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03.10.2024

The day Beirut shook

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This page is an archive of main headlines from the UK for 03.10.2024.

It displays 118 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

03.10.2024 โ‡ข The day Beirut shook
โŒจIsraeli airstrikes on Beirut escalated, with reports of six to nine casualties in central Beirut by morning. Throughout the day, Israel ordered more Lebanese residents to evacuate, including from Nabatieh. The Lebanese army reportedly returned fire for the first time. By evening, multiple explosions were heard near Beirut's airport, with reports suggesting strikes targeted a potential successor to Hezbollah leader Nasrallah. Concurrently, an Israeli strike in the West Bank reportedly killed 18, including a Hamas figure. These events unfolded as US President Biden discussed potential Israeli strikes on Iranian oil facilities, prompting a warning from Iran. In UK news, the Labour Party agreed to hand over sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, despite US concerns, while maintaining a crucial military base.
03.10.2024
00:29
BBC

At least five killed in central Beirut air strike, as Israel says it is targeting Hezbollah facilities

The building was hit in what the Israeli military says was a "precise strike" - the first time it has struck in the heart of the Lebanese capital.
00:29
01:01
The Guardian

Six killed in Israeli strike on medical centre in central Beirut, Lebanon officials say

01:01

01:08โ‡ขBeirut Ablaze: Israel Strikes Lebanese Capital

โŒจThe newspapers report on an Israeli airstrike in central Beirut, Lebanon. Multiple sources (BBC News, The Guardian, The Times) indicate at least five people were killed in what Israel claims was a "precise strike" targeting Hezbollah facilities. This marks the first time Israel has struck the heart of the Lebanese capital, potentially escalating the conflict. The Independent notes new allegations regarding Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
01:17
02:53
04:29
05:26

05:34โ‡ขBeirut Struck, Israeli Troops Fall: Lebanon Conflict Intensifies

โŒจThe newspapers report on escalating tensions between Israel and Lebanon. An Israeli airstrike in central Beirut killed five people (BBC News, The Guardian), marking the first such strike near the city center in the current conflict. Israel has also suffered its first casualties in ground battles with Hezbollah inside Lebanon (The Independent, Channel 4 News). The situation appears to be rapidly evolving, with potential for further escalation.
05:49
BBC

At least six killed in Beirut as Israel warns air strikes will continue

Israeli air strikes overnight hit a building near the Lebanese parliament, in the heart of the capital.
05:49
05:58
07:01
07:17
07:26
07:33
BBC

At least six killed in central Beirut as Israel warns air strikes will continue

Israeli air strikes overnight hit a building near the Lebanese parliament, in the heart of the capital.
07:33
07:34
07:41
BBC

'Any feeling of safety is vanishing': Israeli strike on central Beirut kills six

Israeli air strikes overnight hit a Hezbollah target near the Lebanese parliament, in the heart of the capital.
07:41

07:42โ‡ขBeirut Ablaze: Israel Strikes Heart of Lebanese Capital

โŒจThe newspapers report on escalating tensions between Israel and Lebanon. An Israeli airstrike in central Beirut killed six people, marking a significant escalation (BBC News, The Guardian, Sky News). Israel has also suffered its first casualties in ground battles with Hezbollah inside Lebanon (The Independent, Channel 4 News). The US has warned it won't back an Israeli attack on Iran's nuclear facilities (Sky News).
08:54
09:33
09:58
09:58
10:13
BBC

'Any feeling of safety is vanishing': Israeli strike on central Beirut kills nine

Israeli air strikes overnight hit a Hezbollah target near the Lebanese parliament, in the heart of the capital.
10:13

10:14โ‡ขBeirut Ablaze: Israel Strikes Heart of Lebanese Capital

โŒจThe newspapers report on escalating tensions between Israel and Lebanon. An Israeli airstrike in central Beirut killed multiple people, including a Hamas leader (BBC News, The Independent, Sky News, The Telegraph). This marks a significant escalation in the conflict. The US has warned it won't back an Israeli attack on Iran's nuclear facilities (Sky News). Domestically, UK media covers a missing person case (The Mirror) and a violent crime (Metro).
10:29
The Guardian

Israel orders more Lebanese residents to flee homes, including from city of Nabatieh

10:29

11:18โ‡ขBeirut Ablaze: Israel Strikes Lebanese Capital

โŒจThe newspapers report on escalating tensions between Israel and Lebanon. Israeli airstrikes in central Beirut killed nine people, including a Hamas leader (BBC News, The Independent, The Times). Israel has ordered more Lebanese residents to evacuate, including from Nabatieh (The Guardian). The UK is handing over sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, while retaining a crucial military base (Sky News, The Telegraph, The Spectator).
11:57
12:05
The Guardian

Multiple Israeli airstrikes heard in Beirutโ€™s southern suburbs

12:05
12:29
Tories Call Labour 'Weak' For Returning Islands To Mauritius
12:29
12:30

13:10โ‡ขChagos Islands Sovereignty Shift Sparks Political Storm

โŒจThe newspapers report on the UK's decision to hand over sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius while retaining a crucial military base (Sky News, The Telegraph, The Times, The Spectator). This move has sparked political debate, with Conservatives criticizing Labour's approach (HuffPost UK). Meanwhile, Israeli airstrikes in Beirut's southern suburbs are reported (The Guardian), indicating ongoing regional tensions.
13:25
13:42
Brendan Oโ€™Neill launches his new book, in conversation with Batya Ungar-Sargon.
13:42
14:21
The Guardian

Lebanese army says it has returned fire at Israel for the first time

14:21
14:29
BBC

Israel strikes Beirut as it tells more people in south Lebanon to leave their homes

Fresh explosions follow deadly overnight strikes in the capital, as a BBC reporter in Beirut says any feeling of safety is vanishing.
14:29

15:26โ‡ขBeirut Ablaze: Israel Strikes, Lebanon Retaliates

โŒจThe newspapers report on escalating tensions between Israel and Lebanon. Israeli airstrikes in Beirut have killed multiple people, including a Hamas leader (BBC News, The Independent, Sky News). The Lebanese army has reportedly returned fire at Israel for the first time (The Guardian, Sky News). Meanwhile, the UK's decision to hand over sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius continues to spark political debate (The Telegraph, HuffPost UK).
15:33
The Guardian

US president Joe Biden โ€˜discussingโ€™ possible Israeli strikes on Iran oil facilities

15:33
15:41
15:58
16:13
The Guardian

Joe Biden โ€˜discussingโ€™ possible Israeli strikes on Iran oil facilities; IDF says it has killed a Hezbollah commander

16:13
17:01
17:01
The Guardian

Iran warns US after Joe Biden says he is โ€˜discussingโ€™ possible Israeli strikes on Iran oil facilities

17:01

17:02โ‡ขBeirut Ablaze: Israel Strikes, US Weighs Iran Options

โŒจThe newspapers report on escalating tensions in the Middle East. Israel has conducted airstrikes in Beirut, killing a Hezbollah commander (Sky News, The Independent). The US is discussing potential Israeli strikes on Iranian oil facilities (The Guardian, The Independent). Domestically, UK media covers prison conditions (Channel 4 News) and the handover of Chagos Islands to Mauritius (The Telegraph, The Spectator).
17:09
19:17
19:18
19:34

19:34โ‡ขBeirut Ablaze: Israel Strikes, US Ponders Iran

โŒจThe newspapers report on escalating tensions in the Middle East. Israeli airstrikes in Beirut have killed multiple people, including a Hezbollah commander (Channel 4 News, The Independent, Sky News). The US is discussing potential Israeli strikes on Iranian oil facilities (The Independent, The Guardian). Domestically, UK media covers the handover of Chagos Islands to Mauritius (The Times, HuffPost UK) and speculation about Gary Lineker's future on Match of the Day (Daily Mail).
21:08
The Guardian

Israel issues new evacuation orders for Beirut suburbs; Israeli strike on West Bank kills number of people

21:08
21:33
The Guardian

Explosions reported in Beirut, with blasts heard near Lebanese capitalโ€™s airport

21:33
21:41
21:49
BBC

Large explosions in Beirut as Israeli strike reportedly hits area near airport

Videos and images from the Lebanese capital show the night sky lighting up in southern areas of the city.
21:49
22:05
The Guardian

Beirut strikes reportedly target Nasrallah successor; IDF says it killed Hamas leader in West Bank strike that left 18 dead

22:05

22:06โ‡ขBeirut Rocked: Israel Strikes, Eyes Iran

โŒจThe newspapers report on escalating tensions in the Middle East. Israeli airstrikes near Beirut airport have caused large explosions (BBC News, The Guardian, Sky News, The Times). Reports suggest Israel is considering attacks on Iranian oil facilities (The Independent). In UK news, Boris Johnson claims Israeli spies bugged his bathroom (Metro) and calls for a referendum on ECHR (The Telegraph).
22:21
The Guardian

Beirut strikes reportedly target Nasrallah successor; IDF says it killed Hamas figure in West Bank strike that left 18 dead

22:21
22:37
BBC

Huge explosions in Beirut after apparent Israeli strike close to airport

Videos and images from the Lebanese capital show the night sky lighting up in southern areas of the city.
22:37
23:01
The Guardian

Beirut strikes reportedly target Nasrallah successor; 18 killed in Israeli strike on West Bank, officials say

23:01