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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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Trump Pledges Investigation into EU Fines Against US Technology Firms

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Russian Ballistic Missile Strike Kills Ten at Ukrainian Drone Exhibition Near Kyiv

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Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham's Initial Spending Pledges Total £2.1 Billion

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Nigerian President Sanctions Unprecedented Military Expansion to Combat Armed Groups

Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the largest military recruitment drive in the nation's recent history, authorising 30,000 new personnel for the armed forces. This significant expansion, driven by acute security challenges, aims to bolster efforts against numerous armed groups, including Islamist militants, separatist factions, and criminal gangs, which have destabilised large swathes of the country and caused widespread civilian harm.

South Korean Court Orders SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won to Pay Ex-Wife £506 Million

Trump Tariffs Cause Consumer Price Rises, Fail to Boost US Steel Industry

US Lifts Scotch Whisky Tariff After King Charles III State Visit

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Highland Wildfire Smoke Drifts 59 Miles to Aberdeen as Blaze Enters Tenth Day

A wildfire in the Scottish Highlands has continued for ten days, with its smoke reaching Aberdeen, 59 miles distant. Residents in affected areas are advised to keep windows and doors closed.

Westminster Bridge Collision Hospitalises Five Police Officers, Investigation Underway

Lewisham Council Declares Non-Cooperation with Home Office Immigration Enforcement Operations

UK Steel and Aluminium Producers Face Disadvantage as US Tariff Deal Excludes British Exports

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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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Ukraine Defence Minister Fedorov Rejects Zelensky's Alternative Post Offer

Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine's recently ousted Defence Minister, has refused President Volodymyr Zelensky's proposal for an alternative government position. This rejection extends the political standoff following Fedorov's removal from the defence portfolio.

Ukraine Drone Strikes Damage Multiple Wildberries Warehouses, Disrupting Russian E-commerce Operations

Ukraine Appoints Mykhailo Drapatyi as Commander-in-Chief, Third Since 2022 Invasion

Ukrainian Drones Strike Wildberries Warehouses in Krasnodar and Stavropol Regions

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UK Petrol and Diesel Prices Increase as Brent Crude Approaches $100 Per Barrel

Motorists in the UK face rising costs at the pumps, with petrol and diesel prices increasing due to a surge in Brent crude oil to nearly $100 per barrel. This marks a significant climb from January's levels, driven by production cuts from Saudi Arabia and Russia, impacting consumer spending.

Edinburgh City Council Implements Mandatory Visitor Levy on Overnight Stays

UK Consumer Price Index Falls to 7.9% in June, Analysts Forecast Further Rises

England Bus Fares Capped at £2 from January to Ease Living Costs

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Sarah's Trust Charity Officially Closes, Royal Endorsements Unaddressed

Sarah's Trust, the Duchess of York's charity, has formally ceased operations following its previous announcement to close for the 'foreseeable future'. The closure comes after scrutiny regarding the organisation's financial practices and its use of royal connections for fundraising.

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

Trump Pledges Investigation into EU Fines Against US Technology Firms

Russian Ballistic Missile Strike Kills Ten at Ukrainian Drone Exhibition Near Kyiv

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham's Initial Spending Pledges Total £2.1 Billion

Student Protests Erupt Across India Following NEET Exam Irregularities

Record 165 Migrants Arrive in UK on Single 13-Metre Dinghy

Former Russian Deputy PM Arkady Dvorkovich Faces EU Travel Ban, Asset Freeze

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Nigerian President Sanctions Unprecedented Military Expansion to Combat Armed Groups

South Korean Court Orders SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won to Pay Ex-Wife £506 Million

Trump Tariffs Cause Consumer Price Rises, Fail to Boost US Steel Industry

US Lifts Scotch Whisky Tariff After King Charles III State Visit

UK

Highland Wildfire Smoke Drifts 59 Miles to Aberdeen as Blaze Enters Tenth Day

Westminster Bridge Collision Hospitalises Five Police Officers, Investigation Underway

Lewisham Council Declares Non-Cooperation with Home Office Immigration Enforcement Operations

UK Steel and Aluminium Producers Face Disadvantage as US Tariff Deal Excludes British Exports

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

Ukraine Defence Minister Fedorov Rejects Zelensky's Alternative Post Offer

Ukraine Drone Strikes Damage Multiple Wildberries Warehouses, Disrupting Russian E-commerce Operations

Ukraine Appoints Mykhailo Drapatyi as Commander-in-Chief, Third Since 2022 Invasion

Ukrainian Drones Strike Wildberries Warehouses in Krasnodar and Stavropol Regions

Business

UK Petrol and Diesel Prices Increase as Brent Crude Approaches $100 Per Barrel

Edinburgh City Council Implements Mandatory Visitor Levy on Overnight Stays

UK Consumer Price Index Falls to 7.9% in June, Analysts Forecast Further Rises

England Bus Fares Capped at £2 from January to Ease Living Costs

Politics

Sarah's Trust Charity Officially Closes, Royal Endorsements Unaddressed

Andy Burnham Prioritises Housing, Transport, and Public Services in Initial Mayoral Actions

Irish Police Intercept Car Bomb in Monaghan, Arrest Two in Dissident Republican Operation

South African President Ramaphosa Halts Impeachment Inquiry Over Farm Cash Theft

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

Trump Pledges Investigation into EU Fines Against US Technology Firms

Russian Ballistic Missile Strike Kills Ten at Ukrainian Drone Exhibition Near Kyiv

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham's Initial Spending Pledges Total £2.1 Billion

Student Protests Erupt Across India Following NEET Exam Irregularities

Record 165 Migrants Arrive in UK on Single 13-Metre Dinghy

Former Russian Deputy PM Arkady Dvorkovich Faces EU Travel Ban, Asset Freeze

World

Nigerian President Sanctions Unprecedented Military Expansion to Combat Armed Groups

South Korean Court Orders SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won to Pay Ex-Wife £506 Million

Trump Tariffs Cause Consumer Price Rises, Fail to Boost US Steel Industry

US Lifts Scotch Whisky Tariff After King Charles III State Visit

UK

Highland Wildfire Smoke Drifts 59 Miles to Aberdeen as Blaze Enters Tenth Day

Westminster Bridge Collision Hospitalises Five Police Officers, Investigation Underway

Lewisham Council Declares Non-Cooperation with Home Office Immigration Enforcement Operations

UK Steel and Aluminium Producers Face Disadvantage as US Tariff Deal Excludes British Exports

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

Ukraine Defence Minister Fedorov Rejects Zelensky's Alternative Post Offer

Ukraine Drone Strikes Damage Multiple Wildberries Warehouses, Disrupting Russian E-commerce Operations

Ukraine Appoints Mykhailo Drapatyi as Commander-in-Chief, Third Since 2022 Invasion

Ukrainian Drones Strike Wildberries Warehouses in Krasnodar and Stavropol Regions

Business

UK Petrol and Diesel Prices Increase as Brent Crude Approaches $100 Per Barrel

Edinburgh City Council Implements Mandatory Visitor Levy on Overnight Stays

UK Consumer Price Index Falls to 7.9% in June, Analysts Forecast Further Rises

England Bus Fares Capped at £2 from January to Ease Living Costs

Politics

Sarah's Trust Charity Officially Closes, Royal Endorsements Unaddressed

Andy Burnham Prioritises Housing, Transport, and Public Services in Initial Mayoral Actions

Irish Police Intercept Car Bomb in Monaghan, Arrest Two in Dissident Republican Operation

South African President Ramaphosa Halts Impeachment Inquiry Over Farm Cash Theft