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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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Jon Ossoff Retains Georgia Senate Seat, Reinforcing Democratic Control Amid Presidential Speculation

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Child Sex Abuse Survivor Holly Alex Urges Government to Expedite Grooming Gang Inquiry

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King Charles III Denounces Slave Trade as "Shameful Chapter" at Antigua Commonwealth Summit

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David Miliband Affirms No UK Taxpayer Cost for Slavery Apology

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UK Residents Salvage Food, Clothes, Electronics from Commercial Bins to Mitigate Waste

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NHS Trials Galleri Blood Test for Early Cancer Detection in GP Surgeries

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Canva Slashes 1,000 Jobs, Forces Role Changes After Difficult Year

Graphic design giant Canva is undertaking significant workforce reductions, with over 1,000 employees facing either redundancy or compulsory role alterations. CEO Melanie Perkins described the past year as the company's 'hardest yet', necessitating these organisational changes.

NTSB Recovers Crucial Boeing 737 Parts Miles from Florida Crash Site

Spanish Transport Minister Resigns After Deadly Train Crash Kills 69 Civilians

Multiple European Flights Diverted for Bomb Checks Across Four Nations

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Prince William Warns UK Faces Significant Wildfire Risk, Citing 2026 Summer Experience

Prince William has highlighted the increasing threat of wildfires across the UK, drawing a direct link to climate change. He noted that the summer of 2026 marked the first time he personally experienced substantial concern over the scale of such blazes.

Poundland Suppliers Face Financial Ruin as Retailer's Future Becomes Uncertain

Richard Wilkins Accused of Advising Woman to Feign Sleep During Rape

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor Summoned by High Court for Businessman's Fraud Trial in December

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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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Russian Missile Barrage Kills 38 Civilians, Destroys Aid Centre and Hospital in Ukraine

Russian attacks across Ukraine have resulted in 38 civilian deaths over a 24-hour period, with President Volodymyr Zelensky indicating that dozens more may be trapped under debris. Strikes hit an aid distribution centre, a hospice, and a hospital, intensifying the humanitarian crisis.

European Union Plans 2025 Military Exercise for Peacekeeping Deployment in Ukraine

Hacked Ukrainian Air Alert App Broadcasts False Nuclear Attack Warning

Russian Aerial Bombs Kill 24 Civilians at Southern Ukraine Aid Centre

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UK Graduates Manage AI, Leading to Concerns Over Skill Development and Broad Experience

Recent UK graduates are increasingly tasked with overseeing artificial intelligence systems, a trend that raises questions about their exposure to traditional professional development and broader workplace skills.

Virgin Media O2 Plans Significant Job Reductions to Cut Operational Costs

Binance Alleges Fake Job Interviews Led to £5 Billion Crypto Hack

Mining Firm Rio Tinto Commits AUD#28m to Halt Cane Toad Advance into Pilbara

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Anne Sabine MP Regains Voice After Surgery Threatening Permanent Damage

Anne Sabine, Member of Parliament, is showing signs of vocal recovery following a surgical procedure that risked permanent voice loss.

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

Jon Ossoff Retains Georgia Senate Seat, Reinforcing Democratic Control Amid Presidential Speculation

Child Sex Abuse Survivor Holly Alex Urges Government to Expedite Grooming Gang Inquiry

King Charles III Denounces Slave Trade as "Shameful Chapter" at Antigua Commonwealth Summit

David Miliband Affirms No UK Taxpayer Cost for Slavery Apology

UK Residents Salvage Food, Clothes, Electronics from Commercial Bins to Mitigate Waste

NHS Trials Galleri Blood Test for Early Cancer Detection in GP Surgeries

World

Canva Slashes 1,000 Jobs, Forces Role Changes After Difficult Year

NTSB Recovers Crucial Boeing 737 Parts Miles from Florida Crash Site

Spanish Transport Minister Resigns After Deadly Train Crash Kills 69 Civilians

Multiple European Flights Diverted for Bomb Checks Across Four Nations

UK

Prince William Warns UK Faces Significant Wildfire Risk, Citing 2026 Summer Experience

Poundland Suppliers Face Financial Ruin as Retailer's Future Becomes Uncertain

Richard Wilkins Accused of Advising Woman to Feign Sleep During Rape

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor Summoned by High Court for Businessman's Fraud Trial in December

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

Russian Missile Barrage Kills 38 Civilians, Destroys Aid Centre and Hospital in Ukraine

European Union Plans 2025 Military Exercise for Peacekeeping Deployment in Ukraine

Hacked Ukrainian Air Alert App Broadcasts False Nuclear Attack Warning

Russian Aerial Bombs Kill 24 Civilians at Southern Ukraine Aid Centre

Business

UK Graduates Manage AI, Leading to Concerns Over Skill Development and Broad Experience

Virgin Media O2 Plans Significant Job Reductions to Cut Operational Costs

Binance Alleges Fake Job Interviews Led to £5 Billion Crypto Hack

Mining Firm Rio Tinto Commits AUD#28m to Halt Cane Toad Advance into Pilbara

Politics

Anne Sabine MP Regains Voice After Surgery Threatening Permanent Damage

King Charles III Denounces Slave Trade as "Shameful Chapter" in Commonwealth Speech

Former Green Party Co-Leader Adrian Ramsay Urges Return to Core Environmental Principles

Reform UK Councillor George Madgwick Charged with 35 Sexual Offences, Including 12 Rapes

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

Jon Ossoff Retains Georgia Senate Seat, Reinforcing Democratic Control Amid Presidential Speculation

Child Sex Abuse Survivor Holly Alex Urges Government to Expedite Grooming Gang Inquiry

King Charles III Denounces Slave Trade as "Shameful Chapter" at Antigua Commonwealth Summit

David Miliband Affirms No UK Taxpayer Cost for Slavery Apology

UK Residents Salvage Food, Clothes, Electronics from Commercial Bins to Mitigate Waste

NHS Trials Galleri Blood Test for Early Cancer Detection in GP Surgeries

World

Canva Slashes 1,000 Jobs, Forces Role Changes After Difficult Year

NTSB Recovers Crucial Boeing 737 Parts Miles from Florida Crash Site

Spanish Transport Minister Resigns After Deadly Train Crash Kills 69 Civilians

Multiple European Flights Diverted for Bomb Checks Across Four Nations

UK

Prince William Warns UK Faces Significant Wildfire Risk, Citing 2026 Summer Experience

Poundland Suppliers Face Financial Ruin as Retailer's Future Becomes Uncertain

Richard Wilkins Accused of Advising Woman to Feign Sleep During Rape

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor Summoned by High Court for Businessman's Fraud Trial in December

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

Russian Missile Barrage Kills 38 Civilians, Destroys Aid Centre and Hospital in Ukraine

European Union Plans 2025 Military Exercise for Peacekeeping Deployment in Ukraine

Hacked Ukrainian Air Alert App Broadcasts False Nuclear Attack Warning

Russian Aerial Bombs Kill 24 Civilians at Southern Ukraine Aid Centre

Business

UK Graduates Manage AI, Leading to Concerns Over Skill Development and Broad Experience

Virgin Media O2 Plans Significant Job Reductions to Cut Operational Costs

Binance Alleges Fake Job Interviews Led to £5 Billion Crypto Hack

Mining Firm Rio Tinto Commits AUD#28m to Halt Cane Toad Advance into Pilbara

Politics

Anne Sabine MP Regains Voice After Surgery Threatening Permanent Damage

King Charles III Denounces Slave Trade as "Shameful Chapter" in Commonwealth Speech

Former Green Party Co-Leader Adrian Ramsay Urges Return to Core Environmental Principles

Reform UK Councillor George Madgwick Charged with 35 Sexual Offences, Including 12 Rapes