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This page is an archive of main headlines from the UK for 01.01.2025.

It displays 178 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

01.01.2025 โ‡ข The Day New Orleans Truck Became ISIS Flag
โŒจLondon's New Year celebrations proceeded despite severe weather that cancelled events across Britain, while a social media hoax drew thousands to non-existent Birmingham fireworks. Ukraine ended Russian gas transit to EU, marking a shift in European energy dynamics.

The morning's celebratory tone shifted dramatically with reports of a vehicle attack in New Orleans. Initial casualty reports of 10 dead evolved throughout the day as the FBI discovered explosive devices and an ISIS flag at the scene. By evening, the death toll reached 15, and the attacker was identified as US Army veteran Shamsud Din Jabar.

The day concluded with a second vehicle attack at Trump Hotel in Las Vegas, where a Tesla Cybertruck explosion killed one and injured seven. Authorities began investigating connections between the attacks through a shared vehicle rental platform, while Elon Musk speculated about explosives or fireworks as the cause.
01.01.2025
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01:03

01:05โ‡ขLondon Defies Storm While Britain Falls Silent

โŒจThe newspapers report extensively on London's New Year's Eve fireworks display, which proceeded despite severe weather conditions (BBC, Metro, Mirror, Evening Standard). While the London celebration went ahead, multiple events across the UK were cancelled due to gale-force winds and torrential rain (Daily Mail, Independent, Channel 4). Labour's position in polls receives attention, with Starmer addressing national mood (Times).
01:11
02:15
The Guardian

New Yearโ€™s Eve: celebrations across the globe as the US prepares for midnight โ€“ live

02:15
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03:51
The Guardian

New Yearโ€™s Eve: parts of the Americas enter 2025 as celebrations take place across the globe โ€“ live

03:51
05:11
The Guardian

New Yearโ€™s Eve: ball drops in New Yorkโ€™s Times Square as celebrations take place across the globe โ€“ live

05:11
05:35

06:01โ‡ขLondon Lights While Britain Dims

โŒจThe newspapers report extensively on New Year celebrations across Europe. While London's fireworks proceeded despite weather concerns (Evening Standard, Metro, Mirror, Sun), many UK events were cancelled due to storms (Independent, Channel 4). Breaking news includes Ukraine ending Russian gas transit to EU countries, though Hungary maintains supply through Black Sea routes (BBC). A social media hoax drew crowds to Birmingham for non-existent fireworks (Daily Mail).
06:23
The Guardian

South Korea plane crash investigators extract data from Jeju Air black box

06:23
08:07
BBC

North America welcomes 2025 as New Year's Day celebrations begin

Australasia, Asia, Europe and Africa have already been marking the arrival of the new year with fireworks and festivities.
08:07
09:03
09:19
BBC

Final parts of world ring in 2025 as New Year's Day celebrations kick off

The Americas, Australasia, Asia, Europe and Africa have already been marking the arrival of the new year with fireworks and festivities.
09:19

09:30โ‡ขBirmingham's Phantom Fireworks

โŒจThe newspapers extensively report on New Year celebrations, with London's display proceeding despite severe weather (Evening Standard, Sun, Mirror), while a social media hoax drew thousands to non-existent Birmingham fireworks (Daily Mail, Metro). Weather conditions remain challenging across the UK with 75mph winds and snow (Independent, Sun). The Morning Star warns of rising right-wing corporate influence, while Labour's poll numbers continue declining (Times, Morning Star).
10:15
The Guardian

Breakaway Moldovan region cuts heating and hot water as Russia stops gas flow

10:15
11:19
BBC

Multiple casualties feared in New Orleans as vehicle driven into pedestrians - reports

A vehicle crashed into a crowd of people on Bourbon Street, the BBC's US partner CBS reports.
11:19
11:43
The Guardian

Russian gas flows to Europe via Ukraine cease as transit agreement expires

11:43
11:51
BBC

Ten dead and several injured in New Orleans incident, local authorities say

A vehicle crashed into a crowd of people in the city's French Quarter, a popular tourist destination.
11:51
11:52

11:55โ‡ขSUV Ploughs Through New Orleans' New Year

โŒจThe newspapers extensively report on a mass casualty incident in New Orleans' French Quarter, where an SUV crashed into New Year's crowds, killing 10 and injuring several others (BBC, Daily Mail, Mirror, Sky News, Times). Weather continues to disrupt UK celebrations, with flood alerts and London's New Year parade delayed (Independent, Evening Standard). In energy news, Russian gas transit through Ukraine has ceased (Guardian).
11:59
BBC

Ten dead after vehicle drives into large crowd in New Orleans, authorities say

A further 30 people are injured after a vehicle drove into a crowd in the French Quarter, a popular tourist destination in the city.
11:59
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12:56
The Guardian

At least 10 killed and 30 injured in New Orleans as car runs into crowd

12:56
13:04
BBC

Driver who killed 10 in New Orleans attack was 'hell-bent on creating carnage', police say

At least 30 people have been injured after a vehicle drove into a crowd in the city's French Quarter - a popular tourist destination.
13:04
13:11
The Guardian

New Orleans mayor calls incident โ€˜terrorist attackโ€™ as FBI says explosive device found at scene

13:11

13:14โ‡ขNew Orleans Terror Unveiled

โŒจThe newspapers expand coverage of the New Orleans attack, now confirmed as a terror incident. FBI discovered explosive devices at the scene (Guardian, Daily Mail), while police describe the driver as "hell-bent on creating carnage" (BBC). The attack killed 10 and injured 30 in the French Quarter during New Year celebrations. Separately, Brussels experienced New Year violence with 159 arrests and multiple car fires (Breitbart).
13:52
The Guardian

New Orleans mayor calls incident โ€˜terrorist attackโ€™ after at least 10 killed

13:52
13:52
14:23
BBC

Suspect in New Orleans attack that killed 10 is dead and FBI investigating as "act of terrorism"

Police say a man attempted "to run over as many people as he possibly could" in the city's French Quarter before shooting at officers.
14:23
14:23
The Guardian

New Orleans: suspect reportedly dead after at least 10 killed in vehicle attack

14:23
14:31
BBC

Suspect in New Orleans attack that killed 10 is dead and FBI investigating as 'act of terrorism'

Police say a man attempted "to run over as many people as he possibly could" in the city's French Quarter before shooting at officers.
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14:47
The Guardian

New Orleans: suspect shot dead by police after at least 10 killed in vehicle attack

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14:57โ‡ขTen Dead as FBI Labels Orleans Drive-Through Terror

โŒจThe newspapers expand coverage of the New Orleans terror attack with new details emerging. The FBI is now officially investigating it as terrorism (BBC, Independent), with reports indicating the suspect deliberately targeted New Year's crowds before being shot dead by police (Guardian, Times). The attack left 10 dead and 30 injured in the French Quarter (Mirror, Sun). Explosive devices were recovered from the scene, according to earlier reports.
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17:43
BBC

Suspect named in New Orleans attack that killed 10 as FBI investigates 'act of terrorism'

Police say a man attempted "to run over as many people as he possibly could" in the city's French Quarter before shooting at officers.
17:43

18:02โ‡ขISIS Flag Waves Over Orleans Carnage

โŒจThe newspapers expand coverage of the New Orleans terror attack with the suspect now identified as Shamsud Din Jabar (Daily Mail, Metro, Mirror, Sun). The FBI is investigating ISIS connections after reports of the group's flag on the attack vehicle (Sun, Daily Mail). The death toll stands at 10 with 35 injured (Independent, Channel 4). Separately, Worldometer reports abortion as 2024's leading cause of death globally (Breitbart).
18:07
The Guardian

New Orleans: FBI investigating attack as an โ€˜act of terrorismโ€™; suspect shot dead by police

18:07
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18:47
BBC

New Orleans attacker named as US citizen as FBI says IS flag, possible explosives found

Officials say an Islamic State group flag was found in the vehicle driven by a suspect named as 42-year-old Shamsud Din Jabbar from Texas.
18:47
19:35
BBC

New Orleans attacker identified as US citizen, as FBI says IS flag and possible explosives found

The FBI says Shamsud Din Jabbar, who is suspected of crashing into a crowd on the city's famous Bourbon Street killing 10, was not "solely responsible" for the attack.
19:35

19:37โ‡ขOrleans' ISIS Veteran Had Company

โŒจThe newspapers expand coverage of the New Orleans terror attack with new FBI revelations. The suspect, identified as US Army veteran Shamsud Din Jabbar, had an ISIS flag in his vehicle and possible explosive devices were found at the scene (BBC, Daily Mail, Guardian). The FBI states he "did not act solely" in the attack that killed 10-15 people, and is now hunting for additional suspects (Sky News, Metro, Mirror).
20:55
The Guardian

New Orleans: surveillance video reportedly shows people โ€˜placing explosive deviceโ€™

20:55
22:07
BBC

FBI believes New Orleans truck attacker may have had help

Authorities are investigating explosives found near where Shamsud-Din Jabbar is suspected of crashing into a crowd on the city's famous Bourbon Street, killing 10.
22:07
22:24
BBC

FBI believes New Orleans truck attacker did not act alone

Authorities are investigating explosives found near where Shamsud-Din Jabbar is suspected of crashing into a crowd on the city's famous Bourbon Street, killing 10.
22:24
22:32
BBC

Death toll from New Orleans vehicle attack rises to 15, coroner says

Authorities are investigating explosives found near where Shamsud-Din Jabbar is suspected of crashing into a crowd on the city's famous Bourbon Street, killing 10.
22:32
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22:56
The Guardian

New Orleans: death toll rises to 15, coroner says

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23:05โ‡ขISIS Strikes Twice: Orleans and Vegas Under Attack

โŒจThe newspapers expand coverage of two linked terror incidents: the New Orleans attack's death toll rises to 15 (BBC, Guardian, Independent, Times), with FBI hunting for accomplices after finding an ISIS flag. A second attack occurred at Trump Hotel in Las Vegas, where a Tesla Cybertruck explosion killed one and injured seven (Mirror, Sun, Daily Mail). Authorities investigate potential connections between the attacks through a shared vehicle rental app.
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23:59
The Guardian

New Orleans vehicle attack: death toll rises to 15, coroner says

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