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This page is an archive of main headlines from the UK for 02.10.2025.
It displays 174 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
02.10.2025 โข The Day of the Manchester Synagogue Attack
โจUK media initially focused on the Israeli interception of a Gaza-bound flotilla and the detention of activists, including Greta Thunberg. However, by mid-morning, coverage shifted dramatically to a car and stabbing attack at a Manchester synagogue on Yom Kippur. Reports quickly escalated from multiple injuries to fatalities, with the suspect shot dead by police.
Throughout the afternoon, the incident was officially declared a terrorist attack, with two victims confirmed dead and the suspect, reportedly wearing an explosive vest, killed. Two arrests were also made. In the evening, the suspect was named as Jihad Al-Shamie, a 35-year-old British citizen of Syrian descent, with three individuals now in custody. Labour leader Keir Starmer condemned the attack and pledged to combat antisemitism.
Throughout the afternoon, the incident was officially declared a terrorist attack, with two victims confirmed dead and the suspect, reportedly wearing an explosive vest, killed. Two arrests were also made. In the evening, the suspect was named as Jihad Al-Shamie, a 35-year-old British citizen of Syrian descent, with three individuals now in custody. Labour leader Keir Starmer condemned the attack and pledged to combat antisemitism.
02.10.2025
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Eyewitness
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The Guardian
Israeli foreign ministry posts video of Thunbergโs arrest; vessels carrying about 500 activists intercepted about 75 miles off coast of war-torn territory
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Exclusive
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Harrisโs new memoir blames everyone for her defeat but herself.
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02:08โขGaza Flotilla Intercepted
โจUK media reports Israel's interception of vessels carrying activists off Gaza, with some sources claiming illegal detentions (The Guardian, Novara Media). Concurrently, Keir Starmer's vows to end the 'golden ticket' for migrants continue to be covered (The Independent, The Times). Separately, the US government shutdown and imminent layoffs remain a focus (BBC News).
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The Telegraph
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Exclusive
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Our political system is that we make huge mistakes, and then reverse them to make mistakes in the opposite direction
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Eyewitness
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Our hollow, robotic prime minister is envious of how normal the Reform leader can seem.
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Israeli foreign ministry posts video of Thunbergโs arrest; vessels carrying about 500 activists intercepted about 75 miles off coast of war-torn territory
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HuffPost UK
Starmer Vows To Make It Harder For Refugees To Settle In UK In Immigration Crackdown
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World | Barney Davis
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BARONESS BLASTED | UK News
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As the sun rose in Gaza, the Global Sumud Flotilla was still being intercepted, 12 hours after it was first heard Israeli boats were approaching. Charlotte England reports.
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UK | Brooke Davies
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Breitbart UK
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is seeking to distract from his own governmentโs โabject failureโ to protect Britainโs borders by attempting to cast the blame for the English Channel migrant crisis on Nigel Farage and Brexit, a think tank told Breitbart London.
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UK | Josh Milton
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Climate activist Greta Thunberg is among activists on the Global Sumud Flotilla being taken to an Israeli port.
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08:50โขFlotilla Intercepted, Greta Detained
โจUK media reports extensively on the Israeli interception of a Gaza-bound flotilla, with many outlets highlighting the detention of climate activist Greta Thunberg among others (BBC News, The Guardian, The Independent, Novara Media). Concurrently, coverage continues on Keir Starmer's policies and political standing, particularly regarding immigration (Breitbart London, Daily Mail, HuffPost UK, New Statesman, The Spectator, Spiked, The Times).
08:59
Nadine Dorries was once a Tory loyalist and Boris Johnsonโs closest ally โ now sheโs defected to Reform UK, the party leading the polls under Nigel Farage.
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Israelโs detention of hundreds of peaceful activists โ including my constituent, Novara Mediaโs Kieran Andrieu โ is both a violation of their human rights and a further act of cruelty against the people of Gaza. But the movement for Palestine is never going away, writes Jeremy Corbyn.
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Twenty years on, Europe has embraced Islamic blasphemy codes and abandoned free speech.
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'KNIFE' HORROR | UK News
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The Independent
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Breaking | Live
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The Sun
KNIFE 'RAMPAGE' | UK News
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Climate activist Greta Thunberg is among activists on the Global Sumud Flotilla being taken to an Israeli port.
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Sky News
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10:04โขManchester Synagogue Attack
โจUK media prioritizes two main stories: a car and stabbing attack at a Manchester synagogue, which police are investigating as a 'serious incident' on Yom Kippur (Daily Mail, The Independent, Metro, Sky News, The Telegraph, The Sun). Concurrently, the Israeli interception of a Gaza aid flotilla and the detention of activists, including Greta Thunberg, continues to be widely reported (BBC News, The Guardian, Novara Media).
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An alleged knifeman was shot dead by police outside a synagogue in Manchester, England, on Thursday morning.
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The suspect used a car and knife in the incident on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar
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UK | Katie Boyden
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The prime minister said the refugee system was unfair because it gave greater rights to small-boat migrants than to those who arrive legally
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KNIFE 'RAMPAGE' | UK News
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UK | Katie Boyden
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10:53
BBC
Four people injured in car and stabbing attack at Manchester synagogue - suspect shot by police
Mayor Andy Burnham says the suspect is believed to be dead. Keir Starmer says the attack happening on Yom Kippur - the holiest day in the Jewish calendar - makes it "all the more horrific".
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BBC
Two dead in Manchester synagogue attack, with suspect also believed to have been killed - police
Police say the suspect's condition cannot be confirmed due to "suspicious items on his person", with the bomb disposal unit at the scene.
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Sky News
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KNIFE 'RAMPAGE' | UK News
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11:26โขManchester Synagogue Attack
โจUK media is overwhelmingly focused on a synagogue attack in Manchester on Yom Kippur, with reports confirming two victims dead and the suspect shot and killed by police (BBC News, Breitbart London, Daily Mail, The Independent, Metro, The Mirror, Sky News, The Telegraph, The Sun). A bomb disposal unit is at the scene due to suspicious items on the suspect. Separately, Keir Starmer's immigration policies are briefly mentioned (The Times).
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Israeli foreign ministry posts video of Thunbergโs arrest; vessels carrying about 500 activists intercepted about 75 miles off coast of war-torn territory
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'TERROR' ATTACK | UK News
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BBC
Two dead in car and stabbing attack at UK synagogue on Yom Kippur
The suspect was shot by police, who say his condition cannot be confirmed due to "suspicious items on his person". Video verified by the BBC shows a man with items strapped around his waist.
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KILLER UNMASKED | UK News
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The Guardian
One boat, the Mikeno, reported to have escaped the maritime blockade and to have stopped inside Palestinian territorial waters
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Two people have died and three others are in a serious condition following an attack on a synagogue in Crumpsall, Greater Manchester.
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Activists from Global Sumud flotilla including Greta Thunberg arrested and taken into custody with one boat reported to be in Palestinian waters
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12:53โขSynagogue Mourns Two Souls
โจUK media's primary focus remains the Manchester synagogue attack, with new reports confirming two fatalities and the suspect, pictured with a suspected suicide belt, shot by police (BBC News, Channel 4 News, Daily Mail, The Independent, The Mirror, The Spectator, The Sun, The Telegraph, Breitbart London, Metro, Sky News). Separately, The Guardian reports Israel intercepted an aid flotilla, with one ship reportedly evading the blockade and Greta Thunberg arrested (The Guardian, Novara Media).
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Sky News
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The Economist
America, Israel and perhaps Hamas, have changed their positions
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BBC
Two dead in UK synagogue attack, with suspect shot dead by police
A third person, the suspect, was shot dead by police - video showed a man with items strapped around his waist. The attack happened on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar.
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Times investigation finds 22 professionals subject to restrictions abroad have no record of sanctions on their GMC licences
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BBC
Counter-terror police to give update after two die in UK synagogue attack
A third person, the suspect, was shot dead by police - video showed a man with items strapped around his waist. The attack happened on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar.
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Trump touts meeting with Russ Vought โof Project 2025 fameโ to determine where cuts can be made as the federal government remains shut for second day
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TOOLS OF TERROR | UK News
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TOOLS OF TERROR | UK News
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BBC
Police treating UK synagogue attack in which two died as terrorist incident
A third person, the suspect, was shot dead by police - video showed a man with items strapped around his waist. The attack happened on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar.
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UK | Katie Boyden
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14:36โขTerror in Synagogue
โจUK media is overwhelmingly focused on the Manchester synagogue attack, now officially declared a terrorist incident (BBC News, Daily Mail, The Guardian, The Independent, Metro, The Mirror, Sky News, The Telegraph, The Sun). Reports confirm two fatalities and the suspect, pictured with a suspected bomb belt, shot dead by police (BBC News, Breitbart London, Channel 4 News, Daily Mail, The Independent, Metro, The Mirror, The Sun, Sky News, The Telegraph). Two arrests have also been made (Daily Mail, The Independent, The Sun). The Economist notes a Gaza peace plan.
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The Guardian
Trump touts meeting with Russ Vought โof Project 2025 fameโ to determine where cuts can be made as the federal government remains shut for second day
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TOOLS OF TERROR | UK News
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TOOLS OF TERROR | UK News
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BBC
Bravery of worshippers and security stopped attacker entering Manchester synagogue, police chief says
Two members of the Jewish community were killed, police confirm - the attacker was shot dead by firearms officers. Four people are in hospital.
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TOOLS OF TERROR | UK News
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Counter-terrorism police say according to the information they have, the combined car-knife attack at a Synagogue is a โterrorist incidentโ.
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Two Killed In 'Horrific' Terror Attack On Synagogue
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BBC
Bravery of worshippers and security stopped attacker entering UK synagogue, police chief says
Two members of the Jewish community were killed, police confirm - the attacker was shot dead by firearms officers. Four people are in hospital.
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UK | Katie Boyden
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New Statesman
A new exposรฉ of the Metropolitan Police reveals whose side officers are on.
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16:28โขTerror at Synagogue Gates
โจUK media remains heavily focused on the Manchester synagogue attack, now officially declared a terrorist incident by police, with reports confirming two fatalities and the suspect, reportedly wearing an explosive vest, shot dead (BBC News, Breitbart London, Daily Mail, The Guardian, HuffPost UK, The Independent, Metro, The Mirror, Sky News, The Sun, The Telegraph). Two arrests have also been made (Daily Mail, The Independent, The Mirror, The Sun). Worshippers' bravery reportedly prevented the attacker from entering the synagogue (BBC News, The Telegraph).
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BBC
Two Jewish people killed in Manchester synagogue attack as police declare terrorist incident
The attacker was shot dead at the scene by armed officers; police later make two other arrests. Four victims remain in hospital.
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BBC
Starmer says Britain must defeat rising antisemitic hatred after two killed in Manchester synagogue attack
The attacker was shot dead at the scene by armed officers; police later make two other arrests. Four victims remain in hospital.
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The Guardian
Republicans and Democrats engage in war of words as White House also uses impasse to cut government spending
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Turkey and Qatar putting pressure on group to make concessions โ but condition it disarm a sticking point
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'I KNOW YOUR FEAR' | UK News
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The writing was on the wall long before the horror in Manchester.
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BBC
Two Jewish people killed in UK synagogue attack as police declare terrorist incident
The attacker was shot dead at the scene by armed officers; police later make two other arrests. Four victims remain in hospital.
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Turkey and Qatar putting pressure on group to make concessions โ but condition it disarm a sticking point
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Turkey and Qatar putting pressure on group to make concessions โ but condition it disarm a sticking point
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Sky News
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HuffPost UK
PM Vows To Defeat 'Rising' Tide Of Anti-Semitism After Terror Attack On Synagogue
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19:00โขStarmer Vows to Fight Antisemitism
โจUK media continues its extensive coverage of the Manchester synagogue attack, now officially declared a terrorist incident, with reports confirming two fatalities and the suspect shot dead. Police have made two other arrests (BBC News, Daily Mail, HuffPost UK, The Independent, The Mirror, Morning Star Online, Sky News, The Sun, Breitbart London, Channel 4 News, Metro, The Spectator). Labour leader Keir Starmer has condemned the attack and vowed to defeat antisemitism (Daily Mail, HuffPost UK, The Independent, The Sun).
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An act of terror at a synagogue in Greater Manchester on the holiest of days for the Jewish faith.
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The Telegraph
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Sky News
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EVIL UNMASKED | UK News
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BBC
Manchester police name synagogue attacker as two men confirmed dead
He is believed to be Jihad Al-Shamie, a 35-year-old British citizen of Syrian descent.
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EVIL UNMASKED | UK News
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EVIL UNMASKED | UK News
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EVIL UNMASKED | UK News
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21:03โขTerrorist Unmasked: Manchester Attack
โจUK media's primary focus remains the Manchester synagogue attack, with police naming the suspect as Jihad Al-Shamie, a 35-year-old British citizen of Syrian descent, and confirming two fatalities (BBC News, Channel 4 News, Daily Mail, The Independent, Metro, The Mirror, Sky News, The Sun, The Telegraph). Three individuals, including a 60-year-old woman, remain in custody (Daily Mail, The Mirror, The Sun).
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Breaking | Live
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Jihad Al-Shamie, a 35-year-old British man of Syrian decent, is named as the synagogue attacker.
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The Telegraph
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