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04.01.2025

04.01.2025 โ€” The Day Orleans Grief Found Royal Bridge

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This page is an archive of main headlines from the UK for 04.01.2025.

It displays 95 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

04.01.2025 โ‡ข The Day Orleans Grief Found Royal Bridge
โŒจThe British victim of the New Orleans ISIS attack was identified as Edward Pettifer, stepson of William and Harry's former nanny Tiggy Legge-Bourke, creating a bridge between the terrorist incident and royal circles. Palace communications evolved throughout the day, from King Charles expressing deep sadness to William and Kate releasing a personal statement of shock.

The UK faced severe weather warnings as an Arctic blast approached, with temperatures predicted to fall to -10ยฐC. Bristol Airport suspended flights by evening, while multiple collisions occurred on the M5 motorway.

Trump's hush money case concluded with the judge ruling out prison time but setting a sentencing date. Late evening brought unexpected news of White Lotus star Aubrey Plaza's husband Jeff Baena's death at 47, while Biden prepared an $8bn arms shipment to Israel.
04.01.2025
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The Guardian

Judge sets date for Trump hush-money sentencing but rules out prison term

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02:41โ‡ขTeen Takes Darts Crown As Trump Dodges Cell

โŒจThe newspapers focus on two major developments. Luke Littler, 17, makes history by winning the World Darts Championship and ยฃ500,000 prize money (Metro, Mirror, Sun). Meanwhile, Trump's hush money case concludes with the judge ruling out prison time but setting a sentencing date (BBC, Guardian). A British man's death in New Orleans and concerns over winter fuel payments for pensioners receive secondary coverage (Sky News, Independent).
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The Guardian

Judge sets date for hush-money sentencing but rules out prison term

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09:54โ‡ขRoyal Nanny's Stepson Falls In Orleans

โŒจThe newspapers focus on three main developments. A British victim of the New Orleans ISIS attack is identified as the stepson of William and Harry's former nanny Tiggy Legge-Bourke (Daily Mail, Mirror, Sun, Evening Standard). The UK prepares for severe Arctic weather with temperatures expected to drop to -10ยฐC, prompting emergency plans (Metro, Independent). Trump's social media presence creates new diplomatic challenges for UK politicians (BBC), while a judge rules out prison time in his hush money case (Guardian).
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11:53โ‡ขRoyal Nanny's Stepson Falls To ISIS

โŒจThe newspapers expand coverage of Edward Pettifer, stepson of former royal nanny Tiggy Legge-Bourke, identified as one of 14 victims in the New Orleans ISIS attack (BBC, Daily Mail, Sky News, Evening Standard, Times). Severe weather warnings predict temperatures dropping to -10ยฐC with up to 40cm of snow expected (Independent, Metro). Meanwhile, coverage continues of Luke Littler's World Darts Championship victory and subsequent celebrations (Mirror, Sun).
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The Guardian

King Charles 'saddened' as stepson of UK princesโ€™ former nanny named among New Orleans victims

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The Guardian

Prince William โ€˜shocked and saddenedโ€™ by death of British man in New Orleans attack

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The Guardian

Prince William โ€˜shocked and saddenedโ€™ as stepson of former nanny named among victims

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14:58โ‡ขWilliam Mourns As Plaza's Husband Dies

โŒจThe newspapers expand coverage of Edward Pettifer's death in New Orleans, with Prince William releasing a statement expressing shock over his former nanny's stepson (Guardian, Independent, Sky News). Aubrey Plaza's husband, director Jeff Baena, dies at 47 (Daily Mail, Metro). Political coverage focuses on Reform UK gaining Labour voters over migration issues (Breitbart), while Trump's hush money case developments suggest no jail time ahead (BBC).
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The Guardian

Hamas releases video it says is of Israeli hostage held in Gaza since 2023 attack

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20:41โ‡ขSnow Halts Bristol As Biden Arms Israel

โŒจThe newspapers update three main developments. Biden plans to send $8bn in weapons to Israel, including air-to-air missiles (BBC). The death of Edward Pettifor, stepson of William and Harry's former nanny, receives royal attention with King Charles sending condolences (Channel 4, Guardian). Severe weather warnings impact Bristol Airport operations as snow alerts spread across Britain (Mirror, Sky News).
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