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Starmer confirms UK will not support US blockade of strait of Hormuz – UK politics live
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PM refuses to join Trump’s Iran blockade and vows not to get dragged into war
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Trump slams Pope Leo as ‘weak’ and posts picture of himself as Jesus healing the sick
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Dan Walker faces employment tribunal as former Channel 5 co-anchor accuses him of bullying
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London parks 'toxic chicken' alert as poisoned meat kills animals in capital
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Traders Run For Cover as US Prepares Hormuz Blockade | The China Show 4/13/2026
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Heathrow sees 10% jump in transfer passengers because of Middle East war
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FTSE 100 Live 13 April: Oil price surges on Hormuz blockade, Asia markets in red
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