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Trump: Deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz could come Wednesday
President Trump signaled late Tuesday that the U.S. and Iran were close to a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil-shipping corridor. “It could happen. Tomorrow or the next day,” Trump said after traveling to Los Angeles for a fundraising event hosted by the Republican National Committee. “A lot of progress has…
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Average cost of filling family car hits £100 as pump prices soar again thanks to Iran war dragging on, hitting millions on their summer holidays and piling pressure on Labour to scrap planned Fuel Duty hike
The average cost of filling up a family car has surged to as much as £100, as pump prices continue to climb amid the ongoing war in Iran. Petrol and diesel prices have both hit new post-war highs, squeezing motorists just as millions of Britons take to the roads for their summer holidays, and adding…
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Jeremy Clarkson fans queue out the door as hordes of daytrippers descend on Diddly Squat Farm shop during school holidays
Fans of Jeremy Clarkson have flocked to his Diddly Squat Farm in the Cotswolds, with long queues forming outside the farm shop as day-trippers take advantage of the school summer holidays. The surge in visitors reflects the enduring popularity of the former Top Gear presenter’s Amazon Prime series about running the farm, which has turned…
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‘They’re selling the safety of the traveling public’: TSA workers decry Trump privatization push
The union representing US Transportation Security Administration workers has raised alarms over a Trump administration plan to expand the privatisation of airport security checkpoints, warning it puts profit ahead of passenger safety. The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) is exploring legal options to challenge the “TSA Gold+” programme, which would hand control of screening…
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Planners reject 37 local families from ‘turnkey’ housing estate that has laid empty for two years – because they can only be used as holiday homes
Planning officials in Wales have blocked 37 local families from moving into a “turnkey” housing estate that has stood empty for two years, after ruling that the properties can only be sold or let as holiday homes under the terms of the original planning permission. The decision highlights ongoing tensions in Welsh communities over second-home…
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Mother-of-two, 44, is left with life-changing brain injury after sleepwalking off 40ft balcony on holiday
A 44-year-old mother of two suffered a life-changing brain injury after sleepwalking off a 40ft balcony while on holiday. The incident highlights the potentially severe dangers of sleepwalking, particularly when it occurs in unfamiliar accommodation such as hotels or holiday lets where sleepwalkers may be more likely to encounter unsecured balconies or unfamiliar layouts. The…
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Arsenal agree £75m fee with Newcastle for Bruno Guimarães as clubs reach compromise
Arsenal have agreed a £75m fee with Newcastle United for Brazil midfielder Bruno Guimarães, ending a tense negotiation between the two clubs. The Newcastle captain is set to leave the club’s pre-season training camp in southern Spain to fly to London for a medical, with the move marking a significant blow for Newcastle, who had…
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Aussie travellers weigh in on Jetstar’s new baggage rules: ‘Silly, unfair, unnecessary’
Jetstar has introduced a new baggage policy that has divided Australian travellers, with many taking to social media to criticise the changes as confusing and unfair. The airline’s move affects how passengers can carry and pay for luggage, prompting frustration among customers who feel the rules add unnecessary cost or complexity to booking flights. Reactions…
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Top tourist attraction set for repairs and summer holiday disruptions – thestar.co.uk
Forge Dam, a well-loved 250-year-old beauty spot in Sheffield, is set for further repair work timed to coincide with the school summer holidays, after mud islands and persistent leaks appeared in its water during July 2025. Sheffield City Council has approved funding to fix structural problems in the dam wall that have caused ongoing water…
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Thrifty single Sheffield mum lifts lid of summer holiday savings that she plans ‘meticulously’ through year
Charlene Woracker says she used to spend £1,000 on her kid throughout the summer holidays