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02.10.2025

02.10.2025 โ€” The Day of the Manchester Synagogue Attack

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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 โ‡ข The Day of the Manchester Synagogue Attack
โŒจUK 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.
02.10.2025
02:05
02:05

02:08โ‡ขGaza Flotilla Intercepted

โŒจUK 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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05:59
Starmer Vows To Make It Harder For Refugees To Settle In UK In Immigration Crackdown
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08:20
08:39
HuffPost UK
Starmer Slammed Over Labour's Latest Immigration Crackdown
08:39
08:49

08:50โ‡ขFlotilla Intercepted, Greta Detained

โŒจUK 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).
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10:04โ‡ขManchester Synagogue Attack

โŒจUK 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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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".
10:53
11:23
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.
11:23
11:23

11:26โ‡ขManchester Synagogue Attack

โŒจUK 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).
11:32
12:06
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.
12:06
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12:51

12:53โ‡ขSynagogue Mourns Two Souls

โŒจUK 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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13:34
13:55
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.
13:55
13:56
14:15
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.
14:15
14:15
14:34
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.
14:34

14:36โ‡ขTerror in Synagogue

โŒจUK 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.
14:44
15:25
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.
15:25
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16:02
16:11
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.
16:11
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16:28โ‡ขTerror at Synagogue Gates

โŒจUK 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).
16:48
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.
16:48
16:57
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.
16:57
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17:27
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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19:00โ‡ขStarmer Vows to Fight Antisemitism

โŒจUK 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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20:24
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.
20:24

21:03โ‡ขTerrorist Unmasked: Manchester Attack

โŒจUK 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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