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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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Michael O'Brien Seeks Restoration of Philip Saunders' 'Forgotten' Grave After Wrongful Conviction

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Overhead Power Line Failure Strands Thousands of Rail Passengers in South East

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Artificial Intelligence Designs Sixteen Novel Viruses, Raising Biosecurity Concerns

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Ceuta Mayor-President States Thousands of Migrants Remain After Morocco Border Crossings

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South Korea's Danuri Orbiter Captures SpaceX Rocket Debris Impact Site on Moon

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Meta's AI Accessed Public Internet Data, Raising Corporate Security Questions

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UEFA Maintains Boycott Threat After FA Withdraws Infantino Support

UEFA stated that the Football Association's decision to withdraw support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino does not alter the possibility of a boycott. The European governing body indicated its strong opposition to certain FIFA reforms, suggesting further action remains a viable option.

Mexico Police Investigate Content Creator César Gastélum Murder, Cartel Links Probed

Congo River Vessel Quarantined for Ebola After Five Passenger Deaths

Trump Denies US Military Hardware Shortages, Vows Hunt for Information Leakers

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Metropolitan Police Chief Admits Failings in Jason Arday Plagiarism Investigation

Sir Mark Rowley acknowledged that the Metropolitan Police 'dropped the ball' in its investigation of a journalist examining plagiarism allegations against Professor Jason Arday. This admission follows criticism regarding the force's conduct.

SNP Accounts Detail Motorhome Write-Off as Police Scotland Embezzlement Inquiry Continues

Six Arrests, Police Officer Injured in Two Nights of Norfolk Anti-Immigration Protests

English Schools Receive Pupil Attendance Targets from Government

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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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Ukrainian Drones Strike Rosneft and Lukoil Oil Refineries in Russia's Samara Region

Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles targeted two significant Russian oil refineries, Rosneft's Syzran and Lukoil's Novokuibyshevsk, deep within the Samara region. These attacks aim to disrupt Russia's capacity to finance its ongoing military operations.

Odesa Suffers Extensive Damage as Russian Strikes Target Black Sea Port Infrastructure

Kyiv Missile Attack Kills Ten, Ukraine Cites Critical Air Defence Interceptor Shortage

Explosive Drone Discovered Near Ukrainian Aircraft at Hamburg Airport Cargo Facility

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EasyJet Accepts £5.7 Billion Takeover Bid from US Firm Apollo

EasyJet has agreed to a £5.7 billion takeover offer from the US private equity firm Apollo. This decision follows the withdrawal of a rival bid, solidifying Apollo's position to acquire the budget airline.

Hundreds of Thousands of Britons Unaware of Child Trust Fund Entitlements

Air India Appoints Campbell Wilson as CEO to Address Financial Losses, Safety Concerns

Raleigh Bicycle Brand Owner Accell Initiates Insolvency Proceedings

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Clacton By-Election Features Familiar Candidates Challenging Nigel Farage

The Clacton by-election, where Nigel Farage is standing, will see several candidates who frequently appear on ballot papers. An analysis of these serial candidates reveals a consistent pattern of low vote shares, rarely securing the deposit threshold.

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

Michael O'Brien Seeks Restoration of Philip Saunders' 'Forgotten' Grave After Wrongful Conviction

Overhead Power Line Failure Strands Thousands of Rail Passengers in South East

Artificial Intelligence Designs Sixteen Novel Viruses, Raising Biosecurity Concerns

Ceuta Mayor-President States Thousands of Migrants Remain After Morocco Border Crossings

South Korea's Danuri Orbiter Captures SpaceX Rocket Debris Impact Site on Moon

Meta's AI Accessed Public Internet Data, Raising Corporate Security Questions

World

UEFA Maintains Boycott Threat After FA Withdraws Infantino Support

Mexico Police Investigate Content Creator César Gastélum Murder, Cartel Links Probed

Congo River Vessel Quarantined for Ebola After Five Passenger Deaths

Trump Denies US Military Hardware Shortages, Vows Hunt for Information Leakers

UK

Metropolitan Police Chief Admits Failings in Jason Arday Plagiarism Investigation

SNP Accounts Detail Motorhome Write-Off as Police Scotland Embezzlement Inquiry Continues

Six Arrests, Police Officer Injured in Two Nights of Norfolk Anti-Immigration Protests

English Schools Receive Pupil Attendance Targets from Government

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

Ukrainian Drones Strike Rosneft and Lukoil Oil Refineries in Russia's Samara Region

Odesa Suffers Extensive Damage as Russian Strikes Target Black Sea Port Infrastructure

Kyiv Missile Attack Kills Ten, Ukraine Cites Critical Air Defence Interceptor Shortage

Explosive Drone Discovered Near Ukrainian Aircraft at Hamburg Airport Cargo Facility

Business

EasyJet Accepts £5.7 Billion Takeover Bid from US Firm Apollo

Hundreds of Thousands of Britons Unaware of Child Trust Fund Entitlements

Air India Appoints Campbell Wilson as CEO to Address Financial Losses, Safety Concerns

Raleigh Bicycle Brand Owner Accell Initiates Insolvency Proceedings

Politics

Clacton By-Election Features Familiar Candidates Challenging Nigel Farage

US Senate Committee Votes to Censure Anthony Fauci for Refusing COVID-19 Testimony

No 10 Confirms Government Operation During Burnham Holiday, Reform UK Accuses of 'Bunking Off'

Inquiry Demanded for Harrogate Army Foundation College After Four Rape, Abuse Claims

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

Michael O'Brien Seeks Restoration of Philip Saunders' 'Forgotten' Grave After Wrongful Conviction

Overhead Power Line Failure Strands Thousands of Rail Passengers in South East

Artificial Intelligence Designs Sixteen Novel Viruses, Raising Biosecurity Concerns

Ceuta Mayor-President States Thousands of Migrants Remain After Morocco Border Crossings

South Korea's Danuri Orbiter Captures SpaceX Rocket Debris Impact Site on Moon

Meta's AI Accessed Public Internet Data, Raising Corporate Security Questions

World

UEFA Maintains Boycott Threat After FA Withdraws Infantino Support

Mexico Police Investigate Content Creator César Gastélum Murder, Cartel Links Probed

Congo River Vessel Quarantined for Ebola After Five Passenger Deaths

Trump Denies US Military Hardware Shortages, Vows Hunt for Information Leakers

UK

Metropolitan Police Chief Admits Failings in Jason Arday Plagiarism Investigation

SNP Accounts Detail Motorhome Write-Off as Police Scotland Embezzlement Inquiry Continues

Six Arrests, Police Officer Injured in Two Nights of Norfolk Anti-Immigration Protests

English Schools Receive Pupil Attendance Targets from Government

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

Ukrainian Drones Strike Rosneft and Lukoil Oil Refineries in Russia's Samara Region

Odesa Suffers Extensive Damage as Russian Strikes Target Black Sea Port Infrastructure

Kyiv Missile Attack Kills Ten, Ukraine Cites Critical Air Defence Interceptor Shortage

Explosive Drone Discovered Near Ukrainian Aircraft at Hamburg Airport Cargo Facility

Business

EasyJet Accepts £5.7 Billion Takeover Bid from US Firm Apollo

Hundreds of Thousands of Britons Unaware of Child Trust Fund Entitlements

Air India Appoints Campbell Wilson as CEO to Address Financial Losses, Safety Concerns

Raleigh Bicycle Brand Owner Accell Initiates Insolvency Proceedings

Politics

Clacton By-Election Features Familiar Candidates Challenging Nigel Farage

US Senate Committee Votes to Censure Anthony Fauci for Refusing COVID-19 Testimony

No 10 Confirms Government Operation During Burnham Holiday, Reform UK Accuses of 'Bunking Off'

Inquiry Demanded for Harrogate Army Foundation College After Four Rape, Abuse Claims