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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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Andy Burnham Calls for UK-Wide Devolution, Public Service Model in Major Address

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Search for 15-Year-Old Boy Concludes After Body Discovered in Greater Manchester River

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Supreme Court Halts Donald Trump's Attempt to Dismiss Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook

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President Biden Denounces Donald Trump as 'Loser' Over 'Vanity Projects' at Fundraiser

US President Joe Biden criticised former President Donald Trump's proposed architectural plans for Washington D.C., labelling them 'vanity projects' during a private fundraising event.

Stade Youth Centre Shooting Leaves Five Dead; Police Detain Two

Daniel Vettrino Fatally Shot Multiple Times on Canouan Island, St Vincent

Eighteen-Day-Old Infant Juan David Survives Venezuela Earthquake Rubble Ordeal

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King Charles III Calls Scottish Parliament to Deliver 'Fair and Prosperous Society'

King Charles III addressed Members of the Scottish Parliament, urging them to prioritise a 'fair and prosperous society' at the ceremonial opening of the Holyrood session.

Brighton Drowning Victims: Father Mourns Three Daughters at Funeral Service

June Heatwave Exceeded Prior Estimates as UK Braces for Short-Lived Reprieve

Andy Burnham Proposes UK-Wide Devolution, New Public Service Model in Major Address

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Strait of Hormuz: Three Obstacles Delay Oil and Gas Passage Despite US-Iran Deal

Despite President Trump's announcement of an 'opening' for the Strait of Hormuz, ship-tracking data reveals only a handful of vessels have transited the waterway since the US-Iran deal. Hundreds of ships remain stalled in the Gulf, facing significant unresolved issues of security, potential minefields, and proposed tolls.

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

UK Motorists Anticipate Cheaper Petrol as US-Iran Deal Reopens Strait of Hormuz

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Colonel Dmytro Kozyura Receives Life Sentence for Ukraine State Treason

A Ukrainian intelligence officer, Colonel Dmytro Kozyura, has been handed a life sentence for high treason, accused of systematically transmitting classified information to Russian intelligence services. The verdict follows a prosecution claim that Kozyura agreed to share state secrets, comprising a decade of covert activity.

Ukrainian Strike Cuts Power in Sevastopol, Crimea Until Evening

Russian Forces Advance on Kostyantynivka, Threatening Ukraine's Remaining Donbas Strongholds

Russian Forces Infiltrate Kostyantynivka, Threatening Ukraine's Eastern Donbas Strongholds

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Ford Returns to Human Engineers After AI Quality Checks Prove Inadequate

Ford Motor Company has reintroduced human engineers for final quality inspections on its vehicles, reversing a prior shift towards AI-driven systems. The multinational corporation found that artificial intelligence failed to replicate the nuanced expertise of veteran technicians, impacting quality control.

British American Tobacco to Eliminate 9,000 Positions Amidst Global Cigarette Decline

South Korea Pledges $730 Billion for AI, Semiconductor Development by 2047

Rogue Builder Christian Williams Ordered to Repay £1 for £160,000 Fraud

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DUP Faces Scrutiny Over Safeguarding Failures, Stormont Parties Demand Accountability

The Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) is under pressure from other Stormont parties to provide 'full transparency' regarding alleged safeguarding issues. This follows revelations of historical failures within the party's internal processes concerning vulnerable individuals. The DUP has stated it is commissioning an independent review.

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

Andy Burnham Calls for UK-Wide Devolution, Public Service Model in Major Address

Search for 15-Year-Old Boy Concludes After Body Discovered in Greater Manchester River

Supreme Court Halts Donald Trump's Attempt to Dismiss Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook

DR Congo Government Bans Kinshasa Mass Gatherings, Citing Ebola Outbreak

Former Tory MP Craig Williams Pleads Guilty to General Election Betting Offence

US Supreme Court Upholds $5 Million Payout to E Jean Carroll From Donald Trump

World

President Biden Denounces Donald Trump as 'Loser' Over 'Vanity Projects' at Fundraiser

Stade Youth Centre Shooting Leaves Five Dead; Police Detain Two

Daniel Vettrino Fatally Shot Multiple Times on Canouan Island, St Vincent

Eighteen-Day-Old Infant Juan David Survives Venezuela Earthquake Rubble Ordeal

UK

King Charles III Calls Scottish Parliament to Deliver 'Fair and Prosperous Society'

Brighton Drowning Victims: Father Mourns Three Daughters at Funeral Service

June Heatwave Exceeded Prior Estimates as UK Braces for Short-Lived Reprieve

Andy Burnham Proposes UK-Wide Devolution, New Public Service Model in Major Address

Middle East

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

UK Motorists Anticipate Cheaper Petrol as US-Iran Deal Reopens Strait of Hormuz

Ukraine War

Colonel Dmytro Kozyura Receives Life Sentence for Ukraine State Treason

Ukrainian Strike Cuts Power in Sevastopol, Crimea Until Evening

Russian Forces Advance on Kostyantynivka, Threatening Ukraine's Remaining Donbas Strongholds

Russian Forces Infiltrate Kostyantynivka, Threatening Ukraine's Eastern Donbas Strongholds

Business

Ford Returns to Human Engineers After AI Quality Checks Prove Inadequate

British American Tobacco to Eliminate 9,000 Positions Amidst Global Cigarette Decline

South Korea Pledges $730 Billion for AI, Semiconductor Development by 2047

Rogue Builder Christian Williams Ordered to Repay £1 for £160,000 Fraud

Politics

DUP Faces Scrutiny Over Safeguarding Failures, Stormont Parties Demand Accountability

Indian Journalists Condemn Passport and Voting Rights Denial to Editor G. Sampath

South Africa Police Major-General Feroz Khan Survives Assassination Attempt Ahead of Corruption Inquiry

Pakistan Launches Airstrikes in Afghanistan, Targets Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan Camps

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

Andy Burnham Calls for UK-Wide Devolution, Public Service Model in Major Address

Search for 15-Year-Old Boy Concludes After Body Discovered in Greater Manchester River

Supreme Court Halts Donald Trump's Attempt to Dismiss Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook

DR Congo Government Bans Kinshasa Mass Gatherings, Citing Ebola Outbreak

Former Tory MP Craig Williams Pleads Guilty to General Election Betting Offence

US Supreme Court Upholds $5 Million Payout to E Jean Carroll From Donald Trump

World

President Biden Denounces Donald Trump as 'Loser' Over 'Vanity Projects' at Fundraiser

Stade Youth Centre Shooting Leaves Five Dead; Police Detain Two

Daniel Vettrino Fatally Shot Multiple Times on Canouan Island, St Vincent

Eighteen-Day-Old Infant Juan David Survives Venezuela Earthquake Rubble Ordeal

UK

King Charles III Calls Scottish Parliament to Deliver 'Fair and Prosperous Society'

Brighton Drowning Victims: Father Mourns Three Daughters at Funeral Service

June Heatwave Exceeded Prior Estimates as UK Braces for Short-Lived Reprieve

Andy Burnham Proposes UK-Wide Devolution, New Public Service Model in Major Address

Middle East

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

UK Motorists Anticipate Cheaper Petrol as US-Iran Deal Reopens Strait of Hormuz

Ukraine War

Colonel Dmytro Kozyura Receives Life Sentence for Ukraine State Treason

Ukrainian Strike Cuts Power in Sevastopol, Crimea Until Evening

Russian Forces Advance on Kostyantynivka, Threatening Ukraine's Remaining Donbas Strongholds

Russian Forces Infiltrate Kostyantynivka, Threatening Ukraine's Eastern Donbas Strongholds

Business

Ford Returns to Human Engineers After AI Quality Checks Prove Inadequate

British American Tobacco to Eliminate 9,000 Positions Amidst Global Cigarette Decline

South Korea Pledges $730 Billion for AI, Semiconductor Development by 2047

Rogue Builder Christian Williams Ordered to Repay £1 for £160,000 Fraud

Politics

DUP Faces Scrutiny Over Safeguarding Failures, Stormont Parties Demand Accountability

Indian Journalists Condemn Passport and Voting Rights Denial to Editor G. Sampath

South Africa Police Major-General Feroz Khan Survives Assassination Attempt Ahead of Corruption Inquiry

Pakistan Launches Airstrikes in Afghanistan, Targets Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan Camps