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Oil prices have surged as Iran maintains control over the Strait of Hormuz, while the EU absorbs 97% of Russian LNG cargoes and UK ministers consider curbs on doctors’ strikes as the NHS dispute deepens.

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Operation Pisces continues to impact sex workers in Enfield this morning, forcing many into isolated areas for safety. Concerns regarding increased violence and diminished police support are being raised by local advocacy groups.

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Albert Bridge in London has reopened to pedestrians and cyclists this morning after an emergency closure due to structural movement. Repairs, estimated at £8.5 million, are planned to fully restore the bridge for traffic in the coming months.

Dublin’s roads are disrupted by fuel protests, with major blockades affecting the M50 and causing petrol shortages at over 100 stations. Concerns rise over critical supplies and hospital appointments. The protests, sparked by soaring fuel prices, continue to escalate.

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A child has tragically died following a dog attack in Redcar, North Yorkshire, overnight. Armed police responded, and one dog was shot at the scene as an investigation is now underway.

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A British man, Jermaine Grant, faces charges linked to Al-Shabaab activities, including directing the group and weapons possession. He will appear in Westminster Magistrates’ Court this morning.

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Tourists are closely approaching Highland cows at Butser Hill in Hampshire despite safety warnings issued this morning. Emergency services responded to incidents involving visitors stuck on challenging terrain as crowds continue to flock to the site.

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A manhunt is underway following a fatal stabbing at Primrose Hill yesterday evening, where a 21-year-old man died, and another in his 20s was injured.
An increased police presence remains in the area as investigations continue.

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A human skull has been found hanging from a tree in Brooke Wood, east London, with 80% of the rest of the bones located nearby. Emergency services were called following the discovery by an Enfield Council worker this morning.

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A teenager in Penge threatened a fast food worker with an imitation firearm over a sauce mix-up this morning.
Marwan Khadir, 18, has been jailed for three years following the incident on Christmas Eve.