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Keir Starmer stands firm against US pressure over the Iran conflict, refusing to commit British warships to the Strait of Hormuz. This principled stance has garnered a significant approval boost amid rising tensions. Starmer must maintain this resolve for the upcoming challenges ahead.
Thousands of American paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne Division are deploying to the Middle East as Donald Trump threatens to strike Iran’s critical infrastructure. The heightened US military presence now totals 50,000 troops. Detailed discussions are expected to follow.
The US threatens to destroy Iran’s power plants if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened. President Donald Trump issued a 48-hour ultimatum as global energy prices soar due to the strait’s closure. Swift action is crucial, as the deadline approaches shortly after midnight on Monday.
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Thursday’s front pages cover the news of an Israel-Gaza ceasefire, set to come into effect from 19 January. The papers celebrate the end of 15 months of bloodshed and look ahead at what the future holds for both sides.
The crisis facing the NHS makes several of the tabloid front pages, which cover the death of Linda Nolan who died at the age of 65 following a battle with cancer.
Away from the two main stories, a handful of front pages lead with standalone domestic stories, including a report on a man who spent 17 years behind bars for a crime he did not commit and is still waiting on compensation.
The back pages are dominated by last night’s Premier League action, with Arsenal’s win over Spurs leading most of the splashes.
For the first time in three months, the UK economy grew, recording a slight expansion of 0.1% in November, according to official figures. This follows two consecutive months of economic contraction.
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