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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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Zelenskyy’s Oslo Visit Highlights Ukraine Aid Uncertainty Amidst Trump’s Influence

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Zelensky Confirms US Intelligence Sharing 'Works Now' After Trump Envoy Meeting in Oslo

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Alberta Rejects Separatist Vote, Carney Praises Canada's Unity Amid Political Divisions

Alberta voters have overwhelmingly rejected a proposal for greater autonomy, opting to remain within the Canadian federation. The result, described as a "great result for Canada" by former Bank of England Governor Mark Carney, underscores the enduring political divisions within the province despite the clear outcome.

Shark Attack Kills 65-Year-Old Swimmer Off South Africa's East Coast

Marseille Prepares for Further Disorder After Friday Protests Erupt into Widespread Chaos

North Korea State Media Releases Kim Jong Un Photos with Daughter, Dismissing Death Rumours

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Jane Dodds Resigns Welsh Liberal Democrats Leadership After Nine Years

Jane Dodds is stepping down as leader of the Welsh Liberal Democrats, citing a desire to hand over to a 'new generation' after nearly nine years in the role. Her departure follows a period where the party has maintained a single Senedd member and no Westminster representation for Wales.

UK Government Failures Let COVID Spread in Care Homes, Inquiry Finds

NatWest Staff Face Mandated Two-Day Office Return, Union Criticises Bank's Plans

Tommy Robinson Disclosed Daily Mail Reporter's Family Images, London Court Hears

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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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Zelensky Arrives in Oslo for Meetings with US Officials Amid Intelligence Dispute

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is in Oslo for discussions with US defence and security envoys. This follows accusations from Kyiv that Washington is deliberately withholding critical intelligence, a claim denied by Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

Elina Svitolina Details Ukraine War's Toll on Marriage with Gaël Monfils

Zelensky Adviser States US Intelligence Sharing Limits Lead to Ukrainian Deaths

Russian Sabotage Cells Target Military Logistics to Support Ukraine

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Kemi Badenoch Affirms Conservative Plan for £70 Billion Spending Cuts; Labour Lacks Courage

Ahead of the forthcoming Budget, Conservative frontbencher Kemi Badenoch has asserted that her party would implement £70 billion in public spending reductions. She concurrently criticised the Labour Party, claiming they would not exhibit the requisite political will to enact similar fiscal austerity.

BBC Confirms Closure of BBC Three, BBC Scotland, and Radio 4 Extra Broadcast Channels

Paddy Power Sheds 1,400 Jobs Following UK Government Betting Tax Increases

Chancellor Healey to Detail Tax and Spending Plans for UK on 28 October

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Reform Leader Nigel Farage Criticises Amanda Bland for Independent Holyrood Seat

Reform party leader Nigel Farage has accused former party MSP Amanda Bland of 'squatting' in her Holyrood seat following her resignation from the party. Bland announced her departure to sit as an independent, citing concerns over the party's direction.

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

Zelenskyy’s Oslo Visit Highlights Ukraine Aid Uncertainty Amidst Trump’s Influence

Zelensky Confirms US Intelligence Sharing 'Works Now' After Trump Envoy Meeting in Oslo

US Businesses Sue Trump Administration Over Canadian Aluminium Tariffs

Sam Altman's Sister's Lawsuit Dismissed by US Judge After Examination Refusal

UK Government Approves Jackdaw North Sea Gas Field Development

Farage Promises to End Income Tax for UK Armed Forces Reservists

World

Alberta Rejects Separatist Vote, Carney Praises Canada's Unity Amid Political Divisions

Shark Attack Kills 65-Year-Old Swimmer Off South Africa's East Coast

Marseille Prepares for Further Disorder After Friday Protests Erupt into Widespread Chaos

North Korea State Media Releases Kim Jong Un Photos with Daughter, Dismissing Death Rumours

UK

Jane Dodds Resigns Welsh Liberal Democrats Leadership After Nine Years

UK Government Failures Let COVID Spread in Care Homes, Inquiry Finds

NatWest Staff Face Mandated Two-Day Office Return, Union Criticises Bank's Plans

Tommy Robinson Disclosed Daily Mail Reporter's Family Images, London Court Hears

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

Zelensky Arrives in Oslo for Meetings with US Officials Amid Intelligence Dispute

Elina Svitolina Details Ukraine War's Toll on Marriage with Gaël Monfils

Zelensky Adviser States US Intelligence Sharing Limits Lead to Ukrainian Deaths

Russian Sabotage Cells Target Military Logistics to Support Ukraine

Business

Kemi Badenoch Affirms Conservative Plan for £70 Billion Spending Cuts; Labour Lacks Courage

BBC Confirms Closure of BBC Three, BBC Scotland, and Radio 4 Extra Broadcast Channels

Paddy Power Sheds 1,400 Jobs Following UK Government Betting Tax Increases

Chancellor Healey to Detail Tax and Spending Plans for UK on 28 October

Politics

Reform Leader Nigel Farage Criticises Amanda Bland for Independent Holyrood Seat

Speaker Hoyle Warns Prime Minister Over Lengthy PMQs Responses

Man Charged Over Australian MP Helen Haines Attack; Family Reveals Longstanding Connection

Isle of Man Assisted Dying Bill Secures Royal Assent from Westminster

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

Zelenskyy’s Oslo Visit Highlights Ukraine Aid Uncertainty Amidst Trump’s Influence

Zelensky Confirms US Intelligence Sharing 'Works Now' After Trump Envoy Meeting in Oslo

US Businesses Sue Trump Administration Over Canadian Aluminium Tariffs

Sam Altman's Sister's Lawsuit Dismissed by US Judge After Examination Refusal

UK Government Approves Jackdaw North Sea Gas Field Development

Farage Promises to End Income Tax for UK Armed Forces Reservists

World

Alberta Rejects Separatist Vote, Carney Praises Canada's Unity Amid Political Divisions

Shark Attack Kills 65-Year-Old Swimmer Off South Africa's East Coast

Marseille Prepares for Further Disorder After Friday Protests Erupt into Widespread Chaos

North Korea State Media Releases Kim Jong Un Photos with Daughter, Dismissing Death Rumours

UK

Jane Dodds Resigns Welsh Liberal Democrats Leadership After Nine Years

UK Government Failures Let COVID Spread in Care Homes, Inquiry Finds

NatWest Staff Face Mandated Two-Day Office Return, Union Criticises Bank's Plans

Tommy Robinson Disclosed Daily Mail Reporter's Family Images, London Court Hears

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

Zelensky Arrives in Oslo for Meetings with US Officials Amid Intelligence Dispute

Elina Svitolina Details Ukraine War's Toll on Marriage with Gaël Monfils

Zelensky Adviser States US Intelligence Sharing Limits Lead to Ukrainian Deaths

Russian Sabotage Cells Target Military Logistics to Support Ukraine

Business

Kemi Badenoch Affirms Conservative Plan for £70 Billion Spending Cuts; Labour Lacks Courage

BBC Confirms Closure of BBC Three, BBC Scotland, and Radio 4 Extra Broadcast Channels

Paddy Power Sheds 1,400 Jobs Following UK Government Betting Tax Increases

Chancellor Healey to Detail Tax and Spending Plans for UK on 28 October

Politics

Reform Leader Nigel Farage Criticises Amanda Bland for Independent Holyrood Seat

Speaker Hoyle Warns Prime Minister Over Lengthy PMQs Responses

Man Charged Over Australian MP Helen Haines Attack; Family Reveals Longstanding Connection

Isle of Man Assisted Dying Bill Secures Royal Assent from Westminster