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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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UK Government Urges Public Stockpiling, Essential Goods Sales Surge 50%

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Chancellor Jeremy Hunt Allocates Additional £1bn to Social Housing Programme

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Former FBI Director James Comey Indicted for Alleged Classified Information Leak to New York Times

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María Machado Returns to Venezuela Amidst Western Strategy Shifts and Resource Politics

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Renters' Reform Act Gives Tenants Flexibility, Landlords Predict Higher Student Rents

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Apple Commits to Replacement Programme for Faulty iPhone Duo Screens

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Pope Francis Confirms South American Journey After Lung Surgery

Pope Francis is set to proceed with his planned South American visit following a successful operation to remove a lung tumour. The Vatican has confirmed his gradual return to duties.

Catholic Bishops Apologise for Meeting Donald Trump, Believed Interaction Was Private

US Judge Rules Trump Administration Illegally Dismissed James Comey's Daughter

Australian Killer Andre McKechnie Denied Prison Vegemite for Cultural Rights Claim

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Households Across UK Detail Budget Priorities: Tax Cuts and Cost of Living Support Demanded

Households from diverse income brackets across the UK have articulated their pressing demands ahead of the forthcoming Budget. Citizens are prioritising reductions in income tax and council tax, alongside targeted measures to alleviate the soaring cost of living, particularly impacting essential expenditures like food and energy.

Equinor Prepares Rosebank Oil Field for Extraction as UK Government Nears Approval

Probation Failures: Report Reveals Over One-Third of Former Prisoner Deaths Linked to Drugs

Chancellor Healey Halves Tariffs on Marmalade and Gherkins in New Economic Plan

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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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International Weightlifting Federation Awards 2026 World Championships to Russia

The International Weightlifting Federation has confirmed Russia will host the 2026 World Championships, marking the first time an Olympic federation has awarded a world-level event to the country since its 2022 invasion of Ukraine.

Elon Musk Confirms SpaceX Restricted Ukraine's Starlink Access for Military Operations

Starlink Connectivity for Ukrainian Military Stabilised Following Service Disruptions

American Detainee Subjected to Torture in Russian Prison, Ukrainian Witnesses Allege

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Chancellor Healey Halves Tariffs on Marmalade and Gherkins in New Economic Plan

Chancellor Jeremy Healey has announced a pre-Budget package to reduce import tariffs on specific food items, including marmalade and gherkins. The government aims to offer 'everyday fixes' for households facing cost-of-living pressures, with these measures projected to save consumers £200m annually.

Scottish Labour Leader Michael Marra Pressures Shadow Energy Secretary to Approve Rosebank Oil Field

Sydney's £5bn Western Sydney Airport Lacks Immediate Public Transport Links

Anthropic Targets Blockbuster Share Listing as First Dedicated AI Company to Go Public

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DUP MLA Diane Forsythe Backs Carla Lockhart's Demand for Michelle O'Neill's Removal

DUP Assembly Member Diane Forsythe has publicly supported Carla Lockhart MP's call for Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill to be removed as First Minister. Forsythe stated that there must be 'profound consequences' for Sinn Féin, following Lockhart's earlier condemnation.

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

UK Government Urges Public Stockpiling, Essential Goods Sales Surge 50%

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt Allocates Additional £1bn to Social Housing Programme

Former FBI Director James Comey Indicted for Alleged Classified Information Leak to New York Times

María Machado Returns to Venezuela Amidst Western Strategy Shifts and Resource Politics

Renters' Reform Act Gives Tenants Flexibility, Landlords Predict Higher Student Rents

Apple Commits to Replacement Programme for Faulty iPhone Duo Screens

World

Pope Francis Confirms South American Journey After Lung Surgery

Catholic Bishops Apologise for Meeting Donald Trump, Believed Interaction Was Private

US Judge Rules Trump Administration Illegally Dismissed James Comey's Daughter

Australian Killer Andre McKechnie Denied Prison Vegemite for Cultural Rights Claim

UK

Households Across UK Detail Budget Priorities: Tax Cuts and Cost of Living Support Demanded

Equinor Prepares Rosebank Oil Field for Extraction as UK Government Nears Approval

Probation Failures: Report Reveals Over One-Third of Former Prisoner Deaths Linked to Drugs

Chancellor Healey Halves Tariffs on Marmalade and Gherkins in New Economic Plan

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

International Weightlifting Federation Awards 2026 World Championships to Russia

Elon Musk Confirms SpaceX Restricted Ukraine's Starlink Access for Military Operations

Starlink Connectivity for Ukrainian Military Stabilised Following Service Disruptions

American Detainee Subjected to Torture in Russian Prison, Ukrainian Witnesses Allege

Business

Chancellor Healey Halves Tariffs on Marmalade and Gherkins in New Economic Plan

Scottish Labour Leader Michael Marra Pressures Shadow Energy Secretary to Approve Rosebank Oil Field

Sydney's £5bn Western Sydney Airport Lacks Immediate Public Transport Links

Anthropic Targets Blockbuster Share Listing as First Dedicated AI Company to Go Public

Politics

DUP MLA Diane Forsythe Backs Carla Lockhart's Demand for Michelle O'Neill's Removal

Keir Starmer's Incoming Government Considered Relocation from 10 Downing Street

Home Secretary Orders Independent Inquiry into Henry Nowak Murder

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva Secures Fourth Presidential Term in Brazil Run-off

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

UK Government Urges Public Stockpiling, Essential Goods Sales Surge 50%

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt Allocates Additional £1bn to Social Housing Programme

Former FBI Director James Comey Indicted for Alleged Classified Information Leak to New York Times

María Machado Returns to Venezuela Amidst Western Strategy Shifts and Resource Politics

Renters' Reform Act Gives Tenants Flexibility, Landlords Predict Higher Student Rents

Apple Commits to Replacement Programme for Faulty iPhone Duo Screens

World

Pope Francis Confirms South American Journey After Lung Surgery

Catholic Bishops Apologise for Meeting Donald Trump, Believed Interaction Was Private

US Judge Rules Trump Administration Illegally Dismissed James Comey's Daughter

Australian Killer Andre McKechnie Denied Prison Vegemite for Cultural Rights Claim

UK

Households Across UK Detail Budget Priorities: Tax Cuts and Cost of Living Support Demanded

Equinor Prepares Rosebank Oil Field for Extraction as UK Government Nears Approval

Probation Failures: Report Reveals Over One-Third of Former Prisoner Deaths Linked to Drugs

Chancellor Healey Halves Tariffs on Marmalade and Gherkins in New Economic Plan

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

International Weightlifting Federation Awards 2026 World Championships to Russia

Elon Musk Confirms SpaceX Restricted Ukraine's Starlink Access for Military Operations

Starlink Connectivity for Ukrainian Military Stabilised Following Service Disruptions

American Detainee Subjected to Torture in Russian Prison, Ukrainian Witnesses Allege

Business

Chancellor Healey Halves Tariffs on Marmalade and Gherkins in New Economic Plan

Scottish Labour Leader Michael Marra Pressures Shadow Energy Secretary to Approve Rosebank Oil Field

Sydney's £5bn Western Sydney Airport Lacks Immediate Public Transport Links

Anthropic Targets Blockbuster Share Listing as First Dedicated AI Company to Go Public

Politics

DUP MLA Diane Forsythe Backs Carla Lockhart's Demand for Michelle O'Neill's Removal

Keir Starmer's Incoming Government Considered Relocation from 10 Downing Street

Home Secretary Orders Independent Inquiry into Henry Nowak Murder

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva Secures Fourth Presidential Term in Brazil Run-off