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This page is an archive of main headlines from the UK for 04.10.2024.
It displays 112 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
04.10.2024 โข The Day Beirut Trembled and Britain Questioned Its Territories
โจIsraeli strikes intensified in Beirut, reportedly targeting a potential Hezbollah leader. Iran's supreme leader defended the October 7 attack and recent missile strikes on Israel in a rare public speech. The US and UK conducted airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen. Domestically, concerns arose over the future of British overseas territories, with Liz Truss criticizing Boris Johnson's "surrender" of the Chagos Islands. Labour leader Keir Starmer faced questions about Gibraltar and the Falklands. The Conservative government grappled with potential cuts to foreign aid and rail projects. In other news, a car attack during Freshers' Week injured five, and a TV menopause expert defended herself against accusations of overprescribing HRT. The day ended with Israel ordering evacuations in parts of Beirut, followed by reports of explosions.
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Explosions are seen close to Beirut's airport as Israel continues targeting Hezbollah in Lebanon.
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03:09โขBeirut Shaken: Israel Strikes, Hezbollah Leadership Targeted
โจThe newspapers report on escalating tensions in the Middle East, with Israeli airstrikes causing massive explosions near Beirut's airport (BBC News, The Guardian, Sky News, The Times). Reports suggest Israel may be targeting Hezbollah's next leader (The Times). In domestic news, Vice President Harris rallies with Cheney at the GOP's birthplace (The Independent), while Ioan Gruffudd's divorce battle continues (Daily Mail).
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The Guardian
Beirut strikes reportedly target potential Hezbollah leader; 18 killed in Israeli strike on West Bank, officials say
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The Spectator
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BBC
Massive blast near Beirut airport as Israeli strikes intensify
Plumes of smoke are seen over the city as dawn broke on Friday, as Lebanon says dozens have been killed in the past 24 hours.
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The Guardian
Potential Hezbollah leader reportedly target of Beirut strikes; 18 killed in attack on West Bank, officials say
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The Guardian
Israel tells residents of over 20 southern Lebanon towns to evacuate; strike cuts off key crossing to Syria
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Putin's radar has been hailed as 'the menace of stealth technologies'.
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06:46โขBeirut Trembles as Israel Targets Hezbollah's Next-in-Line
โจThe newspapers report on intensifying Israeli strikes in Lebanon, with massive explosions near Beirut airport (BBC News, The Guardian, The Independent, Sky News). Israel has reportedly targeted Hezbollah's leadership, including a potential successor to Nasrallah (The Independent, The Times). The conflict's expansion is evident as Israel orders evacuation of southern Lebanese towns (The Guardian). In unrelated news, reports discuss the destruction of Putin's radar system (Metro) and the Chagos Islands handover (The Spectator).
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New Statesman
There are whole swathes of the electorate to who the party seems to offer almost nothing.
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Biden says all-out war can still be avoided
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BBC
Key route out of Lebanon hit in strike, as Israel orders immediate evacuation of more southern areas
An Israeli strike leaves a huge crater on the road leading to the crossing into Syria, where thousands of people have been fleeing.
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The Guardian
Key route out of Lebanon โsignificantly bombedโ as Israel orders evacuations in south
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MPs to get vote on legislation โwithin weeksโ
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09:18โขLebanon Under Fire: Israel Strikes and Orders Evacuations
โจThe newspapers report on escalating tensions in Lebanon as Israel conducts strikes on key routes and orders evacuations in southern areas (BBC News, The Guardian, Sky News). Iran's supreme leader Khamenei's statement on the October 7 attack is noted (The Telegraph). Domestically, discussions on assisted dying legislation (The Times) and the Conservative Party's disconnect from voters (New Statesman) are highlighted.
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Breitbart UK
Wants to try what he failed to do in France on a continental scale, warning European Union could โdieโ if his warnings are not heeded.
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BBC
Iran's supreme leader defends strikes on Israel in rare public speech
Crowds gather in Tehran to listen to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as he defends Iran's large-scale missile attack as a "minimum punishment".
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The Guardian
Iranโs supreme leader defends missile strike on Israel and 7 October attack in rare speech
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10:38โขIran's Leader Defends Strike on Israel
โจThe newspapers report on Iran's supreme leader defending the missile strike on Israel and the October 7 attack in a rare public speech (BBC News, The Guardian, The Telegraph). Tensions escalate as Hezbollah's potential successor is reportedly targeted in Beirut (The Independent). Domestically, the search for missing mother Victoria Taylor continues (Daily Mail, The Mirror).
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'I was in no fit state to go anywhere and was in pain and dazed.'
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Figures show a 1.7 per cent drop in pupil numbers
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Novara Media
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Kathleen Stock, Graham Linehan and Rakib Ehsan will join Tom and Fraser on stage.
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The Guardian
Iranโs Ali Khamenei vows Hezbollah and Hamas will not back down
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A carbon offset pioneer who sold hundreds of millions of dollars in carbon credits has been charged with fraud by US authorities following an investigation by Channel 4 News.
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12:22โขKhamenei's Defiant Stand: Iran Pledges Ongoing Support for Hezbollah and Hamas
โจThe newspapers report on escalating tensions in the Middle East, with Iran's supreme leader Khamenei defending strikes on Israel and vowing continued support for Hezbollah and Hamas (The Guardian, The Telegraph, The Independent). A potential Hezbollah successor was reportedly targeted in Beirut (The Independent). Domestically, the reinstatement of Met police officers after a controversial stop-and-search incident is discussed (Daily Mail).
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BBC
More blasts reported in Beirut after key route out of Lebanon hit by Israeli strike
The crossing into Syria was being used by thousands to flee, but the Israeli military says Hezbollah were transporting weapons along it.
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The station has been slammed as 'unsafe'.
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The station has been slammed as 'unsafe'.
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13:34โขBeirut Blasts: Lebanon-Syria Route Struck as Iran Vows Fight
โจThe newspapers report on escalating tensions in Lebanon and Syria. Israeli strikes hit a key route out of Lebanon into Syria, used by fleeing civilians but allegedly by Hezbollah for weapons transport (BBC News, Daily Mail). More explosions were reported in Beirut, with Iran vowing to continue fighting after a reported attack on a Hezbollah successor (The Independent, Sky News). Iran's supreme leader made a rare public appearance, standing beside a rifle (Sky News).
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The Guardian
Israel says Hezbollah commander killed as US strikes reported in Yemen
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Breitbart UK
Washington privately warned of the danger of China using them to establish listening stations, a report claims.
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16:30โขLebanon-Syria Route Struck as Conflict Escalates
โจThe newspapers report on escalating tensions in Lebanon and Syria. Israeli strikes hit a key route from Lebanon to Syria, used by fleeing civilians but allegedly by Hezbollah for weapons transport (BBC News, Daily Mail, Sky News). The US reportedly launched airstrikes in Yemen (Sky News), while a Hezbollah commander was killed (The Guardian). Domestically, rail projects are at risk due to a ยฃ22bn deficit (The Independent).
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The Spectator
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The Guardian
US and UK strikes reportedly hit more than a dozen Houthi targets in Yemen
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The Guardian
US strikes reportedly hit more than a dozen Houthi targets in Yemen
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Spiked
Plus: the end of coal, the Iran-Israel conflict and the delusions of Tim Walz.
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The Guardian
Three Lebanon hospitals out of service amid strikes; US air attacks reportedly hit Yemen
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The Guardian
Three Lebanon hospitals out of service amid strikes; US air attacks hit Yemen
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Ministers unlikely to outlaw use in outdoor hospitality
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19:10โขLebanon Under Fire: Israel Strikes Key Routes
โจThe newspapers report on escalating tensions in Lebanon and Syria, with Israeli strikes hitting key routes and US airstrikes in Yemen (BBC News, Sky News, The Guardian). Domestically, rail projects face cancellation due to a ยฃ22bn deficit (The Independent). Boris Johnson's memoir receives attention (The Spectator), while potential vaping restrictions near schools and hospitals are discussed (The Times).
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Channel 4
The toll on civilians in Lebanon is โtotally unacceptableโ, the United Nations warned tonight โ as Israeli airstrikes continued to pound the country โ while almost 200 rockets were fired into Northern Israel, with no reports of major damage.
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The Guardian
US military says it hit 15 Houthi targets in Yemen; Biden says Israel should not strike Iran oil sites
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There have been many moments of extreme danger over the past year. This is the worst.
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22:38โขMiddle East on the Brink: Israel Strikes Lebanon and Yemen
โจThe newspapers report on escalating tensions in the Middle East, with Israel striking targets in Lebanon and Yemen (BBC News, Channel 4 News, Sky News, The Guardian). The US military has hit Houthi targets in Yemen, while Biden advises Israel against striking Iranian oil sites (The Guardian). Domestically, Boris Johnson expresses regret over his lockdown party apologies (The Mirror), and rail projects face potential cuts due to budget deficits (The Independent).
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The Guardian
Israel orders Beirut residents to evacuate as UN decries โtotally unacceptableโ civilian toll in Lebanon
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The Telegraph
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The Guardian
Explosions in Beirut as Israel issues new evacuation orders
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Labour overhaul includes concessions for bosses
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The Spectator
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