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Global Oil Prices Surge to $90 a Barrel Amid Renewed U.S.-Iran Tensions
Recent attacks between the U.S. and Iran have triggered a sharp increase in global oil prices, pushing the cost to $90 a barrel. This…
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US Strikes Iranian Launchers on Larak Island: Implications for Strait of Hormuz Security
The recent US attack on Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island, located in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, marks a significant escalation in…
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British Driver Andy Green Sets New Hydrogen-Powered Land Speed Record at 406 mph
Andy Green, a retired Royal Air Force pilot famed for being the first person to break the sound barrier ...
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University of Michigan Will Ease Up on Grades for Student Mental Health
Starting with the first semester, the University of Michigan will adopt a pass-or-fail grading model for...
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Game of Thrones: The Mad King – A Royal Shakespeare Company Spin-Off Bridging Fantasy and History
The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) has launched its first Game of Thrones stage spin-off, Game of Thron...
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Ofcom launches investigation into Married at First Sight UK
In May, BBC Panorama revealed rape allegations from two women on the show, which the men involved deny.
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Burnham makes pledge to end rough sleeping in first speech as prime minister
The Labour leader made a similar pledge as Greater Manchester mayor, although he failed to achieve this.
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'A circuit-breaker moment': Watch Andy Burnham's first speech as PM in full
Andy Burnham spoke outside Downing Street after he replaced Keir Starmer as prime minister and leader of the Labour party.
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King Charles III Opens 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow with a Celebration of Heritage and Unity
The 2026 Commonwealth Games have officially begun in Glasgow, marking the first edition of the Games und...
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Rising Tide of Antisemitism in the UK: A Closer Look at 2026 Trends and Responses
The first half of 2026 has witnessed a significant increase in antisemitic incidents across the United K...