees Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Jair Bolsonaro Exchange Attacks

UK

Southport Killer Axel Rudakubana Faces Trial for Alleged Prison Assaults

Prime Minister Visits Aberfan Before 60th Anniversary of 1966 Colliery Spoil Tip Disaster

UK Property Agents Exploit Housing Benefit Claimants with Deceptive Offers

Woman Details Alleged Russell Brand Rape, Describes Closing Eyes to Cope with Assault

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 Sabotage Cells Target Military Logistics to Support Ukraine

EU Tariffs on Chinese Steel Imports Damage Ukrainian Industry, Steelmaker Claims

Overnight Strike on St Petersburg Oil Facilities Kills One, Hits Data Centre

Trump Waives Sanctions Against Russia, Citing US National Interest Objections

Business

Bereaved Families Face "Unjust" Tax Bills Due to Civil Service Pension Delays

Ecclefechan Residents Fight Meat Processing Plant Amid Traffic and Odour Concerns

Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves Affirms Labour Support for Heathrow Third Runway

China Reports Economic Growth Increase Driven by AI Export Surge

Politics

Italian Prime Minister Meloni Convenes Emergency Meeting After 200 Detained in City Riots

Amanda Bland Leaves Reform Scotland, Party Loses Third-Largest Holyrood Status

Alberta Plans Provincial Referendum on Canadian Separation for October Vote

House of Commons Debates Troubles Bill, Attorney General Consent Required for Prosecutions

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

Anthony Williams Pleads Guilty to Wounding After Stabbing Attack on Train

UK Banks Anticipate Increased Tax Burden in Forthcoming Budget Statement

Tommy Robinson Trial: Daily Mail Journalists Detail Intimidation Claims

Zelensky Adviser States US Intelligence Sharing Limits Lead to Ukrainian Deaths

Reform UK Mayor Luke Campbell Investigated After Nude Photo Allegations From Female Colleague

Vinted Moves to Block Stolen Goods Listings After French Looting Incidents

World

Spanish Supreme Court Upholds Catalan President Puigdemont Immunity, Arrest Warrant Lifted

Australian Independent MP Critically Injured in Apparent Car Attack

Exiled Rwandan Critic Robert Kabera Beheaded in Uganda, Police Investigate Murder

Brazil Presidential Run-off Sees Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Jair Bolsonaro Exchange Attacks

UK

Southport Killer Axel Rudakubana Faces Trial for Alleged Prison Assaults

Prime Minister Visits Aberfan Before 60th Anniversary of 1966 Colliery Spoil Tip Disaster

UK Property Agents Exploit Housing Benefit Claimants with Deceptive Offers

Woman Details Alleged Russell Brand Rape, Describes Closing Eyes to Cope with Assault

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 Sabotage Cells Target Military Logistics to Support Ukraine

EU Tariffs on Chinese Steel Imports Damage Ukrainian Industry, Steelmaker Claims

Overnight Strike on St Petersburg Oil Facilities Kills One, Hits Data Centre

Trump Waives Sanctions Against Russia, Citing US National Interest Objections

Business

Bereaved Families Face "Unjust" Tax Bills Due to Civil Service Pension Delays

Ecclefechan Residents Fight Meat Processing Plant Amid Traffic and Odour Concerns

Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves Affirms Labour Support for Heathrow Third Runway

China Reports Economic Growth Increase Driven by AI Export Surge

Politics

Italian Prime Minister Meloni Convenes Emergency Meeting After 200 Detained in City Riots

Amanda Bland Leaves Reform Scotland, Party Loses Third-Largest Holyrood Status

Alberta Plans Provincial Referendum on Canadian Separation for October Vote

House of Commons Debates Troubles Bill, Attorney General Consent Required for Prosecutions