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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 Ministers Face Inquiry Questions Over Manston Migrant Centre Overcrowding

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US Supreme Court Reinstates Controversial Citizenship Data System for Voting Checks

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German Students Stage Nationwide Walkouts Against Voluntary Military Service

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Kazakhstan Detains Senior Military Officials Following Caspian Sea Incident, 14 Swept Out

Three senior Kazakh military officials have been detained after an incident in the Caspian Sea where 14 service members were swept out to sea during exercises. The incident, which involved a total of 17 personnel, resulted in an immediate investigation and accusations of negligence.

Jim Copenhaver Dies After Shooting at Trump Campaign Rally in Butler

FBI Suffers Data Breach: Agents' Medical Information Exposed in Cyber Attack

Iranian Man Who Breached Faslane Nuclear Base Perimeter Faces No Further Action

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Prime Minister Burnham Rules Out Early General Election, Citing 'Backward-Looking Process'

Prime Minister John Burnham has dismissed the prospect of an early general election, arguing such a move would plunge the country into an introspective and unproductive period, rather than focusing on future challenges. His statement indicates a commitment to the current parliamentary term.

Home Secretary Condemns First Unescorted Migrant Boat Landings Since 2025

Jeffrey Donaldson Victim Details Profound Child Sex Abuse Impact

NHS England Implements Mandatory Suspensions for Patient Record Snooping

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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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Poland Investigates Starlink Station Blaze as Possible Sabotage Amid Russian Hybrid Warfare Concerns

Polish authorities are investigating a fire at a Starlink satellite ground station as suspected sabotage, with officials linking the incident to potential Russian destabilisation efforts. Denmark has simultaneously issued a warning about heightened Russian hybrid threats against European infrastructure.

Oleshky Residents Consume Weeds as Russian Occupation Blocks Food, Water Access

Poland Claims Russian Military Helicopter Breached Airspace for 42 Seconds

OpenAI Provides Advanced Cyber Defence AI Tools to Ukraine

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Glasgow City Council Workers Face 'Fire and Rehire' Over Equal Pay Dispute

Glasgow City Council plans to implement 'fire and rehire' tactics for staff unwilling to accept new pay structures, drawing sharp criticism from unions and workers. This move follows a protracted stalemate in negotiations aimed at resolving long-standing equal pay issues.

United States Government Supports Elon Musk's Challenge to EU's €120 Million Fine Against X

UK Diesel Price Nears All-Time High, RAC Reports 198.32p Per Litre

Northern Ireland Economic Output Expands by 2.3%, Businesses Flag Rising Operational Costs

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Director-General Matt Brittin Signals Potential Closure of UK Public Service Channels and Radio Stations

Matt Brittin, the Director-General, has indicated that financial pressures could necessitate the closure of certain public service channels and radio stations. This reflects a period of constrained funding within the media landscape.

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

Russia Widens Ukraine Attacks to Data Centres, Disrupting Civilian Connectivity

Trump Advances Plans for 250-Foot Border Arch as Democratic Opposition Mounts

Prime Minister Rules Out Devolving Welsh Independence Referendum Authority

Former Ministers Face Inquiry Questions Over Manston Migrant Centre Overcrowding

US Supreme Court Reinstates Controversial Citizenship Data System for Voting Checks

German Students Stage Nationwide Walkouts Against Voluntary Military Service

World

Kazakhstan Detains Senior Military Officials Following Caspian Sea Incident, 14 Swept Out

Jim Copenhaver Dies After Shooting at Trump Campaign Rally in Butler

FBI Suffers Data Breach: Agents' Medical Information Exposed in Cyber Attack

Iranian Man Who Breached Faslane Nuclear Base Perimeter Faces No Further Action

UK

Prime Minister Burnham Rules Out Early General Election, Citing 'Backward-Looking Process'

Home Secretary Condemns First Unescorted Migrant Boat Landings Since 2025

Jeffrey Donaldson Victim Details Profound Child Sex Abuse Impact

NHS England Implements Mandatory Suspensions for Patient Record Snooping

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

Poland Investigates Starlink Station Blaze as Possible Sabotage Amid Russian Hybrid Warfare Concerns

Oleshky Residents Consume Weeds as Russian Occupation Blocks Food, Water Access

Poland Claims Russian Military Helicopter Breached Airspace for 42 Seconds

OpenAI Provides Advanced Cyber Defence AI Tools to Ukraine

Business

Glasgow City Council Workers Face 'Fire and Rehire' Over Equal Pay Dispute

United States Government Supports Elon Musk's Challenge to EU's €120 Million Fine Against X

UK Diesel Price Nears All-Time High, RAC Reports 198.32p Per Litre

Northern Ireland Economic Output Expands by 2.3%, Businesses Flag Rising Operational Costs

Politics

Director-General Matt Brittin Signals Potential Closure of UK Public Service Channels and Radio Stations

United Kingdom Reconsiders Chagos Islands Agreement After Trump Denounces Deal

Parades Commission Decides Fate of Orange Order Drumcree March Through Portadown

Xi Jinping Urges US to Act as Responsible Power, Trump Toasts Friendship at White House Dinner

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

Russia Widens Ukraine Attacks to Data Centres, Disrupting Civilian Connectivity

Trump Advances Plans for 250-Foot Border Arch as Democratic Opposition Mounts

Prime Minister Rules Out Devolving Welsh Independence Referendum Authority

Former Ministers Face Inquiry Questions Over Manston Migrant Centre Overcrowding

US Supreme Court Reinstates Controversial Citizenship Data System for Voting Checks

German Students Stage Nationwide Walkouts Against Voluntary Military Service

World

Kazakhstan Detains Senior Military Officials Following Caspian Sea Incident, 14 Swept Out

Jim Copenhaver Dies After Shooting at Trump Campaign Rally in Butler

FBI Suffers Data Breach: Agents' Medical Information Exposed in Cyber Attack

Iranian Man Who Breached Faslane Nuclear Base Perimeter Faces No Further Action

UK

Prime Minister Burnham Rules Out Early General Election, Citing 'Backward-Looking Process'

Home Secretary Condemns First Unescorted Migrant Boat Landings Since 2025

Jeffrey Donaldson Victim Details Profound Child Sex Abuse Impact

NHS England Implements Mandatory Suspensions for Patient Record Snooping

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

Poland Investigates Starlink Station Blaze as Possible Sabotage Amid Russian Hybrid Warfare Concerns

Oleshky Residents Consume Weeds as Russian Occupation Blocks Food, Water Access

Poland Claims Russian Military Helicopter Breached Airspace for 42 Seconds

OpenAI Provides Advanced Cyber Defence AI Tools to Ukraine

Business

Glasgow City Council Workers Face 'Fire and Rehire' Over Equal Pay Dispute

United States Government Supports Elon Musk's Challenge to EU's €120 Million Fine Against X

UK Diesel Price Nears All-Time High, RAC Reports 198.32p Per Litre

Northern Ireland Economic Output Expands by 2.3%, Businesses Flag Rising Operational Costs

Politics

Director-General Matt Brittin Signals Potential Closure of UK Public Service Channels and Radio Stations

United Kingdom Reconsiders Chagos Islands Agreement After Trump Denounces Deal

Parades Commission Decides Fate of Orange Order Drumcree March Through Portadown

Xi Jinping Urges US to Act as Responsible Power, Trump Toasts Friendship at White House Dinner