Iran has effectively closed strait by attacking ships and reportedly laying mines in the waterway, causing major crisis in global energy markets ...

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Figures seen by the Guardian show the two peers each attended just 1.12% of sessions in past four years ...

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US president threatens to take out Iranian energy facilities – ‘starting with the biggest one first’ – if Tehran does not reopen the strait ...

Hull claims third in rough-and-tumble 3,000m as Marshchall clears 6m for first time in a championship ...

Arsenal hope to win the trophy for a third time against Manchester City on Sunday. This is how they won their first ...